Name: Door Axis 100 Series Aluminum Pivot Entry Door, Full Lite Glass
Brand: Door Axis
SKU: DA-DR-EXT-PIVOT100-42-SB

The Door Axis 100 Series Aluminum Pivot Entry Door turns an oversized glass leaf on a pivot axis for a statement entrance that swings with balanced, fingertip motion. It serves modern homes and commercial fronts that want a 42 to 60 in leaf without the weight limits of edge hinges.

The leaf is framed in heavy 3.94 in (100 mm) aluminum stock with a 0.079 in (2.0 mm) standard wall configuration and full lite glazing, or glass and panel combinations quoted per project. A pivot hinge set rated for oversized leaves carries the load through the floor and head rather than the jamb, with center or offset pivot placement set at order. Leaf widths of 42, 48, and 60 in are standard, dressed with a ladder pull and mortise lock, and finished in one of eight standard PVDF fluorocarbon or woodgrain film colors.

Highlights

Oversized pivot leaf in 42, 48, and 60 in widths
Center or offset pivot placement set at order
Heavy 3.94 in (100 mm) aluminum frame stock
Full lite glazing or glass and panel combinations
Pivot hardware rated for oversized leaves, floor and head loaded
Ladder pull and mortise lock included
Eight standard PVDF fluorocarbon and woodgrain film finishes

Specification Table

Configuration	Oversized single pivot leaf; center or offset pivot set at order
Leaf width options	42, 48, or 60 in
Leaf height	Typically to about 94.5 in (2400 mm); taller entries quoted per project
Frame section	3.94 in (100 mm)
Profile wall thickness	0.079 in (2.0 mm) standard configuration, confirmed during quote review
Material	Extruded aluminum, heavy profile stock
Glazing	Full lite glass or glass and panel combinations; tempered and insulated options quoted
Pivot hardware	Pivot hinge set rated for oversized leaves; self centering action
Swing	Inswing or outswing action confirmed at order
Hardware	Ladder pull and mortise lock with keyed cylinder
Weatherstripping	Perimeter gaskets with pivot zone seals
Finish system	PVDF fluorocarbon and woodgrain film finishes in eight standard colors
Representative weight	About 348 lb (158 kg) as a 42 in leaf at 94.5 in height (engineering estimate)
Warranty	Confirmed during quote review

Included Components

Aluminum pivot leaf with full lite glazing
Perimeter frame with head and floor pivot preparation
Pivot hinge set rated for oversized leaves
Ladder pull handle and mortise lock with keys
Perimeter gaskets and pivot zone seals
Installation fasteners and setting templates

Installation Notes

Verify the structural header and floor anchoring before release; pivot loads transfer to the head and slab, not the jamb.
Coordinate the floor pivot box with the slab and finished flooring before flooring is placed.
Set the pivot axis plumb between floor and head fittings, then adjust the leaf for even reveals and smooth self centering.
Integrate waterproofing at the threshold on exterior entrances.
Installation should be completed by a licensed contractor experienced with pivot entrances.

Warranty and Support

Warranty coverage is confirmed during quote review before release.
Quote packages include hardware adjustment guidance and finish care notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the advantage of a pivot over hinges?
The leaf rotates on floor and head pivots, so the weight of an oversized leaf is carried vertically rather than hanging off a jamb, allowing wider, heavier doors with a balanced swing.

Where is the pivot point placed?
Center or offset pivot placement is set at order. Offset placement reads more like a traditional swing, while center placement makes the leaf a true architectural pivot.

Which finishes are available?
Eight standard finishes: Sand Black, Sand Gray, Snow Gray, Pure White, Fluorocarbon Champagne, Red Cherry, Golden Oak, and Black Walnut, applied as PVDF fluorocarbon or woodgrain film over extruded aluminum.

Can the leaf be solid instead of glass?
Glass and panel combinations are quoted per project, from full lite to mostly solid leaves with glass reveals.

Door Axis 100 Series Aluminum Pivot Entry Door, Full Lite Glass