# Pivot Shower Door Hinge – Cardiff Top or Bottom Mount – 10 Finishes | CRL | IDEAL Shower Doors

URL: https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/p/car01ch
Description: The CRL Cardiff Series Top or Bottom Mount Hinge (CAR01) is a pivot hinge for frameless glass shower doors; it fits 5/16" to 3/8" glass, and needs a corner notch 2-15/16" long x 1-1/2" deep, holes 1-7/8" apart in the glass. Made by C.R. Laurence (CRL) in 10 finishes, including polished chrome, brush
Seller: IDEAL Shower Doors, Danvers, MA (https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/)

## Product facts

- Part number: CAR01CH, CAR01BN, CAR01MBL, CAR01PN, CAR01SB, CAR010RB, CAR01BBRZ, CAR01SN, CAR01BR, CAR01ULBR (CRL)
- Product: Pivot Shower Door Hinge – Cardiff Top or Bottom Mount
- Price by finish: Polished Chrome (CAR01CH) $74.66 each; Brushed Nickel (CAR01BN) $74.66 each; Matte Black (CAR01MBL) $81.91 each; Polished Nickel (CAR01PN) $81.91 each; Satin Brass (CAR01SB) $70.73 each; Oil Rubbed Bronze (CAR010RB) $90.87 each; Brushed Bronze (CAR01BBRZ) $110.07 each; Satin Nickel (CAR01SN) $140.11 each; Polished Brass (CAR01BR) $81.91 each; Unlacquered Brass (CAR01ULBR) $122.87 each
- Availability: Polished Chrome: in stock; Brushed Nickel: in stock; Matte Black: in stock; Polished Nickel: in stock; Satin Brass: in stock; Oil Rubbed Bronze: in stock; Brushed Bronze: in stock; Satin Nickel: in stock; Polished Brass: in stock; Unlacquered Brass: in stock
- Summary: The CRL Cardiff Series Top or Bottom Mount Hinge (CAR01) is a pivot hinge for frameless glass shower doors; it fits 5/16" to 3/8" glass, and needs a corner notch 2-15/16" long x 1-1/2" deep, holes 1-7/8" apart in the glass. Made by C.R. Laurence (CRL) in 10 finishes, including polished chrome, brushed nickel, matte black.
- Shipping: free on every order; usually ships within 3-7 business days (US only).
- CRL fees (passed on at cost, never marked up): $5.00 small-order fee on orders under $50. A single unit pays $0.00 in fees. Details: https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/policies#fees
- Returns: All sales final, no returns or exchanges. https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/policies#final
- Buy: https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/p/car01ch

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CRL · Part CAR01CH In stock

# Pivot Shower Door Hinge – Cardiff Top or Bottom Mount — Polished Chrome

A square-edged pivot hinge for frameless shower doors that mounts at the top or bottom of the door (header and floor or curb).

Polished Chrome ·

$74.66

+ Free shipping

**5/16"–3/8"** Glass thickness

**Pivot** Mounting

**2" x 3-5/8"** On the glass

**100 lb** Max door

Finish: **Polished Chrome**

**Ships free to your door** Free on this and every order. Usually ships in 3–7 business days.

**Free shipping** On every order

**All sales final** Check your [glass thickness](https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/measure).

**How-to guides** [Written by installers](https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/guide)

## About this hinge

The CRL Cardiff Series Top or Bottom Mount Hinge (CAR01) is a pivot hinge for frameless glass shower doors; it fits 5/16" to 3/8" glass, and needs a corner notch 2-15/16" long x 1-1/2" deep, holes 1-7/8" apart in the glass. Made by C.R. Laurence (CRL) in 10 finishes, including polished chrome, brushed nickel, matte black.

