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Command Access ETH-CB80 Energy Transfer Hinge 3 Knuckle Standard Weight Stainless Steel

Command Access ETH-CB80 Energy Transfer Hinge 3 Knuckle Standard Weight Stainless Steel

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Command Access Energy Transfer Hinge 3 Knuckle Standard Weight Stainless Steel

Professional Electrified Hinge Solution for Concealed Power Transfer

The Command Access Energy Transfer Hinge (ETH) provides the ideal solution for passing low voltage power from the hinge jamb to door-mounted devices without exposed wiring. This 3 knuckle standard weight hinge features stainless steel base material construction for durability and corrosion resistance. Designed for use with electric mortise and cylindrical locks, electric strikes, electric exit trims, latch pullback devices, door mounted card readers, and low voltage door lights.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Concealed Power Transfer: Eliminates exposed wiring between door frame and door-mounted electrical devices for clean, professional installations.
  • Stainless Steel Construction: Durable stainless steel base material provides corrosion resistance and long-term reliability in commercial applications.
  • 3 Knuckle Standard Weight Design: Medium duty construction suitable for standard commercial door applications with reliable hinge operation.
  • Universal Compatibility: Works with electric mortise and cylindrical locks, electric strikes, electric exit trims, latch pullback devices, door mounted card readers, and low voltage door lights.
  • Professional Installation Support: Includes Energy Transfer Hinge Cutsheet and Installation Instructions for all ETH/ETM Models for proper installation guidance.
  • Custom Modification Available: Manufacturer can modify almost any hinge and maintains large inventory of major hinge brands in various sizes and finishes.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Duty Level: Medium Duty
  • Electronic: Yes
  • Knuckles: 3
  • Product Category: Electronic Access Controls
  • Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Subgroup: Electrified Hinges
  • Product Type: Hinges
  • Series: ETH 3 Series
  • Subcategory: Hinges

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Building Access Control Systems
  • Educational Facility Electronic Lock Integration
  • Healthcare Institution Security Hardware
  • Retail Electronic Exit Device Applications
  • Industrial Facility Door Monitoring Systems
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Electronic Access
  • Government Building Security Integration

Why Choose Command Access Quality?

Command Access Energy Transfer Hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with stainless steel construction engineered for medium duty commercial applications. The manufacturer maintains extensive inventory of major hinge brands and offers custom modification services for specialized requirements. Designed for demanding commercial installations where concealed power transfer and dependable performance are essential.

