According to the news, New York landlords are required to install self-closing spring hinges to prevent the deadliest Bronx apartment fire from happening again. Many owners chose spring hinges as their self closing door solution. While both conventional spring hinges mechanism and Waterson Closer Hinges have the same advantage – self-closing functionality, Waterson stainless steel spring hinges actually sustain longer, adjust easier, and can be used on both interior and exterior openings.
Sustain Longer
Some of the famous spring hinges are designed for medium to heavyweight doors and low to medium frequency usage applications. But, Waterson’s self-closing mechanism passed UL certified one million cycle testings and are intended to apply on heavyweight and high-frequency usage ones. Besides, our high-grade 304, 316 stainless steel spring hinges ensure resistance to scaling at elevated temperatures and maintains toughness at cryogenically low temperatures.
Adjust Easier Without Door Slam
Unlike most spring hinges, Waterson’s VISUAL numerical tension panel and patented speed control unit make the adjustment process much assured and precise. Installers can effortlessly use the installation kit we provide to achieve the ideal tension based on different environments or user needs. At the end of the day, you have a clean-looking, speed controlled, self-closing door.
List of the Installation Kit
- Both machined #12-24 UNC ½” L and wooden tapping #12 x 1 ¼” screws included — eight (8) of each type per hinge.
- Pack contains five (5) spares as well.
- Three steel adhesive shims for gap adjustment between door and frame as needed
- Tension Crook: Keeps hinge open during installation
- 5mm & 3mm hex allen wrenches
Interior & Exterior
Exterior doors, by definition, are the doors to enter or leave a building. Due to the new law enforcement in New York City, every entry door — exterior door also needs to incorporate a self-closing mechanism. However, most spring hinges are not designed to use on these doorways.
On the other hand, Waterson stainless steel spring hinges can be installed both indoors and outdoors. They can readily resist harsh environments and perform auto door closing features consistently.
| Features | WATERSON’s | Spring Hinges |
| Door Weights | Heavy | Medium-Heavy |
| Usage Frequency | High | Low-Medium |
| Visual Tension Panel | O | X |
| Easy to Adjust | O | X |
| Self-Closing Function | O | O |
| Speed Control w/o Slam | O | X |
| Interior Application | O | O |
| Exterior Application | O | X |
Waterson Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Spring Hinges
Waterson stainless steel spring 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 one of the best door hinges 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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