Pivot Hinge

Pivot hinges are specialized load-bearing door hardware designed for heavy wooden or glass doors. This type of hinge allows the door leaf to rotate around a fixed vertical axis, supporting 360° rotation or controlled opening angles between 90° and 180° depending on the design.

Pivot hinges are commonly manufactured from stainless steel 304 to provide excellent corrosion resistance, durability, and long service life. The pivot mechanism distributes the door weight more efficiently compared with traditional hinges, making it suitable for large or heavy doors used in modern architectural designs.

Typical technical specifications of pivot hinges include:

- Material: Stainless steel 304 for corrosion resistance; the pivot shaft is usually made from zinc-plated steel for additional strength.
- Rotation angle: Full 360° rotation or limited opening angles between 90°–180° depending on hinge design.
- Shaft diameter: Commonly Ø14 mm to Ø18 mm or larger for heavy-duty applications.
- Common sizes: 75×18 mm, 95×20 mm, 98×24 mm, or 50×88×35 mm.
- Load capacity: Approximately 50–80 kg for smaller hinges and up to 300–500 kg for heavy door systems.
- Installation types: Hidden pivot hinges, floor-mounted pivots, or pivot sockets for gate installations.
- Features: Some models include hold-open positioning or self-closing mechanisms for improved usability.

Pivot hinges are widely used for 360° pivot doors, large glass doors, heavy wooden doors, and high-end interior door systems where both aesthetics and load-bearing performance are important.