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Hager BB1261 Full Mortise 5-Knuckle Ball Bearing Swing Clear Hinge, Beveled Edge Doors

Hager BB1261 Full Mortise 5-Knuckle Ball Bearing Swing Clear Hinge for Beveled Edge Doors

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Hager BB1261 Full Mortise 5-Knuckle Ball Bearing Swing Clear Hinge for Beveled Edge Doors

Heavy-Duty Commercial Hinge Solution for Institutional Applications

The Hager BB1261 is a full mortise, 5-knuckle ball bearing swing clear hinge specifically designed for beveled edge doors in commercial and institutional applications. This heavy-duty hinge features steel construction with steel components and incorporates two ball bearings for smooth, long-lasting operation. When opened 90°, the door projects 3/32" (2 mm) past the stop of the jamb, and the hinge is reversible from right-hand to left-hand configuration. ANSI A8122 certified for professional reliability.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Swing Clear Design: When opened 90°, door projects 3/32" (2 mm) past stop of jamb for maximum clearance in institutional applications.
  • Heavy-Duty Ball Bearing Operation: Two ball bearings provide smooth operation and extended service life in high-traffic commercial environments.
  • Steel Construction: Steel with steel components delivers exceptional durability for demanding commercial and institutional applications.
  • 5-Knuckle Configuration: Full mortise design with 5 knuckles provides superior strength and load distribution.
  • Reversible Installation: Assembled right-hand but reversible to left-hand configuration for installation flexibility.
  • ANSI A8122 Certification: Meets ANSI standards for commercial-grade performance and code compliance.
  • Non-Rising Removable Pin: Features button tip and plug design for secure operation and maintenance access.
  • Multiple Finish Options: Available in USP, US10, US10A, US10B, and US26D finishes to match architectural requirements.
  • Two ball bearings

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSIA8122
  • Applications: For use in hospitals or other institutional type buildings
  • Certifications: ANSI A8122
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Duty Level: Heavy Duty
  • Features: Two ball bearings. Non-rising removable pin with button tip and plug.
  • Finishes: USP, US10, US10A, US10B, US26D
  • Knuckles: 5
  • Material: Steel with Steel Components
  • Options: Hospital tip
  • 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

  • Healthcare Institutions and Hospitals
  • Educational Facilities
  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Institutional Buildings Requiring Swing Clear Operation

Why Choose Hager Quality?

Hager hinges are manufactured in accordance with ANSI/BHMA A156.1 standards and deliver professional-grade reliability with steel construction and ball bearing operation rated for heavy-duty commercial applications. The company is recognized as the industry's premiere designer and manufacturer of architectural hinges, offering one of the widest varieties of sizes, shapes, and finishes that meet or exceed ANSI standards. Engineered for demanding institutional applications where dependable swing clear 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:
Two ball bearings. Non-rising removable pin with button tip and plug.
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI A8122
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
BB1261
Product Function:
Ball Bearing
Product Substrate:
Steel
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Department:
Door Hardware

