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BEST BEST CECB191-18 Steel Full Mortise Concealed Bearing Standard Weight Electrified Hinge With 8 Wires BEST-CECB191-18

BEST CECB191-18 Steel Full Mortise Concealed Bearing Electrified Hinge with 8 Wires

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BEST CECB191-18 Steel Full Mortise Concealed Bearing Electrified Hinge with 8 Wires

Professional Electrified Hinge Solution for Commercial Access Control

The BEST CECB191-18 is a standard weight electrified hinge engineered for commercial door applications requiring integrated electronic access control. This full mortise concealed bearing hinge features steel construction for durability and an 8-wire configuration that conducts current regardless of door position to electric locks, exit devices, or hold open devices. The concealed electric design ensures no electrical parts are exposed when installed, providing tamper-proof operation with permanent fast pin construction.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • 8-Wire Configuration: Allows integration with electronic access control systems while maintaining secure current transmission regardless of door position.
  • Concealed Electric Design: No electrical parts exposed when installed, providing tamper-proof operation and clean aesthetic appearance.
  • Full Mortise Construction: Steel construction with concealed bearings ensures smooth operation and long-lasting commercial-grade performance.
  • Permanent Fast Pin: Secure pin design prevents unauthorized removal while maintaining proper hinge alignment and function.
  • Center Hinge Installation: Designed for center hinge location to optimize electrical connectivity and door operation.
  • Signal Transmission Capability: Transmits signals from code readers on doors to remote computers for comprehensive access control integration.
  • Complete Installation Package: Packed with all machine screws and installation instructions for professional installation.
  • Junction Box Compatible: Should be used along with a junction box for proper electrical connections and code compliance.

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: 8
  • Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Model: CECB191-18
  • 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.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the hinge in the center hinge location ensuring proper door preparation and adequate clearance for wiring access and future service requirements.
  4. Route and connect 8-wire configuration according to manufacturer wiring diagrams using junction box. Use appropriate wire gauge and connectors for the application.
  5. Configure operational settings for integration with electric locks, exit devices, or hold open devices per application requirements.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including current transmission regardless of door position, signal transmission capabilities, and integration with connected access control 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 Loss Prevention Systems

Why Choose BEST Quality?

BEST electrified hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with steel construction and concealed bearing design engineered for demanding commercial applications. The tamper-proof concealed electric design with permanent fast pin construction ensures dependable performance where secure access control integration is essential. Complete installation package with machine screws and instructions provides confidence for professional installation.

