Hold-open is an indispensable feature that can stay in position. Waterson hinges can open up to 120° with hold-open at 85-90° satisfying most situational needs.
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
Quick Answer 0 to 120 degrees is the optimal range for Waterson self closing hinges because that's where spring tension, alignment, and closing force stay [...]
Quick Answer A hold open hinge keeps a door open at a set angle (typically 90°) until manually closed. A door stop on a hinge [...]
Quick Answer No. Fire-rated door closers cannot use a mechanical hold-open feature. Under IRC R302.5.1 and NFPA 80, a fire-rated door must self-close and latch [...]
Quick Answer A hinge with door stop and hold open built in is a simpler alternative to overhead door stops, which require precise sizing and [...]
If you specify hardware long enough, you know this question will eventually come up. Recently, we received an interesting and practical request: “Customer was asking [...]
Recently, we received this real-world inquiry from a project in San Francisco, CA: “I’m looking for a 316 stainless closer hinge for a double gate [...]
Recently, a customer just shared with us the reason why she chose spring loaded door hinges instead of a door closer on her project: “Just [...]
Recently, during a customer visit, a facility manager asked a great question. They were upgrading several doors in a mixed-use building and noticed that our [...]
A recent customer from Waterson raised a common challenge with self-closing hinges for outward-opening doors. He mentioned the issue is his door does not fully [...]