Hager BB1261 4.5 US26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does a swing clear hinge like the Hager BB1261 actually do for a hospital corridor door?
A swing clear hinge moves the door leaf out of the opening when it swings. On the BB1261, opening the door to 90 degrees leaves the leaf projecting only 3/32 inch (2 mm) past the stop of the jamb, so you get back nearly the full frame width as clear passage. That is why it goes on hospital and institutional openings where a gurney or wheelchair has to get through a door that would otherwise lose an inch or more of clear width to the door thickness. If your clear opening already measures fine with a standard butt hinge, you do not need this hinge.
2) Do I have to order the Hager BB1261 in a specific hand?
No, handing is not an ordering decision here. The BB1261 ships assembled right hand and reverses to left hand, so one part number covers both swings. For a property manager stocking spares across a building, that means a single hinge on the shelf fits whichever door fails next.
3) Is the Hager BB1261 rated for a high traffic door, and what ANSI number does it carry?
It is a heavy duty commercial hinge carrying ANSI A8122. Two ball bearings carry the load, which is what keeps a hinge turning smoothly under constant use rather than binding and dragging the way a plain bearing butt does on a door that cycles all day. Steel leaves with steel components. For an MRO buyer standardizing a facility, A8122 is the number to write on the hardware schedule.
4) What is the closest swing clear hinge to the Hager BB1261 for a square edge door instead of a beveled edge door?
The Hager BB1261 is a swing clear hinge built for beveled edge doors, so it is not the right part when the door edge is square. For a square edge door, the BEST CB248 is a steel full mortise concealed bearing swing clear hinge for square edge doors. Both give the swing clear geometry that pulls the door leaf clear of the opening; the difference is the door edge each is prepped for, plus the bearing style - the BB1261 uses two ball bearings while the CB248 uses concealed bearings. The BB1261 is rated heavy duty and the CB248 is rated medium duty, so match the rating to the door weight and traffic on the opening.
5) Can a standard 4-1/2 inch ball bearing hinge like the Don-Jo BB74545 replace a Hager BB1261?
No, not on an opening that was specified swing clear. The Don-Jo BB74545 is a full mortise ball bearing hinge, 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch, steel with square corners and 5 knuckles - the same full mortise, 5-knuckle, ball bearing family as the Hager BB1261, which is why it looks like a match on paper. The difference is the leaf geometry: the BB1261 is a swing clear hinge that leaves the door projecting 3/32 inch past the stop at 90 degrees, clearing the opening width. A conventional hinge such as the BB74545 leaves the door leaf standing in the opening. The BB74545 is also rated standard duty against the BB1261 heavy duty rating. Use the BB74545 where the door is a conventional swing and clear opening width is not part of the spec.
6) What do I use instead of the Hager BB1261 when the opening needs power transfer to the door for an electrified lock?
The Hager BB1261 is a mechanical swing clear hinge with a non-rising removable pin, button tip and plug - there is no power path through it. When the opening has to carry current to an electrified lock or exit device, the ACSI 5BB1 is a 5 knuckle ball bearing full mortise hinge, 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch, with a concealed electric through-wire, 4 wire at 28 gauge. It is the same full mortise 5-knuckle ball bearing platform, with the wire path added. It is a conventional leaf, not swing clear, so an opening that needs both electrified transfer and clear opening width will need the power transfer handled separately.
7) What sizes does the Hager BB1261 swing clear hinge come in?
Two: 4-1/2 inch and 5 inch. Both are offered across every finish, so size is driven by your door. 4-1/2 inch is the common commercial butt size, and 5 inch is what you go to on heavier or wider leaves where you need more bearing surface at the frame.
8) Can the Hager BB1261 be finished to match the other hardware on my openings?
Five finishes are offered on both the 4-1/2 inch and 5 inch sizes: 626 satin chrome, 612 satin bronze, 613 satin bronze oil rubbed, US10A antique bronze, and 600 primed for painting. 626 is the usual match for satin chrome levers and closers in a commercial corridor. The 600 primed option exists for jobs where the frame and hinges get painted out to match the wall, which is common in institutional work.
9) Can the pin be pulled on the Hager BB1261 to take a door down, and can I get a hospital tip?
Yes on both counts. The BB1261 uses a non rising removable pin with a button tip and plug, so a maintenance tech can drive the pin and lift the leaf off without unscrewing the hinge from the frame. Hospital tip is offered as an option, which is the sloped tip specified on psychiatric and behavioral health openings so there is no flat ledge at the top of the hinge.
10) I need a heavy weight hinge but not swing clear. What else is there?
