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Ives Steel Ball Bearing Wide Throw Full Mortise Hinge with 5 Knuckles

Professional Medium-Duty Door Hardware Solution

The Ives Steel Ball Bearing Wide Throw Full Mortise Hinge delivers reliable performance for medium weight doors up to 150 lbs with medium frequency usage up to 400 cycles per day. This 5-knuckle hinge features dual ball bearing assemblies for smooth operation and is specifically designed for use with door closers. Constructed from durable steel with square corner design, this hinge meets ANSI/BHMA A156.1 performance standards and comes complete with fasteners for both hollow metal and wood door installations.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Medium-Duty Load Capacity: Engineered for doors weighing up to 150 lbs with usage up to 400 cycles per day for reliable commercial applications.
  • Dual Ball Bearing Design: Two ball bearing assemblies provide smooth operation and extended service life for heavy doors and high-usage applications.
  • Wide Throw Configuration: Specialized wide throw design provides enhanced door clearance for specific installation requirements.
  • 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.
  • Door Closer Compatible: Specifically recommended for use with door closers to ensure proper operation and longevity.
  • ANSI/BHMA Certified: Exceeds ANSI/BHMA A156.1 performance standards and meets A156.7 template hinge dimensions for code compliance.
  • Versatile Options Available: Compatible with hospital tip, non-removable pin, security stud, rounded corners, and electrification options including TW4, TW8, and monitor configurations.
  • Steel Construction: Durable steel substrate with square corner design provides long-lasting performance in commercial environments.

Technical Specifications

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

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 Ives Quality?

Ives architectural hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with tested durability for cycles, weather, and environmental conditions to ensure high performance. Certified to exceed ANSI/BHMA A156.1 performance standards and UL Classified for windstorm rated assemblies, these hinges are engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance 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:
Medium Duty
Bearing Type:
Ball Bearing
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
5BB1 WT
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Product Substrate:
Steel
Department:
Door Hardware

