BEST CB168 Steel Full Mortise Concealed Bearing Heavy Duty Hinge with Removable Pin
Professional Heavy-Duty Door Hinge Solution
The BEST CB168 is a heavy-duty steel hinge engineered for robust door applications requiring exceptional strength and reliability. This full mortise concealed bearing hinge features a removable pin design and template screw hole locations for use on both wood and hollow metal doors and frames. Built with maintenance-free LifeSpan® concealed bearings and stainless steel pins in non-ferrous models, the CB168 delivers smooth, silent operation for high-frequency applications.
Professional Features & Benefits
- Heavy-Duty Construction: Durable steel construction provides exceptional strength for heavy weight doors and high-frequency applications including entrance doors to office buildings, stores, and public buildings.
- Concealed Bearing System: Maintenance-free LifeSpan® concealed bearings require no oil or grease while ensuring smooth and silent operation throughout the door’s service life.
- Removable Pin Design: Features a removable pin with hole in bottom tip for easy removal, allowing for convenient maintenance and adjustments as needed.
- Universal Template Compatibility: All hinges include template screw hole locations for use on either wood or hollow metal doors and frames, ensuring versatile installation options.
- Reversible Design: Reversible flush tips and pins provide installation flexibility for various door configurations and handing requirements.
- Corrosion-Resistant Components: Pins in non-ferrous hinges are constructed from stainless steel for enhanced durability and corrosion resistance.
- LifeSpan® Limited Lifetime Warranty: Backed by manufacturer’s limited lifetime warranty for added confidence and long-term protection.
- Multiple Finish Options: Available in 641 satin bronze light oxidized lacquered, 651 bright chromium plated, and 652 satin chromium plated finishes.
Technical Specifications
- Bearing Type: Concealed Bearing
- Commercial/Residential: Commercial
- Corner Style: Square Corners
- Department: Door Hardware
- Duty Level: Heavy Duty
- Hinge Pin Type: Removable
- Hinge Type: Full Mortise
- Knuckles: 5
- Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
- Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
- Product Model: CB168
- Product Subgroup: Surface and Mortise Hinges
- Product Type: Full Mortise Hinges
- Series: Architectural Hinges
- Subcategory: Hinges
Installation & Operation
- Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
- Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces.
- Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
- Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
- Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
- 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 Building Entrance Doors
- Retail Store Entry Systems
- Public Building Heavy-Traffic Doors
- Corridor Entrance Doors to Offices
- Educational Facility High-Frequency Doors
- Healthcare Institution Heavy-Duty Applications
- Industrial and Warehouse Facility Access Points
Why Choose BEST Quality?
BEST CB168 hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy-duty steel construction and maintenance-free LifeSpan® concealed bearing technology. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty and designed for high-frequency commercial applications, these hinges provide the dependable performance essential for demanding door hardware installations where strength and smooth operation are critical.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Hinges
- Series:
- Architectural Hinges
- Hinge Type:
- Full Mortise
- Knuckles:
- 5
- Bearing Type:
- Concealed Bearing
- Corner Style:
- Square Corners
- Product Group:
- Door Hinges and Pivots
- Product Subgroup:
- Surface and Mortise Hinges
- Product Type:
- Full Mortise Hinges
- Duty Level:
- Heavy Duty
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Hinge Pin Type:
- Removable
- Product Model:
- CB168
- Product Category:
- Door Hinges and Pivots
- Department:
- Door Hardware