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BEST BEST CECB179-66 Steel Full Mortise Concealed Bearing Standard Weight Electrified Hinge With 6 Wires BEST-CECB179-66

BEST CECB179-66 Steel Full Mortise Concealed Bearing Electrified Hinge with 6 Wires

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BEST CECB179-66 Steel Full Mortise Concealed Bearing Electrified Hinge with 6 Wires

Professional Electrified Hinge Solution for Access Control Integration

The BEST CECB179-66 is a standard weight electrified hinge engineered for commercial door applications requiring electronic access control integration. This steel construction hinge features full mortise design with concealed bearings for smooth operation and clean aesthetics. The 6-wire configuration (2@24AWG, 4@28AWG) conducts current regardless of door position to electric locks, exit devices, or hold open devices while maintaining tamper-proof security. With 5 knuckles and concealed bearing design, this electrified hinge delivers reliable performance for medium duty commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • 6-Wire Configuration: Includes 2@24AWG and 4@28AWG wires for versatile electronic integration with access control systems, electric locks, and exit devices.
  • Concealed Electric Design: No electrical parts are exposed when installed, providing tamper-proof operation and clean professional appearance.
  • Continuous Current Flow: Conducts electrical current regardless of door position, ensuring reliable operation of connected electronic devices throughout door swing.
  • Steel Construction: Durable steel material with concealed bearing design provides long-lasting performance for commercial applications.
  • Full Mortise Installation: Standard mortise design with permanent fast pin for secure mounting and professional appearance.
  • Access Control Integration: Designed to transmit signals from code readers on doors to remote computers for comprehensive access control systems.
  • Junction Box Compatible: Should be used with junction box for proper electrical connections and code compliance.
  • 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: Medium Duty
  • Electronic: Yes
  • Hinge Type: Electrified
  • Knuckles: 5
  • Lock Type: Mortise
  • Number of Wires: 6
  • Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Model: CECB179-66
  • Product Subgroup: Electrified Hinges
  • Product Type: Electrified Hinges
  • Series: Electrified Hinges
  • Subcategory: Hinges

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply. Confirm voltage per specifications and current capacity before proceeding.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the unit in the specified location ensuring adequate clearance for wiring access, ventilation, and future service requirements.
  4. Route and connect wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Use appropriate wire gauge and connectors for the application.
  5. Configure operational settings including any configurable options per application requirements.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal operation, alarm/alert functions, and integration with connected systems.
  7. Complete final inspection and document settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Building Security Systems
  • Educational Institution Access Control
  • Healthcare Facility Electronic Door Systems
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Industrial Facility Monitoring
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Retail Security Integration

Why Choose BEST Quality?

