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Ives 7253 Center Hung Pivot Set – 300 lb capacity, bottom base mount (7253B), shown assembled in satin aluminum finish

Ives 7253 Center Hung Pivot Set - 300lb Capacity, Top & Bottom

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Ives 7253 Center Hung Pivot Set - 300lb Capacity with Bottom Base Mount

Heavy-Duty Center Hung Pivot Solution for Commercial Applications

The Ives 7253 Center Hung Pivot Set delivers professional-grade door support with a maximum door load capacity of 300 pounds. Designed for doors with 1-3/4" minimum thickness and not recommended for doors larger than 4'0" x 8'0", this pivot system features adjustable floor to door clearance from 3/16" to 3/4" and vertical adjustment range of 3/16" with positive locking mechanism. Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 C07032 and UL 10C tested for 20-minute fire rating, this non-handed pivot set includes both top header mount and bottom base plate mount components.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Heavy-Duty Load Capacity: Supports doors up to 300 pounds with precision bearings for smooth operation in demanding commercial applications.
  • Adjustable Installation Parameters: Floor to door clearance adjustable from 3/16" to 3/4" with 3/16" vertical adjustment range and positive locking mechanism for precise positioning.
  • Door Compatibility: Recommended for 1-3/4" minimum door thickness with maximum door size of 4'0" x 8'0" for optimal performance.
  • Complete Pivot Set: Includes 7253 Top (header mount) and 7253 Btm (base plate mount) components for comprehensive door support system.
  • Fire-Rated Performance: UL 10C tested and approved for 20-minute fire rating with ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 certification.
  • Structural Load Distribution: Reduces stress on door frame by distributing weight throughout floor and building structure, ideal for heavy door applications.
  • Superior Construction: Brass construction with precision bearings provides maximum corrosion resistance and smooth operation.
  • Easy Installation: Tilt-on bearing and bearing pin design simplifies installation process with positive locking vertical adjustment.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSI/BHMA A156.4 C07032
  • Application: Standard Door
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
  • Door Weight: Up to 300 lbs
  • Duty Level: Heavy Duty
  • Electronic: No
  • Fire Rated Time: 20 minutes
  • Fire Rating: Yes
  • Hang Type: Center Hung
  • Mounting Method: Center Hung
  • Pivot Type: Top & Bottom
  • Product Attribute: Pivots
  • Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Model: 7253
  • Product Subgroup: Pivots and Pivot Sets
  • Product Substrate: Brass
  • Product Type: Pivots - Center Hung
  • Subcategory: Hinges and Pivots

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness of 1-3/4" minimum and maximum door size of 4'0" x 8'0".
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door header and floor base positions.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for both top and bottom pivot components.
  4. Install top pivot in header mount position and bottom pivot with base plate mount using tilt-on bearing and bearing pin installation method.
  5. Adjust floor to door clearance between 3/16" to 3/4" and utilize 3/16" vertical adjustment range with positive locking mechanism for proper alignment.
  6. Test pivot operation to verify smooth door movement and proper load distribution throughout the full range of motion. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Ives Quality?

Ives pivot systems deliver professional-grade reliability with precision brass construction and bearings rated for heavy-duty commercial applications up to 300 pounds. Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 standards and UL 10C tested for 20-minute fire rating, this pivot set provides the structural load distribution and corrosion resistance essential for demanding commercial door applications. The positive locking vertical adjustment mechanism ensures precise installation and long-term performance reliability.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Subcategory:
Hinges and Pivots
Hang Type:
Center Hung
Product Subgroup:
Pivots and Pivot Sets
Product Type:
Pivots - Center Hung
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI/BHMA A156.4 C07032
Door Weight:
Up to 300 lbs
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Fire Rated Time:
20 minutes
Electronic:
No
Pivot Type:
Top & Bottom
Mounting Method:
Center Hung
Application:
Standard Door
Product Attribute:
Pivots
Product Model:
7253
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Fire Rating:
Yes
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Product Substrate:
Brass
Department:
Door Hardware

