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Hager Hager BB1168 Full Mortise Ball Bearing Hinge, Heavy Weight, Steel, 5 Knuckle HAG-BB1168

Hager BB1168 Full Mortise Ball Bearing Hinge - Heavy Duty Steel 5 Knuckle

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Hager BB1168 Full Mortise Ball Bearing Hinge - Heavy Duty Steel 5 Knuckle

Professional Heavy-Duty Door Hinge Solution

The Hager BB1168 Full Mortise Ball Bearing Hinge delivers heavy-duty performance for commercial applications requiring high frequency service. This 5-knuckle steel hinge features four ball bearings for smooth operation and is certified to ANSI A8111 standards. Designed for full mortise installation with both leaves mortised into door and frame, this hinge complies with NFPA80 requirements for fire rated door assemblies.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Steel construction with steel pin engineered for heavy weight doors and high frequency service applications.
  • Ball Bearing Operation: Four precision ball bearings ensure smooth, long-lasting operation under demanding commercial use.
  • 5-Knuckle Design: Five knuckle configuration provides enhanced strength and stability for heavy door applications.
  • Fire Rating Compliance: Meets NFPA80 requirements for use on fire rated door assemblies for code compliance.
  • ANSI Certified: ANSI A8111 certification ensures professional-grade performance and reliability.
  • Versatile Pin Options: Available with removable or non-removable pin with button tip and plug for various security requirements.
  • Multiple Finish Options: Available in LS, USP, US3, US4, US10, US10A, US10B, US26, US26D finishes to match architectural specifications.
  • Flexible Configuration: Available in two different leaf sizes and unequal top/bottom options for specialized applications.
  • Four ball bearings

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSIA8111
  • Applications: For use on heavy weight doors and doors requiring high frequency service.
  • Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
  • Certifications: ANSI A8111.
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Duty Level: Heavy Duty
  • Features: Full Mortise, Ball Bearing, Heavy Weight
  • Finishes: LS, USP, US3, US4, US10, US10A, US10B, US26, US26D
  • Fire Rating: Complies with NFPA80 requirements for use on fire rated door assemblies;
  • Knuckles: Fire Rating: Complies with NFPA80 requirements for use on fire rated door assemblies;
  • Material: Steel with Steel Pin
  • Options: Stamped with UL logo when ordered for export.
  • 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 BB1168 hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with steel construction and four ball bearings engineered for heavy weight doors and high frequency service. ANSI A8111 certification and NFPA80 fire rating compliance ensure code-compliant performance. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance is essential.

Full mortise commercial hinge engineered to meet or exceed ANSI standards for door weight, frequency of use, and finish durability.

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Full Mortise Hinges
Knuckles:
5
Product Group:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Product Subgroup:
Full Mortise Hinges
Product Type:
Full Mortise Hinges
Features:
Full Mortise, Ball Bearing, Heavy Weight
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI A8111
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Bearing Type:
Ball Bearing
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
BB1168
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Product Substrate:
Steel
Department:
Door Hardware