Several heavy duty full mortise options sit alongside the BB1261 without the swing clear leaf. The McKinney TCA3386 is a 4-1/2 by 4-1/2 square corner 5 knuckle full mortise heavy weight hinge. The Dormakaba Stanley Security CB199 is a full mortise concealed bearing heavy weight hinge, and the BEST CB223 is a stainless steel concealed bearing heavy weight pivot reinforced hinge for beveled edge doors. Concealed bearing versus exposed ball bearing is mostly an appearance call at the knuckle.
11) I am replacing an existing hinge on a hospital door and only know the old brand's number. How do I match it to the Hager BB1261?
Hager publishes a commercial hinge cross reference that maps competitor hinge numbers to its own, which is the fastest route when you are pulling a 20 year old hinge off a frame and the only marking is another manufacturer's stamp. Match on three things before you order: swing clear versus conventional leaf, beveled versus square door edge, and leaf size, since the BB1261 covers 4-1/2 inch and 5 inch.
12) What is a lighter alternative to the Hager BB1261 for a low traffic interior door?
The Hager BB1261 is a heavy duty steel hinge with two ball bearings, built for high traffic institutional openings. On a low traffic interior door that load is more than the opening asks for. The BEST 1900R is a steel full mortise concealed bearing standard weight hinge with a removable pin, rated medium duty, and the Stanley Security CB1960R is a full mortise concealed bearing standard weight hinge, also medium duty. Both are standard weight full mortise hinges rather than heavy weight. Note that neither is a swing clear pattern, so they change the opening geometry compared to the BB1261 - use them only where clear opening width is not a requirement.
13) Is the Hager BB1261 the same as a stainless steel hinge like the Don-Jo BB94545 for a wet or corrosive area?
They are different materials. The Hager BB1261 is steel with steel components. The Don-Jo BB94545 is a full mortise ball bearing hinge, 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch, stainless steel with square corners, and the BEST CB223 is a stainless steel concealed bearing heavy weight hinge for beveled edge doors. Where the environment calls for stainless, those are the material match; the BB94545 is rated standard duty and the CB223 heavy duty. Neither is a swing clear pattern the way the BB1261 is, so an opening specified for swing clear and stainless together needs to be confirmed against the door schedule before ordering.
14) What is the difference between a ball bearing hinge like the Hager BB1261 and a concealed bearing hinge?
On the Hager BB1261 the bearings are visible in the knuckle stack - it carries two ball bearings between the knuckles, with a non-rising removable pin, button tip and plug. Concealed bearing hinges hide the bearing inside the knuckle so the barrel reads as a smooth, unbroken cylinder. The Dormakaba CB199 full mortise concealed bearing heavy weight hinge and the BEST CB223 concealed bearing heavy weight hinge for beveled edge doors are both heavy duty concealed bearing hinges; the BEST CB248 is the concealed bearing swing clear version for square edge doors, rated medium duty. Where an architect has specified a concealed bearing barrel for appearance, the BB1261 exposed ball bearing stack will not match visually even though the function is the same.
15) Which conventional 4-1/2 inch hinges pair with the Hager BB1261 when standardizing a building on one hinge family?
The Hager BB1261 covers the swing clear openings - beveled edge doors, heavy duty, two ball bearings, ANSI A8122. For the conventional openings in the same building, the McKinney TCA2314 and TCA2317 are both square corner 5 knuckle full mortise hinges at 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch, rated standard duty, and the McKinney TCA3386 is the heavy weight version of that same square corner 5 knuckle pattern. Keeping the knuckle count and full mortise prep consistent across the schedule means one template and one set of screws for the conventional doors, with the BB1261 reserved for the openings that were called out swing clear.
16) Is a brass ball bearing hinge such as the Don-Jo BB84545 equivalent to the Hager BB1261 in satin chrome?
The finish can look alike while the base metal is not. The Don-Jo BB84545 is a full mortise ball bearing hinge, 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch, brass, in satin chrome, rated standard duty. The Hager BB1261 is steel with steel components, heavy duty, and is offered in 626 satin chrome among its finishes. Both land in satin chrome on the door, so they will read the same next to each other, but the BB84545 is a brass hinge on a conventional leaf and the BB1261 is a steel swing clear hinge for beveled edge doors. Match the base metal when a specification calls it out.
17) Is a pivot reinforced hinge like the BEST FBB212 an alternative to the Hager BB1261?
They solve different problems. The BEST FBB212 is a steel ball bearing heavy weight pivot reinforced hinge for square edge doors, rated standard duty - the pivot reinforcement is there to carry an unusually heavy or wide leaf at the top of the door. The Hager BB1261 is a swing clear ball bearing hinge for beveled edge doors, heavy duty, which moves the leaf out of the opening rather than reinforcing it. The FBB212 is also cut for square edge doors where the BB1261 is cut for beveled edge. Check the door edge and whether the spec called for clear opening width or for pivot reinforcement before swapping one for the other.
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