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BEST BEST CECB1961R-56 Brass, Bronze Full Mortise Concealed Bearing Heavy Weight Electrified Hinge With 6 Wires BEST-CECB1961R-56

BEST CECB1961R-56 Heavy Weight Electrified Hinge with 6-Wire Configuration

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BEST CECB1961R-56 Heavy Weight Electrified Hinge with 6-Wire Configuration

Professional Concealed Bearing Electrified Hinge Solution

The BEST CECB1961R-56 is a heavy-weight electrified hinge engineered for commercial door applications, featuring a full mortise design with concealed bearings for smooth operation and clean aesthetics. This 6-wire configuration hinge conducts current regardless of door position to electric locks, exit devices, or hold open devices, providing enhanced versatility for electronic access control system integration. Available in brass or bronze finish with concealed bearing construction and permanent fast pin design for tamper-proof security applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • 6-Wire Configuration: Enhanced electrical capacity with 6-wire setup for complex access control and monitoring system integration.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Heavy weight rating designed for demanding commercial applications with concealed bearing operation for smooth, long-lasting performance.
  • Concealed Electric Design: No electrical parts exposed when installed, providing tamper-proof operation and clean professional appearance.
  • Full Mortise Installation: Complete mortise design with permanent fast pin for secure mounting and professional finish.
  • Continuous Current Flow: Conducts electrical current regardless of door position to connected devices including electric locks, exit devices, and hold open systems.
  • Signal Transmission Capability: Transmits signals from code readers on doors to remote computers for comprehensive access control integration.
  • Professional Finish Options: Available in brass or bronze materials with 626 satin chromium plated finish option for architectural coordination.
  • Complete Installation Package: Includes 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: 3
  • Lock Type: Mortise
  • Number of Wires: 6
  • Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Model: CECB1961R-56
  • Product Subgroup: Electrified Hinges
  • Product Type: Electrified Hinges
  • Series: Electrified Hinges
  • Subcategory: Hinges

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements and confirm 6-wire capacity matches system specifications before proceeding with installation.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Install hinge in center hinge location using full mortise preparation. Use manufacturer-provided templates for accurate mortise cutting.
  4. Route 6-wire configuration through hinge assembly according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Connect to junction box as specified.
  5. Configure wiring connections for intended devices including electric locks, exit devices, or hold open systems per application requirements.
  6. Restore power and test all electrical functions including current flow in all door positions and signal transmission capabilities.
  7. Complete final inspection and document wiring configuration. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation specifications and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Building Access Control
  • Educational Facility Security Systems
  • Healthcare 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 concealed bearing construction and tamper-proof design for demanding commercial applications. The 6-wire configuration provides enhanced electrical capacity for complex access control integration, while the permanent fast pin and full mortise design ensure long-term security and performance. Engineered for commercial environments where dependable electronic access control and robust hardware performance are essential.

