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Hager Hager AB700 Full Mortise Concealed Anti-Friction Bearing Hinge, Standard Weight, Steel, 3 Knuckle HAG-AB700

Hager AB700 Full Mortise Concealed Anti-Friction Bearing Hinge - 3 Knuckle Steel Construction

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Hager AB700 Full Mortise Concealed Anti-Friction Bearing Hinge - 3 Knuckle Steel Construction

Professional Full Mortise Hinge Solution

The Hager AB700 full mortise hinge delivers reliable performance for medium weight doors requiring low frequency service. This 3-knuckle steel hinge features concealed anti-friction bearing construction and meets ANSI A8112 standards with NFPA80 compliance for fire-rated door assemblies. Built with standard weight specifications and available in multiple finish options including US26D, US3, US4, and US10 series finishes.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • 3-Knuckle Design: Three knuckle configuration provides balanced load distribution and smooth operation for medium duty applications.
  • Concealed Anti-Friction Bearing: Internal bearing system reduces wear and ensures long-term smooth operation while maintaining a clean appearance.
  • Full Mortise Installation: Both leaves mortise into door and frame for flush mounting and professional appearance in commercial applications.
  • Steel Construction: Durable steel material provides strength and reliability for demanding commercial door applications.
  • Fire-Rated Compliance: ANSI A8112 certification with NFPA80 compliance allows use on fire-rated door assemblies for code compliance.
  • Non-Rising Removable Pin: Flush pin and plug design allows for easy door removal when needed while maintaining security.
  • Electric Modification Options: Available with EMN (Electric Monitor Only), ETW (Electric Through-Wire Only), ETM (Electric Through-Wire with Monitoring), and Quick Connect configurations.
  • Multiple Finish Options: Available in LS, USP, US3, US4, US10, US10A, US10B, US26, and US26D finishes to match architectural requirements.
  • Non-rising removable pin with flush pin and plug.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSIA8112 Complies with NFPA80 requirements for use on fire-rated door assemblies.
  • Applications: For use with medium weight doors or doors requiring low frequency service.
  • Certifications: ANSI A8112; Complies with NFPA80 requirements for use on fire-rated door assemblies.
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Duty Level: Medium Duty
  • Electric Modifications: EMN (Electric Monitor Only), ETW (Electric Through-Wire Only), ETM (Electric Through-Wire with Monitoring), Quick Connect.
  • Features: Full Mortise, Standard Weight, Concealed Anti-Friction Bearing.
  • Finishes: LS, USP, US3, US4, US10, US10A, US10B, US26, US26D
  • Knuckles: Material : Steel
  • Material: Steel
  • Subcategory: Full Mortise Hinges

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Hager Quality?

Hager hinges are manufactured in accordance with ANSI/BHMA A156.1 standards and deliver professional-grade reliability with steel construction rated for medium duty applications. The concealed anti-friction bearing system and ANSI A8112 certification with NFPA80 compliance ensure dependable performance in demanding commercial applications where code compliance and reliable operation are essential.

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Full Mortise Hinges
Knuckles:
3
Product Group:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Product Subgroup:
Full Mortise Hinges
Product Type:
Full Mortise Hinges
Features:
Full Mortise, Standard Weight, Concealed Anti-Friction Bearing.
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI A8112 Complies with NFPA80 requirements for use on fire-rated door assemblies.
Duty Level:
Medium Duty
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
AB700
Product Function:
Concealed Bearing
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Product Substrate:
Steel
Department:
Door Hardware

