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Baldwin Baldwin Estate Ball Bearing Hinge Square Corner 4"x 4" BAL-1041

Baldwin Estate Ball Bearing Hinge Square Corner 4"x 4"

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BALDWIN ESTATE BALL BEARING HINGE SQUARE CORNER 4"X 4" OVERVIEW

Baldwin's top of the line hinges set industry standards for excellence. These durable hinges are available in several finishes and are strong enough for light commercial use, bringing the dependable performance you need wherever you need it.

Manufactured from solid brass extrusions for both exceptional strength and precision tolerances, Baldwin hinges are individually machined from a solid brass bar resulting in a high quality hinge with increased wear performance. Each hinge is beveled on the inside leaf to obtain a perfect fit when closed.

KEY FEATURES

  • Sold as Single Hinge
  • Ball Bearing
  • Residential Strength
  • Wood Screws Included
  • Square Corners
  • Traditional / Classic Theme
  • Arc Hole Pattern
  • Ball Bearing Hinge is machined for precise installation and smooth movement.
  • Ball Bearing Hinge, 4" x 4"
  • Beveled on the inside leaf to obtain a tight fit when viewing the hinge in a closed position
  • Baldwin Hardware has a rich tradition of high-quality, master craftsmanship, solid brass products.
  • Grab quality hinges that are guaranteed to match the finish and beautiful detailing on your other Baldwin decorative hardware.

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Product Specs

Product Group:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Corner Style:
Square Corners
Product Subgroup:
Full Mortise Hinges
Product Type:
Hinges
Subcategory:
Full Mortise Hinges
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Collection:
Estate Series
Product Model:
1041
Product Size:
4"x 4"
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Department:
Door Hardware

