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.
“Can I use your self-closing hinges on a door that opens more than 120 degrees?” It’s a question we’ve heard often. In architectural hardware, the [...]
When someone asks for a fire rated door closer with hold open, the conflict is built into the request. Most people don’t live in NFPA [...]
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 [...]
Door stop and hold open hinges offer valuable benefits in various situations. A door stop prevents damage to walls by limiting door opening, while Hold-open [...]
In many educational institutions, ensuring the safety and well-being of the students and staff is paramount. A significant part of this safety protocol involves the [...]
An overhead stop is a type of door stop that is mounted at the top of a door. It can be surface-mounted to the face [...]
The Sheraton Hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia recently conducted a rather extensive renovation to upgrade its restrooms with ada bathroom stall door requirements. As part [...]
Effective management in the hotel industry consists of balancing financial and operational efficiency with exceptional guest experiences. Achieving this requires providing top-notch dining services, ensuring [...]
Frequently commercial doors like those in hospitals need to be held open for a variety of urgent reasons — quickly moving medical equipment, patients, and [...]