Hager HAG-AB700 4-1/2x4-1/2 US26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the Hager AB700 hinge be used on a fire-rated door?
Yes. The AB700 full mortise hinge is ANSI A8112 and complies with NFPA80 requirements for use on fire-rated door assemblies, so it can go on a rated opening in a hospital, school, or multi-family corridor without a substitution request. It is a commercial-grade hinge, medium duty, with a concealed anti-friction bearing.
2) Is the Hager AB700 heavy enough for a high-traffic entrance door?
No, and that is the main reason to pass on it. The AB700 is a standard weight, medium duty hinge intended for medium weight doors or doors seeing low frequency service. A main entrance, a stairwell, or any door cycling all day wants a heavy weight hinge instead. For that, look at the BEST CB223 stainless steel concealed bearing heavy weight hinge, the Dormakaba CB199 full mortise concealed bearing heavy weight hinge, or the McKinney TCA3386 heavy weight full mortise hinge.
3) Will the Hager AB700 drop into an existing hinge mortise on a steel frame?
It is a full mortise hinge, so both leaves mortise into the door and the frame. If your existing hinge is the same size, square corner prep of the same height and width, the AB700 goes into the pocket you already have. Size it off the old hinge before ordering: the AB700 runs 3.5 x 3.5 up to 5 x 5, so most standard commercial preps are covered.
4) Can I get a Hager AB700 hinge with wires through it for an electrified lock or door monitoring?
Yes. The AB700 is available with concealed electric modifications: EMN for monitoring only, ETW for through-wire only, ETM for through-wire with monitoring, and a Quick Connect version. ETW is what feeds power to an electric strike, electrified lever, or maglock through the hinge instead of a surface loop. EMN tells your access control panel whether the door is open. ETM does both in one hinge. Specify the modification with the hinge, since it is built in at the factory, not added in the field.
5) What is the closest equivalent to a Hager AB700 concealed bearing full mortise hinge from another manufacturer?
The BEST 1900R is the nearest match. Like the AB700, it is a steel full mortise concealed bearing hinge in standard weight with a removable pin, and it carries the same medium duty rating the AB700 does. The Stanley Security CB1960R is the same idea from a third maker - a full mortise concealed bearing standard weight hinge, also medium duty. All three put the bearing inside the barrel rather than showing ball bearing races between the knuckles, so the elevation reads as a plain barrel on the finished opening.
6) The door is too heavy for a standard weight hinge - what concealed bearing hinge should be used instead of the Hager AB700?
Step up to a heavy weight concealed bearing hinge. The Stanley Security CB199 is a full mortise concealed bearing heavy weight hinge rated heavy duty, so it keeps the concealed bearing appearance while carrying more door than the AB700, which is a standard weight hinge rated medium duty. For a beveled edge door, the BEST CB223 is a stainless steel concealed bearing heavy weight hinge with pivot reinforcing, also heavy duty. Verify the frame prep matches the hinge size being specified before ordering.
7) What is the difference between the Hager AB700 and a five knuckle ball bearing hinge like the Don-Jo BB74545 or McKinney TCA2314?
Two differences a specifier cares about. Knuckle count: the AB700 is a 3 knuckle hinge, while the Don-Jo BB74545 and the McKinney TCA2314 are both 5 knuckle full mortise hinges with square corners. Bearing style: the AB700 uses a concealed anti-friction bearing inside the barrel, where the Don-Jo BB74545 and McKinney TCA2314 are ball bearing hinges with visible bearing races. Both Don-Jo and McKinney list those as standard duty, against medium duty for the AB700. If the other doors in the building already run 5 knuckle ball bearing hinges, the AB700 will not visually match them.
8) Does the Hager AB700 hinge come in a handed version, or is it reversible?
Handing is not a factor on the AB700. It is a full mortise butt hinge with a non-rising removable pin and flush pin and plug, so the same hinge serves a left or right hand door. Pull the pin from the top to lift the door out for painting or replacement. Swing clear and pivot reinforced hinges are the ones where the geometry gets handed, not a standard full mortise butt.
9) What is the difference between a concealed bearing hinge and a ball bearing hinge?
Both carry the door on bearings instead of metal rubbing on metal. The difference is what you see. The AB700 uses a concealed anti-friction bearing, so the bearing sits inside the knuckle and the barrel reads as a clean 3-knuckle line with no bearing rings showing. A ball bearing hinge like the Don-Jo BB74545 or the McKinney TCA2314 puts visible bearing races between the knuckles, typically in a 5-knuckle barrel. If the architect specified a smooth barrel look, or you are matching other concealed bearing openings in the building, the concealed style is the one.
10) What finishes can I order the Hager AB700 concealed bearing hinge in?
Eight finish choices: 600 primed for painting, 605 bright brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome, LS Luma Sheen, and US10A antique bronze. For a building already standardized on satin chrome hardware, 626 is the match. The 600 primed option exists so the hinge can be painted out with the frame, which is what most steel frame openings in schools and warehouses end up wanting.
11) Is the Hager AB700 steel or stainless steel, and will it hold up in a wet or coastal location?
