FHC Press Release - 04/30/25
Frameless Hardware Company (FHC) Shatters Performance Standards with New Next-Gen Shower Hinge Surpassing 1-Million Cycle Test
Patent-Pending Innovation Offers Unmatched Holding Power, Simplicity, and Longevity
SOUTH GATE, CA, April 30, 2025 — Frameless Hardware Company LLC (FHC), a leading manufacturer and supplier of architectural hardware for the glass industry, proudly announces a groundbreaking advancement in shower door hardware: its Next-Gen Frameless Shower Hinge has officially surpassed 1 million cycles in endurance testing—setting a new industry benchmark for performance and reliability.
To put it into perspective: if you opened your shower door 20 times a day, every day, this hinge would last over 130 years.
Designed, engineered, and tested in FHC’s state-of-the-art Innovation Lab, the new hinge features a patent-pending design with proprietary anti-slip technology. The innovation centers around an integrated, factory-bonded gasket made of a special formulated, engineering grade polymer glass grip material, embedded in a recessed body. This design not only eliminates slippage, a common issue in conventional hardware, but also dramatically simplifies installation, saving valuable time for glaziers and installers.
“We have a proven track record of incrementally increasing quality and ease of installation with every product design and launch,” said Danny Donahue, FHC Shower Door Brand Manager and Chair of the NGA Frameless Shower Installation Task Group. “But this latest launch is a giant leap for the glazing and hospitality industries.”
In addition to the impressive cycle testing results, FHC stands behind this innovation with confidence, offering an industry-leading 15-year warranty on all its frameless shower hardware—ensuring long-term performance and customer satisfaction.
FHC’s Next-Gen Shower Hinge is the latest example of the company’s commitment to innovation, quality, and the professionals who rely on their products every day.
You install glass. FHC installs confidence.
