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Ives 5BB1HW 5-Knuckle Ball Bearing Heavy Weight Full Mortise Hinge, 652 Satin Chrome, Steel Substrate - flat view showing knuckle detail and countersunk holes

Ives 5BB1HW Heavy Duty 5 Knuckle Ball Bearing Full Mortise Hinge with Steel Substrate for Doors Over 150 lbs

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Ives 5BB1HW Heavy Duty 5 Knuckle Ball Bearing Full Mortise Hinge with Steel Substrate

The Ives 5BB1HW is a heavy-duty full mortise hinge engineered for doors over 150 lbs and high-frequency applications up to 400 cycles per day. This 5-knuckle ball bearing hinge features four ball bearing assemblies and steel substrate construction for exceptional durability in commercial environments. It is certified to exceed ANSI/BHMA A156.1 performance standards, meets ANSI/BHMA 156.7 template dimensions, and is UL Classified for windstorm rated assemblies, delivering professional-grade reliability for demanding commercial applications.

Key Features

  • Heavy-Duty Weight Capacity: Recommended for doors over 150 lbs, with robust construction designed for substantial door weights in commercial use.
  • High-Frequency Performance: Engineered for up to 400 cycles per day, ideal for high-traffic commercial applications requiring reliable daily performance.
  • Four Ball Bearing Design: Advanced ball bearing assemblies provide smooth operation and extended service life under heavy loads and frequent use.
  • Door Closer Compatible: Specifically recommended for use with door closers, ensuring proper function in automated door systems.
  • Complete Fastener Package: Includes 12-24 x 1/2" UFPHMS and 12 x 1 1/4" FPHWS fasteners for both hollow metal and wood door installations.
  • Extensive Customization Options: Available with hospital tip (HT), non-removable pin (NRP), security stud (SH), rounded corners (RC-1/4, RC-5/8), security fasteners (SEC), and electrification options including TW4, TW8, TW12, and monitor capabilities.
  • Professional Certifications: Exceeds ANSI/BHMA A156.1 performance standards and meets ANSI/BHMA 156.7 template dimensions for code compliance.
  • UL Classification: UL Classified for windstorm rated assemblies (R37965), providing additional safety assurance in severe weather applications.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI/BHMA A156.1 performance standard
  • ANSI/BHMA 156.7 template dimensions
  • UL Classified for windstorm rated assemblies (R37965)

Technical Specifications

  • Knuckles: 5
  • PDF:Hinge Templates: https://zensupply.com/content/pdf/ives/Ives_Architectural_Hinges_Templates_Index_111763.pdf
  • PDF:Allegion Connect Data Sheet: https://zensupply.com/content/pdf/ives/Allegion_Connect_Data_Sheet_110220.pdf
  • PDF:Ives Full Line Catalog: https://zensupply.com/content/pdf/ives/IVES_Architectural_Hardware_Products_Catalog_105313.pdf

Typical Applications

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

Why Ives 5BB1HW?

Ives 5BB1HW hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with steel substrate construction and four ball bearing assemblies rated for heavy doors over 150 lbs and high-frequency use up to 400 cycles per day. Certified to exceed ANSI/BHMA A156.1 performance standards and UL Classified for windstorm rated assemblies, this hinge provides the durability and consistent performance required for demanding commercial installations where dependable operation is essential.

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Hinges and Pivots
Knuckles:
5
Fasteners:
Wood and Machine Screws
Corner Style:
Square Corners
Product Group:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Product Subgroup:
Full Mortise Hinges
Product Type:
Hinges
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI/BHMA A156.1
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Bearing Type:
Ball Bearing
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
5BB1 HW
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Product Substrate:
Steel
Department:
Door Hardware

