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Description
A heavy rotating bottom pivot for swing gates, on a bolt-down base plate. The zinc-plated base plate bolts to a concrete plinth, footing or steel frame. A 60mm round two-part housing sits on it with a taper roller bearing inside: the lower part is fixed to the plate and the upper cap, with its grease nipple, welds to the underside of the gate. The gate's weight runs down through the bearing instead of hanging on the post hinges, so heavy gates swing easily. Use with a top hinge or top pivot. The price is for one pivot.
Why choose this pivot
Carries the weight on a bearing. A taper roller bearing takes the gate's weight and side load, so even a heavy leaf turns with a light push.
Greaseable. A nipple on the cap lets you grease the bearing in place.
Bolt down, adjust, fix. Two round holes and two slots in the base plate let you line the pivot up under the gate before you tighten the anchors.
Takes load off the post. With the weight on the ground, the post and top hinge only have to hold the gate upright.
How much will it carry?
| Gate width | Maximum gate weight |
|---|---|
| 1m | 500kg |
| 2m | 250kg |
| 3m | 125kg |
Wider gates put more leverage on the pivot, so the safe weight falls as the gate gets wider.
Where it is used
Heavy steel driveway and estate gates, solid-panel and cladded gates, industrial and yard gates, and gates where the post cannot take the full weight.
Specifications
| Sold as | One pivot |
|---|---|
| Housing | 60mm across; 15mm base and 20mm cap |
| Base plate | 134 x 75 x 5mm; two 11mm holes and two 11 x 21mm slots at 105mm centres |
| Bearing | Taper roller bearing, grease nipple on the cap |
| Gate weight | Up to 500kg on a 1m gate (see table) |
| Material and finish | Steel, bright zinc plated |
| Weight | About 1.35 kg |
Fitting
Set the pivot under the hanging corner of the gate, directly below the top hinge or top pivot so the two are in one vertical line. Mark and drill the anchor holes, fit the base plate on the slots, then stand the gate on the cap and check it swings true. Tighten the anchors, then weld the cap to the underside of the gate stile, keeping the heat short so the bearing is not cooked. Grease through the nipple once it has cooled.
Care
Grease through the nipple every six months, and keep grit and leaves cleared from around the base.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a top hinge as well?
Yes. The pivot carries the weight; a top hinge holds the gate upright. The matching 60mm top rotating gate hinge pairs with this pivot.
What fixings do I need?
Four M10 anchor bolts or resin anchors into concrete, or M10 bolts into a steel frame. They are not included.
Is it left or right handed?
Neither. It works under either hand of gate.
Ordering and delivery
Order online with Express UK Delivery and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For larger quantities call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm stock and delivery before you order.
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