Offset Hung Pivot Sets

What Are the Features of Offset Hung Pivot Sets?

Offset-hung pivot sets offer several advantages over traditional hinges as a door hinge type. Here are some of their top features:

• Unique Pivot Point: Offset hung pivots feature a pivot point strategically placed away from the door face. This design allows for a wider swinging motion, typically reaching 180 degrees.
• Smoother Operation: The offset pivot point evenly distributes the door’s weight, making it easier to operate, especially for heavier doors. They are also available in LH and RH handling options.
• Modern Aesthetic: The wider swing radius and absence of bulky hinges on the door’s edge create a sleek, modern look that complements contemporary architecture.
• Tailored Solutions: Choose from ¾” or 1-½” offset dimensions to ensure a perfect fit for your door and the desired swing clearance.
• Seamless Mounting Options: QualityDoor offers header and floor, or header and jamb mounting options, to accommodate different door installations.
• Durability and Choice: Crafted from high-quality materials, our offset hung pivots are built to last and available in a variety of finishes, such as Bright Chrome US26-625, Bronze US10B-613, Bronze US10B-613E, Ives SP28, to complement your existing decor.
• Versatility: Offset hung pivot sets come in various configurations to suit different needs, such as:
• Lead-lined: For use with lead-lined doors in healthcare settings to maintain radiation shielding.
• Fire-rated: To meet fire safety standards in commercial and healthcare buildings.
• Top & Bottom Sets: Including both top and bottom pivots for a complete pivot door system.
• Bottom Pivots Only: Ideal for lighter doors or situations where a top pivot isn’t needed.

At QualityDoor, users can choose from a large selection of premium-quality offset-hung pivot sets from top commercial door hardware manufacturers like ABH, Ives, and Rixson. Users can explore the catalog and find the right pivots and other floor closer parts, like bottom arm packages, for their specific door application, considering factors like door weight, swing clearance, fire safety requirements, and desired aesthetics.

For more details, schedule an appointment today, and let our team of experts help you select the right door pivot sets for your spaces.

Offset-hung pivots, unlike center-hung pivots, have the pivot point strategically positioned away from the door's face. This offset design offers distinct advantages that make it suitable for various applications. Here's why you might choose an offset-hung pivot for your door:

• Wider swinging doors: The offset pivot point allows the door to swing past obstructions on the door frame or wall, accommodating a wider range of motion. This is particularly useful for:
• Large doors can be used for grand entry doors that must swing open fully without hitting adjacent walls.
• Doors with trim or molding: An offset pivot can provide clearance if the door frame has decorative trim or molding that would otherwise hinder a full swing with a center-hung pivot.
• Accommodating uneven clearances: Similar to center-hung pivots, offset pivots' top and bottom mount points allow them to adapt to uneven clearances between the floor and the top of the doorway. This can be helpful for doorways with thresholds or uneven floors.
• Aesthetics: Offset pivots can still achieve a clean and modern look, although the pivot hardware might be slightly more visible than a center-hung pivot.

Here are some specific applications where offset-hung pivots excel:

• Grand entrances: In commercial buildings, hotels, or luxury residences, offset pivots can be used for grand entry doors that require a wide swing and a touch of modern elegance.
• Large pivot doors: For oversized doors made of wood, metal, or glass, offset pivots can provide the necessary support and allow for a full range of motion without scraping the adjacent surfaces.
• Doors with architectural details: If your doorway has design elements like columns, moldings, or built-in shelves obstructing a center-hung pivot, an offset pivot can provide the needed clearance.
• Spaces with uneven floors: In older buildings or those with design features that create slight variations in floor level, offset pivots can handle these inconsistencies without compromising functionality.

Overall, offset-hung pivots combine the sleek look and functionality of pivots with the added benefit of accommodating wider swings and uneven clearances. This makes them a versatile choice for architects, designers, and homeowners seeking a balance between aesthetics, practicality, and uninhibited door movement.