Ives 5BB1WT 4.5x5 652 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) How heavy a door will the Ives 5BB1WT hinge carry, and how much traffic?
Rated for doors up to 150 lbs at up to 400 cycles per day, which is medium duty. That covers most hollow metal and solid core commercial doors on office, classroom, and tenant openings. A heavier door, or an entrance getting constant traffic, wants a heavy weight hinge instead, such as the Don-Jo HWBB84545 or the Hager BB1168.
2) Is the Ives 5BB1WT hinge okay to use on a door with a closer on it?
Yes, and that is the case it is built for. The two ball bearing assemblies take the added side load a closer puts on the hinge, which is why Ives specifically recommends this hinge for closer-equipped doors. A plain bearing hinge on a closer door wears the knuckles and starts to squeak and sag. If you are comparing, the Hager 920 and the Orca 4040 series are plain bearing hinges, not ball bearing.
3) Will the Ives 5BB1WT hinge fit my square corner hollow metal frame prep?
Square corners, so it drops into a standard commercial square corner mortise in a hollow metal frame with no radius. It also meets the A156.7 template hinge dimensions, meaning the screw hole pattern matches the standard template prep, so an existing templated frame takes it. If your frame or door is prepped with a radius corner, this leaf will not seat, and you want a radius corner hinge instead.
4) If the opening needs power transfer to an electrified lock, what replaces the 5BB1 WT?
Use an energy transfer hinge instead. The Command Access ETH-CB70 is a 3 knuckle standard weight steel base energy transfer hinge rated medium duty, and the Command Access ETH-BB68 is the 5 knuckle heavy duty steel base version. The BEST CECB179-12C is a steel full mortise concealed bearing electrified hinge with a 12-wire quick connect, also medium duty. The Ives 5BB1 WT is a 5 knuckle ball bearing hinge that can be ordered in electrified configurations including TW4, TW8 and monitor, so the choice comes down to conductor count and whether you want the wiring on the hinge you are already specifying.
5) What is the closest equivalent to the Ives 5BB1 WT wide throw hinge if the door does not need extra throw?
When the opening does not need the extra leaf width, a standard-width full mortise ball bearing hinge covers the same duty. The Orca Hardware 3535 Series is a 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch square corner ball bearing commercial hinge rated medium duty, matching the 5BB1 WT on bearing type, square corner style and medium duty level. The 5BB1 WT itself is steel, square corner, 5 knuckle, ball bearing and runs 4-1/2 inch by 6 inch up to 6 inch by 5 inch sizes, where the wider leaf carries the door out past trim or deep frame reveals.
6) What should I use instead of a 5BB1 WT hinge on a door heavier than 150 lbs?
Step up to a heavy weight ball bearing hinge. The Don-Jo HWBB75045 is a heavy weight full mortise ball bearing hinge in 5 inch by 4-1/2 inch steel, and the Don-Jo HWBB74545 is the same heavy weight full mortise ball bearing pattern in 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch, both rated heavy duty. The Ives 5BB1 WT is a medium duty hinge built for doors up to 150 lbs at up to 400 cycles per day, so a door above that weight belongs on the heavy weight leaf.
7) Is a plain bearing commercial hinge an acceptable substitute for a 5BB1 WT?
Only where there is no door closer. The Ives 5BB1 WT uses ball bearings and is specifically recommended for use with door closers. Plain bearing commercial hinges such as the Orca Hardware 4040 Series, a 4 inch by 4 inch square corner plain bearing commercial hinge, and the Orca 4014 Series, a 4 inch by 4 inch quarter inch radius corner plain bearing hinge, are both medium duty but carry a plain bearing rather than a bearing race. On a closer-equipped door the bearing type is the deciding difference, not the size.
8) I need a non-removable pin on an outswing exterior door - is the 5BB1 WT the right hinge?
The Ives 5BB1 WT is available with non-removable pin and security stud options, so it can be ordered for an outswing exterior opening. If the door also needs heavy weight, the Hager BB1168 is a non-removable pin full mortise ball bearing hinge rated heavy duty. For a pair-packed option, the Deltana CSB45N is a 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch square hinge with non-removable pin sold in pairs, and the Deltana DE44R5TA is a 4 inch by 4 inch, 5/8 inch radius steel security hinge pair. All keep the pin captive with the door swinging out; they differ in weight class and corner style.
9) Which hinge looks like a substitute for the 5BB1 WT but will not work in the same prep?
Watch the mortise type and knuckle count. The Hager 1129 is a half mortise plain bearing commercial hinge in 4-1/2 inch standard weight steel, which mounts to the frame face rather than into a full mortise pocket, and the Hager 990 STEEL is a full surface prison hinge, 3 inch by 4 inch with welded tip. The Hager 920 is a full mortise concealed plain bearing hinge but only 2 knuckle, and the McKinney SQ3331 is a square barrel 2-knuckle decorative hinge at 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch. The Ives 5BB1 WT is a 5 knuckle full mortise ball bearing hinge with square corners, so none of those drop into the same door and frame prep.
10) My frames are prepped for radius corner hinges - what do I order instead of the square corner 5BB1 WT?
Match the corner to the existing prep. The Orca Hardware 3514 Series is a 3-1/2 inch by 3-1/2 inch quarter inch radius corner plain bearing commercial hinge and the Orca 4014 Series is the 4 inch by 4 inch quarter inch radius version, both medium duty. On the residential side, the Delaney 4 inch by 4 inch bulk exterior hinges carry a 5/8 inch radius and ship in pairs. The Ives 5BB1 WT is a square corner hinge, though rounded corners are among its available options, so a square-cornered mortise and a radius mortise each have a match.
