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ETM-BB68 Steel Base Energy Transfer Monitor Hinge
Heavy-Duty Wire Transfer Hinge with Integrated Door Monitoring
The ETM-BB68 is a powered hinge designed to facilitate the concealed transfer of low-voltage power from the door frame to electrified door hardware such as locks, latches, or monitoring devices. This wire transfer hinge also includes an internal door position switch, making it a dual-purpose solution for both power transfer and door status monitoring.
Constructed from high-strength steel and built to ANSI standards, the ETM-BB68 is ideal for high-security and high-traffic openings in commercial, institutional, and government facilities.
⚙️ Key Features
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5-Knuckle Heavy Weight Design: Suitable for doors with frequent usage and heavier hardware loads
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Steel Base Construction: Ensures long-term durability under demanding conditions
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Concealed Low Voltage Wire Transfer: No visible wires or cables, tamper-resistant, and aesthetically discreet
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Built-In Monitor Switch: Allows connection to access control systems or building management systems to report door status
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Maintains Standard Appearance: Visually identical to conventional non-electrified hinges
? Applications
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Electrified mortise or cylindrical locks
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Electric latch retraction devices
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Exit trims and access control interfaces
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Security doors requiring powered hinges with monitoring
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Retrofit or new construction in secure or controlled access environments
✅ Benefits
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Combines power transfer and door monitoring into a single wire transfer hinge unit
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Reduces hardware footprint and installation time
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Enhances door security with concealed, tamper-proof wiring
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Simplifies integration into access control systems and electrified locking hardware
The ETM-BB68 Energy Transfer Monitor Hinge is a smart choice when you need both a powered hinge and a door position sensor built into one seamless, high-performance package. Ideal for facilities looking to enhance both security and efficiency in their door control systems.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Category:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Subcategory:
- Hinges
- Product Group:
- Door Hinges and Pivots
- Series:
- ETM 5 Series
- Knuckles:
- 5
- Product Subgroup:
- Electrified Hinges
- Duty Level:
- Heavy Duty
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Type:
- Hinges
- Electronic:
- Yes
- Tags:
- wire transfer hinge, powered hinge