The CRL Cardiff Series Top or Bottom Mount Hinge (CAR01). It is a pivot hinge: the door turns on a pin instead of hanging from the side, and this one mounts at the top or bottom of the door (header and floor or curb). It fits 5/16" to 3/8" thick tempered glass. It holds a door up to 100 lb and 31" wide. The part that clamps onto the glass is 2" x 3-5/8" (tall x wide). The glass needs a corner notch 2-15/16" long x 1-1/2" deep, holes 1-7/8" apart, per CRL's template. It takes the same glass cut-out as the Cardiff 02, Cardiff 07, Prima 01, Prima 0151 and others. Made of brass.

- Fits 5/16" to 3/8" glass
- Holds a door up to 100 lb
- Doors up to 31" wide
- 2" x 3-5/8" on the glass
- Glass cut-out: a corner notch 2-15/16" long x 1-1/2" deep, holes 1-7/8" apart
- Self-centering: returns the door to closed

## Specs

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Finishes | 10 |
| CRL model | CAR01 |
| Size on the glass (tall x wide) | 2" x 3-5/8" |
| Glass cut-out | A corner notch 2-15/16" long x 1-1/2" deep, holes 1-7/8" apart |
| Max door weight | 100 lb |
| Max door width | 31" |
| Design Style | Squared |
| Edge Profile | Square |
| Enclosure Type | Corner, Niche, Tailor Made Solutions |
| Glazing Thickness | 5/16 in. To 3/8 in. (8 mm To 10 mm) |
| Height | 2 in. (51 mm) |
| Material | Brass |
| Maximum Clamping Screw Torque | 60-70 lbf.in (677.9-791 cN.m) |
| Maximum Door Weight | 100 lbs. (45.4 kg) |
| Maximum Door Width | 31 in. (787 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Head & Sill Mount |
| Opening Style | Pivot(floor) |
| Self-Centering | Yes |
| Series | Cardiff |
| Width | 3-5/8 in. (92 mm) |

## Glass cut-out

This hinge needs a corner notch 2-15/16" long x 1-1/2" deep, holes 1-7/8" apart in the tempered glass, per CRL's template. Tempered glass can't be cut after it's made, so a replacement hinge has to fit the cut-out already in your glass.

**Same cut-out (15):** these fit the same glass.

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- [Pivot Shower Door Hinge – Prima Right Hand 135° with U-Clamp](https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/p/pph0735rch)

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## Common questions

**What glass thickness does the CRL CAR01 hinge fit?**

5/16" to 3/8" thick tempered glass. Measure your glass at a bare edge before you order; our measuring guide shows how.

**What glass cut-out does it need?**

A corner notch 2-15/16" long x 1-1/2" deep, holes 1-7/8" apart, per CRL's glass template. Tempered glass can't be cut after it's made, so a replacement hinge has to fit the cut-out already in your glass.

**How big is the hinge on the glass?**

The part that clamps onto the glass is 2" x 3-5/8" (tall x wide).

**How many hinges do I need?**

This is one pivot hinge. A pivot door turns on two: one at the top and one at the bottom of the door.

**Which other hinges use the same cut-out?**

Pivot Shower Door Hinge – Prima 01 Top or Bottom Mount; Pivot Shower Door Hinge – Prima 06 EZ-Adjust Top Mount; Pivot Shower Door Hinge – Prima 01 #2 Pin, Top Right or Bottom Left; Pivot Shower Door Hinge – Prima 01 #1 Pin, Top Left or Bottom Right; Pivot Shower Door Hinge – Prima 05 Right Hand Offset Mount; Pivot Shower Door Hinge – Prima Top or Bottom Mount with U-Clamp, and 9 more. Hinges that share a cut-out can replace each other on the same glass.

**What finishes does it come in?**

Polished Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Matte Black, Polished Nickel, Satin Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Brushed Bronze, Satin Nickel, Polished Brass, Unlacquered Brass. Match the finish of the hinges and other hardware on your shower.

**Can I return it?**

No. All sales are final, so please check your [glass thickness](https://idealshowerdoors.com/store/measure), glass cut-out and finish before you order.

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### Match your holes, glass and finish.

Measure center to center between your existing holes and check your glass thickness. A new handle has to match both.

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