Ives 5BB1HW 4.5x4.5 652 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Ives 5BB1HW hold a heavy commercial door with a closer on it?
That is exactly what the 5BB1HW is built for. It is a heavy duty full mortise hinge recommended for doors over 150 lbs and rated to 400 cycles per day, with four ball bearing assemblies in a 5 knuckle barrel. Ives specifically recommends it for doors fitted with closers, since a closer adds load and cycle count that a plain bearing hinge wears out under. For a wood or hollow metal opening in an office, school, or hospital corridor that swings all day, this is the heavy weight class of hinge.
2) Do I need non-removable pin hinges on an out-swinging exterior door?
Yes, and the 5BB1HW is ordered that way. On any door that swings out, the hinge barrel and pin sit on the unsecured side, so a standard pin can be driven out and the door lifted off. NRP puts a set screw through the barrel into the pin so it cannot be pulled while the door is closed. NRP is a required selection when you order the 5BB1HW, so specify Yes on exterior out-swing openings and on any door protecting a secure room. Ives also offers a security stud (SH) and security fasteners (SEC) on this hinge for the same threat.
3) Can the Ives 5BB1HW hinge carry power to an electrified lock or exit device?
It can. The 5BB1HW is available in electrified versions with TW4, TW8, and TW12 wire configurations, plus a monitor option that senses door position. That lets you run power through the hinge to an electric strike, electrified lever, or electrified exit device trim without a surface power transfer or a door loop. Pick the wire count from what the lock needs: 4 wires generally covers a simple powered lock, while 8 or 12 covers a lock plus request-to-exit and latch monitoring on the same door.
4) Is the Ives 5BB1HW hinge approved for a windstorm rated door assembly?
The 5BB1HW is UL Classified for windstorm rated assemblies under file R37965. It is also certified to exceed the ANSI/BHMA A156.1 performance standard and meets ANSI/BHMA 156.7 template dimensions, which is what lets it drop into a standard hinge prep. That combination is what a hurricane-zone school or municipal building spec usually calls for on the hinge line.
5) Ives 5BB1HW vs a standard weight hinge like the McKinney MP79, which do I need?
Weight and traffic decide it. The 5BB1HW is a heavy duty ball bearing hinge for doors over 150 lbs at up to 400 cycles per day. The McKinney MP79 MacPro and MPB79 are 5-knuckle full mortise hinges in standard weight, and the Stanley FBB191 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 is a standard weight 5-knuckle full mortise hinge as well. Standard weight is the right call on ordinary interior office doors with no closer and moderate traffic. Once the door is heavy (thick wood, lead lined, or a wide 4-foot leaf), has a closer, or sees constant public use, step up to the heavy weight 5BB1HW.
6) What is a cheaper heavy weight ball bearing hinge equivalent to the Ives 5BB1HW?
Don-Jo makes a direct-format heavy weight full mortise ball bearing alternative: the HWBB74545 in 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 satin chrome, the HWBB84545 in 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 satin chrome, the HWBB75045 in steel 5 x 4-1/2 satin chrome, and the HWBB85045 in brass 5 x 4-1/2 satin chrome. Same heavy duty class, same full mortise ball bearing type, same sizes the 5BB1HW covers. What you give up is the option range: the electrified TW4/TW8/TW12 and monitor versions, hospital tip, and the windstorm UL Classification are Ives features on the 5BB1HW.
7) Can I use a plain bearing hinge instead of the Ives 5BB1HW ball bearing hinge?
Plain bearing hinges are a different service class. The Orca Hardware 4040 Series 4 inch by 4 inch square corner plain bearing commercial hinge and the Orca 4014 Series 4 inch by 4 inch with 1/4 inch radius corners are both medium duty plain bearing hinges. The Ives 5BB1HW uses ball bearings and is specifically recommended for use with door closers, which load the hinge continuously. A plain bearing hinge has no bearing races between the knuckles, so it suits lighter openings without a closer. The Orca plain bearing hinges are also 4 by 4, below the 4.5 by 4 through 5 by 5 range the 5BB1HW covers.
8) I need radius corner hinges instead of square corner. What matches the Ives 5BB1HW?
