12 July 2024
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3 min read

Which pivot hinge should I use for a pivoting bookcase?

Room dividers or secret doors can be specified in many forms, one of the most enticing is a pivoting bookcase. Creating separation between home life and home office or restaurant and private dining, pivoting bookcases are an intriguing design statement, made possible with a range of innovative pivot hinges.
Edwina Bastable

As the UK’s exclusive provider of FritsJurgens systems, Envo can offer an array of pivot options, from 360º revolving cabinets to heavy-weight pivoting bookcase walls. Read on to find out more about the different pivot hinge options…

The FritsJurgens System M+ pivot hinge is ideal for use with a bookcase wall, the benefits include…

Damper Control:
This precision-made hinge offers damper control - an adjustable, soft-close, and hydraulic backcheck to guarantee fluid door movement meaning you will never have to worry about an abrupt close of the door disrupting the shelves.

Speed Control:
The System M+ 30º speed control allows you to determine the speed of the pivot door through the last part of the closing movement.

Hold Position:
Hold positions at every 90° angle enables the user to open up the space when required.

Minimal Floor Plate: 
The floor plate for the System M+ offers a low profile with four pins of just 8mm. When used with a flush floor plate the space under the door is only 7mm, enhancing the hidden door effect. The minimal floor plate options also ensure compatibility with radiant heat systems.

Weight:
System M+ is individually tensioned to suit the bookcase width and weight. With a maximum weight of 500kg, this pivot hinge allows for endless design opportunities.

pivot wall bookcase installation

 

Another option is the FritsJurgens System 3 pivot, while this hinge doesn’t offer damper or speed control it's ideal for pivoting walls with built-in display units. The benefits include:

360° Rotation:
The full rotation of the System 3 hinge enables the user to completely transform a room in a simple movement. As with the example below, a stylish bookcase can be rotated to reveal a TV cabinet. 

rotating pivot bookcase wall

rotating 360 degree bookcase wall

314.4 Rotating bookcase designed by Standard Studio, built by Brandsing Meubelmakers, photogrpahed by Wouter van der Sar

Project by architects Standard Studio and furniture makers Brandsing Meubelmakers. Photos: Wouter van der Sar

Assisted Closure and Hold Positions:
From every 45° angle, System 3 rotates automatically in both directions towards its hold positions at 0°, 90°, 180° or 270°.

Unlimited Height:
The rotating wall or door can be between 1000 - 3800mm and is unlimited by height, providing endless design opportunities.

Weight:
With a weight limit of 350 kg, the System 3 hinge can be used with a large variety of materials.

To find out more about the System M+ and the System 3 hinges you can visit our product pages here.

Need more info on specifying a pivoting bookcase? Get in touch with the Envo team by emailing us at info@envo.co.uk  or calling +44 (0) 208 253 9342.