Three Important Features of Heavy Duty Wooden Gate Hinges

“I searched for an appropriate hinge for nearly ten years,” says West Michigan Community Bank Facility Coordinator Frank Dyke. “But it wasn’t until I found Waterson that I solved my gate-closing problem. Previously I had tried many different hinges on our bank teller gates, however, I found that most hinges didn’t work. Traditional cheap spring hinges tended not to close well or slam aggressively. In either case, it would disrupt the entire office. We needed heavy duty wood gate hinges with sufficient closing force to latch effectively without slamming. Luckily I found Waterson.”

As was true at West Michigan Community Bank, door closing hardware can be an unstated critical component in a professional office. A poorly closing, slamming hinge can easily disrupt the workplace. In general, banks install teller gates to separate the professional space from the customers, yet as a half door, customers can still feel connected to the staff. The ideal teller self-closing wood gate needs to be heavy duty, durable, quiet, and aesthetically suitable in a serious workplace.

Quiet and Aesthetics Consideration

Banks strive to maintain a professional sonic environment, characterized by soft sounds and a serene atmosphere. Disruptive noises like slamming doors or gates not only hinder daily operations but also create a sense of unease in the workspace. Introducing Waterson soft-closing hinges, equipped with full speed control and adjustable dampers, ensures a seamless and noiseless closing experience. Not only are these hinges acoustically suitable for banking environments, but their sleek and patented all-in-one design also adds an aesthetic appeal.

Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Finish

Gates in professional settings are often used for more than just transitioning between spaces; they frequently serve as makeshift seats or supports for heavy items. This practice can place considerable stress on the gate hinge, leading to a sagging door and, over time, hinge failure. However, hinges crafted from stainless steel are designed to withstand the rigors of such demanding scenarios. These heavy-duty stainless steel gate hinges provide a robust hardware solution for wooden gates. No matter the strain, they effortlessly endure demanding situations with ease.

Durable and Long-lasting Hinges for Gates

Bank teller gates are in constant use throughout a typical business day. Consequently, their hinge hardware must be robust enough to handle a bustling workload. Constructed from stainless steel, Waterson self-closing gate hinges are designed to endure the demands of daily commercial use with ease. In fact, these heavy-duty gate hinges not only meet the Grade 1 status, passing the 1,000,000 cycles test, but they do so with minimal or no wear. This means that Waterson heavy-duty hinges, which are usually used for heavy wooden gates, will provide effective closing for an extended period.

Waterson Heavy Duty Gate Hinges for Wooden Gates 

Waterson Wood Gate Closer Hinges combine speed control self-closing technology and traditional hinge mechanism into one attractive component. Available in full surface and mid-post versions, Waterson Gates Closers are crafted from durable 304, 316, and 316L marine-grade stainless steel. These low-maintenance gate closer hinges are easily adjustable to meet ADA & ICC A117.1 requirements for 5lb opening force and closing speed. UL-listed one million cycle times grade-1 testing ensures high quality, secure closing, and reliability in the interior, exterior and harshest environments. See all our features.

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