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BEST BEST CECB168-58 Steel Full Mortise Concealed Bearing Heavy Weight Electrified Hinge With 4 Wires BEST-CECB168-58

BEST CECB168-58 Steel Full Mortise Concealed Bearing Heavy Weight Electrified Hinge with 8 Wires

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BEST CECB168-58 Steel Full Mortise Concealed Bearing Heavy Weight Electrified Hinge with 8 Wires

Professional Electrified Hinge Solution for Commercial Access Control

The BEST CECB168-58 is a heavy-duty electrified hinge engineered for commercial applications requiring secure electronic access control integration. This steel construction full mortise hinge features concealed bearings for smooth operation and an 8-wire configuration that enables seamless integration with electric locks, exit devices, and access control systems. The concealed electric design conducts current regardless of door position while maintaining tamper-proof security with no exposed electrical components when installed.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • 8-Wire Configuration: Comprehensive wiring capacity supports complex access control systems and multiple electronic devices with reliable signal transmission.
  • Heavy-Duty Steel Construction: Durable steel materials provide exceptional strength and longevity for high-traffic commercial applications.
  • Concealed Bearing Design: Smooth operation with concealed bearings that eliminate maintenance issues while providing consistent performance.
  • Tamper-Proof Security: No electrical parts are exposed when hinge is installed, preventing unauthorized access to wiring and maintaining system integrity.
  • Full Mortise Installation: Professional mortise design with permanent fast pin ensures secure mounting and prevents removal.
  • Continuous Current Flow: Conducts current regardless of door position to electric locks, exit devices, or hold open devices for reliable operation.
  • Access Control Integration: Transmits signals from code readers on doors to remote computers for comprehensive access control management.
  • Complete Installation Package: Packed with all machine screws and installation instructions for professional installation.

Technical Specifications

  • Bearing Type: Concealed Bearing
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Corner Style: Square Corners
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Duty Level: Heavy Duty
  • Electronic: Yes
  • Hinge Type: Electrified
  • Knuckles: 5
  • Lock Type: Mortise
  • Number of Wires: 8
  • Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Model: CECB168-58
  • Product Subgroup: Electrified Hinges
  • Product Type: Electrified Hinges
  • Series: Electrified Hinges
  • Subcategory: Hinges

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply and confirm current capacity for connected devices before proceeding with installation.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures during wiring.
  3. Install hinge in the center hinge location using full mortise preparation. Use manufacturer-provided templates for accurate mortise cutting.
  4. Route wiring through the hinge assembly and connect according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Use appropriate wire gauge and connections for the 8-wire configuration.
  5. Connect to junction box as required and configure wiring for electric locks, exit devices, or access control devices per system requirements.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including current flow to connected devices, signal transmission from access control readers, and door operation throughout full range of motion.
  7. Complete final inspection and document wiring configuration. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams and troubleshooting procedures.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Building Access Control
  • Healthcare Facility Security Systems
  • Educational Institution Electronic Access
  • Government and Municipal Building Security
  • Industrial Facility Controlled Access Points
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Electronic Entry
  • Retail Security and Loss Prevention Systems

Why Choose BEST Quality?

BEST electrified hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy-duty steel construction and concealed bearing design engineered for demanding commercial applications. The tamper-proof concealed electric design ensures secure operation while the comprehensive 8-wire configuration supports complex access control integration requirements. Trusted by security professionals for applications where dependable electronic access control performance is essential.