The Ives 5BB1HW is furnished with square corners but is offered with rounded corner options in 1/4 inch and 5/8 inch radius, so the same heavy duty steel substrate hinge covers a radius prep. Among other brands, the Orca 3514 Series is a 3.5 by 3.5 with 1/4 inch radius corners and the Orca 4014 Series is a 4 by 4 with 1/4 inch radius corners, both medium duty plain bearing. The Deltana DE44R5TA is a 4 by 4 with 5/8 inch radius, security, steel, sold in pairs. Match the radius to what the existing door prep was cut with, since a square corner hinge will not seat in a radius mortise without corner work.
9) What ball bearing mortise hinge should I use on a lighter commercial door that does not need the Ives 5BB1HW heavy weight build?
The Orca Hardware 3535 Series 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch square corner ball bearing commercial hinge is a medium duty ball bearing hinge for commercial openings. The Ives 5BB1HW is a heavy duty hinge on a steel substrate built for doors over 150 lbs and up to 400 cycles per day. On an interior office or tenant door well under that weight and cycle count, the medium duty Orca 3535 covers the same 4-1/2 by 4-1/2 square corner prep with ball bearings. Both are square corner, so the mortise cut is the same.
10) What is the difference between the Ives 5BB1HW and the Hager BB1168?
Both are heavy duty full mortise ball bearing hinges. The Hager BB1168 is furnished with a non-removable pin as part of the BB1168 series designation. On the Ives 5BB1HW, the non-removable pin is a selectable option rather than built into the base model, and NRP sits alongside hospital tip, security stud, rounded corners, security fasteners and electrified TW4, TW8 and TW12 wire configurations. Choose based on whether the opening needs an out-swinging door secured against pin removal only, or a broader mix of tip, corner and electrification options.
11) Will an Emtek 94013 heavy duty ball bearing hinge work in place of an Ives 5BB1HW?
They are not interchangeable on a commercial opening. The Emtek 94013 is a heavy duty ball bearing hinge sold in pairs, 3-1/2 inch by 3-1/2 inch with square corners in plated steel. The Ives 5BB1HW is a commercial hinge in 4.5 by 4, 4.5 by 4.5, 5 by 4.5 and 5 by 5. The 3-1/2 by 3-1/2 Emtek will not fill a mortise cut for any of those sizes, and the 5BB1HW is rated for doors over 150 lbs at up to 400 cycles per day. The Emtek 94013 fits residential-scale door prep where a 3-1/2 inch leaf is already cut.
12) What is the difference between the Ives 5BB1HW and a standard weight 5 knuckle full mortise hinge?
Weight class and bearing count. The Stanley Security FBB191 is a 5 knuckle full mortise standard weight hinge in 4.5 by 4.5, and the McKinney MP79 MacPro is a 5 knuckle full mortise standard duty hinge. The Ives 5BB1HW is a heavy duty 5 knuckle hinge with four ball bearing assemblies on a steel substrate, recommended for doors over 150 lbs and up to 400 cycles per day. All are 5 knuckle full mortise, so the barrel appearance is similar; the heavy weight version carries thicker gauge material and the four-bearing stack for closer-equipped and high-traffic doors.
13) The door needs the hinge to close it without a surface closer. Is there an alternative to the Ives 5BB1HW?
The Stanley Security 2060R is a full mortise spring hinge in 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch with square corners on a ferrous steel base, heavy duty class, which self-closes the door from the hinge itself. The Ives 5BB1HW is a ball bearing hinge with no spring and is recommended for use with a door closer. Both are full mortise, square corner, 4-1/2 by 4-1/2 nominal, so the frame and door prep line up; the difference is whether the closing force comes from the hinge or from a separate closer.
14) A drawing calls for a 3 knuckle concealed bearing electrified hinge. Does the Ives 5BB1HW meet that or do I need something else?
That calls for a different hinge. The Stanley 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, 4-wire. The BEST CECB179-12C is a steel full mortise concealed bearing electrified hinge with a 12-wire quick connect in a medium duty class. The Ives 5BB1HW is a five knuckle ball bearing hinge with TW4, TW8 and TW12 electrification options, so it carries wire but in a five knuckle exposed bearing configuration. If the spec is written to three knuckle concealed bearing, the Stanley or BEST concealed bearing electrified models are the match.
15) Does the Ives 5BB1HW hinge come with screws for both wood and hollow metal doors?
Both are in the box. Each hinge ships with 12-24 x 1/2 inch undercut flat head machine screws for hollow metal frames and doors, and 12 x 1-1/4 inch flat head wood screws for wood doors. You do not need to order fasteners separately for a standard install, though the machine screws assume the frame is tapped 12-24, which is the standard hollow metal hinge prep.
