What are Glass Door Hinges
Glass door hinges are specialized hinges designed to support and operate frameless or partially framed glass doors, often used in offices, commercial spaces, and modern interiors. These hinges securely hold the glass while allowing smooth and safe door movement without the need for bulky door frames or floor springs.
Why You Should Choose a Glass Door Hinges
Waterson glass door hinges are designed for smooth, controlled, and secure closing, making them ideal for frameless glass doors, office glass doors, and commercial interior glass doors. Some idea features include:
- Soft-Close: Ensures soft and slow closing, controlled door movement
- Anti-Slam: Reduces noise and prevents impact damage
- Adjustable Speed Control: Allows users to fine-tune closing force with different settings
- Rustproof: Designed to withstand most harsh environment problems, such as strong winds, rusty, squeaky, noisy, and eventually stuck
- Sleek & Modern Design: It maintains minimalistic aesthetics, perfect for glass-to-glass, glass-to-wall, and glass-to-frame door applications
- Heavy Duty: Built with stainless steel construction, ensuring durability and long-lasting reliability for high-traffic environments
- Easy Installation: Designed for quick setup without additional upkeep
Types of Glass Door Hinges
Waterson self-closing glass door hinges are available in multiple mounting styles to fit different glass configurations and interior layouts. Each type comes in mechanical or hydraulic hybrid options, with multiple glass hinge types as follows:
- K51GWL – Glass to Wall (for wall width ≥ 1-1/2")
- K51GG – Glass to Glass (both sides attach to glass)
- K51GM – Glass to Frame (for frame thickness ≥ 1-3/4")
General Specs:
Glass Thickness: 8–12mm (5/16"–1/2")
Max Door Size: Up to 8' H x 4' W
Weight Range: ≤150–330 lbs
Hinge Quantity: 2 or 3 hinges per door (depending on weight)
Functions: Self-closing, Fluid Motion, 90° Hold-Open (optional)
Finish Options: US32D Satin Brushed, US19 Flat Black, and custom finishes by request
For full specs and model breakdowns, see our catalog for more details.
Glass Door Types Suitable for Glass Door Hinges
- Shower glass door
- Glass to glass door
- Frameless glass door
- Commercial glass door
- Glass railing gate
- Bathroom glass door
- Office glass door