This video features brusso s l 87 offset pivot hinge on one of caleb s maelstrom side cabin.
Offset pivot hinge installed.
Offset pivot hinges are available in all finishes.
For a door to swing properly you need to accurately measure the location of the hinge plates and sockets.
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.
Compare center hung versus offset pivots.
Offset pivot hinge material sizes.
Offset pivot hinges are available in all standard custom plated and patinated finishes.
The maximum allowable trim for each pivot hinge is controlled dimension a shown.
Most residential doors are installed using center hung pivots.
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.
This is a video by caleb woodard commissioned by brusso hardware.
3 16 thk x 3 8 w.
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.
Off set pivots must be used on all fire rated openings.
Projection from pivot point to back of hinge is a primary consideration.
These units are installed in the center of the door and are hidden out of view.
Off set pivots are installed at one side of the door and look similar to a traditional hinge.
Up to 20 lbs.
With offset pivot hinges you need to purchase the hinges according to the side of the door on which they will be located.
Models available for doors weighing from 150 to 1750 lbs.
It is variable and must be specified.