Ives 7253 SET US26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) How heavy and how large a door will the Ives 7253 pivot set carry?
Up to 300 pounds, and it is not recommended above a 4'0" x 8'0" leaf. Weight governs more often than size here, so get the actual leaf weight before ordering, especially on a solid core or lead lined door. Past 300 lb, the Dorma CP440 center hung set is rated up to 440 lb for a wood or steel door, but it is standard duty with no fire rating where the 7253 is heavy duty and carries a 20 minute rating, so that trade is worth knowing before you swap.
2) Can I buy just the bottom pivot of the Ives 7253, or do I have to take the whole set?
Three ways to order it: 7253S is the top and bottom set, 7253T is the top pivot on its own, and 7253B is the bottom base on its own. All three come in every finish, so replacing a worn bottom on an existing opening means ordering the 7253B in the finish already on the door, for instance 7253 BTM US26D in 626 satin chrome or 7253 BTM BLK in 622 matte black. New openings take the set.
3) How much floor clearance can I set with the Ives 7253 pivot over a threshold or carpet?
Floor to door clearance adjusts from 3/16 inch up to 3/4 inch, which is the window you have for clearing a saddle, a threshold, or carpet and pad. On top of that there is 3/16 inch of vertical adjustment with a positive lock, so the leaf can be fine tuned after it is hung and then held at that height. If the opening needs less than 3/16 or more than 3/4 inch of clearance, the fix is floor or door prep, not the pivot.
4) What pivots do I need for an aluminum storefront door?
Not the 7253. It is a center hung set for standard doors of 1-3/4 inches and up, with a header mount at the top and a base plate at the floor. Aluminum storefront leaves take offset pivots machined for the specific door line, and those are ordered by door manufacturer: Kaba Ilco IL-OP-12 for Armalite and Trulite style, IL-OP-13 for YKK style with a 1/8 inch recess, IL-OP-14 for US Aluminum and Arcadia style, IL-OP-15 for Pittco and Efco style. Identify the door line first, then pick the series.
5) Will an offset pivot for an aluminum storefront door work in place of an Ives 7253?
No. The Kaba Ilco IL-OP-12 series offset pivot hinges are cut for Armalite and Trulite style doors, the IL-OP-13 series is a 1/8 inch recessed pivot set for aluminum doors and frames in YKK style, the IL-OP-14 series is for US Aluminum and Arcadia style doors, and the IL-OP-15 series is for Pittco and Efco style doors. All four are standard duty offset pivots and none is fire rated. The Ives 7253 is a center hung pivot set, meaning the door turns on an axis inside the door itself rather than on an axis offset toward the jamb, so the header and floor prep are not interchangeable between the two types.
6) My heavy door keeps sagging and working the hinges loose in the frame. Will a center hung pivot fix it?
That is the case a center hung pivot set solves. The leaf swings on a pivot in the header and a pivot at the floor, so its weight goes down into the floor and building structure rather than hanging off the frame on butt hinges. The 7253 takes up to 300 pounds on a door 1-3/4 inches or thicker, up to 4'0" x 8'0". Understand it is a different prep, not a hinge swap, the header and the floor both have to be prepared, and the hinge edge of the door gets machined for the pivot.
7) Does the Ives 7253 bottom pivot have to be mortised into the floor?
The 7253 bottom is a base plate mount and the top is a header mount, so the floor side lands on a plate rather than in a mortised floor unit. Where the job genuinely calls for a mortised bottom, the Hager 500 is a full mortise center hung pivot and the Hager 511 is a mortise hospital pivot set for masonry floor installation. For masonry where you cannot cut in, the Hager 512 is the surface mounted hospital set.
8) Which center hung pivots are heavy duty and which are standard duty?
Heavy duty: the Ives 7253 center hung pivot set, the Dorma 8062 walking beam top pivot, and the Hager 510, 511 and 512 hospital pivot sets. Standard duty: the Dorma CP440 center hung pivot set, the Hager 500 full mortise center hung pivot, and the Kaba Ilco IL-OP-12, IL-OP-13, IL-OP-14 and IL-OP-15 offset pivot series. Duty level and load rating are separate calls - the CP440 is standard duty and rated up to 440 lb, while the 7253 is heavy duty and rated up to 300 lbs - so check both against the leaf and the traffic the opening sees.
9) Which center hung pivot sets are double acting?
Three are described as double acting: the Dorma CP440 double acting center hung pivot set for wood or steel doors up to 440 lb, the Hager 510 Camtrol double acting hospital pivot set for wood floors, and the Hager 512 Camtrol double acting surface hospital pivot set for masonry floors. None of the three is fire rated. The Ives 7253 is a non-handed center hung top and bottom pivot set for doors up to 300 lbs with a 20 minute fire rating, so it is the choice where a labeled opening drives the spec and the double acting sets are the choice where the door has to swing both directions.
10) Can a Dorma 8062 walking beam top pivot replace an Ives 7253 top?
Not as a like for like swap. The Dorma 8062 is a complete center hung top pivot with a cover plate built on a walking beam, rated heavy duty and not fire rated. The Ives 7253 Top is the header mount half of a heavy duty, non-handed center hung set that is UL 10C tested for a 20 minute fire rating. A center hung door turns on one vertical axis shared by the top and bottom pivot, so the top has to match the bottom already set in the floor for prep, axis location and clearance. Replace the 7253 top with a 7253 top, and reach for the 8062 when the whole top pivot including its cover plate is being changed out on an unrated opening.
11) Will the Ives 7253 pivot match the finish on the rest of my door hardware?
Thirteen finishes to choose from: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, 619 satin nickel, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome, 643E aged bronze, 695 dark bronze, plus three painted options, 689 aluminum painted, 691 bronze painted and 706 brass painted, for matching painted frames and storefront rather than plated trim. Each finish is offered on the top, the bottom and the set alike, so a later single component replacement still matches the original opening.
12) Can the Ives 7253 pivot carry power through to an electrified lock or exit device?
No. The 7253 is a mechanical brass pivot set with no electronic version in the line, top or bottom. Power to the leaf has to come from a separate device, an electric power transfer or an electrified hinge, specified and ordered on its own. The pivot carries and locates the door and does nothing else.
13) Which center hung pivots are brass?
Two of them. The Ives 7253 center hung pivot set is brass, heavy duty, and rated for doors up to 300 lbs. The Hager 500 full mortise center hung pivot with rack and pinion is standard weight brass construction and standard duty, and it lists a door thickness range of 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. Brass matters where corrosion is a factor, so on a wet or coastal opening both are brass and the split between them is duty level and the door thickness each one covers.
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Does the Ives 7253 SET US26D come with a warranty?
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