Baldwin 1041003I – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the Baldwin 1041 hinge strong enough for a commercial door, or is it residential only?
The Baldwin Estate 1041 is a residential-duty hinge. Baldwin rates it strong enough for light commercial use, but if you are hanging a heavy commercial door, an exterior storefront, or anything on a closer with real traffic, go with a heavy weight commercial hinge instead. The Don-Jo HWBB84545 heavy weight full mortise ball bearing hinge in 4-1/2 x 4-1/2, or the Ives 3CB1HW heavy weight concealed bearing hinge, are the commercial-grade route.
2) Will a Baldwin 1041 4 inch square corner hinge drop into my existing door mortise?
It fits a 4 x 4 inch full mortise pocket with square corners, no radius. That is the common size for a 1-3/8 inch interior residential door. If the corners of the existing mortise are rounded, this leaf will not seat right without recutting the pocket, and you want a radius corner hinge instead. Measure the existing leaf before ordering: a 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 or a 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 pocket is a different part.
3) How many Baldwin 1041 hinges do I need to order per door?
Each 1041 is sold as a single hinge, not a pair and not a set of three. A standard interior door takes two or three, an exterior or heavier door usually three, so order accordingly. That is different from most residential hinges, which ship in pairs, so it is an easy way to end up a hinge short on a job.
4) Should I get the removable pin or non-removable pin version of the Baldwin 1041?
Non-removable pin (NRP) is the choice for any out-swinging exterior door, because the pin cannot be driven out from the hinge side once the door is closed. Removable pin is the one you want on interior doors where you will lift the door off to paint, move furniture, or pull it for flooring work. Both pin styles are offered in every one of the 1041's finishes.
5) I have 3-1/2 inch hinges on my doors now. Can I use the Baldwin 1041 instead?
Not without recutting. The 1041 is 4 x 4 inches, so the leaf is half an inch taller and half an inch wider than a 3-1/2 hinge and will not sit in the existing pocket. Either enlarge the mortises on both door and jamb, or stay at 3-1/2: the Emtek 91013 residential plain bearing hinges and the Deltana DSB35 are both 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 square corner, sold in pairs.
6) What is the closest 4 inch by 4 inch square corner ball bearing hinge to the Baldwin 1041 if the door is a commercial opening?
The Delaney CH401X is a 4 inch by 4 inch commercial ball bearing hinge with square corners, matching the Baldwin 1041's 4 inch by 4 inch size and square corner style. The Baldwin 1041 is a residential hinge in the Estate Series, so on a tenant-facing corridor or an office suite door where a commercial-duty ball bearing hinge is called for, the Delaney CH401X carries the same size and corner prep in a commercial build.
7) Do I need a special hinge if the opening has an electric lock or a door position switch?
Yes - a standard full mortise hinge like the Baldwin Estate 1041 carries no wiring. For power transfer through the hinge, the Command Access ETH-BB68 is a 5 knuckle heavy duty steel base energy transfer hinge and the ETH-CB70 is a 3 knuckle standard weight energy transfer hinge. If you also need door position sensing, the Command Access ETM-BB68 is an energy transfer monitor hinge with an integrated door position switch and the ETM-CB70 is the 3 knuckle steel base version with door position sensing. The BEST CECB179-12C is a steel full mortise concealed bearing electrified hinge with a 12-wire quick connect for higher wire counts.
8) My door frame has radius corner hinge pockets, not square. What do I order instead of a 4 inch square corner hinge?
Square corner hinges will not drop into a radius corner mortise without rework. For a 4 inch by 4 inch opening with rounded pockets, the Orca Hardware 4014 Series is a 4 inch by 4 inch 1/4 inch radius corner plain bearing commercial hinge, and the Delaney RH45xx is a 4 inch by 4 inch residential exterior hinge with a 5/8 inch radius, sold in pairs. Match the radius already routed in the jamb - 1/4 inch and 5/8 inch are not interchangeable.
9) Is a 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch ball bearing hinge a substitute for a 4 inch by 4 inch one?
No. The Orca Hardware 3535 Series is a 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch square corner ball bearing commercial hinge and the Don-Jo HWBB84545 is a heavy weight full mortise ball bearing hinge at 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch in satin chrome - both are square corner ball bearing hinges like the Baldwin Estate 1041, but the leaf is half an inch taller and wider, so the mortise in an existing 4 inch by 4 inch door and jamb has to be enlarged. Order 4-1/2 inch sizes only when the pocket is already cut for them or the door is being prepped new.
10) The Baldwin Estate 1041 is residential duty. What ball bearing hinge should I use on a heavy commercial door with a closer?
