Pivot Hinges

Pivot hinges are one of the most popularly used hinges for doors, window and cabinets. Though pivot hinges can be installed on windows, cabinets and doors, they are mostly used in doors. The pivot hinges for doors can be used for overlay doors, recessed doors or flush doors. Pivot hinges generally attach to the top and bottom of a door. They are also referred as double-acting floor hinge.

 

Advantage of Using Pivot Hinge
One of the advantages of the door pivot hinge is that it requires no door frame for mounting. These pivot hinges for door are designed for both left-hand and right-handed installations. They are also suitable for overlay type installations. Another advantage is that they allow the door to open in both directions and return to the closed position automatically. A pivot hinge is used basically used to hang a door and allow for proper swing of the door. Instead of the traditional hinges, pivot hinges are used in heavy doors or in doors which are of maximum usage. A pivot door hinge allows for easy maneuverability of a larger door with little effort.

 

Types of Pivot Door Hinges

 

 

Heavy Duty Pivot Hinges
As the name suggests, the heavy duty pivot hinges are made of high quality metal like brass and used in heavy gates and doors.

 

Materials Used in Making Pivot Hinges
Mainly metals or metal alloys are used for making heavy duty pivot hinges. Some of the common materials used include:

 

Finishes on Pivot Hinges
As hinges are very essential for smooth opening and closing of doors, the strength and durability of hinges are very important. In order to make them more durable and resistance to tarnishing, pivot door hinges are given fine finishes over metal surfaces. Satin chrome, polished brass and antique finishes are very common among pivot hinges.