11) Can I standardize a whole building on the Ives 5BB1 WT, or do some doors need something else?
The Ives 5BB1 WT covers commercial medium duty openings up to 150 lbs and 400 cycles per day, certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.1 and available across finishes from 652 satin chrome to 695 dark bronze, which makes it a reasonable base spec for offices, schools, healthcare and multi-tenant residential corridors. Doors that fall outside it: entries over 150 lbs go to a heavy weight ball bearing hinge such as the Don-Jo HWBB84545, unit interior doors can take a residential hinge such as the Schlage S3P1010 3.5 inch by 3.5 inch square corner plain bearing mortise hinge sold in packs of three, and openings needing power transfer go to an energy transfer hinge such as the Command Access ETH-CB70.
12) Do I need to order screws separately for the Ives 5BB1WT hinge?
No, fasteners ship with the hinge, and both types are in the box: 12-24 x 1/2 inch undercut flat head machine screws for hollow metal, and 12 x 1-1/4 inch flat head wood screws for wood doors and wood frames. So the same box works whether the opening is a hollow metal frame or a wood jamb, with no separate screw order.
13) What finishes can I get the Ives 5BB1 WT hinge in to match the rest of my doors?
Twelve finishes: 600 primed for painting, 631 matte black, 632 bright brass, 633 satin brass, 639 satin bronze, 640 dark satin bronze, 641 oxidized bronze, 643E aged bronze, 646 satin nickel, 651 bright chrome, 652 satin chrome, and 695 dark bronze. For a building being standardized, 652 satin chrome is the usual commercial match to 626 lever and closer hardware, and 600 lets you paint the hinge to the frame color.
14) Does the Ives 5BB1WT meet ANSI/BHMA for a commercial spec?
It is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.1, the standard for butt hinges, and Ives states it exceeds those performance requirements. It also meets A156.7 template hinge dimensions, and Ives lists it as UL Classified for windstorm rated assemblies. That is the paperwork most institutional and MRO specs ask for on a commercial hinge.
15) Can I get the Ives 5BB1WT with a non-removable pin or hospital tip?
Yes. The 5BB1 WT is offered with hospital tip, non-removable pin, security stud, and rounded corner options, plus electrification as TW4, TW8, and monitor configurations. On an out-swinging exterior door you want the non-removable pin or the security stud so the pin cannot be driven out from the exterior side. Hospital tip is the sloped tip used in healthcare to keep anything from being hung on the hinge.
16) What else could I use instead of the Ives 5BB1WT for a standard commercial door?
If the opening has no clearance problem, you do not need a wide throw at all. Standard throw commercial ball bearing options include the Orca 3535 Series 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 square corner ball bearing hinge, a medium duty commercial hinge like the Ives, and the McKinney MPB79 MacPro five knuckle standard weight hinge. For a heavier leaf, Don-Jo's HWBB75045 is a 5 x 4-1/2 heavy weight full mortise ball bearing hinge. None of those give you the extended throw, so only swap if the door clears the trim on a normal hinge.
17) Is the Ives 5BB1WT hinge the right thing for a house or an apartment interior door?
It is a commercial hinge, steel, ball bearing, rated for 150 lb doors and 400 cycles a day, which is far more hinge than a residential interior door needs and it will not match a residential prep. For light interior work, look at residential hinges like the Deltana DSB35 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 square hinge or the Schlage Residential S3P1010 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 square corner plain bearing mortise hinges. Where a multi-family building has commercial-grade unit entry doors with closers on them, the 5BB1 WT is the correct hinge.
18) Do I have to specify handing when I order an Ives 5BB1WT hinge?
No. The 5BB1 WT is a full mortise butt hinge with five knuckles and a removable pin, so the same hinge works on a left or right hand door. Handing only enters the picture on options: an electrified or concealed-conductor hinge is built to a hand, the way Stanley's CECB1900R54L is a left-handed four-wire hinge. Straight mechanical 5BB1 WT orders are hand neutral, so specify size and finish and you are done.
19) Can I use a residential hinge in place of the Ives 5BB1 WT on an apartment interior door?
They are different classes of hinge. The Ives 5BB1 WT is a commercial ball bearing hinge certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.1 and rated for up to 400 cycles per day. Residential hinges such as the Delaney 3-1/2 inch by 3-1/2 inch bulk steel interior hinges with 5/8 inch radius, sold in pairs, and the Emtek 91013 residential plain bearing hinges in 3-1/2 inch by 3-1/2 inch square corner plated steel, also sold in pairs, are built for interior residential openings and the Emtek uses a plain bearing. For unit interior doors in a multi-family building those are the residential-duty option; for corridor and closer-equipped doors the commercial ball bearing hinge is the match.
20) What is the difference between the Ives 5BB1 WT and the McKinney MP79 or MPB79 MacPro hinge?
Both McKinney MacPro hinges, the MP79 full mortise 5-knuckle and the MPB79 5-knuckle, are standard weight and rated standard duty. The Ives 5BB1 WT is also a 5 knuckle full mortise hinge but is medium duty ball bearing with a wide throw leaf, certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.1 and meeting A156.7 template hinge dimensions. If the opening needs the leaf to project the door clear of trim, the wide throw is the one that does it; on a flush frame with no clearance issue, the standard weight MacPro is the like-for-like 5-knuckle full mortise pattern.