For a heavy slab or a door under a closer, look at heavy duty ball bearing hinges: the Don-Jo HWBB75045 is a heavy weight full mortise ball bearing hinge at 5 inch by 4-1/2 inch in steel with a satin chrome finish, the Don-Jo HWBB85045 is the same 5 inch by 4-1/2 inch heavy weight full mortise ball bearing hinge in brass, and the Hager BB1168 is a heavy duty full mortise ball bearing hinge furnished with a non-removable pin. The Baldwin Estate 1041 is a residential-strength hinge, so on that kind of opening one of the heavy duty full mortise hinges is the right call.
11) I need a non-removable pin hinge for an outswing exterior door. What are my choices besides the Baldwin Estate 1041 NRP?
The Baldwin Estate 1041 is offered with a non-removable pin as well as a removable pin. Other non-removable pin options include the Hager BB1168 NRP, a heavy duty full mortise ball bearing hinge with a non-removable pin, and the Deltana CSB45N, a 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch square hinge sold in pairs with a non-removable pin. The Deltana is a 4-1/2 inch leaf, so confirm the mortise before swapping it in for a 4 inch hinge. For a security-prep alternative, the Deltana DE44R5TA is a 4 inch by 4 inch 5/8 inch radius security hinge in steel with a tamper-resistant setup, sold in pairs.
12) I am replacing 3-1/2 inch square corner hinges on interior doors, not 4 inch. What matches that opening?
For a 3-1/2 inch by 3-1/2 inch square corner mortise, the Emtek 91013 is a residential plain bearing hinge pair in plated steel with square corners, the Emtek 92013 is a heavy duty plain bearing pair in the same size and corner style, and the Schlage Residential S3P1010 is a 3.5 inch by 3.5 inch square corner plain bearing mortise hinge sold in packs of three. The Deltana DSB35 is a 3-1/2 inch by 3-1/2 inch square residential hinge sold in pairs. The Baldwin Estate 1041 is a 4 inch by 4 inch hinge and would need the pocket cut larger.
13) Do Baldwin Estate hinges match Baldwin knobs and levers in the same finish?
They do. The 1041 is part of Baldwin's Estate Series and the finishes are matched to Baldwin's decorative hardware, so the hinge will sit alongside Estate knobs, levers, and trim without a color mismatch. For a property manager standardizing a building, that matters more than the spec sheet does: 16 finishes are offered, including 003 Polished Brass PVD, 055 Polished Nickel PVD, 102 Oil Rubbed Bronze, 190 Satin Black, and 260 Polished Chrome.
14) What is the difference between a ball bearing hinge and a plain bearing hinge, and do I need the ball bearing one?
Ball bearings sit between the knuckles and carry the door's weight on a rolling surface instead of metal rubbing on metal. You want them on heavier doors, on doors with a closer, and on any opening that cycles a lot, because a plain bearing hinge on a heavy door will squeak and wear the knuckles out. The 1041 is a ball bearing hinge. On a light hollow-core interior door a plain bearing hinge is fine, and the Orca Hardware 4040 Series 4 x 4 square corner plain bearing hinge covers that.
15) Do I need to buy screws separately for the Baldwin 1041 hinge?
Wood screws come with each hinge, so for a wood door and wood jamb you have what you need. Hollow metal frames are a different story: these are wood screws, and a steel frame needs machine screws into a tapped frame. The hinge is machined from solid brass bar stock and beveled on the inside leaf so it closes tight, which also means the mortise depth needs to be cut clean for the leaf to sit flush.
16) Is the Baldwin 1041 solid brass or plated steel?
Solid brass, extruded and then machined individually from bar stock. That is why the finish holds up better on an exterior door than a plated steel hinge, and why the non-lacquered brass option (031) will patina naturally rather than flaking. If you are looking for plated steel at this size instead, the Emtek 94013 heavy duty ball bearing hinges are plated steel, sold as a pair, in 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 with square corners.
17) Does the Baldwin 1041 hinge need to be handed left or right?
No handing to specify. The 1041 is a symmetrical full mortise butt hinge with square corners, so the same part works on a left-hand or right-hand door. The only two decisions on the order are finish and whether you want the removable or non-removable pin. Some hinges are handed, notably electrified ones with a fixed wire exit, but this is not one of them.
18) I need a 4 inch square corner hinge but the door does not need ball bearings. What is the simpler option?
The Orca Hardware 4040 Series is a 4 inch by 4 inch square corner plain bearing commercial hinge, medium duty. It keeps the same 4 inch by 4 inch square corner mortise prep as the Baldwin Estate 1041 ball bearing hinge, with a plain bearing barrel instead of ball bearings. On low-traffic interior doors that are not carrying a closer or a heavy slab, plain bearing is the usual choice.
19) What is the difference between a ball bearing hinge and a concealed bearing hinge when picking against the Baldwin 1041?
