Pivots

Offset or center hung

Offset pivots, such as the Ives 7200 series with a 3/4" offset, place the pivot point near the frame, so the door swings like a hinged door. Center hung pivots, such as the Ives 7255, sit in the middle of the door thickness and are common on doors with floor closers or concealed overhead closers. Offset pivots are handed, so confirm left or right hand before ordering. Our door handing guide explains how.

Parts of a pivot set

• Top and bottom pivots carry the weight of the door.
• Intermediate pivots, such as the Ives 7226 and 7237F, steady taller or heavier doors along the jamb edge.
• Reinforcing pivots, such as the McKinney 5540 and Hager 253, add support where hinges alone are not enough.

Fire-rated openings

Models marked F, such as the Ives 7230F, are fire rated. Use them where the door carries a fire label. For other ways to hang a heavy door, see continuous hinges.