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BEST BEST CEFBB179-10 Steel Full Mortise Ball Bearing Concealed Conductor Standard Weight Electrified Hinge With 10-Wire BEST-CEFBB179-10

BEST CEFBB179-10 Steel Full Mortise Ball Bearing Concealed Conductor Electrified Hinge with 10-Wire Configuration

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BEST CEFBB179-10 Steel Full Mortise Ball Bearing Concealed Conductor Electrified Hinge with 10-Wire Configuration

Professional Concealed Conductor Electrified Hinge Solution

The BEST CEFBB179-10 is a standard weight electrified hinge engineered for commercial door applications, featuring steel construction with full mortise design and ball bearing operation. This concealed conductor hinge enables seamless integration of electrical conductors within the hinge assembly, offering 10-wire configuration for enhanced flexibility in electronic access control systems. The concealed electric design conducts current regardless of door position to electric locks, exit devices, or hold open devices where tamper-proof operation is required.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • 10-Wire Configuration: Enhanced wiring capacity with 10-wire setup provides maximum flexibility for complex access control and monitoring systems.
  • Concealed Conductor Design: No electrical parts are exposed when installed, ensuring tamper-proof operation and professional appearance while conducting current regardless of door position.
  • Ball Bearing Operation: Smooth, reliable operation with ball bearing construction for long-term performance in commercial applications.
  • Full Mortise Installation: Standard weight steel construction with full mortise design for secure mounting in commercial door frames.
  • Permanent Fast Pin: Secure pin design prevents unauthorized removal while maintaining proper hinge alignment and operation.
  • Signal Transmission Capability: Designed to transmit 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: Designed for use with junction box systems for proper electrical connections and code compliance.

Technical Specifications

  • Bearing Type: Ball 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: 10
  • Package Includes: Concealed Conductor
  • Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Model: CEFBB179-10
  • Product Subgroup: Electrified Hinges
  • Product Type: Electrified Hinges
  • Series: Electrified Hinges
  • Subcategory: Hinges

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify door and frame preparation meets manufacturer specifications for full mortise hinge installation. Confirm proper door thickness and frame compatibility.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures for electrified hardware.
  3. Install hinge in the center hinge location as specified by manufacturer requirements for proper electrical conductor function.
  4. Route electrical conductors through the concealed pathways within the hinge assembly according to manufacturer wiring diagrams for 10-wire configuration.
  5. Connect wiring to junction box using appropriate wire gauge and connectors. Ensure all connections are secure and properly insulated.
  6. Mount hinge using provided machine screws and verify proper alignment and smooth operation throughout full door swing.
  7. Restore power and test all electrical functions including signal transmission and current conduction to connected devices. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Electronic Access Control Systems

Why Choose BEST Quality?

BEST electrified hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with steel construction and ball bearing operation engineered for demanding commercial applications. The concealed conductor design ensures tamper-proof operation while maintaining electrical continuity regardless of door position. Complete with installation hardware and comprehensive documentation, BEST hinges provide dependable performance where secure electrical integration is essential.