21) What hinge should I use instead of the Ives 5BB1 WT in a detention or holding cell application?
Detention openings take a purpose-built prison hinge. The BEST BB855 is a heavy-duty steel double weight concealed ball bearing prison hinge, and the Stanley Security double weight prison hinge comes 5 inch by 6 inch furnished with no holes and not swaged so it can be prepped to the frame in the field. The Ives 5BB1 WT is a medium duty commercial hinge for doors up to 150 lbs and does not carry the double weight prison construction those openings call for.
22) Can a spring hinge replace the Ives 5BB1 WT to self-close a door?
A spring hinge closes the door without a surface closer, but it is a different device. The Stanley Security 2060R is a full mortise spring hinge, square corner, 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch on a ferrous steel base, rated heavy duty. The Ives 5BB1 WT is a ball bearing hinge specifically recommended for use with a door closer, so it hangs the door and the closer controls it. On a rated opening where the closer is part of the assembly, the ball bearing hinge is the one that goes under it.
23) Is there a non-ferrous alternative to the steel 5BB1 WT for a corrosive or coastal opening?
The McKinney T2314 is a non-ferrous hinge, standard weight, 5 knuckle, rated medium duty - the same 5 knuckle pattern and medium duty class as the Ives 5BB1 WT, but on a non-ferrous base rather than the steel substrate the 5BB1 WT uses. Where salt air or washdown chemistry attacks a steel hinge, the non-ferrous base is the one to specify.
24) Is a concealed bearing hinge interchangeable with the Ives 5BB1 WT ball bearing hinge?
They hang a door the same way but the bearing is hidden in the knuckle rather than visible between knuckles. The BEST CB1969R is a concealed bearing heavy weight pivot-reinforced hinge rated heavy duty, and the Stanley CECB1900R54L is a three knuckle concealed bearing concealed conductor architectural hinge, steel full mortise, standard weight, 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch, square corner, left-handed, 4-wire. The Ives 5BB1 WT is a 5 knuckle ball bearing hinge, so knuckle count and barrel appearance differ - worth confirming before mixing them on adjacent doors that should look alike.
25) When would I use a pivot instead of the Ives 5BB1 WT hinge?
When the door swings both ways or the leaf load needs to go into the floor and header rather than the frame jamb. The BEST DAP-3 is a heavy duty double acting pivot for commercial interior doors, which the 5BB1 WT cannot do - the Ives is a full mortise butt hinge that swings in one direction and mortises into the door and frame edge. For a double acting opening, the pivot is the hardware; for a standard single-swing closer-equipped door, the ball bearing hinge is.
26) I have a 5 inch by 4-1/2 inch opening - what are my options besides the Ives 5BB1 WT?
The Ives 5BB1 WT is offered in 5 inch by 4-1/2 inch among its sizes, in finishes including 652 satin chrome, 630 range options such as 646 satin nickel, and 600 primed for painting. At that same size the Don-Jo HWBB75045 is a heavy weight full mortise ball bearing hinge in 5 inch by 4-1/2 inch steel with a satin chrome finish, and the Don-Jo HWBB85045 is the heavy weight full mortise ball bearing hinge in 5 inch by 4-1/2 inch brass, also satin chrome. Both Don-Jo options are heavy duty against the medium duty Ives, so weight class is the decision, not the leaf size.
27) What is a straight commercial ball bearing alternative to the 5BB1 WT at 4 inch by 4 inch?
The Delaney CH401X is a 4 inch by 4 inch commercial ball bearing hinge with square corners, in the Ball Bearing Hinge series - the same square corner and ball bearing combination the Ives 5BB1 WT uses. The Ives runs larger, from 4-1/2 inch by 6 inch through 6 inch by 5 inch with the wide throw leaf, so the Delaney fits a standard 4 inch prep while the Ives suits openings that need the door carried further off the frame.
28) Which Emtek hinge is closest to the Ives 5BB1 WT and where do they diverge?
The Emtek 94013 is the closest on bearing type - heavy duty ball bearing hinges sold in pairs, 3-1/2 inch by 3-1/2 inch with square corners in plated steel. The Emtek 92013 is the same 3-1/2 inch square corner size but plain bearing, and the 96213 is a heavy duty hinge in that size as well. The Ives 5BB1 WT is a commercial ball bearing hinge to ANSI/BHMA A156.1 in sizes from 4-1/2 inch by 6 inch up to 6 inch by 5 inch, so the size range and the wide throw leaf are what separate it from the Emtek group.
29) Is the Delaney Castlegate hinge the same thing as the Ives 5BB1 WT?
No. The Delaney RH40xx is a 4 inch by 4 inch residential hinge for Castlegate doors with a 5/8 inch radius by square configuration, sold in pairs. The Ives 5BB1 WT is a commercial steel ball bearing hinge certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.1, rated for up to 400 cycles per day and supplied with both 12-24 x 1/2 inch machine screws and 12 x 1-1/4 inch wood screws for hollow metal and wood installations. The Castlegate hinge is matched to a specific residential door line; the Ives is a commercial hinge sized for hollow metal frames.
30) What smaller square corner hinge works for a light interior door where the 5BB1 WT is oversized?
The Deltana DSB3 is a 3 inch by 3 inch square hinge sold in pairs, and the Deltana DSB35 is the 3-1/2 inch by 3-1/2 inch square residential version, also in pairs. Both keep the square corner the Ives 5BB1 WT uses but in a smaller leaf for light interior doors. The Ives starts at 4-1/2 inch by 6 inch and is a commercial ball bearing hinge for doors up to 150 lbs, which is more hinge than a light passage door needs.
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