While companies like PBB are well-established hinge suppliers, a side-by-side comparison with Waterson Hinges indicates several eye-opening points.  If you want to understand more about our analysis, please fill out the form below.  Our sales team will contact you in person.

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Waterson hinges vs PBB door hinges

FACTORS WATERSON PBB ALREX
Origin Made in Taiwan Made in China
Door Weight ( * For optimal self-closing performance. This is not a static load-bearing rating. )  
2 self closing hinges + 1 NFH * ≤150 lbs ≤150 lbs
3 self closing hinges ≤260 lbs ≤200 lbs
4 self closing hinges ≤440 lbs ≤250 lbs
Closing Mechanism Two Closing Systems
Pure Mechanical Or
Hydraulic 
Hydraulic System
Installation Non-handed Handed
Tension Setting  Visual numerical panel
from 0-7 ** 
Turning clockwise
or coutnerclockwise

* No function hinge (NFH)
** The numerical panel provides precise tension setting and extended product life by averaging hinge settings.

PBB Door Hinges Differ From Waterson Hinges

PBB is known for producing a broad range of conventional spring and non-spring hinges that are generally used for swinging doors. PBB offers their hinges in a wide variety of materials, from aluminum to steel, and at several price points and quality levels.

Waterson door hinges, on the other hand, are exclusively made from stainless steel and provide a self-closing feature that meets ADA requirements. At the same time, Waterson hinges are exterior-suitable, support up to 440 lb doors, and can be used on commercial doors, gates, frameless glass doors, to name a few.

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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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