The pivot hinge can be used for overlay doors, recessed doors or flush doors. One of the advantages of the pivot door hinge is that it requires no door frame for mounting. These hinges for door are designed for both left-hand and right-handed installations. They are also suitable for overlay type installations.

There is one variety of pivot hinge called gravity pivot hinge, which is arranged in such a way that the weight of the door causes it to close from an open position or open from a closed position. These type of hinges for doors is not suitable for use on fire doors. They can be purchased with or without a hold-open stop.

Materials Used

Mainly metals or metal alloys are used for making pivot hinges. Some of the common materials used include:

• Stainless Steel
• Brass
• Cast Iron
• Aluminium

Finishes

As hinges are very essential for smooth opening and closing of doors, the strength and durability of hinges are very important. In order to make them more durable and resistance to tarnishing, pivot door hinges are given fine finishes over metal surfaces. Satin chrome, polished brass and antique finishes are very common among pivot hinges.