Lift glass doors in commercial settings require robust, functional hardware that ensures smooth operation and safety. When dealing with lift and slide glass doors, the choice of hydraulic glass door hinge offers numerous advantages in environments such as residential areas, hospitals, schools, and commercial facilities.
Lift Glass Door Field Project: Black Lift Hinges
Recently, a top lift & elevator manufacturer selected an ideal hinge solution for their 7ft, 100 lb lift glass door. These doors need hinges robust enough to handle daily use. Moreover, the client calls for ADA compliance with speed control for smooth closure, hydraulic function, and self-closing features in a black finish to match the door frame, providing both aesthetic appeal and practical function.
Optimal Solution for Elevator Glass Door
Among multiple door hinge selections, hydraulic glass door hinge seem the best. Not only do these hinges provide exceptional durability, but they also ensure smooth, self-closing functionality that is crucial for high-traffic environments. The hydraulic mechanism allows for controlled door movement, preventing slamming and reducing wear on the door over time. Additionally, these hydraulic glass door hinges meet ADA compliance, making them accessible and suitable for all users.
Key reasons for choosing hydraulic glass door hinges include:
- Stainless Steel: Made with 304 stainless steel to withstand the elements and heavy use.
- Heavy Duty: Waterson hinges efficiently support significant loads – three hinges can bear over 260 lbs, and four hinges up to 440 lbs.
- Soft Closing: Prevent doors from slamming shut and pose risks such as loose hinges or damaged screws holding.
- ADA Compliant: Door opening force less than 5 lbs, and closing speed is 5 seconds minimum.
- Speed Control: Features 3 adjustable setting speeds and buffering control over door closing speed.
- Aesthetic Appeal: The black finish complements the door frame, adding to the visual appeal while providing corrosion resistance for long-term reliability.
Do these self closing soft close door hinges fit your project’s need? Review specs and order now!
Waterson Hydraulic Glass Door Hinges for Lift Glass Doors
Waterson Hinges combine an overhead closer and hinge into one attractive component with optional hold-open and door stop features. Waterson hinges are ideal for commercial openings, gates, and glass doors. These closer hinges are easily installed and adjusted to comply with ADA & ICC A117.1 requirements for opening force and to assure quiet, secure closing. Made with stainless steel, Waterson closer hinges meet NFPA 80 and are UL 3-hour fire-rated, as well as being suitable for both interior and all-weather exterior openings. See all our features.
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Please note that Waterson closer hinges start from a size of 4″x4″. If you’re in need of smaller self-closing hinges, we’d recommend checking out some other resources! Also, we only provide single acting closer hinges. Thank you.
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