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Hinges
Series:
Electrified Hinges
Hinge Type:
Electrified
Knuckles:
5
Bearing Type:
Concealed Bearing
Corner Style:
Square Corners
Product Group:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Product Subgroup:
Electrified Hinges
Product Type:
Electrified Hinges
Number of Wires:
8
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Lock Type:
Mortise
Product Model:
CECB168-58
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST BEST-CECB168-58-652-4.5x4.5 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What size and finish does the BEST CECB168-58 electrified hinge come in?
The CECB168-58 is supplied as a 4-1/2 inch by 4-1/2 inch steel hinge in 652 satin chrome. Square corners, so it drops into standard square-cut hollow metal frame and door prep rather than a radius-corner prep.
2) Is 8 wires enough to run an electric strike plus a card reader on the same door?
Eight conductors is the wide configuration on this style of hinge and it is there precisely so one hinge can feed more than one device. The CECB168-58 carries current to electric locks, exit devices or hold-open devices while also passing reader signal back to a remote controller, with the conductors split however your system needs. If you only have a single two-wire electric lock, a 4-wire or 6-wire hinge covers it, but there is no penalty to leaving spare conductors in the door.
3) Where in the door does an electrified power transfer hinge get installed?
Center hinge position, in a full mortise prep. On a three-hinge opening the top and bottom leaves stay as standard hinges and the CECB168-58 replaces the middle one, which puts the wire raceway near the middle of the door edge and shortens the run to the lock. It needs a wire path drilled from the hinge pocket to the lock prep and a corresponding raceway in the frame to a junction box.
4) Can I use the CECB168-58 on a heavy or high-traffic door?
Yes. It is a heavy weight, heavy duty commercial hinge with concealed bearings and a five knuckle barrel, so it is the right class for solid core and hollow metal doors on entrances, stairwells and healthcare corridors. Medium duty electrified hinges like the Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 or the RCI 952 are rated lighter and suit interior office doors.
5) What is the closest 8-wire equivalent to the BEST CECB168-58 electrified hinge?
The Detex EWH8 is the closest match. Like the BEST CECB168-58, it is a five knuckle electric hinge in 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch with an 8 wire configuration and a satin chrome finish, which is the same size and finish the CECB168-58 is supplied in. The BEST unit is a full mortise concealed bearing hinge rated heavy duty; the Detex is described as a five knuckle electric hinge. If your access control drawing calls for eight conductors through the center hinge, either will carry that count.
6) I only need six conductors for a single electric strike. Is there a smaller-count electrified hinge than the BEST CECB168-58?
Yes. The RCI 952 is an electrified hinge with 6-conductor wiring and ball bearing construction, listed as medium duty. The BEST CECB168-58 carries 8 wires and is a heavy duty concealed bearing hinge. If the opening is a standard-weight interior door and one strike is all you are powering, the six-conductor RCI covers it; choose the CECB168-58 when you need the extra pairs for a reader, monitoring, or a hold-open device on the same leaf.
7) The door is a standard weight interior leaf, not a heavy exterior door. What electrified hinge should I use instead of the BEST CECB168-58?
Look at the Design Hardware ETW2-BB5, a 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch electrified standard weight ball bearing hinge in the BB5 series, rated medium duty. That matches the same 4.5 by 4.5 mortise footprint the BEST CECB168-58 is supplied in, while the BEST hinge is a heavy weight, heavy duty concealed bearing unit intended for high-traffic commercial openings.
8) Is a concealed electric hinge more secure than a surface mounted power transfer?
On this one the electrical connections are entirely inside the hinge, so nothing is exposed once the door is hung and there is nothing a person in the corridor can cut or pull. A permanent fast pin keeps the leaves from being separated. Surface mounted power transfer loops are visible on the door edge and are the usual choice when you cannot get a raceway drilled, but they are the softer target.
9) Does the hinge keep power flowing when the door is open?
Yes. Current passes through regardless of door position, so an electrified lever set, electric strike or electromagnetic hold-open keeps its feed and a reader on the door keeps its data path while the door swings. That is the point of a transfer hinge versus a door cord that flexes.
10) What is another 8-wire electric hinge if I want to compare before ordering?
The Detex EWH8 Series five knuckle electric hinge is also a 4-1/2 by 4-1/2 inch, 8-wire hinge in satin chrome, so it is the closest like-for-like. For fewer conductors, the RCI 952 runs 6 conductors on ball bearing construction. Securitron EH and the SDC PTH Series are other power transfer hinge options.
11) Do I need to buy screws or a template separately for this BEST electrified hinge?
No. The CECB168-58 ships with all machine screws and installation instructions in the carton. What is not in the box is the low voltage side of the job: your power supply, the junction box in the frame, and the wire from hinge to controller are all separate.
12) Can I use this hinge with a mortise lock, or only with an electric strike?
Either. The 8 conductors can feed an electrified mortise lock body in the door, or you can leave the lock mechanical and use the hinge only for reader and request-to-exit signal. It is commonly paired with mortise lock prep, and it also supports electrified exit device trim and hold-open devices.
13) Which electrified hinge publishes a cycle rating if my spec requires one, instead of the BEST CECB168-58?
The SDC PTH series electrified power transfer hinges carry an 800,000 cycle rating, so they suit a submittal that asks for a stated cycle life. The BEST CECB168-58 is specified instead by construction: steel full mortise, five knuckle, concealed bearing, heavy duty, with 8 wires. Both route power through the hinge rather than through a separate door loop.
14) Can I use the Securitron EH in place of the BEST CECB168-58?
The Securitron EH Double Duty electric hinge is also a power transfer hinge, so functionally it does the same job of conducting current to an electric lock or exit device. Before you swap, confirm the conductor count your system needs: the BEST CECB168-58 is an 8 wire hinge with five knuckles, square corners, and concealed bearings in a full mortise steel body, 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch in 652 satin chrome. Match size, corner style, and the number of conductors to the existing prep and the panel wiring rather than substituting on function alone.
15) Is a ball bearing electrified hinge the same thing as the BEST CECB168-58?
They are not interchangeable on the bearing detail. The BEST CECB168-58 is a concealed bearing hinge, so the bearings are not visible between the knuckles. The RCI 952 and the Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 are both described as ball bearing electrified hinges. If you are matching the look of existing hinges down the corridor, or a spec that calls out concealed bearings, the exposed-bearing knuckle profile of a ball bearing hinge will read differently even at the same 4.5 by 4.5 size.
16) Will a concealed bearing hinge need periodic lubrication like an exposed ball bearing hinge?
The bearings on this model sit inside the knuckles rather than showing as rings between them, which keeps them clean and out of reach of painters and maintenance. It runs without the routine service an exposed bearing stack invites. Visually it also reads as a plain butt hinge, which matters when you are matching the look of the other openings on a floor.
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