Commercial Storefront Door Pivot | 3/4" Offset | Left or Right Hand | Aluminum or Dark Bronze

Restore smooth, reliable operation to your commercial aluminum entrance with the Armalite-Style Offset Pivot Hinge, designed for compatible aluminum storefront doors and frames.

Featuring a 3/4" offset and designed for 1/8" recessed door applications, this commercial pivot system supports the door through the floor-mounted lower pivot, helping reduce sag and maintain proper alignment.

Available in Left Hand or Right Hand configurations and your choice of Aluminum or Dark Bronze finish, this pivot is ideal for replacing worn, damaged, or corroded storefront door hardware.

Key Features

• Armalite / Amarlite-style offset pivot

• Designed for commercial aluminum storefront doors

• 3/4" offset

• Designed for 1/8" recessed door applications

• Available Left Hand or Right Hand

• Available in Aluminum Finish

• Available in Dark Bronze Finish

• Suitable for aluminum doors up to approximately 125 lbs.

• Approximately 1/8" vertical adjustment

• Full-race ball-bearing lower pivot

• Floor-mounted lower pivot supports the door weight

• Helps prevent door sag

• Weather-resistant construction

• Durable aluminum case construction

• Suitable for interior and exterior commercial entrances

• Ideal for replacement and retrofit applications

Available Options

Handing

• Left Hand

• Right Hand

Finish

• Aluminum

• Dark Bronze

Always verify handing before ordering.

3/4" Offset Design

The Armalite-style pivot uses a 3/4" offset, a common configuration found on commercial aluminum storefront doors.

Unlike conventional butt hinges, the offset pivot transfers the primary weight of the door to the lower floor-mounted pivot.

This helps provide:

• Smooth opening and closing

• Reduced door sag

• Proper door alignment

• Consistent threshold clearance

• Reliable operation in high-traffic applications

Adjustable Bottom Pivot

The lower pivot provides approximately 1/8" of vertical adjustment, allowing the installer to fine-tune the door position after installation.

This adjustment can help correct:

• Door dragging

• Improper threshold clearance

• Uneven door positioning

• Minor alignment issues

Product Specifications

Product Type: Offset Pivot Hinge / Pivot Set
Style: Armalite / Amarlite Style
Application: Aluminum Storefront Doors
Offset: 3/4"
Recess: 1/8"
Handing: Left Hand or Right Hand
Door Capacity: Up to Approximately 125 lbs.
Vertical Adjustment: Approximately 1/8"
Bottom Pivot: Full-Race Ball Bearing
Construction: Aluminum
Weather Resistant: Yes
Available Finishes: Aluminum / Dark Bronze
Application: Commercial / Institutional

Common Applications

Ideal for:

• Aluminum storefront doors

• Retail entrances

• Commercial glass doors

• Shopping centers

• Office buildings

• Restaurants

• Hospitals and healthcare facilities

• Schools and universities

• Government facilities

• Commercial tenant entrances

• Institutional facilities

• High-traffic commercial openings

Replacement Applications

Replacement may be necessary when the existing pivot is:

• Worn

• Broken

• Corroded

• Binding

• Allowing the door to sag

• Causing the door to drag on the threshold

• No longer maintaining proper door alignment

Replacing worn pivot hardware can help restore proper clearance and smooth door operation.

Important Handing Information

This pivot is handed and not reversible.

Choose:

• Left Hand

• Right Hand

Verify the existing door swing and pivot configuration before ordering.

Compatibility Note

Storefront pivot hardware can vary between manufacturers and door systems.

Before ordering, verify:

• 3/4" offset

• 1/8" recessed application

• Door handing

• Existing mounting pattern

• Door and frame preparation

• Required finish

• Door height and weight

For aluminum doors taller than approximately 83", an additional intermediate pivot may be recommended.

What's Included

(1) Armalite-Style Offset Pivot Hinge Set in the selected handing and finish

Door, frame, intermediate pivot, closer, threshold, lock hardware, and other storefront components are sold separately unless specifically stated otherwise.