
Pivot Shower Door Hinge – Senior 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).
Temporarily out of stock at our supplier. You can still order; it ships when restocked.
About this hinge
The CRL Senior Cardiff Series Hinge (SRCAR01) is a pivot hinge for frameless glass shower doors; it fits 1/2" glass, and needs a corner notch 3-1/16" long x 1-7/8" deep, holes 2-7/16" apart in the glass. Made by C.R. Laurence (CRL) in 11 finishes, including polished chrome, brushed nickel, matte black.
The CRL Senior Cardiff Series Hinge (SRCAR01). 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 1/2" thick tempered glass. It holds a door up to 145 lb and 36" wide. The part that clamps onto the glass is 2-5/8" x 4-3/4" (tall x wide). The glass needs a corner notch 3-1/16" long x 1-7/8" deep, holes 2-7/16" apart, per CRL's template. It takes the same glass cut-out as the Senior Prima 01, Senior Prima 02, Senior Prima 07. Made of brass.
- Fits 1/2" glass
- Holds a door up to 145 lb
- Doors up to 36" wide
- 2-5/8" x 4-3/4" on the glass
- Glass cut-out: a corner notch 3-1/16" long x 1-7/8" deep, holes 2-7/16" apart
- Self-centering: returns the door to closed
Specs
| Finishes | 11 |
|---|---|
| CRL model | SRCAR01 |
| Size on the glass (tall x wide) | 2-5/8" x 4-3/4" |
| Glass cut-out | A corner notch 3-1/16" long x 1-7/8" deep, holes 2-7/16" apart |
| Max door weight | 145 lb |
| Max door width | 36" |
| Glazing Thickness | 1/2 in. (12 mm) |
| Height | 2-5/8 in. (67 mm) |
| Material | Brass |
| Maximum Clamping Screw Torque | 60-70 lbf.in (677.9-791 cN.m) |
| Maximum Door Weight | 145 lbs. (65.8 kg) |
| Maximum Door Width | 36 in. (914 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Head & Sill Mount |
| Self-Centering | Yes |
| Series | Senior Cardiff |
| Width | 4-3/4 in. (121 mm) |
Glass cut-out
This hinge needs a corner notch 3-1/16" long x 1-7/8" deep, holes 2-7/16" 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 (3): these fit the same glass.
Complete the look in Polished Chrome
Common questions
What glass thickness does the CRL SRCAR01 hinge fit?
1/2" 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 3-1/16" long x 1-7/8" deep, holes 2-7/16" 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 2-5/8" x 4-3/4" (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 – Senior Prima 01 Top or Bottom Mount; Pivot Shower Door Hinge – Senior Prima 02 Glass to Glass Mount; Pivot Shower Door Hinge – Senior Prima Top or Bottom with U-Clamp. 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, Satin Chrome, 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, 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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