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title: "What Is Pivot hinge? Window and Door Glossary | Honey Rock Window and Door"
description: "A pivot hinge is the hardware at the top and bottom of a pivot door that carries its weight and sets its swing."
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publisher: Honey Rock Window and Door
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# Pivot hinge

A pivot hinge is the hardware at the top and bottom of a pivot door that carries its weight and sets its swing.

Side hinges hold a door at its edge. A pivot hinge holds it near the center line, top and bottom. The floor unit takes the load. The head unit keeps the door upright and in line.

Heavy doors need serious hardware. Our partner Bertrand lists a pivot door with concealed bearing hinges with a load capacity of up to 500 kg. Hinge type also drives how the door feels, so ask about adjustment and closing control. See the [pivot door](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/pivot-door) entry and our [pivot doors](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/pivot-doors) page. A well-built hinge also helps the door stay aligned after years of use.

[Where it mattersPivot doors](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/pivot-doors)

## Related terms

-   [Pivot door](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/pivot-door)
-   [Jamb](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/jamb)
-   [Sill](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/sill)
-   [French door](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/french-door)

## Sources

1.  [Bertrand: MB-86N Pivot Door](https://windowsbertrand.com/offer/mb-86n-pivot-door)

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