Rotation around a central axis · 180°
The sash rotates on a central axis (vertical or horizontal) up to 180°. An architectural solution for penthouses, commercial façades and contemporary homes where a traditional casement falls short.
★★★★★ 4.9/5 on Google · Roto Patio Inowa hardware · In Alicante since 2010
Why choose pivot
The pivot isn't "a bigger casement": it's a different mechanism. These are the six advantages that justify it over other typologies.
Controlled full opening: 90° for intermediate ventilation, 180° for total cleaning. The axis can be ordered vertical (symmetric opening) or horizontal (rain-protected ventilation from above).
Where a casement is limited to 1 × 1.4 m by hinge capacity, the pivot reaches 1.5 × 2 m (3 m² of glazing) because the weight is distributed on the central axis, not on one side.
A horizontal opening on the upper half is an immediately recognisable architectural statement. It adds value to property listings in premium areas (Cabo Roig, Altea Hills, Sierra de Altea).
Standard in Class A premium offices and branded retail. Allows programmed air renewal with louvre-style shutters without breaking the vertical façade line.
From the 3rd floor, cleaning exterior glass requires a harness or pole. With a pivot you rotate 180° and clean the outside while standing in the living room. Real saving: €60-90/professional clean × 4 a year.
Continuous double EPDM gasket all around the sash (uninterrupted by a hinge) achieves Class 4 air tightness and Class E1200 water — better than a standard casement of the same series.
How it works inside
A pivot doesn't have lateral hinges like a casement. It has a central pivot axis — two opposing bearings, one top and one bottom (or left-right) — on which the sash rotates like a small-scale hotel revolving door.
Factory warranty on Roto Patio Inowa pivot hardware: 10 years with documented maintenance (greasing every 18 months).
Where it's installed
Not every home needs a pivot. These are the six scenarios where it really adds value over a tilt-and-turn or casement.
Pivot vs alternatives
Three typologies that look similar but solve different problems. This comparison shows when the pivot premium is worth it.
| Criterion | Pivot | Casement | Tilt-and-turn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indicative price €/m² | 850-1,600 € | 350-550 € | 400-650 € |
| Distinctive aesthetics | ✓✓✓ (architectural statement) | ✓ (classic) | ✓ (standard) |
| Maximum sash | 1.5 × 2 m (3 m²) | 1 × 1.4 m | 1.2 × 1.6 m |
| Maintenance | Axis greasing every 18 months | Minimal | Minimal |
| Compatible with shutter | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Exterior cleaning from inside | ✓✓✓ (180°) | ✗ (no access) | Partial (limited opening) |
| Recommended for | Penthouses, offices, contemporary homes | Residential standard | Average flat + safe ventilation |
Not sure? Come see a real installed pivot at our Alicante showroom before deciding.
Profiles and systems
We work with three pivot-profile families by budget and requirements. The Roto Patio Inowa hardware is common to all three, guaranteeing compatible spare parts long-term.
Premium aluminium
Spanish system with 80 mm depth profile, 34 mm polyamide reinforcement. 56 mm visible frame. Sash up to 1.5 × 2 m.
Top aluminium
German premium specifically for pivots (PD = Pivot Door). 75 mm profile with 34 mm thermal break. SchücoLive APP support.
Accessible PVC
PVC with exterior aluminium clip. Pivot typology rare in PVC but viable up to 1.2 × 1.8 m with Roto Patio Inowa hardware.
2026 pricing — reference
Price per m² installed, VAT included. The pivot is ~2-3 times more expensive than a casement of the same size because the hardware, lintel reinforcement and adjustment labour are all greater.
Aluminium Cortizo Cor 80
850 — 1,300 €/m²
Centred vertical axis, 4/16/4 low-e climalit, Roto Patio Inowa hardware, standard Hoppe handle.
Aluminium Schüco AWS 75 PD.SI
1,100 — 1,600 €/m²
Dedicated pivot system, vertical or horizontal axis to choose, 33.1 laminated safety glass, hydraulic brake included.
PVC Kömmerling Aluclip Pro
600 — 900 €/m²
Uncommon typology in PVC. Viable up to 1.2 × 1.8 m. Exterior aluminium clip, Roto Patio Inowa hardware, 4/16/4 climalit.
Manufacturing lead time for aluminium pivots: 4-6 weeks (Roto Patio Inowa hardware import lead). PVC: 3-4 weeks.
Technical data
Axis positions
The axis doesn't have to sit at the geometric centre of the sash. These are the four positions we manufacture by intended architectural effect.
The axis runs through the geometric vertical centre of the sash. Symmetric left/right opening, 90° each side.
Typical use: offices, commercial façades, bathrooms.
The axis shifts 1/3 of the width from the hinge side. Asymmetric opening (1/3 inside - 2/3 outside) for a theatrical effect.
Typical use: distinctive architecture, author homes.
Horizontal axis at 2/3 of the height. The lower part rotates outwards, the upper inwards. Rain-protected ventilation.
Typical use: penthouses, contemporary living rooms with views.
Special variant with two modes: vertical pivot for cleaning + horizontal pivot for ventilation. Complex mechanism exclusive to Schüco AWS 75 PD.SI.
Typical use: premium architect-led projects.
Recent work
Law firm in a new tower. They wanted centred vertical pivots for air renewal without breaking the continuous line of the glazed façade. Hoppe Secustic key-locking handle.
Seafront penthouse facing Levante. One large pivot window (1.5 × 1.8 m) with horizontal axis at 2/3 height for ventilation without driving Levante rain coming in. Toughened safety glazing.