16) What finishes does the Ives 5BB1HW hinge come in for matching existing door hardware?
Twelve finishes: 600 primed for painting, 631 matte black, 632 bright brass, 633 satin brass, 639 satin bronze, 640 satin bronze dark, 641 oxidized bronze, 643E aged bronze, 646 satin nickel, 651 bright chrome, 652 satin chrome, and 695 dark bronze. For a commercial building standardizing across openings, 652 satin chrome is the usual match to satin chrome levers and closers, and 600 is the one to order when the hinges get painted with the frames.
17) What is a hospital tip hinge and should I order the 5BB1HW with it?
A hospital tip replaces the squared tip of the hinge barrel with an angled, sloped tip so nothing can catch on it. It is specified in healthcare and behavioral health settings to remove a ligature point and to stop gowns, IV lines, and carts from snagging the hinge end. The 5BB1HW is available with the HT hospital tip option. On a standard office or retail opening you do not need it; on patient rooms, psychiatric units, and detention-adjacent spaces it is usually a spec requirement.
18) I need a heavy duty hinge that already comes with a non-removable pin, not as an option. What are my choices?
Two ways to go. The 5BB1HW takes NRP as a required selection at order time, so you choose Yes and it ships that way. If you would rather order a part that is NRP by designation, the Hager BB1168-NRP is a heavy duty full mortise ball bearing hinge with a non-removable pin built into the model. Either gets you a pin that cannot be driven out on an out-swing door; the 5BB1HW is the one to pick if you also need an electrified or hospital tip version of the same hinge on other openings in the job.
19) Should I use a butt hinge like the 5BB1HW or a concealed bearing hinge?
A five knuckle butt hinge such as the 5BB1HW shows the bearing races between the knuckles; a concealed bearing hinge hides them inside the barrel for a cleaner look and less to catch dirt. Function is comparable on the same weight class. If the architect calls for concealed bearings, the BEST CB1969R is a heavy weight concealed bearing pivot-reinforced hinge, and the Hager 920 is a two knuckle full mortise concealed plain bearing hinge in medium duty. For heavy doors over 150 lbs at 400 cycles a day, stay with a heavy weight product; the medium duty concealed options are not a swap for that opening.
20) Is an electrified 5BB1HW the same as an energy transfer hinge from Command Access?
They do the same job on the door, and both are legitimate ways to get power across the hinge edge. The 5BB1HW is offered with TW4, TW8, and TW12 wire options plus a monitor version. Command Access covers the same need with the ETH-BB68, a 5 knuckle heavy duty steel base energy transfer hinge, and the ETM-BB68, which adds an integrated door position switch, plus 3 knuckle standard weight versions (ETH-CB70, ETM-CB70) for lighter doors. Match on weight class first: for a door over 150 lbs, use a heavy duty version, not the 3 knuckle standard weight ones.
21) How many hinges do I need per door with the Ives 5BB1HW?
Count by door height, not by hinge model. The trade rule is three hinges for a door up to 7 feet 6 inches, and a fourth added for each additional 30 inches of height, so an 8 foot leaf takes four. Heavy doors over 150 lbs, which is what the 5BB1HW is recommended for, are the ones where skipping the third or fourth hinge shows up as sag within a year. Order NRP on all of them for an out-swing opening, not just the top one.
22) For a detention or high-abuse opening, is the Ives 5BB1HW enough or do I need a prison hinge?
A detention opening calls for a purpose-built hinge. The BEST BB855 is a heavy-duty steel double weight concealed ball bearing prison hinge in the Detention Hardware series, and the Stanley BB855 is a double weight prison hinge furnished with no holes and not swaged, 5 inch by 6 inch. The Hager 990 STEEL is a full surface prison hinge 3 inch by 4 inch with a welded tip in a heavy duty class. The Ives 5BB1HW is a heavy duty full mortise hinge for doors over 150 lbs at up to 400 cycles per day in commercial applications, with security stud and security fastener options. The prison hinges are double weight or full surface with welded tips, which is a different construction class than a full mortise heavy weight hinge.
23) The frame will not take a full mortise hinge. What is the alternative to the Ives 5BB1HW?
