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BEST BEST CEFBB168-58 Steel Full Mortise Ball Bearing Concealed Conductor Heavy Weight Electrified Hinge With 8-Wire BEST-CEFBB168-58

BEST CEFBB168-58 Steel Full Mortise Ball Bearing Concealed Conductor Heavy Weight Electrified Hinge with 8-Wire Configuration

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BEST CEFBB168-58 Steel Full Mortise Ball Bearing Concealed Conductor Heavy Weight Electrified Hinge with 8-Wire Configuration

Professional Concealed Conductor Electrified Hinge Solution

The BEST CEFBB168-58 is a heavy-weight electrified hinge engineered for commercial door applications requiring secure electrical conductor integration. This steel construction full mortise hinge features ball bearings for smooth operation and incorporates a concealed conductor system with 8-wire configuration. The design allows electrical current to flow regardless of door position to electric locks, exit devices, or hold open devices while maintaining tamper-proof security with no exposed electrical components when installed.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Concealed Conductor Design: Conducts current regardless of door position to electric locks, exit devices, or hold open devices with tamper-proof protection.
  • 8-Wire Configuration: Provides increased flexibility and compatibility for complex electronic access control systems and wiring options.
  • Heavy-Duty Ball Bearing Construction: Steel construction with ball bearings ensures smooth operation and long-term durability in commercial applications.
  • Full Mortise Installation: Designed for center hinge location with permanent fast pin for secure mounting in commercial door frames.
  • No Exposed Electrical Components: All electrical parts remain concealed when hinge is properly installed for enhanced security and tamper resistance.
  • Junction Box Compatible: Should be used along with a junction box for proper electrical integration and code compliance.
  • Multiple Wire Options Available: Can be ordered with 4, 6, 8, or 10 wire configurations to match specific application requirements.
  • Complete Installation Package: Packed with all machine screws and installation instructions for professional installation.

Technical Specifications

  • Bearing Type: Ball 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
  • Package Includes: Concealed Conductor
  • Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Model: CEFBB168-58
  • Product Subgroup: Electrified Hinges
  • Product Type: Electrified Hinges
  • Series: Electrified Hinges
  • Subcategory: Hinges

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements and confirm compatibility with existing access control systems before proceeding with installation.
  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 mortise cutting per manufacturer specifications.
  4. Route and connect the 8-wire configuration according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Use junction box for proper electrical connections.
  5. Configure wiring connections for integration with electric locks, exit devices, or hold open devices as required by application.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including electrical continuity regardless of door position and integration with connected access control systems.
  7. Complete final inspection and document wiring configuration. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings with Access Control
  • Healthcare Facilities with Electronic Security
  • Educational Institution Safety Systems
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Industrial Facility Access Points
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Retail Establishments with Loss Prevention Systems

Why Choose BEST Quality?

BEST electrified hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy-duty steel construction and ball bearing operation engineered for demanding commercial applications. The concealed conductor design provides tamper-proof electrical integration while maintaining smooth door operation regardless of position. Complete with all necessary hardware and comprehensive installation documentation for dependable performance in electronic access control systems.