The AB700 is steel, not stainless. That is fine for interior commercial openings, which is what it is built for, but for a pool room, a coastal exterior door, a kitchen, or a washdown area you want a stainless hinge. From other brands, the Don-Jo BB94545 is a stainless steel full mortise hinge at 4-1/2 x 4-1/2, and the BEST CB223 is a stainless steel concealed bearing hinge in a heavy weight.
12) Can I take the door off without unscrewing the Hager AB700 hinges?
Yes. The AB700 uses a non-rising removable pin with a flush pin and plug, so the pin drives out and the door lifts off with the leaves still fastened to door and frame. That matters for turnover work in apartments and hotels where doors come off for painting or carpet. Note this is a standard removable pin, not a non-removable pin (NRP) hinge, so on an out-swinging exterior door where the barrel is on the unsecured side, specify a security stud or set screw version instead.
13) For an electrified opening, is the ACSI 5BB1 through-wire hinge an alternative to a Hager AB700?
It covers the same job in a different form. The ACSI 5BB1 is a 5 knuckle ball bearing full mortise hinge in 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch with concealed electric through-wire, 4 wire at 28 gauge, from the 1100 series. The AB700 reaches electrification through its own modifications - EMN monitor only, ETW through-wire only, ETM through-wire with monitoring, and Quick Connect - so an AB700 ordered with ETW does the same power transfer while keeping the 3 knuckle concealed bearing barrel. Choose on which hinge body you want in the opening: the ACSI arrives as a fixed 4-1/2 by 4-1/2 ball bearing hinge, while the AB700 is offered in sizes from 3.5 inch by 3.5 inch up to 5 inch by 5 inch.
14) Is a pivot reinforced hinge like the BEST FBB212 or McKinney TCA3386 the same thing as a Hager AB700?
They are not interchangeable. The BEST FBB212 is a steel ball bearing pivot reinforced hinge for square edge doors, and the McKinney TCA3386 is a square corner 5 knuckle full mortise hinge in 4-1/2 by 4-1/2 rated heavy duty. Pivot reinforced construction adds material at the barrel for high abuse openings, and both of those are ball bearing designs rather than the concealed anti-friction bearing used on the AB700. The AB700 is the standard weight, medium duty, 3 knuckle option for medium weight doors or doors seeing low frequency service - specify it where that traffic profile is what the opening actually sees.
15) The opening needs a non-ferrous or corrosion resistant hinge - what replaces the steel Hager AB700?
Change the base material. The Don-Jo BB94545 is a stainless steel full mortise ball bearing hinge, 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch with square corners, and the Don-Jo BB84545 is the same size in brass finished satin chrome; both are standard duty. The BEST CB223 is stainless steel and keeps the concealed bearing construction, though it is a heavy weight hinge for beveled edge doors. The AB700 itself is steel, which is the reason to move off it for a pool deck, coastal, or wash-down opening.
16) Which hinge should be specified on a fire-rated door assembly?
The Hager AB700 is certified to ANSI A8112 and complies with NFPA 80 requirements for use on fire-rated door assemblies, which is the pairing an inspector looks for on a labeled opening. That certification is a property of the AB700 itself, so a fire door schedule can call it out directly rather than working back from a comparable. Confirm the hinge size and quantity against the door leaf weight and height the label requires.
17) Is the Don-Jo BB74540 a substitute for a Hager AB700 in a 4-1/2 by 4 size?
Partly. The Don-Jo BB74540 is a full mortise ball bearing hinge at 4-1/2 inch by 4 inch in satin chrome, rated standard duty, and the AB700 is offered in a 4.5 inch by 4 inch size with a 626 satin chrome finish among its options, so the leaf dimensions and the finish line up. What does not carry across is the bearing and knuckle configuration: the Don-Jo is a ball bearing hinge, while the AB700 is a 3 knuckle concealed anti-friction bearing hinge rated medium duty. Match on construction, not just on size, when the two are going on adjacent doors.
18) How do the McKinney TCA2314 and TCA2317 differ from each other when cross referencing a Hager AB700?
Both McKinney models are square corner 5 knuckle full mortise hinges at 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch, and both are rated standard duty, so at the level of leaf size and knuckle count they are the same hinge body in two catalog numbers. Against either of them, the AB700 differs in the same two ways: 3 knuckles instead of 5, and a concealed anti-friction bearing rather than an exposed ball bearing stack. A distributor cross referencing a McKinney TCA number to Hager should confirm the required size against the AB700 range, which runs 3.5 inch by 3.5 inch through 5 inch by 5 inch.
19) Can a Hager AB700 be standardized across a whole facility of commercial doors?
It is built for that. The AB700 is a commercial hinge in medium duty, offered in eight sizes from 3.5 inch by 3.5 inch to 5 inch by 5 inch and in finishes including 605 bright brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome, 600 primed for painting, LS Luma Sheen, and US10A antique bronze, so one model can cover most openings in a building. Where a specific opening falls outside medium duty, the heavy weight concealed bearing equivalents are the Stanley Security CB199 and the BEST CB223, both rated heavy duty, which lets a facility hold the concealed bearing appearance across the standard and the exception.
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