The Hager 1129 is a half mortise commercial hinge, 4-1/2 inch standard weight steel with plain bearing, in a heavy duty class. Half mortise mounts one leaf into the door and surface-applies the other to the frame, so it works where the frame cannot be routed. The Ives 5BB1HW is a full mortise hinge, mortised into both the door and the frame. Note the Hager 1129 is a plain bearing hinge while the 5BB1HW carries four ball bearing assemblies, so confirm the opening does not have a closer on it before switching.
24) I need a non-removable pin hinge already furnished as NRP rather than ordering the option. What are my choices next to the Ives 5BB1HW?
The Hager BB1168 is a heavy duty full mortise ball bearing hinge furnished with a non-removable pin. The Deltana CSB45N is a 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch square hinge sold in pairs with a non-removable pin. The Ives 5BB1HW takes NRP as a selected option rather than as a separate model, and its 4.5 by 4.5 size with square corners matches the Deltana CSB45N footprint. On an out-swinging exterior door where the barrel is on the outside, all three address the same concern of a pin being driven out.
25) The opening needs a double acting door that swings both ways. Can the Ives 5BB1HW be used?
No. A full mortise butt hinge swings one direction. The BEST DAP-3 is a heavy duty double acting pivot for commercial interior doors in the Emergency Rescue Hardware series, which is the hardware type for a door that must swing both ways. The Ives 5BB1HW is a full mortise hinge for doors over 150 lbs at up to 400 cycles per day and mounts in a conventional single-swing mortise prep. Double acting service is a pivot application, not a butt hinge application.
26) Is there a non-ferrous alternative to the Ives 5BB1HW for a corrosive or exterior environment?
The McKinney T2314 is a non ferrous 5 knuckle standard weight hinge in a medium duty class. The Ives 5BB1HW is built on a steel substrate and is available in finishes including 632 bright brass over steel, 633 satin brass over steel, 639 satin bronze over steel, 640 satin bronze dark over steel and 652 satin chrome over steel, plus 600 primed for painting. Where the base metal itself needs to be non ferrous rather than a plated steel, the McKinney T2314 is the non ferrous option, though it is standard weight and 5 knuckle rather than heavy weight. The Don-Jo HWBB85045 is a heavy weight ball bearing hinge with a brass base in 5 by 4-1/2.
27) How does the Don-Jo HWBB84545 differ from the Ives 5BB1HW at 4-1/2 by 4-1/2?
Both are heavy duty full mortise ball bearing hinges in a 4-1/2 by 4-1/2 nominal size with a satin chrome finish. The Ives 5BB1HW is built on a steel substrate with five knuckles and four ball bearing assemblies, certified to exceed ANSI/BHMA A156.1 and meeting ANSI/BHMA 156.7 template dimensions, and UL Classified for windstorm rated assemblies. The Don-Jo HWBB84545 is a heavy weight full mortise ball bearing hinge in the same size and finish. Where a submittal calls out A156.1 performance and windstorm classification, the 5BB1HW carries those designations.
28) Can I mix Emtek or Deltana square hinges with Ives 5BB1HW hinges across a building?
They serve different openings. The Emtek 92013 is a heavy duty plain bearing hinge pair, 3-1/2 by 3-1/2 square corners in plated steel, and the Emtek 96213 is a heavy duty hinge pair in the same 3-1/2 by 3-1/2 square corner size. The Deltana DSB35 is a 3-1/2 by 3-1/2 square residential hinge pair and the DSB3 is a 3 by 3 square hinge pair. The Ives 5BB1HW is a commercial heavy duty ball bearing hinge in 4.5 by 4 through 5 by 5. Standardizing a facility on the 5BB1HW covers the commercial-weight openings; the smaller square hinges cover 3 inch and 3-1/2 inch preps that the 5BB1HW does not reach.
29) What is the Ives 5BB1HW hinge made of?
Steel substrate, with the finish plated over it. The 632 bright brass, 633 satin brass, 639 satin bronze, 640 satin bronze dark, and 652 satin chrome versions are all steel base with a plated finish, not solid brass or bronze. That matters for exterior and coastal openings: a plated steel hinge is a painted or plated ferrous part, so on a high-corrosion exterior an architect will usually call for a non-ferrous base instead.
30) Will a 2 knuckle decorative hinge look right alongside the Ives 5BB1HW?
The barrels will not match. The McKinney SQ3331 is a square barrel 2-knuckle decorative hinge in 4-1/2 by 4-1/2, standard duty. The Ives 5BB1HW is a 5 knuckle hinge with a segmented barrel showing the ball bearing stack. Both cover a 4-1/2 by 4-1/2 prep, so either will hang in the same mortise, but a 2 knuckle square barrel next to a 5 knuckle bearing barrel reads as a different hinge from across the corridor. Keep the knuckle count consistent within a sightline.
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