Pivot door hinges (sky axis) are installed at the top and bottom of the door, hidden inside the door. Pivot doors rotate along a vertical axis. The movement of pivot doors visually differs greatly from that of ordinary hinged doors. This way of opening the door gives it a unique aesthetic value and modern exterior appearance.

The technique of pivot doors is simple and dates back many centuries. A very early example of a pivot gate was found in the ancient city of Persepolis, in what is now Iran. Many signs of pivot gates have been found at the Gate of Nations, a magnificent hall built between 486 and 465 BC on the orders of the Achaemenid king Xerxes I.

A slot found in the ancient city of Persepolis, modern Iran, was used as the bottom pivot of an ancient pivot door.

These early pivot doors were suspended by pivots that rotated through holes in the sills and beams. A good example is the Stone gate in Hembi, India.

Two large stone pivot doors at Hembi, India, where the main shaft is still visible. Image courtesy Shriram Swaminathan.

An ancient pivot door, its sill and the vertical axis in the beam clearly visible.

What are the parts of the pivot door?

pivot door is essentially a rotating panel that can be of any type of design and size. It consists of a door, pivot system, top pivot, bottom plate and top plate.

Unlike ancient pivot doors, modern pivot doors do not rotate on extended vertical axes, but via a system of pivot hinges and a top pivot. The pivot hinge system is fitted into the bottom of the door, while the top pivot is fitted into the top of the door. On the installed door, neither is visible.

Pivot hinges can be placed anywhere desired on the door. This determines the vertical axis. Main axis — On which the door rotates.

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The size of a pivot door is very different from that of an ordinary door. Pivot doors can be much larger. They can be taller and wider than traditional hinged doors. Some examples of pivot doors are more than 13 feet wide and 23 feet high. With the right, high quality pivot hinge, anything is possible.

Pivot doors can have any size , and with the right pivot hinges, doors can also be very heavy without any problems. This means you have the freedom to design the door of your dreams without worrying about implementation.

For an ordinary hinged door, all the weight of the door is taken. Hang; On the door frame. Thanks to its spindle, the pivot door can easily carry more weight and it can be handled through the floor. With the right hinges, your pivot door can weigh as much. 1100 LBS .

The hinge on the finished door is not visible when the correct type of pivot hinge is used, as opposed to the hinge on a normal hinged door. This means there are no distractions and all the attention is on the design of the door.

Pivot doors can be made of any type of material. The only requirement is that the hinges fit inside the door, which can be done in almost every conceivable material, from wood to glass and steel, from marble to copper.

Pivot doors are suitable for numerous types of indoor and outdoor arrangements. From the large entrance to bathroom doors, swivel walls, double doors, cabinet doors and even Windows.

With proper pivot hinges, pivot doors are very easy to install in both new and existing situations. When the hinges are in the door, there is little work left to do at the site. Only the bottom plate and top plate need to be installed. The door can then be easily lifted into place.

Pivot doors may be rimless when installed indoors. Because the pivot hardware is installed inside the door, the door frame is no longer needed. This allows the pivot door to blend inside or outside.

The pivot door disappears into the wall. Designed by Taouk Architects

pivot door can move both ways.

Depending on where the door is positioned, what the door should do, and whether or not the door frame is used, the pivot door can face one way, two ways, or even 360; Rotate.
A pivot door is a manual free type of door . Of course you can choose to add deadbolts and doorknobs, but it's not necessary. With the right pivot hinge, doors can be opened or closed with a finger, the touch of a shoulder or hip. This makes the doors suitable for restaurants where waiters walk with trays, which is very hygienic because no hands are needed to operate.

What types of pivot doors are there?

Pivot doors come in many shapes and sizes. Pivot doors can be large or small, heavy or light, and can be used indoors or outdoors. Another distinction can be made between commercial and residential pivot doors, and commercial pivot doors can be up to 20 feet tall.

external pivot door

External pivot doors are a great way to create a grand entrance. The entrance door is the first concrete element you encounter as you enter the building. Because of the infinite design possibilities, the rotating entrance can really set the tone for the rest of the house.

External pivot doors can come in any shape and size. There are an infinite number of possible materials available. Glass and steel, glass and aluminum, all-steel or all-aluminum, or different kinds of wood are all popular materials for making entrances. However, copperplated doors are also growing in popularity.

inner pivot door

Internal pivot doors can be placed in any indoor situation. Pivot doors can be easily implemented in both new and existing situations. Pivot doors are suitable for bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, study rooms, room dividers, and many other indoor applications.

commercial pivot door applications

Pivot doors are not only suitable for homes, but also for commercial buildings. They can be applied to office buildings, spas, public buildings such as libraries, restaurants, shops and so on.

door is the position adjustment , allowing you to move the door slightly to perfect its position.

pivot door installation is the fine tuning of the door movement . High quality pivot hinges offer a variety of ways to fine-tune the door's movement to your liking. From soft closing to open damping and closing speed.

Additional features of pivot door

As opposed to ordinary hinged doors, hinges in pivot doors can provide a variety of additional features to the door, allowing you to decide how the door moves.

Some of these features include:

Soft close

Hold position

Adjustable door damping

Adjustable closing speed

These features depend on the brand of pivot hinge and the kind of pivot hinge system you choose.

I want a pivot door. Where do I start?

If you need some help, or you're looking for the right partner for your Pivot door project, INCONA can help. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.