Up to 20 lbs.
Offset pivot hinge installed.
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.
Offset pivot hinge material sizes.
3 16 thk x 3 8 w.
With offset pivot hinges you need to purchase the hinges according to the side of the door on which they will be located.
For a door to swing properly you need to accurately measure the location of the hinge plates and sockets.
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.
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.
The maximum allowable trim for each pivot hinge is controlled dimension a shown.
This is a video by caleb woodard commissioned by brusso hardware.
For 1 5 inch offset pivots these dimensions should be.
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.
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.
This video features brusso s l 87 offset pivot hinge on one of caleb s maelstrom side cabin.
Most residential doors are installed using center hung pivots.
These units are installed in the center of the door and are hidden out of view.
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.