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Hinges
Series:
Electrified Hinges
Hinge Type:
Electrified
Knuckles:
3
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:
Heavy Duty
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Lock Type:
Mortise
Product Model:
CECB1961R-56
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST BEST-CECB1961R-56LH-626-4.5x4.5 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do I have to specify handing when ordering the BEST CECB1961R-56 electrified hinge?
Yes, handing is part of the order. The CECB1961R-56 comes left-handed or right-handed in 4.5 x 4.5 inch, both in 626 satin chrome. Determine the hand from the door swing before ordering, since an electrified hinge with the wire raceway on the wrong side will not route to the frame junction box correctly.
2) What size is the BEST CECB1961R-56 electrified hinge, and will it drop into an existing hinge prep?
It is a 4.5 x 4.5 inch full mortise hinge with square corners and a three knuckle barrel. That matches the standard square-corner 4.5 inch prep found on most commercial hollow metal frames and doors, so the mortise itself typically carries over. What does not carry over is the wiring: you need a wire path from the hinge pocket into the frame to a junction box, which a non-electrified hinge prep will not have.
3) How many devices can I run through a 6-wire electric hinge?
Six conductors give you enough for a typical pair of functions, for example two wires powering an electric lock or electric latch retraction and four left for monitoring, request-to-exit, or a card reader signal back to the panel. The CECB1961R-56 passes current in any door position, so latches and hold-opens stay powered through the full swing. If your device schedule needs more conductors, an 8-wire hinge like the Detex EWH8 covers that.
4) Is the BEST CECB1961R-56 heavy duty enough for a high-traffic entry?
It is a heavy weight, heavy duty commercial hinge with concealed bearings, which is the class you want on wide or solid core doors and openings that cycle hard all day. Several common alternatives are lighter: the Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 and the RCI 952 are both listed as medium duty. For a school corridor, hospital entry, or office main door, stay with the heavy weight.
5) What is the closest 6-wire alternative to the BEST CECB1961R-56 electrified hinge?
The RCI 952 is the nearest match on conductor count: it is an electrified hinge with 6-conductor wiring and ball bearing construction. The difference to weigh is duty level - the RCI 952 is rated medium duty, while the BEST CECB1961R-56 is heavy duty with concealed bearings and a 3-knuckle full mortise body. If the opening is a heavy door or high-traffic commercial leaf, stay with the heavy weight hinge; for a lighter interior door carrying the same six conductors, the 952 covers the circuit count.
6) I need more than six conductors through the door - what electric hinge should I use instead?
Step up to the Detex EWH8, a five knuckle electric hinge in 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch with 8 wires and a satin chrome finish. The BEST CECB1961R-56 carries 6 wires, so if your access control head-end needs eight circuits - for example a reader, a monitored strike and door status contacts on the same leaf - the 8-wire EWH8 is the one to spec. Note the knuckle count differs: the Detex is five knuckle where the BEST is 3 knuckle, so confirm the leaf mortise matches.
7) Where in the door does an electrified hinge like the CECB1961R-56 get installed?
In the center hinge position. The top and bottom hinges stay standard, and the electrified one goes in the middle where wire flex is least and the raceway lines up with the frame junction box. Run the six conductors through the hinge to the junction box, then terminate to the lock, exit device, or hold-open per the wiring diagram.
8) Can someone tamper with the wiring on this electrified hinge when the door is open?
No. The CECB1961R-56 is a concealed electric design, so no electrical parts are exposed once it is installed, and the pin is a permanent fast pin that cannot be pulled. That combination is why it gets specified on government, healthcare, and controlled-access openings rather than a surface power transfer loop.
9) Should I use an electrified hinge or a surface door loop for power transfer?
An electrified hinge hides the transfer inside the hinge barrel and mortise, so nothing shows and nothing can be cut, but it requires a wired frame and door prep and it commits you to a conductor count up front. A surface loop is easier to retrofit on an opening with no wire path, at the cost of exposed cable. The CECB1961R-56 is the concealed route, in full mortise with concealed bearings.
10) What comes in the box with the BEST CECB1961R-56 hinge, and what do I still need to buy?
The hinge ships with its machine screws and installation instructions. You supply everything downstream of the hinge: the power supply, the junction box and wire in the frame, and the electric lock, exit device, or hold-open it feeds. Wiring must follow the manufacturer diagram and applicable electrical code.
11) What else could I use instead of the BEST CECB1961R-56 electrified hinge?
Depends on what you are short of. Need more conductors: the Detex EWH8 is a five knuckle 4.5 x 4.5 inch electric hinge with 8 wires in satin chrome. Six conductors on a lighter opening: the RCI 952 is a 6-conductor ball bearing hinge rated medium duty, as is the Design Hardware ETW2-BB5. For a cycle-rated power transfer, the SDC PTH Series carries an 800,000 cycle rating. Only the BEST unit here is a heavy weight concealed bearing hinge.
12) Is there a lighter-duty electrified hinge if my door does not need heavy weight?
Yes - the Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 is a 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch electrified standard weight ball bearing hinge in the BB5 series, rated medium duty. The BEST CECB1961R-56 is a heavy duty concealed bearing hinge in the same 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch size. For a standard-weight hollow metal or wood interior door, the standard weight ETW2-BB5 is the matching grade; reserve the heavy weight BEST hinge for heavy leaves and high-cycle openings.
13) Which electric hinge should I look at when the spec calls out a cycle rating?
The SDC PTH series electrified power transfer hinges are published with an 800,000 cycle rating, which is the value to cite when a drawing or a facility standard asks for a tested cycle count. The BEST CECB1961R-56 is specified by construction instead - heavy duty, concealed bearing, 3-knuckle full mortise, 6 wires. On an institutional opening where the submittal has to show a cycle figure, the PTH series answers that line directly.
14) Can I swap a Securitron EH in place of the BEST CECB1961R-56?
Both are electric hinges that pass power through the leaf, but they are not a like-for-like drop-in. The Securitron EH is a double duty electric hinge in the EH series; the BEST CECB1961R-56 is a 3-knuckle full mortise hinge with square corners, concealed bearings and 6 wires, supplied in 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch with left-hand and right-hand versions. Before substituting, confirm the existing mortise size, corner style and the number of conductors your access control run needs, since those govern whether the replacement drops into the prepped leaf.
15) What looks like a substitute for the CECB1961R-56 but will not match the bearing type?
The ball bearing models are the common mix-up. The RCI 952 is built with ball bearing construction and the Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 is an electrified standard weight ball bearing hinge, while the BEST CECB1961R-56 uses a concealed bearing design so no bearing barrel shows at the knuckles. If the other hinges on the opening are concealed bearing and the finished appearance has to match down the door edge, an exposed ball bearing hinge will read differently even at the same 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch size.
16) Will this hinge match other satin chrome hardware on my building?
The CECB1961R-56 is offered in 626 satin chrome, which is the standard commercial finish for levers, exit devices, and mortise locks, so it coordinates with most existing commercial trim. The hinge body is brass or bronze under the plating.
17) Can this electrified hinge carry a card reader signal, not just power?
Yes. Beyond powering a lock or exit device, the six conductors can transmit signals from a code reader mounted on the door back to a remote computer or panel. That is the main reason to run six wires rather than two.
18) I need a satin chrome electric hinge to match existing hardware - what are my options?
Two choices carry satin chrome. The BEST CECB1961R-56 is offered in 626 satin chrome in 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch, left hand and right hand, as a 3-knuckle heavy duty concealed bearing hinge with 6 wires. The Detex EWH8 is also a satin chrome 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch electric hinge, five knuckle with 8 wires. Match on knuckle count and conductor count once the finish is settled, since those drive the door prep and the wiring.
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