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Product Specs

Subcategory:
Hinges
Product Group:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Series:
ETH 3 Series
Knuckles:
3
Product Subgroup:
Electrified Hinges
Duty Level:
Medium Duty
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Type:
Hinges
Electronic:
Yes
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Command Access ETH2W4545629 CH-CB80 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) How do I get power from the frame to an electric lock on the door without running exposed wire?
The Command Access ETH-CB80 energy transfer hinge carries low voltage through the hinge itself, from the hinge jamb into the door, so there is no visible loop or exposed wiring between frame and door. It feeds electric mortise and cylindrical locks, electric strikes, electric exit trim, latch pullback devices, door mounted card readers, and low voltage door lights.
2) Which wire configuration should I order on the ETH-CB80 transfer hinge?
Twelve wire options are offered, and you pick by what the door device draws and how many circuits you need to run: 2W (2/20ga), 2WH (2/18ga), 4W (4/26ga), 4WH (2/18ga + 2/26ga), 6W (6/26ga), 6WH (2/18ga + 4/28ga), 8W (8/28ga), 8WH (2/20ga + 6/28ga), 10W (10/28ga), 10WH (2/20ga + 8/28ga), 12W (12/28ga), and 12WH (2/20ga + 10/28ga). The H options pair two heavier gauge conductors for the power leg with lighter conductors for signal or monitoring, which is the usual choice when one hinge has to feed a lock and carry request-to-exit or latch monitor back.
3) What hinge sizes does the Command Access ETH-CB80 come in?
Four sizes: 4.5 x 4, 4.5 x 4.5, 4.5 x 5, and 5 x 5 inches. Match the size to the hinge prep already cut in your frame and door; 4.5 x 4.5 is the common commercial mortise prep, and the wider 4.5 x 5 or 5 x 5 leaf is what you use when the door has heavy trim or a thick wall condition requiring extra clearance.
4) Is the ETH-CB80 heavy enough for a high-traffic opening with a door closer?
It is a 3 knuckle standard weight hinge rated medium duty, which suits standard commercial doors. For a heavy, high-frequency, or oversized door you want a heavy weight electrified hinge instead. In the electrified category, the Stanley CECB1900R54L is a three knuckle concealed bearing concealed conductor hinge listed as heavy duty in 4-1/2 by 4-1/2.
5) What is the closest equivalent to the Command Access ETH-CB80 electrified hinge from another brand?
The BEST CECB179-12C is the nearest match: a steel full mortise concealed bearing electrified hinge with a 12-wire quick connect, rated medium duty, the same duty level the ETH-CB80 carries. Both pass low voltage through the hinge for electric locks and access control. The difference is in how the conductor is specified - the CECB179-12C is a fixed 12-wire quick connect, while the ETH-CB80 is ordered by wire size option across twelve choices from 2W (2/20ga) up to 12W (12/28ga), including hybrid sets such as 12WH (2/20ga plus 10/28ga) that combine heavier power conductors with smaller signal wires.
6) Is there an electrified hinge equivalent to the ETH-CB80 that is handed and heavier duty?
The Stanley Security CECB1900R54L is a three knuckle concealed bearing concealed conductor architectural hinge, steel full mortise, standard weight, 4-1/2 by 4-1/2 square corner, left-handed, with 4 wires, and it is rated heavy duty. It shares the three knuckle concealed conductor approach with the ETH-CB80, which is also a 3 knuckle standard weight hinge and is offered in a 4.5 by 4.5 size. Where they part company is handing and conductor count: the Stanley is specified left-handed with a fixed 4-wire bundle, while the ETH-CB80 is ordered with the wire size option you need, including a 4W (4/26ga) set.
7) What finishes are available on this energy transfer hinge?
Two: 629 bright stainless steel and 630 satin stainless steel. 630 satin is the standard commercial match for most lever and exit hardware; 629 is the polished version. The hinge is stainless steel base material, so it holds up in corrosive or wash-down conditions better than a plated steel hinge.
8) How is an energy transfer hinge different from a concealed electric power transfer loop in the frame?
The transfer hinge puts the conductors through a hinge you were already installing, so there is no separate door edge and frame prep for a loop or a concealed transfer device. It is the simpler route when the door already has a standard mortise hinge prep. A frame-mounted loop or concealed transfer is what you go to when the hinge locations are fixed, non-standard, or the wire count exceeds what a hinge will carry, though the ETH goes up to 12 conductors.
9) What else could I use if I want a quick-connect electrified hinge instead of flying leads?
The BEST CECB179-12C is a steel full mortise concealed bearing electrified hinge with a 12-wire quick connect, also listed medium duty. That connector style saves splicing in the frame. The Command Access ETH-CB80 is the stainless steel, 3 knuckle standard weight option, and it is the one to pick when you need stainless for corrosion resistance or a 629/630 finish match.