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:
Medium Duty
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Lock Type:
Mortise
Product Model:
CECB191-18
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST BEST-CECB191-18-630-4.5x4.5 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What sizes and finish does the BEST CECB191-18 electrified hinge come in?
The CECB191-18 is offered in 630 satin stainless steel, in two sizes: 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches and 4-1/2 x 5 inches. The 4-1/2 x 5 is the one to order when the door has a heavier face or you need extra leaf width to clear a thicker frame reveal. Corners are square, not radiused, so the door and frame prep has to be square-cornered or shimmed with a filler plate.
2) Do I need all 8 wires, or can I use a CECB191-18 for a single electric lock?
Eight conductors gives you room for more than one device on the same opening. A single electric strike or electric mortise lock only needs a pair, so the remaining conductors are there for a request-to-exit switch in an exit device, a door position monitor, a hold-open release, or a card reader signal running back to the head end. If your opening truly only has one two-wire device and never will, a lower conductor count like the RCI 952 with 6-conductor wiring covers it. Buying the 8-wire version is the usual call when the door may get monitoring or a reader later.
3) Where on the door does an electrified hinge like the CECB191-18 get installed?
Center hinge location. The CECB191-18 is set as the middle hinge of the set, which keeps the wire run short and puts the transfer point away from the top of the frame where closers and stops live. The other hinges on the opening stay conventional, so you order one electrified hinge per door, not a full set of them.
4) What else do I need to order to complete an electrified hinge install?
The hinge ships with its machine screws and installation instructions, so the mechanical side is covered. What is not in the box: a junction box, which BEST calls for on this hinge to land the eight conductors properly, plus the power supply, the connectors, and the wire from the junction box back to the access control panel. Frame and door prep for a full mortise leaf also has to be there or cut.
5) What is the closest 8-wire equivalent to the BEST CECB191-18 electrified hinge in a 4.5 by 4.5 size?
The Detex EWH8 five knuckle electric hinge in 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch is also an 8 wire electric hinge with five knuckles, and it comes in a satin chrome finish. The BEST CECB191-18 carries 8 wires with 5 knuckles as well, in a 630 satin stainless steel finish, and is offered in 4.5 by 4.5 and 4.5 by 5 sizes. If the door prep is already cut for a 4.5 by 4.5 center hinge and you need 8 conductors, either will carry the same conductor count; the choice comes down to finish match with the rest of the trim.
6) What electrified hinge should I use if my access control device only needs 6 conductors?
The RCI 952 electrified hinge is built with 6-conductor wiring and ball bearing construction at a medium duty level, which suits a strike or electric lock that only needs power and a monitoring pair. The BEST CECB191-18 runs 8 wires on a concealed bearing, medium duty hinge, which gives you spare conductors for a card reader signal path or a second monitored device. Pick the conductor count against the device schedule rather than pulling extra wires you will not terminate.
7) For a high traffic opening, is there an electrified hinge rated for more cycles than the medium duty BEST CECB191-18?
The SDC PTH series electrified power transfer hinges are published with an 800,000 cycle rating, and the Securitron EH is offered as a double duty electric hinge. The BEST CECB191-18 is a medium duty concealed bearing hinge. On a main entry or a stairwell door in a school or hospital that cycles constantly, contractors often specify the heavier power transfer hinge and reserve the medium duty unit for interior office and tenant doors.
8) Is the wiring exposed on a BEST CECB191-18 electrified hinge?
No. It is a concealed electric design, so once the hinge is mortised into the door and frame there are no electrical parts visible or reachable on the secure or non-secure side. It also uses a permanent fast pin, which cannot be pulled to drop the door. That combination is why these go on exterior and controlled openings rather than a surface-run power transfer loop.
9) Is the BEST CECB191-18 heavy enough for a high traffic entry door?
It is a standard weight, medium duty hinge with concealed bearings and five knuckles, built for commercial openings. That suits office, classroom, and tenant doors. For a heavy lead-lined, oversized, or constant-cycle entrance you want a heavy weight electrified hinge instead, or a rated power transfer product like the SDC PTH Series with its 800,000 cycle rating.
10) What are the alternatives to the BEST CECB191-18 if I need a different conductor count or finish?
For a matching 8-wire five knuckle hinge in 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 with a satin chrome (626) look instead of satin stainless, the Detex EWH8 Series is the direct counterpart. If six conductors are enough, the RCI 952 is a medium duty ball bearing electrified hinge. Design Hardware's ETW2-BB5 is a standard weight ball bearing electrified hinge in the same 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 size and medium duty class. Securitron's EH Double Duty electric hinge is the option when the opening is heavier than medium duty work.
11) Will the CECB191-18 keep power flowing while the door is swinging?
Yes. Current passes through the hinge regardless of door position, so an electrified mortise lock, an electric exit device, or a hold-open magnet stays live through the full swing and does not drop when the door opens. It will also carry signal back from a reader mounted on the door leaf to a remote panel.
12) Can I use this hinge with an electrified mortise lockset?
That is the primary use. The CECB191-18 is built to feed electric locks, and mortise is the lock type it is matched to, so it pairs with an electrified mortise lock body needing power at the door leaf. Confirm the lock's current draw against your power supply before you wire the run, since the hinge is the conductor path, not the power source.
13) Is a ball bearing electrified hinge the same thing as the BEST CECB191-18?
They are not the same bearing design. The BEST CECB191-18 is a concealed bearing hinge, while the Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch electrified hinge is a standard weight ball bearing hinge in the BB5 series, and the RCI 952 uses ball bearing construction as well. Both bearing styles are offered at medium duty. If your hardware schedule calls out concealed bearings for appearance or for matching the other hinges in the opening, a ball bearing model will not satisfy that line even though the wire transfer function is comparable.
14) Do I need an electrified hinge at all, or is a separate power transfer device a better route?
Both approaches exist in the electric power transfer category. The SDC PTH series is a dedicated electrified power transfer hinge line rated to 800,000 cycles, and the Securitron EH is a double duty electric hinge. The BEST CECB191-18 does double work as the hinge itself, a full mortise concealed bearing unit with square corners and a permanent fast pin, carrying 8 wires with no electrical parts exposed once installed. If tamper resistance on an exposed face is the driver, the concealed electric hinge keeps the conductors out of sight; if the opening already has hinges you want to keep, a device specified purely for power transfer avoids replacing them.
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