BEST electrified hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with steel construction and concealed bearing design rated for medium duty commercial applications. Complete installation packages include all necessary hardware and detailed instructions for proper integration. Engineered for demanding commercial 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:
6
Duty Level:
Medium Duty
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Lock Type:
Mortise
Product Model:
CECB179-66
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST BEST-CECB179-66-652-4x4 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will 6 wires be enough to power an electric strike and run a monitoring signal on the same door?
The BEST CECB179-66 carries six conductors, two at 24AWG and four at 28AWG. The heavier 24AWG pair is what you use for the power leg to an electric lock, exit device, or hold open device; the four 28AWG conductors handle low-current signal duties such as door position monitoring or a card reader feed. If your opening needs more than six circuits, an 8-wire hinge like the Detex EWH8 is the step up.
2) What hinge sizes does the BEST CECB179-66 electrified hinge come in?
Five sizes: 4 x 4, 4.5 x 4, 4.5 x 4.5, 4.5 x 5, and 5 x 5 inches. Match the size to the existing hinge cutout in the frame and door so you are not remortising. 4.5 x 4.5 is the usual commercial standard weight size, and it is offered in every finish.
3) Is this a surface-applied power transfer or does it mortise into the door and frame?
It is a full mortise hinge with square corners, so it drops into a standard square-corner hinge pocket in both the door and the frame, and no electrical parts show once installed. If your existing hinges have radius corners, the prep will not match. For an opening where you cannot cut the frame, a surface power transfer device is the alternative, not this hinge.
4) Do I need anything besides the hinge to wire this up?
The hinge ships with all machine screws and installation instructions, so mounting hardware is covered. On the electrical side BEST calls for a junction box for the connections, which you supply, and you connect the hinge leads to it per the wiring diagram. Power supply and the lock or exit device it feeds are separate items.
5) Is this electrified hinge heavy duty enough for a high traffic entrance?
The CECB179-66 is a standard weight, medium duty hinge with five knuckles and concealed bearings. That suits interior and moderate-traffic commercial openings, classroom and office doors, tenant entries. For a heavy exterior door or a high-cycle opening, look at a heavier option such as the Securitron EH Double Duty electric hinge or the SDC PTH Series, which carries an 800,000 cycle rating.
6) What is the closest equivalent to the BEST CECB179-66 if I need a 6-conductor electrified hinge from another manufacturer?
The RCI 952 is the nearest match in conductor count: it is an electrified hinge with 6-conductor wiring and ball bearing construction, rated medium duty. The BEST CECB179-66 also carries 6 wires (2 at 24AWG and 4 at 28AWG) and is rated medium duty, but uses a concealed bearing rather than an exposed ball bearing knuckle. Both transfer power through the hinge to electric locks or exit devices, so either satisfies a 6-conductor power transfer spec; confirm the size and finish you need for the opening.
7) I need more than 6 conductors for a door with a card reader plus electric strike and monitoring. What should I use instead of the CECB179-66?
Step up to the Detex EWH8, a five knuckle electric hinge in 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch with 8 wires in a satin chrome finish. The BEST CECB179-66 is fixed at 6 wires, so once your device count needs more than six conductors the 8-wire Detex is the correct swap. Both are five knuckle hinges, so the door and frame prep is familiar; you are only adding conductors.
8) For a high traffic entrance, should I specify the CECB179-66 or something with a published cycle rating?
If the spec calls for a stated cycle life, the SDC PTH Series electrified power transfer hinges carry an 800,000 cycle rating. The BEST CECB179-66 is a medium duty commercial electrified hinge with concealed bearings and 6 wires, which suits typical commercial openings; for a heavily cycled main entrance where the drawing demands a cycle figure, the PTH Series answers that requirement directly. The Securitron EH is another option positioned as a double duty electric hinge.
9) Does current keep flowing when the door is open, or only when it is closed?
Current passes regardless of door position. The conductors run through the knuckle, so an electric lock, exit device, or hold open device stays powered through the full swing and a reader on the door keeps its link back to the panel. That is the point of an electrified hinge over a cord loop that can be cut or pinched.
10) What finishes does the BEST CECB179-66 come in, and can I match the other hinges in the building?
Six finishes on steel: 632 bright brass, 633 satin brass, 639 satin bronze, 640 dark satin bronze, 651 bright chrome, and 652 satin chrome. If your building is standardized on satin chrome (652) or satin brass (633), you can hold the same finish on the electrified opening as on the mechanical hinges. Only one hinge in a set normally needs to be electrified, so order the rest as plain hinges in the matching finish.
11) Is there an equivalent 6-wire electrified hinge if I cannot get the BEST CECB179-66 in the size I need?
The RCI 952 is the closest match: 6-conductor wiring, medium duty, ball bearing construction. The Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 is another medium duty standard weight electrified ball bearing hinge in 4.5 x 4.5. Both are ball bearing rather than concealed bearing, so the knuckle appearance differs from the BEST concealed bearing design even though the mortise prep is the usual square-corner pocket.
12) Can I use this hinge with a mortise lock and a card reader on the door?
Yes, that is the typical application. The six conductors let you feed a mortise electric lock off the 24AWG pair while the 28AWG conductors carry reader or code-reader signals back to the remote panel. Everything stays inside the hinge, which is why it holds up in schools, healthcare, and government openings where an exposed loop would get tampered with.
13) Is the Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 a drop-in alternative to the BEST CECB179-66?
For a 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch opening it is a close alternative. The Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 is an electrified standard weight hinge in 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch from the BB5 Series, rated medium duty, and the BEST CECB179-66 is offered in that same 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch size at medium duty. The difference is bearing style: the Design Hardware unit is ball bearing, while the BEST is concealed bearing, which keeps the bearing out of sight in the knuckle. Note the BEST also comes in 4 x 4, 4.5 x 4, 4.5 x 5 and 5 x 5, so it covers sizes the single-size ETW2-BB5 does not.
14) What is the difference between the BEST CECB179-66 and the Securitron EH electric hinge?
The Securitron EH is a double duty electric hinge in the EH Series. The BEST CECB179-66 is a full mortise five knuckle electrified hinge with square corners, concealed bearings, and a 6-wire harness of 2 at 24AWG and 4 at 28AWG, rated medium duty for commercial use. Choose by how the door is loaded and how many conductors the hardware on it needs: the CECB179-66 gives you a defined six-conductor path in five listed sizes and six finishes, while the EH is offered as a double duty unit.
15) Can I use a standard non-electrified ball bearing hinge and run the wires separately instead of the CECB179-66?
A plain hinge is not a substitute for a power transfer device. The BEST CECB179-66 is an electrified hinge that conducts current regardless of door position and keeps no electrical parts exposed when installed, which is what makes it tamper resistant and code-friendly when paired with a junction box. A standard hinge carries no conductors at all. If you want an electrified hinge with a conventional ball bearing knuckle instead of the concealed bearing on the BEST, the RCI 952 is a ball bearing electrified hinge with 6-conductor wiring.
16) Is the pin removable on this BEST electrified hinge?
No. The CECB179-66 uses a permanent fast pin, so the leaves are not meant to be separated in the field. Plan the wire routing and junction box before you hang the door, because you will not be pulling the pin to take the door back down quickly.
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Does the BEST BEST-CECB179-66-652-4x4 come with a warranty?
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