Ives Fire-Rated Pocket Pivot Set for Heavy-Duty Doors Up to 90 lbs
Professional Fire-Rated Pivot Solution for Commercial Applications
The Ives fire-rated pocket pivot set delivers professional-grade performance for heavy-duty commercial doors up to 90 pounds per pivot. This full mortise pivot system is specifically designed for 1-3/4" door thickness and provides 3-hour fire rating when used with steel frames. The non-handed design allows doors to open a full 90В° while distributing weight throughout the floor and structure to reduce frame stress.
Professional Features & Benefits
- Heavy-Duty Load Capacity: Maximum door load of 90 pounds per pivot with recommended three pivots for doors 7'0" tall and one every 2'6" for taller doors as needed.
- Fire-Rated Performance: 3-hour fire rating certification with UL 10C testing approval for critical fire safety applications.
- Full Mortise Installation: Designed for 1-3/4" door thickness only with full mortise mounting for secure integration.
- Structural Load Distribution: Reduces stress on the frame by distributing door weight throughout the floor and structure, leveraging structural strength for heavy door applications.
- Precision Operation: Positive locking vertical adjustment mechanism allows installers to precisely position the door and balance the load for smooth operation.
- Superior Corrosion Resistance: Stainless steel construction with all exposed parts made for maximum corrosion resistance in demanding environments.
- Professional Certification: Certified to ANSI 156.26, Grade 1 and meets ANSI/BHMA A156.4 C07611 standards for commercial applications.
- Flexible Door Opening: Non-handed design allows door to open a full 90В° for maximum accessibility and traffic flow.
Technical Specifications
- ANSI/BHMA: Meets ANSI/BHMA A156.4 C07611
- Application: Heavy-Duty, Fire-Rated
- Commercial/Residential: Commercial
- Department: Door Hardware
- Door Weight: Up to 90 lbs
- Duty Level: Standard Duty
- Electronic: No
- Fire Rated Time: 3 hours
- Fire Rating: Yes
- Mounting Method: Pocket
- Pivot Type: Top & Bottom
- Product Attribute: Pivots
- Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
- Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
- Product Model: 91105F
- Product Subgroup: Pivots and Pivot Sets
- Product Substrate: Stainless Steel
- Product Type: Pocket Pivots
- Subcategory: Hinges and Pivots
Installation & Operation
- Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including 1-3/4" door thickness, steel frame construction for fire rating, and maximum door size of 4'0" X 8'0".
- Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately for full mortise installation on door and frame surfaces.
- Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for pocket pivot mounting.
- Install three pivots for doors 7'0" tall and one every 2'6" for taller doors as needed, securing all mounting hardware per manufacturer torque specifications.
- Adjust the positive locking vertical adjustment mechanism to precisely position the door and balance the 90-pound maximum load per pivot for proper alignment.
- Test pivot operation to verify smooth 90В° door opening and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and fire rating requirements.
Professional Applications
- Commercial Office Buildings
- Educational Facilities
- Healthcare Institutions
- Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
- Government and Municipal Buildings
- Fire-Rated Door Systems
- Heavy-Duty Commercial Entrances
Why Choose Ives Quality?
Ives fire-rated pivot systems deliver professional-grade reliability with stainless steel construction and precision bearings for smooth operation under heavy loads up to 90 pounds per pivot. Certified to ANSI 156.26, Grade 1 with UL 10C testing approval for 3-hour fire rating, these pivots exceed industry standards for demanding commercial applications. Engineered for heavy doors where structural load distribution and fire safety compliance are essential.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Hinges and Pivots
- Product Group:
- Door Hinges and Pivots
- Product Subgroup:
- Pivots and Pivot Sets
- Product Type:
- Pocket Pivots
- ANSI/BHMA:
- Meets ANSI/BHMA A156.4 C07611
- Door Weight:
- Up to 90 lbs
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Duty Level:
- Standard Duty
- Fire Rated Time:
- 3 hours
- Electronic:
- No
- Pivot Type:
- Top & Bottom
- Mounting Method:
- Application:
- Heavy-Duty, Fire-Rated
- Product Attribute:
- Pivots
- Product Model:
- 91105F
- Fire Rating:
- Yes
- Product Category:
- Door Hinges and Pivots
- Product Substrate:
- Stainless Steel
- Department:
- Door Hardware