Hager HAG-BB1168 4-1/2x4-1/2 US26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What size hinge do I order for a 3-0 door, and what sizes does the BB1168 come in?
The BB1168 is made in 4.5" x 4", 4.5" x 4.5", 5" x 4", 5" x 4.5", 5" x 5", and 6" x 4.5". The first number is the hinge height, the second the open width. Height is picked off door thickness and width, and open width has to clear the trim so the door swings past it. On a standard 1-3/4 inch commercial door with no deep trim, 4.5" x 4.5" is the usual call; the 5 inch and 6 inch heights are there for wider, thicker, or heavier leaves, and the wider open widths for doors that have to clear projecting frame trim.
2) Is a ball bearing hinge necessary, or will a plain bearing hinge do on my door?
It depends on weight and traffic. The BB1168 carries four ball bearings and is built as a heavy weight, heavy duty hinge specifically for heavy doors and openings in high frequency service, so it is the right choice on a main entry, a stairwell, a classroom, or any leaf with a closer on it. A plain bearing hinge is fine on a light interior door that gets opened a few times a day, but it wears at the knuckle under a closer and starts to sag. If the door is heavy or it cycles all day, the bearing hinge is what keeps the door hanging square.
3) Does the BB1168 hinge have to be mortised into both the door and the frame?
Yes, and that is the whole point of the full mortise design. Both leaves recess flush, one into the door edge and one into the frame rabbet, so nothing sits proud of the surface. That means the opening has to be prepped for it. A hollow metal frame already punched and dimpled for standard butt hinge prep takes it directly; a wood door or frame needs to be routed to the leaf. If your door has no mortise pocket and you cannot cut one, a full mortise hinge is the wrong part for that opening.
4) Should I order the BB1168 with a removable pin or a non-removable pin?
Order non-removable (NRP) whenever the hinge barrel is on the outside of a door that swings out, which is most exterior out-swinging doors and a lot of secure interior rooms. Without it, someone can drive the pin and lift the door off. Removable pin is fine on interior openings where the barrel is on the secure side and the maintenance crew wants to pull the door for moving. The BB1168 is offered either way, with a button tip and plug.
5) I need power to an electrified lock on the door. Can the BB1168 be used as an electric through-wire hinge?
Not as ordered here. The BB1168 as supplied is a mechanical steel hinge with a steel pin and no wiring in the barrel. If you have to get power across the gap to an electric strike, electrified lever trim, or a mag lock monitor, you need a hinge modified with a concealed electric through-wire. ZenSupply carries the ACSI 5BB1 Ives 5 knuckle ball bearing full mortise hinge in 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" with a concealed electric through-wire, 4 wire 28 gauge, which is the standard way to do it. Hager also publishes its concealed electric hinge modification and electric hinge installation documents.
6) For a fire rated door assembly, which hinge carries the compliance statement - the Hager BB1168 or the Don-Jo BB74540?
The BB1168 is the one that states it. It complies with NFPA80 requirements for use on fire rated door assemblies and is certified to ANSI A8111, and it is stamped with the UL logo when ordered for export. The Don-Jo BB74540 is a standard duty full mortise ball bearing hinge, 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch in satin chrome. For a facility standardizing fire rated openings on one hinge, the BB1168 is the part that carries the NFPA80 language and the ANSI A8111 certification.
7) What is the closest heavy weight equivalent to the Hager BB1168 from another manufacturer?
The McKinney TCA3386 is the nearest match. It is a square corner 5 knuckle full mortise hinge in 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch, rated heavy duty, which lines up with the BB1168's 5 knuckle full mortise build and heavy duty rating. The BB1168 covers a wider size range - 4.5 x 4, 4.5 x 4.5, 5 x 4, 5 x 4.5, 5 x 5, and 6 x 4.5 - so on openings above 4-1/2 inch leaves the Hager is the one that carries the size.
8) What replaces a BB1168 when the door needs power transfer for an electrified lock or exit device?
A through-wire hinge. The ACSI 5BB1 is a 5 knuckle ball bearing full mortise hinge in 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch with a concealed electric through-wire, 4 wire at 28 gauge, in the 1100 Series. It carries current from frame to door through the hinge barrel, which a standard BB1168 does not do. On a heavy weight opening the usual approach is to run the BB1168 in the remaining hinge positions and place the through-wire hinge at one location.
9) What finish should I order to match my other door hardware?
The BB1168 comes in 600 primed for painting, 605 bright brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, 619 satin nickel, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome, L1 flat black, LS Luma Sheen, and US10A antique bronze. If your levers and closers are the common 626 satin chrome, order the hinges in 626 and they will read the same. Note the number stamped on the back of your existing hinge leaf and match that. The 600 primed option is for openings where the whole frame and hardware gets field painted.
10) How many hinges do I need per door on a commercial opening?
Three per leaf is the standard on a 7 foot commercial door, with a fourth added as the door gets taller, roughly one more for each additional 30 inches of height. On a labeled fire door the hinge count and locations come from the door manufacturer's listing, and every hinge on that door has to be a fire rated hinge; the BB1168 complies with NFPA80 for fire rated assemblies, so it can carry the full set. Hager publishes its standard hinge location sheet for the layout.
