Comparing Pivot Hinges: Free-Swinging, PortaPivot, Hydraulic Patch, and FritsJurgens Systems
Pivot Hinges Compared – Choosing the Right System for Your Steel or Glass Doors.
When ordering a pivot door, choosing the right pivot hinge system is critical for both performance and aesthetics. On this page you will find a comparison of four popular types: free-swinging pivots, PortaPivot hinge, hydraulic patch adopted for metal doors, and FritsJurgens concealed pivots.
Free-Swinging Pivot Hinges
Cost-effective and easy to install
No closing control or damping
Ideal for light doors or decorative interior partitions
PortaPivot System
Pivot hinge with a gas spring cylinder.
Modern design with integrated pivot hardware
Allows a positive stop every 90 degree
Adjustable for 360 degree revolving doors
Best for glass and lightweight steel doors
Not suitable for heavy-duty commercial applications
Hydraulic Patch Fittings
We have adopted the hydraulic patch usually used for commercial application for installation in metal steel doors.
These floor-mounted pivots include built-in hydraulics for controlled closing.
Self-closing with speed adjustment
Ideal for commercial or high-traffic interiors
FritsJurgens Pivot Systems
High-end concealed hardware that fits entirely in the door leaf, with no floor or ceiling recess.
Premium, fully concealed with hold-open, soft-close, and adjustable tension
Supports heavy steel or wood doors (up to 500 kg)
Higher price point, but exceptional performance and aesthetics
Range of models, from basic free swinging hinge to a very sophisticated model with multiple operation control options.
Whether you’re building a residential feature door or a commercial entrance, selecting the right pivot hinge system depends on door weight, usage frequency, closing control, and visual preferences.
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