Hardware
Pivot Hinge
A hinge that rotates the door on a single pivot point at the top and bottom rather than swinging from the side edge. Pivot hinges are used on tall, heavy cabinet doors, appliance garage doors, and specialty cabinet panels where traditional side-mounted hinges cannot support the weight or where a different opening motion is desired. They allow doors to swing in or out and are available in concealed and surface-mount versions.
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Common questions
Where are pivot hinges used on cabinets?
At the top and bottom of a door rather than the side — common on retracting or flipper doors, corner units, and applications where a side-mounted hinge will not fit.