11) What other heavy weight commercial hinges could I use instead of the Hager BB1168?
Three real alternatives, all heavy duty. The McKinney TCA3386 is a square corner 5 knuckle full mortise heavy weight hinge in 4-1/2" x 4-1/2", the closest straight swap in the same construction. The Stanley Security CB199 is a full mortise concealed bearing heavy weight hinge, concealed bearing rather than exposed ball bearing, which some architects specify for appearance. The BEST CB223 is a stainless steel concealed bearing heavy weight pivot reinforced hinge for beveled edge doors, and that one matters if your door has a beveled edge rather than a square one.
12) Do I need to specify handing when I order the BB1168?
No. Full mortise butt hinges like the BB1168 are symmetrical and non-handed, so the same hinge works on a left hand or right hand door. What you do have to get right is which side the barrel ends up on, because that decides whether you need the non-removable pin, and the leaf sizes if you order the unequal top and bottom leaf configuration.
13) I am standardizing hinges across a building. Can I cross reference my existing hinge numbers to the Hager BB1168?
Yes. Hager publishes a commercial hinge cross reference that maps competitor hinge numbers to its own, which is the fastest way to convert an existing schedule over to BB1168 without re-measuring every opening. Standardizing on one heavy weight, ball bearing, 5 knuckle full mortise hinge across a facility also means one finish and one size list for stock, and the BB1168 covers six sizes from 4.5" x 4" up to 6" x 4.5".
14) Is a stainless steel hinge like the Don-Jo BB94545 a substitute for the Hager BB1168 in a wet or coastal location?
They differ in both material and duty class. The Don-Jo BB94545 is a stainless steel square corner full mortise ball bearing hinge in 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch at standard duty; the BB1168 is steel with a steel pin at heavy duty. Where corrosion drives the selection and the door is not heavy weight, the stainless BB94545 answers it. Where the door weight or traffic sets the requirement, the BB1168 is the heavy duty part. Don-Jo also offers the BB84545 in brass with a satin chrome finish at standard duty for the same 4-1/2 by 4-1/2 size.
15) What is the difference between a ball bearing hinge and a concealed bearing hinge such as the Stanley Security CB199?
The bearing is visible in the knuckle on one and hidden on the other. The Hager BB1168 uses ball bearings, four of them, in a 5 knuckle barrel. The Stanley Security CB199 is a full mortise concealed bearing heavy weight hinge in the Architectural Hinges series, carrying the bearing inside the barrel so the knuckle reads as a plain cylinder. Both are heavy duty full mortise hinges; the choice usually comes down to whether the door schedule or the existing hinges on the opening call for the concealed barrel look.
16) Which hinge handles a beveled edge door where the BB1168 is being considered?
The BEST CB223 is built for that edge condition. It is a stainless steel concealed bearing heavy weight pivot reinforced hinge for beveled edge doors, at heavy duty. The Hager BB1168 is a steel hinge with a steel pin and is not edge specific in the same way. If the door edge is beveled and the leaf needs to sit flat against it, the CB223 is the one cut for it; the BEST FBB212 is the square edge counterpart, a steel ball bearing heavy weight pivot reinforced hinge for square edge doors.
17) For a light traffic interior door, what is the standard weight alternative to a heavy duty BB1168?
The BEST 1900R is a steel full mortise concealed bearing standard weight hinge with a removable pin, medium duty in the Architectural Hinges series, and the Stanley Security CB1960R is a full mortise concealed bearing standard weight hinge, also medium duty in the same series. Both are standard weight concealed bearing hinges where the BB1168 is a heavy duty ball bearing hinge for heavy weight doors and high frequency service. On a low traffic office or closet door the standard weight hinges are sized to the load; on a heavy or constantly cycled door the BB1168 carries the rating.
18) How do the McKinney TCA2314 and TCA2317 compare to the Hager BB1168?
Both McKinney parts are square corner 5 knuckle full mortise hinges in 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch at standard duty. They share the 5 knuckle square corner full mortise form with the BB1168, which is the reason they get compared, but the BB1168 is heavy duty for heavy weight doors and high frequency service, and it runs six leaf sizes from 4.5 x 4 up to 6 x 4.5. For a distributor matching a line item, the TCA2314 and TCA2317 are single size standard duty parts; the BB1168 is the heavy duty family across sizes and finishes from primed for painting through satin chrome and flat black.
19) Is the Hager BB1168 a commercial hinge or will it work in an apartment or house?
It is built and rated for commercial use, certified to ANSI A8111 and made of steel with a steel pin. You can hang a residential door on it, but it is more hinge than a light interior door needs. Where it earns its place in multi-family is the common areas: lobby doors, stairwell doors, corridor and trash room doors, the leaves with closers on them that get slammed a few hundred times a day and start sagging on lighter hinges.
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Does the Hager HAG-BB1168 4-1/2x4-1/2 US26D come with a warranty?
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