Author-led restaurant in the Trapería area. Off-centre pivots create a "folding façade" effect when they open at once: the interior terrace connects with the street. Cortizo Cor 80 with anthracite RAL 7016 lacquering.
New-build single-family home in Las Marinas Dénia. The architect asked for pivots instead of tilt-and-turns in the main living room to underline the contemporary feel. Schüco AWS 75 PD.SI with home-automation TipTronic motor.
How we work
A pivot isn't measured like a casement. The pivot axis requires millimetre vertical and horizontal precision — a 2 mm misalignment unbalances the rotation. These are the six specific steps.
We use a Leica cross-line laser to verify the vertical plumb of the axis and lintel level. Tolerance <1 mm.
The lintel must take the moment of force created by the rotation. In old homes it may require UPN profile reinforcement.
We deliver a CAD drawing with the exact axis position (vertical/horizontal/centred/off-centre) signed for your approval.
The Roto Patio Inowa hardware is mounted in the workshop under quality control. Rotation is tested 50 times before shipping.
2 specialist technicians. Hydraulic-brake and perimeter-lock adjustment until two-finger rotation is achieved.
We deliver a manual with greasing schedule (every 18 months), NLGI 2 lithium grease included for the first year, video tutorial.
Specialist pivot team
Roto Patio Inowa hardware demands factory training. Our installers José and Carlos are certified directly by Roto Frank at their Stuttgart school. That means the final adjustment of the hydraulic brake, locking points and counterweight is done properly, with no improvising.
We've installed 85+ pivots across Costa Blanca since 2019. Zero complaints for sash drop or vibration.
Pivot installation lead
Certified Roto Frank Stuttgart 2019. 14 years fitting pivot hardware.
Hydraulic adjuster
Roto and FFB hydraulic-brake tuning. After-sales service.
Multilingual support
Spanish, English, Russian. Coordinates with architects and premium clients.
Written warranty
Each pivot leaves the workshop with CE documentation + Roto hardware certificate + adjustment record signed by José. These are the warranties and standards that back the product.
DoP per model. Signed documentation delivered in digital + paper format for your building inspection (ITE) or subsidy.
Factory cover: bearings, counterweight, hydraulic brake. Conditional on greasing every 18 months (we send a reminder).
Pivot hardware + reinforced perimeter locks + P4A laminated glass: UNE EN 1627 RC2 certification (3 min resistance to manual tools).
Meets Uw ≤ 2.2 W/m²K required in the Valencia region. The pivots we install reach 1.2-1.6 W/m²K (Class A+).
Spanish Association of Manufacturers of Light Facades and Windows: industry endorsement for the product delivered.
Specific document with test results: 50 open/close cycles + rotation-torque measurement. Signed by our certified installer.
Frequently asked questions
By default not, because the 180° opening lets a child rotate the sash with their body weight. For homes with children we recommend: 1) mechanical opening limiter blocking at 15°, 2) Hoppe Secustic key-locking handle that only turns with a key, 3) premium option: electromechanical lock with family code.
Yes, there's a "fixed pivot" option: the axis is mechanically locked with hidden screws and the sash stops rotating. Keeps the pivot look (the distinctive mechanism appearance) without the opening function. Typical use: shop windows or decorative double-height windows.
Roughly 2-3 times more expensive. An aluminium Cortizo COR 70 casement runs 350-550 €/m². A Cortizo COR 80 pivot runs 850-1,300 €/m². The difference: Roto Patio Inowa hardware (~€450), lintel reinforcement and on-site adjustment labour. It isn't a "premium option": it's a different mechanism.
Yes, more than tilt-and-turn. Pivot axis and bearing greasing every 12-18 months with NLGI 2 lithium grease (we provide the first tub). Visual EPDM gasket check every year and replacement every 8-10 years. If you lose the manual or aren't sure, we schedule a maintenance visit for €80.
No, no type of shutter is compatible. The 180° rotation mechanism physically and inevitably clashes with any slat, guide or shutter box. Functional alternative: motorised screen interior blind mounted on the interior lintel + SunGuard solar-control glass if you need to reduce solar incidence.
Aluminium pivots Cortizo Cor 80 or Schüco AWS 75 PD.SI: 4-6 weeks. The reason is the Roto Patio Inowa hardware imported from Stuttgart with a 3-week lead. Kömmerling Aluclip Pro PVC pivots: 3-4 weeks. A motorised Schüco TipTronic pivot: 6-8 weeks (electronics add extra lead).
With correctly tuned hardware, no. The Roto Patio Inowa hydraulic brake compensates wind force up to 50-60 km/h gusts. For strong-Levante areas (Cabo San Antonio in Jávea, Mascarat in Altea) we recommend the reinforced hydraulic-brake version (+€220) holding up to 80 km/h. For extreme cases, a wind sensor closes the window automatically.
Yes. The Roto E-Tec system offers an integrated pivot motor compatible with the KNX protocol (Loxone, Gira, Jung) and open APIs (Home Assistant, Apple HomeKit via bridge). Typical programming: automatic opening if indoor CO2 >1,000 ppm or temperature >28°C. Motor + integration cost: an additional €1,200-1,800/window.
Other typologies
If the pivot isn't the ideal solution for your project, these are the alternatives worth comparing before deciding.
Residential standard: ventilation + full opening with one set of hardware.
Classic lateral-hinge opening. Economical and reliable.
Lift-and-slide for large openings in living-room/terrace fronts.
Space saving in small rooms with a balcony or terrace.
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