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Our Doors' Components

Where Usability Meets Performance

Premium Pivots and Lock

Drawing from years of experience in construction, metalworking, and door installation, we trust and recommend 3 pivot systems along with the Dormakaba Cobalt locking system. These systems ensure both the refined aesthetics and long-term durability expected of a premium entrance door.

Below is a comparison of key features – from capacity and installation type to price range, followed by detailed descriptions to help you decide which pivot system is best for your customised door.

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Summarised Specifications

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Pivots and lock systems (mobile)

FritsJurgens Floor Pivot (concealed)

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The Dutch-made FritsJurgens pivot hinge is fully hidden inside the door (only slim floor and ceiling plates are seen). Its minimalist design keeps a clean look with no bulky visual hardware, making it ideal for oversized front doors, luxury architectural entries, or large internal aluminium pivot doors.

This pivot system offers a nearly invisible hinge that won’t disrupt the door’s aesthetics, while the heavy-duty capacity and high-quality Dutch engineering allow it to support large front doors.

Powder coated in a timber-tone finish
No visible hardware on floor or ceiling
Designed for large or heavy pivot doors
High-precision engineering from NL

Key specs:

  • Weight capacity: up to 500 kg.

  • Operation: Single- or double-acting, optional self-close, soft close, 90° hold positions.

  • Visual impact: Floor and ceiling plates only (no hinge edge hardware).

  • Applications: Best for very large or glass pivot doors, luxury homes or lobbies where a seamless look and top-tier performance justify the cost.

If your project calls for a statement piece, whether it’s a wide aluminium front door or a tall custom pivot door in a luxury setting, the FritsJurgens concealed system offers a spot on visual purity and mechanical performance.

The Lockwood 8800 is a floor-mounted hydraulic pivot closer (floor spring) made in Australia, suitable for medium to large aluminium pivot doors. Unlike a concealed hinge, its cylindrical spring housing and pivot point sit visibly in the floor, covered by a polished stainless-steel plate. This robust system handles medium-large doors 200 kg with the heavy duty systems. 

More affordable than concealed systems
Highly durable, suitable for large pivot doors
Optional hold-open for functional entryways
Trusted Australian-made quality

Key specs:

  • Weight capacity: 120 kg standard and up to 200 kg for heavy duty system.

  • Operations: Single or double-acting, adjustable closing and latching speed, optional 90° or 105° hold-open

  • Visual impact: Visible floor cover plate (stainless or gold finishes available).

  • Best suited for: Large aluminium front doors, commercial pivot doors, custom doors where durability and price balance is key

If your project requires a strong, visible pivot hinge with reliable performance, the Lockwood 8800 is an ideal match for custom aluminium doors at scale.

Lockwood 8800 Floor Spring Pivot (not concealed)

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Kenwa Japanese Heel Closer (concealed)

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The Kenwa pivot system, made in Japan, is a cost-effective concealed solution for lightweight or smaller aluminium pivot doors. Its compact heel-mounted design allows most of the hardware to sit under the door, with minimal floor disturbance and a clean finish.

This system is ideal for budget-conscious builds or internal pivot doors where clean lines and minimal hardware remain important.

Concealed under the door with a small threshold plate
Great for interiors or smaller customised doors
Economical without sacrificing smooth function
Compact design, easy to install

Key specs:

  • Installation type: Concealed heel closer with top pivot

  • Weight capacity: ~60–100 kg (depending on model)

  • Door thickness: Recommended minimum ~40–50mm

  • Visual impact: Low. Threshold cover plate only

  • Operation: Cam-operated closer with adjustable speed and optional 90° hold-open

  • Swing direction: Double-acting

  • Best suited for: Small pivot doors, internal aluminium doors, budget-conscious custom projects

The Kenwa closer offers a “furniture-like” door installation with almost no visible hardware and budget friendly. It’s well suited to smaller customised aluminium doors or internal openings.

Our go-to when it comes to locks is the completely concealed Dormakaba SL30SGL - Mini Electronic Side Load Lock.

The electronic side load lock - mini, is a motor driven electronic lock designed to secure commercial and residential doors. This Swiss-engineered lock offers a small footprint and ensures that the eye is focused on a feature door rather than a keyhole. 

Premium lock included with every pivot door
High security with auto deadbolting
Clean, concealed edge-mount design
Engineered for demanding entryways

Key specs:

  • Lock type: Electronic mortise lock (side load capable*)

  • Holding force: 10,000 N (approx. 1000 kg)

  • Mounting: Concealed within door edge

  • Power: 12–24VDC operation; fail-safe or fail-secure configurable

  • Visual impact: None on door face

  • Best suited for: All custom aluminium pivot doors, especially double-acting and large-format entries

This lock system ensures your luxury or custom aluminium door doesn’t just look good – it delivers reliable, high-spec security with a clean aesthetic finish.

*Side load capability means the door can still operate and release properly even if there’s lateral (sideways) pressure applied to the door—up to a certain force.

Dormakaba Cobalt Locking System

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Maintaining your Pivot door

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