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Hinges
Series:
Electrified Hinges
Hinge Type:
Electrified
Knuckles:
5
Bearing Type:
Ball 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
Package Includes:
Concealed Conductor
Product Model:
CEFBB168-58
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST BEST-CEFBB168-58-652-4.5x4 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What sizes and finishes does the BEST CEFBB168-58 electrified hinge come in?
The CEFBB168-58 is offered in four sizes, 4-1/2 x 4, 4-1/2 x 4-1/2, 4-1/2 x 5, and 5 x 5 inches, each available in four finishes: 632 bright brass, 640 dark satin bronze, 651 bright chrome, and 652 satin chrome. All are steel with square corners, so they drop into a standard square-corner mortise hinge prep without a radius cutter.
2) Do I need 8 wires, or is a 4 or 6 wire electric hinge enough for my door?
Wire count follows how many devices you are powering and monitoring through the door. The CEFBB168 concealed conductor hinge can be ordered in 4, 6, 8, or 10 wire versions; the -58 is the 8-wire. Count two conductors per circuit: an electric lock or electrified exit device, a request-to-exit switch, and a latch or door position monitor will eat six to eight quickly. If you are only powering a single electric strike or lock, a 4 or 6 wire version is enough. Pulling more conductors than you need is cheap insurance if the access control scope may grow.
3) Where in the door does the electrified hinge go if the opening has three hinges?
Mount it in the center hinge location. The CEFBB168-58 is a full mortise concealed conductor hinge intended for that position, with the top and bottom hinges left as standard non-electrified hinges of the same size and finish. That also keeps the conductor away from the top of the frame where the closer and its reinforcement usually live.
4) What else do I have to order to finish an electrified hinge installation?
The hinge ships with all machine screws and installation instructions, so the mounting hardware is covered. What is not in the box is the junction box, which BEST calls for to land the conductor connections properly, plus whatever the access control side needs: power supply, the electric lock or electrified exit device itself, and the raceway or conduit in the frame. Budget for a non-electrified pair of matching hinges too, since only the center hinge carries the wires.
5) Can I swap this in for the existing center hinge on a door I am retrofitting with an electric lock?
If the existing hinge is a full mortise, square corner, five knuckle hinge in one of the four sizes offered (4-1/2 x 4, 4-1/2 x 4-1/2, 4-1/2 x 5, or 5 x 5), the CEFBB168-58 goes into the same mortise. The retrofit work is not the hinge cutout, it is getting the conductor out of the frame: you will need a raceway or hole through the frame at the center hinge and a junction box to make up the connections.
6) Is there a lighter-duty electrified ball bearing hinge if the door is a standard weight interior opening?
Yes. The Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 is an electrified standard weight ball bearing hinge in 4.5" x 4.5", rated medium duty, and the RCI 952 is also a medium duty electrified ball bearing hinge. The BEST CEFBB168-58 is a heavy duty hinge, which is the class you want under heavy doors or high-traffic openings; on a standard weight interior door the medium duty options cover the same electrified ball bearing function.
7) What is the closest 8-wire electrified hinge to the BEST CEFBB168-58 in a 4.5 by 4.5 size?
The Detex EWH8 five knuckle electric hinge in 4.5" x 4.5" with a satin chrome finish is the closest match on wire count and size. Both carry eight conductors through a five knuckle full mortise hinge, and the BEST CEFBB168-58 is also offered in a 4.5" x 4.5" size with a 652 satin chrome steel finish. The BEST unit is specified as heavy duty with ball bearings, so if the opening uses a heavy or high-frequency door, confirm the bearing and weight class of the Detex before swapping.
8) Is the wiring exposed where someone could tamper with it?
No. All electrical components on the concealed conductor hinge stay hidden once it is installed, so there is nothing to cut or jumper from the corridor side. Current passes to the electric lock, exit device, or hold open regardless of whether the door is open or closed. That is the main reason it gets specified over a surface mounted door loop on secure openings.
9) Will the hinge pin pull out if someone attacks the hinge side of the door?
No. The CEFBB168-58 uses a permanent fast pin, so the pin is not removable from the knuckle in service. On an out-swinging exterior door that is the feature you want on the hinge side, paired with the concealed conductor so there is no wiring exposed either.
10) My access control only needs six conductors. What should I order instead of the CEFBB168-58?
The RCI 952 is an electrified hinge with 6-conductor wiring and ball bearing construction, so it matches a six-wire schedule directly. The BEST CEFBB168-58 carries eight wires, which is the option when the opening runs an electric lock plus monitoring or request-to-exit signaling and needs spare conductors. Note the RCI 952 is a medium duty hinge while the BEST is heavy duty.
11) If I need a published cycle rating for a spec submittal, is there an electric hinge alternative?
The SDC PTH Series electrified power transfer hinges are published with an 800,000 cycle rating, which is the number to cite when a submittal calls for a cycle-tested power transfer. The BEST CEFBB168-58 is specified as a heavy duty full mortise ball bearing hinge with a concealed conductor, so confirm the PTH size and conductor count match your opening and wiring schedule before substituting.
12) Is the Securitron EH a direct swap for the BEST CEFBB168-58?
Not automatically. The Securitron EH is a double duty electric hinge and covers the same basic job of passing current through the hinge, but the BEST CEFBB168-58 is a five knuckle full mortise ball bearing hinge with square corners and an eight-wire concealed conductor, offered in 4.5" x 4", 4.5" x 4.5", 4.5" x 5" and 5" x 5". Before treating the EH as a swap, match hinge size, corner style and conductor count to the existing door and frame prep, since a different leaf size or radius corner means new prep work.
13) Do any of these alternatives offer a 5 inch by 5 inch hinge for a wide heavy door?
Among the electrified hinges, the BEST CEFBB168-58 is the one offered in a 5" x 5" size, in 632 bright brass, 640 dark satin bronze, 651 bright chrome and 652 satin chrome steel, and it is a heavy duty ball bearing hinge. The Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 and the Detex EWH8 are both 4.5" x 4.5" hinges, so for a wider or thicker door leaf that needs the larger hinge, the BEST size range is the one to work from.
14) Can I match the finish of the electrified hinge to the standard hinges already in my building?
Across a fleet of openings, the CEFBB168-58 covers the four common commercial steel finishes: 632 bright brass, 640 dark satin bronze, 651 bright chrome, and 652 satin chrome. 652 satin chrome is the usual commercial default and is the finish most standard steel hinges are specified in, so an electrified center hinge in 652 will read the same as the non-electrified hinges above and below it.
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