The Waterson Hinges meets several strictly stringent codes, including ADA and ANSI A156.17 in the US due to its rigorous criteria and precision manufacturing.

Making Every Door Safer with ADA Compliant Door Closers

Quick Answer An ADA compliant door closer must provide at least 32 inches of clear opening width, require under 5 lbs of force to open, [...]

June 8th, 2026|Blog, Solutions|

Decode Waterson Door Hinge Specifications: What SA, SA1 Means

"Why do you guys have so many terms like this? What is SA, SA1, DS… I don’t get it!" If you’ve ever stood at a [...]

September 30th, 2025|Blog, Solutions|
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