10) Will a Hager 920 concealed bearing hinge work as a substitute for the ETH-CB80?
No. The Hager 920 is a full mortise concealed plain bearing hinge of 2 knuckle steel construction, rated medium duty - it shares the medium duty level and the concealed bearing idea but has no electrical conductor through the barrel. The ETH-CB80 is an electronic hinge that carries low voltage wiring from the jamb into the door, ordered in wire sets from 2W (2/20ga) through 12W (12/28ga). If the door has an electric mortise or cylindrical lock, electric exit trim or card reader on it, the 920 leaves you running exposed wire.
11) The door is heavy and gets constant traffic - is there a heavier hinge than the ETH-CB80?
The ETH-CB80 is a 3 knuckle standard weight hinge rated medium duty. For a heavier leaf, the Ives 3CB1HW is a steel heavy weight concealed bearing full mortise hinge with 3 knuckles rated heavy duty, and the Hager BB1168 is a full mortise ball bearing heavy duty hinge available with a non-removable pin for out-swinging exterior openings. Neither of those carries a conductor, so if that specific leaf still has to power a door-mounted device, the power transfer has to stay with an electrified hinge.
12) Can a residential hinge be used in place of the ETH-CB80 on an apartment entry with an electronic lock?
No. Residential lines such as the Emtek 91013 residential plain bearing hinge in 3-1/2 by 3-1/2 with square corners, the Delaney 3-1/2 by 3-1/2 bulk steel residential interior hinge, and the Schlage Residential S3P1010 3.5 by 3.5 square corner plain bearing mortise hinge are plain bearing hinges with no conductor and no commercial rating. The ETH-CB80 is specified commercial, is offered only in 4.5 by 4, 4.5 by 4.5, 4.5 by 5 and 5 by 5, and is the piece that feeds power to the door-mounted lock. Residential hinges can hang a non-powered leaf but cannot replace the transfer hinge.
13) What should I use instead of the ETH-CB80 on a door that swings both directions?
A full mortise butt hinge like the ETH-CB80, a 3 knuckle standard weight design, only suits a single-direction swing. For a double acting interior opening, the BEST DAP-3 is a heavy duty double acting pivot for commercial interior doors. That pivot carries no conductor, so an electrified door on a double acting opening needs its power routed by another method rather than through the hinge.
14) I need the rest of the hinges on the opening to match the ETH-CB80 in 4-1/2 by 4-1/2 - what are the options?
The ETH-CB80 is offered in 4.5 by 4.5 in 629 bright stainless steel and 630 satin stainless steel. For the non-powered leaves at the same size, the Orca Hardware 3535 Series is a 4-1/2 by 4-1/2 square corner ball bearing commercial hinge rated medium duty, matching the ETH-CB80's medium duty level, and the Deltana CSB45N is a 4-1/2 by 4-1/2 square hinge pair with a non-removable pin. Confirm corner style and finish against the frame prep before mixing brands on one opening.
15) Can I use the ETH-CB80 on a residential interior door?
It is built and specified as commercial hardware, sized 4.5 and 5 inch for commercial mortise preps. A typical residential door carries 3-1/2 inch hinges and would need a different prep. For residential openings that are not electrified, hinges like the Deltana DSB35 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 or the Emtek 91013 residential plain bearing pair are the right category.
16) Does the ETH-CB80 come with installation instructions?
Yes. An Energy Transfer Hinge cutsheet and the installation instructions covering all ETH and ETM models ship with the hinge, which matters because the conductors have to be routed and terminated in both the frame and the door edge before the leaf is set.
17) Is there a security or detention hinge to use instead of the ETH-CB80 on a high-abuse opening?
For detention and high-abuse work, the BEST BB855 is a heavy-duty steel double weight concealed ball bearing prison hinge, the Stanley BB855 is a double weight prison hinge furnished with no holes and not swaged in 5 by 6, and the Hager 990 STEEL is a full surface prison hinge 3 by 4 with a welded tip, heavy duty. The ETH-CB80 is a medium duty standard weight hinge intended for standard commercial openings, and it is the part that carries low voltage into the door. The prison hinges have no conductor.
18) How does the ETH-CB80 differ from a 5-knuckle standard weight hinge like the McKinney MP79?
The McKinney MP79 MacPro is a full mortise 5-knuckle standard weight hinge rated standard duty, and the MPB79 MacPro is likewise a 5-knuckle standard weight hinge. Knuckle count changes the barrel appearance and the leaf pattern in the jamb. The ETH-CB80 is a 3 knuckle standard weight hinge rated medium duty, and it differs fundamentally in that it is electronic, routing low voltage through the barrel to devices mounted on the door.
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Absolutely. The Command Access ETH2W4545629 CH-CB80 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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