The Baldwin Estate 1041 carries its bearings in the knuckle stack, visible in the barrel. Concealed bearing hinges hide them: the Ives 3CB1 is a 3 knuckle concealed bearing full mortise hinge in medium duty, the Ives 3CB1HW is the heavy weight steel version with 3 knuckles, and the Hager 920 is a full mortise concealed bearing hinge with 2 knuckle steel construction in medium duty. Concealed bearing hinges are chosen where a plain barrel line is wanted or where a 3 knuckle commercial hinge is specified on the drawing.
20) Can I use a spring hinge in place of the Baldwin Estate 1041 to make a door self-close?
Not as a direct swap. The Baldwin Estate 1041 is a 4 inch by 4 inch square corner ball bearing hinge with no closing force of its own. The Stanley Security 2060R is a full mortise spring hinge with square corners at 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch on a ferrous steel base, heavy duty - it provides the self-closing action, but the larger leaf means the mortise has to suit 4-1/2 inch, not 4 inch.
21) What hinge do I use on a detention or high-security opening instead of a standard mortise ball bearing hinge?
Detention openings take a different hinge entirely. The BEST BB855 is a heavy-duty steel double weight concealed ball bearing prison hinge, the Stanley BB855 is a double weight prison hinge at 5 inch by 6 inch furnished with no holes and not swaged, and the Hager 990 STEEL is a full surface prison hinge 3 inch by 4 inch with a welded tip, heavy duty. These are not interchangeable with a residential 4 inch by 4 inch full mortise hinge like the Baldwin Estate 1041 - the Stanley arrives undrilled for field prep and the Hager mounts on the surface rather than in a mortise.
22) I want a decorative hinge to match brass door hardware but the mortise is 4-1/2 inch. What is the option?
The Baldwin Estate 1041 is a decorative-grade solid brass hinge at 4 inch by 4 inch, offered in finishes including 003 Polished Brass PVD, 031 Non-Lacquered Brass and 044 Satin Brass PVD. For a 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch pocket, the McKinney SQ3331 is a square barrel 2 knuckle decorative hinge at 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch, standard duty. The square barrel gives a different profile than the Baldwin's ball bearing barrel, so decide on the look before ordering across a house.
23) I am buying hinges for a tract of interior doors and do not need decorative brass. What is the bulk alternative?
The Delaney RH35xx is a 3-1/2 inch by 3-1/2 inch bulk steel residential interior hinge with a 5/8 inch radius, sold in pairs, and the Delaney RH40xx is a 4 inch by 4 inch residential hinge for Castlegate with a 5/8 inch radius by square configuration, also sold in pairs. The Ives 1010RP is a steel plain bearing residential hinge with square corners sold in sets of three, medium duty. The Baldwin Estate 1041 is a solid brass Estate Series hinge sold as a single, so it is the finish-critical door choice rather than the back-of-house run.
24) Is a half mortise or full surface hinge a substitute for the Baldwin 1041 full mortise hinge?
No. The Baldwin Estate 1041 is a full mortise hinge - both leaves sit in routed pockets, one in the door edge and one in the jamb. The Hager 1129 is a half mortise plain bearing commercial hinge at 4-1/2 inch standard weight steel, which mortises into the door but attaches to the face of the frame, and the Hager 990 STEEL full surface prison hinge mounts on the faces of both door and frame. Those are for channel-iron frames and mineral-core or metal doors that cannot take a full mortise on both sides, not for a standard wood opening.
25) What hinge or pivot do I use on a double acting interior door that swings both ways?
A full mortise butt hinge like the Baldwin Estate 1041 swings one direction only. For a door that swings both ways, the BEST DAP-3 is a heavy duty double acting pivot for commercial interior doors. For a heavy leaf needing pivot reinforcement in a butt hinge format, the BEST CB1969R is a concealed bearing heavy weight pivot-reinforced hinge.
26) I need a handed electrified hinge with concealed wiring. What takes the place of a standard mortise hinge?
The Stanley Security CECB1900R54L is a three knuckle concealed bearing concealed conductor architectural hinge, steel full mortise, standard weight, 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch, square corner, left-handed, with 4 wires. Handing matters on that part - order the hand that matches the opening. It shares the square corner and full mortise format of the Baldwin Estate 1041 but carries the conductor through the barrel for an electrified lock.
27) What is a standard weight 5 knuckle full mortise hinge alternative in 4-1/2 inch?
The Stanley Security FBB191 is a 5 knuckle full mortise standard weight hinge at 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch, and the McKinney MP79 MacPro is a full mortise 5 knuckle standard weight hinge, with the MPB79 MacPro as the companion 5 knuckle standard weight hinge. The McKinney T2314 is a non ferrous 5 knuckle standard weight hinge, medium duty, if the opening calls for a non ferrous base metal. All of these are full mortise like the Baldwin Estate 1041; check the leaf size against the existing pocket before ordering.
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