Offset Pivot Hinge Installed

These units are installed in the center of the door and are hidden out of view.

Offset pivot hinge installed.

Offset pivot hinge material sizes. In addition to the below listed material sizes we can manufacture custom material sizes. Models available for doors weighing from 150 to 1750 lbs. Compare center hung versus offset pivots.

Projection from pivot point to back of hinge is a primary consideration. Off set pivots are installed at one side of the door and look similar to a traditional hinge. See the drawing below for an example of a door that can still open to 180 degrees despite the fact that there is a protruding trim. Off set pivots must be used on all fire rated openings.

Using brusso s offset pivot hinges the pivot point of the hinge extends beyond the surface of the door providing a larger allowance. Offset pivot hinges are available in all standard custom plated and patinated finishes. It is variable and must be specified. Offset pivot hinges are available in all finishes.

With offset pivot hinges you need to purchase the hinges according to the side of the door on which they will be located. This is a video by caleb woodard commissioned by brusso hardware. This video features brusso s l 87 offset pivot hinge on one of caleb s maelstrom side cabin. Determining the proper side of the door is called handing how to install a pivot hinge.

Butler co s heavy duty offset pivot hinges are made to order from 1 1 2 inch extruded material. Most residential doors are installed using center hung pivots. For a door to swing properly you need to accurately measure the location of the hinge plates and sockets. Generally 3 4 inch offset pivots are installed on the floor 3 4 inch from the heel edge of the door and 3 4 inch from the face of the door.

3 16 thk x 3 8 w.