We were recently queried for rather specific detailed requirements regarding our ability to satisfy hotel pool gate self-closing hinges. This gentleman asked about our hinge durability, weight tolerance, speed & snap adjustment, and more. He was particularly interested in our hinge latch capability, as it pertains to negative degree swing. Negative degree swing is an important feature to ensure effective latching especially in daycare centers, schools, and commercial swimming pools where safety is essential. The Waterson spring-loaded gate hinge closing degree can easily be adjusted by the installed set screw between a functional range of -4d - 0d, which guarantees snap closing, security, and peace of mind.
| Item | Requirement | Waterson Hinge |
| ADA Opening Force | No more than 5 lbs | <5lbs |
| ADA Closing Speed | At least 5 seconds to go from 90° to 12° | Adjustable at intervals over 5 seconds as needed |
| Cycle Test | 500,000 Times | 1,000,000 times UL Grade-1 Certified |
| Gate Weight | 260 lbs | Three hinge set can handle more than 260 lbs doors |
| Hinge Load | 1,500 lbs | 4,400 lb hinge load |
| Temperature | 0F - 200F |
Mechanical Hinge Recommended |
| Swing Degree | -2˚ to ensure close | Max Adjustment -4˚ |
Architects and specifiers around the world have been choosing Waterson commercial Closer Hinges more and more as their self-closing solution. They especially appreciate that our self-closing function satisfies ADA requirements while doing so with minimal componentry. At the same time,...
At Waterson, we are committed to providing consistent quality across all of our hinge products. To that end, we strictly adhere to ANSI standards by crafting all of our hinges with stainless steel to ensure corrosion resistance, as well as...
“I need the hydraulic damper function, but I don’t need self-closing. I can’t find this solution in the market. Can Waterson help?” Donovan Teo, Hardware Distributor. Traditional closer hinges generally include both hydraulic damper and self-closing functions, which can be...
