Door Pivot Repair

What Types of Door Pivots Do We Service?

Floor pivots (Rixson 27/28 series), offset pivots (Dorma, Rixson), and center pivots (Bommer). Pivot-hung doors use a pivot at the top and bottom instead of side hinges. They're common on heavy glass doors, double-acting kitchen doors, and wide commercial entries.

The Rixson 27 floor closer/pivot is the most common unit we service. It combines a floor-mounted pivot with a hydraulic closer. When the oil leaks or the bearing wears, the door either slams or won't close at all. We replace the unit and reset the door.

Types of Door Pivots Triton Locksmith Repairs

• Floor pivots (floor closers): The pivot mechanism is recessed into the floor. Common on heavy glass doors, herculite doors, and entrance doors where concealed hardware is desired. Brands: Dormakaba BTS series, Rixson, ASSA ABLOY.
• Offset pivots: Top and bottom pivot points offset from the door edge. Allow the door to swing clear of the frame. Common on wide commercial doors and double-acting doors.
• Center-hung pivots: Pivot points at the center of the top and bottom edges. Used on balanced doors in high-rise lobbies. The door pivots at its center instead of its edge.
• Intermediate pivots: Additional pivot point partway up the door for extra support on tall or heavy doors.

Common Pivot Problems

• Door sagging or dragging: The floor pivot cement case has shifted, or the pivot bearing is worn. The door drops and scrapes the floor.
• Door not closing fully: Floor closer hydraulics are failing. Oil is leaking from the cement case. The closer speed adjustment is out of range.
• Door swinging freely (no control): Complete floor closer failure. The hydraulic mechanism no longer controls the door speed. The door swings open and slams shut. Safety hazard.
• Pivot pin broken: The hardened steel pivot pin at the top or bottom has snapped. Usually from impact damage or metal fatigue on heavy doors.

Floor Closer Replacement

Floor closers (like the Dormakaba BTS 75V or Rixson 27/28) are the most complex pivot hardware to repair. The closer mechanism sits in a cement case embedded in the floor. Replacing the closer requires removing the old mechanism from the cement case, installing the new closer, and adjusting the speed, backcheck, and latch action. Triton Locksmith has the specialized tools for this work.

If the cement case itself is damaged or corroded, it must be replaced. This involves cutting out the old case, pouring a new one, and reinstalling the closer. Allow 1-2 days for the cement to cure before the door can be used.

How Much Does Door Pivot Repair Cost?

• Pivot pin replacement: $100-$200
• Top pivot adjustment: $95-$150
• Floor closer repair (adjustment/seal): $200-$400
• Floor closer replacement (mechanism only): $400-$800
• Floor closer replacement (with cement case): $800-$1,500
• Offset pivot set replacement: $150-$300

Where Does Triton Locksmith Repair Door Pivots?

Any commercial building with pivot-hung doors. Office lobbies, retail stores, hotels, and restaurants. Boca Raton, Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach. Same-day service. Call (561) 524-8500.

Choosing Between Pivot Repair and Replacement

Floor closers have a finite lifespan. If the closer is under 10 years old and the cement case is in good condition, repairing the mechanism (speed adjustment, seal replacement) is cost-effective at $200-$400. If the closer is over 10 years old, leaking oil heavily, or the cement case is cracked, full replacement is the better investment at $400-$800 for the mechanism or $800-$1,500 including the cement case.

Triton Locksmith inspects the complete pivot assembly before recommending repair or replacement. We check the top pivot, bottom pivot/closer, cement case condition, door weight, and cycle count to give you an honest assessment. For buildings across Boca Raton, Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, we carry common replacement pivots and floor closers on the van for same-day service. Call (561) 524-8500.

Triton Locksmith has over 20 years of experience with floor closers and pivot hardware from Rixson, Dormakaba, and ASSA ABLOY. We carry common replacement mechanisms and pivot sets on the van. For cement case replacements that require curing time, we schedule the work to minimize door downtime.

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