University offices are essential spaces where professors can work, meet with students, and hold office hours. Keeping these offices quiet and peaceful is vital for productivity. Oftentimes, people who come and go to these offices forget to close the door or sometimes make a loud slamming closure.
3 Major Problems with University Office Door Closure
- Slamming Doors: Standard spring hinges can cause doors to slam, disrupting the quiet ambiance essential for focused work.
- Difficulty to Open and Close: Professors and staff may struggle with doors that are either too heavy or too difficult to close, which disrupts the workflow.
- Maintenance Concerns: Regular wear and tear can lead to hinges needing frequent repairs or replacements, increasing maintenance costs and effort.
Essential Features for University Office Door Hinges
To ensure a professional, quiet, and secure environment, university office door hinges should have these key features:
- Self-Closing: Ensures that doors close securely without slamming, maintaining privacy and security.
- Soft-Closing: Gradual and quiet closing action to prevent noise and wear.
- Anti-Slam: Protects against sudden and disruptive door slams, preventing damage to the door and frame while reducing the risk of injuries.
- Easy Installation: Hinges are designed for simple installation, so even those without experience can manage the process.
- Concealed Design: Enhances aesthetics by maintaining a clean look while protecting the hinge from external damage, hidden from view, creating a sleek and modern look.
Waterson Hinges integrate all these essential features, offering a reliable, ANSI A156.7-certified solution. They are equipped with a self-closing and soft-closing mechanism, preventing slamming while ensuring durability with a modern look perfect for university offices.
Waterson Commercial Spring Hinges for University Office
Waterson spring loaded self closing hinge combine an overhead closer and hinge into one attractive component with optional hold-open and door-stop features. These hinges are ideal for commercial openings, gates, and glass doors. The 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 soft close door 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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