Offset Pivot Hinge Installed

For a door to swing properly you need to accurately measure the location of the hinge plates and sockets.

Offset pivot hinge installed.

Up to 20 lbs. Using brusso s offset pivot hinges the pivot point of the hinge extends beyond the surface of the door providing a larger allowance. Off set pivots must be used on all fire rated openings. In addition to the below listed material sizes we can manufacture custom material sizes.

These units are installed in the center of the door and are hidden out of view. With offset pivot hinges you need to purchase the hinges according to the side of the door on which they will be located. 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. It is variable and must be specified.

Offset pivot hinge material sizes. Offset pivot hinges are available in all standard custom plated and patinated finishes. Off set pivots are installed at one side of the door and look similar to a traditional hinge. 3 16 thk x 3 8 w.

Models available for doors weighing from 150 to 1750 lbs. Offset pivot hinges are available in all finishes. Butler co s heavy duty offset pivot hinges are made to order from 1 1 2 inch extruded material. Compare center hung versus offset pivots.

Projection from pivot point to back of hinge is a primary consideration. This is a video by caleb woodard commissioned by brusso hardware. 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. Most residential doors are installed using center hung pivots.

Determining the proper side of the door is called handing how to install a pivot hinge.