Pivot Hinge Bracket – Top or Bottom, Left or Right, Slotted Mount

OEM Part Details

• OEM Number: 11556000011
• OEM Status: VERIFIED
• MPN: 11556000011
• SKU: PD-780-413
• Part Type: Pivot Hinge Bracket

Product Overview

OEM part number 11556000011 is a pivot hinge bracket used in the door assembly of commercial refrigeration equipment. The bracket is identified as a slotted-mount component that may be installed at the top or bottom pivot location and on either the left or right side, depending on the equipment door arrangement. Its purpose is to provide a secure mounting and alignment point for the door pivot hardware so the door can move through its normal opening and closing path. A properly positioned hinge bracket matters because door alignment affects more than daily access to the cabinet. A door that does not sit correctly can place added strain on hinge hardware, interfere with latch engagement, and prevent the door gasket from compressing evenly against the cabinet opening. Those conditions can contribute to cabinet air leakage, moisture around the door perimeter, frost accumulation, or difficulty maintaining the intended refrigerated space. This replacement bracket is intended for commercial equipment service where the original pivot mounting component is worn, damaged, bent, corroded, or no longer holding the door hardware in the correct position. Matching the manufacturer part number, reviewing the slotted mounting arrangement, and comparing the removed bracket with the product image can help reduce a wrong-part order.

Product Function

The pivot hinge bracket supports the pivot location used by a commercial refrigeration door assembly. Its slotted mounting design provides a mounting interface for the associated hinge hardware and can allow the door position to be set correctly during service. When the bracket is secure and properly aligned, it helps the door travel smoothly and rest in a position where the latch and gasket can work as intended. Because this is a door-hardware component, its condition should be considered alongside the rest of the door assembly. A damaged bracket may affect door position even when the gasket, latch, and pivot hardware appear serviceable. Replacing a compromised bracket can help restore a stable mounting point for the related door components.

Why Choose a Genuine OEM Replacement?

Using OEM part number 11556000011 helps identify the intended pivot hinge bracket for the applicable door assembly. Matching the manufacturer part number to the original component provides a more reliable ordering reference than selecting a bracket solely by general appearance. The slotted mount, pivot location, and door-side arrangement should still be compared before purchase, particularly when the removed hardware has been modified or when several similar brackets are present on the equipment.

How This Part Works

Commercial refrigeration doors commonly rely on pivot hardware to carry the door weight and guide the door through a consistent swing path. This pivot hinge bracket forms part of the mounting structure for that hardware. The bracket attaches at the designated door or cabinet mounting area, while the related pivot components support the door as it opens, closes, and returns to its resting position. The slotted mounting arrangement is important because door hardware often requires careful positioning to achieve proper alignment. Once the pivot assembly is secured, the door should sit squarely enough for the latch to engage and for the gasket to contact the cabinet face evenly. If the bracket is bent, loose, damaged, or positioned incorrectly, the door can sit unevenly. That may place uneven pressure on the gasket, alter the latch relationship, or cause the door to drag or bind. The bracket itself does not create refrigeration; it supports the door assembly that helps preserve the cabinet seal.

Technician Service Tip

Before replacing the bracket, compare the removed component with the replacement for mounting-slot layout, pivot position, orientation, and overall shape. Inspect the associated pivot hardware, fasteners, latch engagement, door gasket contact, and cabinet-side mounting area for wear or damage that could affect alignment after service.

Common Failure Symptoms

• A door that appears to sit low, high, or uneven at the cabinet opening may indicate hinge-bracket or pivot-hardware wear.
• Difficulty bringing the door into the correct closing position can indicate that the bracket, pivot, or mounting area should be inspected.
• A door that rubs against the cabinet, frame, or adjacent hardware may indicate an alignment concern.
• Uneven gasket contact around the door perimeter can indicate that the door position needs evaluation.
• A latch that does not line up cleanly with its strike may indicate movement in the door-hinge mounting arrangement.
• Visible bending, corrosion, cracking, elongated mounting slots, or damaged fastener holes can indicate that bracket replacement is needed.
• A door that shifts when opened or closed may indicate loose bracket fasteners or worn related pivot components.
• Moisture, frost, or signs of air leakage near a door edge may indicate that door alignment and gasket compression should be inspected.

Commercial Applications

This pivot hinge bracket is identified for commercial refrigeration equipment door service. It may be relevant to maintenance work performed by restaurant refrigeration technicians, foodservice equipment service companies, facility maintenance teams, and operators responsible for commercial cold-storage equipment. Its role is within the door assembly rather than the refrigeration circuit itself. Door hardware deserves attention whenever a cabinet door no longer closes squarely, latches consistently, or compresses its gasket evenly. The correct bracket can help restore the mounting foundation for the associated pivot hardware, but the surrounding door components should also be evaluated. Equipment-specific application should be confirmed from the equipment identification information and the original component before ordering.

Before You Order

• Match OEM part number 11556000011 with the original component or approved equipment documentation.
• Compare the removed bracket with the product image for the slotted mounting arrangement.
• Confirm whether the bracket is used at the top or bottom pivot position on the equipment door.
• Confirm the required left- or right-side orientation before purchase.
• Compare the mounting-slot layout, hole locations, and overall bracket shape with the original part.
• Review the equipment identification information, including serial information where available, to support application confirmation.
• Inspect the existing pivot hardware and fasteners for wear, damage, or missing pieces that may also require service.
• Check the door alignment, latch relationship, and gasket contact so related issues can be addressed during the same repair.

Related Components

• Door pivot hardware should be inspected because worn or damaged pivot pieces can continue to affect door movement after the bracket is replaced.
• Door hinges should be evaluated for looseness, corrosion, wear, or mounting damage that can alter door alignment.
• Door latches and strikes should be checked because an out-of-position door may prevent consistent latch engagement.
• Door gaskets should be inspected for uneven compression, tears, hardening, or gaps caused by a misaligned door.
• Bracket fasteners and the mounting surface should be examined because damaged threads, enlarged holes, or loose hardware can prevent a stable installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OEM part number 11556000011?

OEM part number 11556000011 identifies a pivot hinge bracket for a commercial refrigeration equipment door assembly. It is described as a slotted-mount bracket for top or bottom, left or right pivot locations.

Is this part a door gasket?

The product title identifies this item as a pivot hinge bracket. It is door hardware that supports the pivot mounting arrangement, rather than the flexible sealing gasket around the door perimeter.

Why does pivot hinge bracket condition matter?

The bracket helps support and position the door pivot hardware. Damage, looseness, or misalignment at this location can affect door swing, latch alignment, and even gasket contact at the cabinet opening.

Can this bracket be installed at either end of the door?

The item is identified for top or bottom pivot use. Confirm the original bracket location, mounting-slot arrangement, and door-side orientation before ordering.

What should be compared before ordering this hinge bracket?

Compare OEM part number 11556000011, the original bracket shape, slotted mounting layout, pivot position, left- or right-side orientation, and the equipment identification information.

Should other door components be inspected with the bracket?

Yes. Inspect the related pivot hardware, hinges, fasteners, latch and strike, door gasket, and mounting area. A bracket replacement may not correct alignment concerns caused by wear in another door component.