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:
10
Duty Level:
Medium Duty
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Lock Type:
Mortise
Package Includes:
Concealed Conductor
Product Model:
CEFBB179-10
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST BEST-CEFBB179-10-652-4.5x4.5 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) How many wires does the BEST CEFBB179-10 electrified hinge carry, and what can I run through it?
Ten conductors run through the CEFBB179-10. That capacity is what lets you power an electric lock or exit device and still have conductors left for door position monitoring, latch status, or signal from a card reader mounted on the door back to a remote controller. If your opening only needs power to a single strike, a 6 or 8 wire hinge covers it; the 10-wire is for openings where the access control head end wants monitoring back as well as power out.
2) What size and finishes does the BEST CEFBB179-10 come in?
One size, 4-1/2 by 4-1/2 inches with square corners, in two steel finishes: 639 satin bronze and 652 satin chrome. If the rest of your openings are 5 inch hinges or have radius corners, this one will not drop into that prep.
3) Where in the door does an electrified hinge go, and do I replace all three hinges?
Only one. The CEFBB179-10 goes in the center hinge position, and the remaining hinges on the opening stay standard non-electrified units of the same size and finish. Power runs concealed inside the hinge assembly, so current is carried regardless of door position with nothing exposed to tamper with.
4) What comes in the box with the CEFBB179-10, and what else do I need to buy?
The hinge ships with the concealed conductor, all machine screws, and installation instructions. What is not included is the junction box the hinge wiring lands in, the wire and connectors from that box to the head end, and the power supply. Plan on a junction box at the frame side, since the hinge is built to terminate into one.
5) Can the BEST CEFBB179-10 be swapped into an existing 4-1/2 inch full mortise hinge prep?
The hinge is a full mortise, 4-1/2 by 4-1/2 inch, square corner unit, so it matches a standard commercial prep of that size and corner style. The difference from a plain hinge is the electrical work: you need a wire path out of the frame at the center hinge and a junction box for the terminations. The mechanical cutout itself does not change.
6) What other electrified hinges could I use instead of the BEST CEFBB179-10?
A few in the same 4-1/2 by 4-1/2 class. The Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 is a medium duty electrified standard weight ball bearing hinge in the same size. The Detex EWH8 is a five knuckle electric hinge, 4-1/2 by 4-1/2, 8 wire, in satin chrome. The RCI 952 is a ball bearing electrified hinge with 6 conductors and a medium duty rating. If you need the wire count the BEST gives you, note that the Detex is 8 and the RCI is 6, so neither matches 10 conductors. Securitron's EH double duty electric hinge and the SDC PTH series power transfer hinges are the other options we carry.
7) What is the closest equivalent to the BEST CEFBB179-10 electrified hinge in another brand?
The Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 is the nearest match in form factor: it is an electrified standard weight ball bearing hinge in 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch, rated medium duty, same as the CEFBB179-10's medium duty rating and ball bearing construction. The CEFBB179-10 carries a 10-wire concealed conductor with five knuckles, so if the access control panel needs ten conductors through the center hinge, confirm the conductor count on the ETW2-BB5 before swapping.
8) I only need six conductors for an electric strike and a door position switch - is there a simpler electrified hinge than the CEFBB179-10?
Yes. The RCI 952 is an electrified hinge with 6-conductor wiring and ball bearing construction, rated medium duty, which covers a strike plus a monitoring contact without carrying four spare conductors. The CEFBB179-10 is the 10-wire version of the same idea, suited to jobs where a card reader, lock, request-to-exit and monitoring all run through one center hinge.
9) The opening is a high-traffic entrance that gets abused - should I use something heavier than the CEFBB179-10?
The CEFBB179-10 is a standard weight, medium duty steel hinge. For an opening where cycle life is the concern, look at the SDC PTH Series electrified power transfer hinges, which carry an 800,000 cycle rating, or the Securitron EH Double Duty electric hinge. Both pass power through the hinge the same way; the difference is how they are built for repeated use rather than the conductor arrangement.
10) Is the BEST CEFBB179-10 heavy duty enough for a high traffic entrance door?
It is a standard weight, medium duty steel hinge with five knuckles and ball bearings. That suits commercial office, school, and multi-tenant interior and moderate-traffic openings. For a heavy or oversized door, or a high-abuse entrance, you want a heavy weight electrified hinge instead.
11) Should I use an electrified hinge or a door loop for power transfer?
An electrified hinge like the CEFBB179-10 puts the conductors inside the hinge barrel, so nothing is visible on the opening and there is nothing to cut or pull. A surface door loop is quicker to retrofit and needs no hinge prep, but it is exposed. On secure openings, detention-adjacent areas, or anywhere the aesthetic matters, the concealed hinge is the answer. The tradeoff is that you must swap the center hinge and route wire through the frame.
12) Which electrified hinge has the highest cycle rating of the ones you carry?
Of the alternatives to the BEST CEFBB179-10, the SDC PTH series power transfer hinges carry a stated 800,000 cycle rating, which is the figure to cite if your spec calls out a cycle number. The Securitron EH is a double duty electric hinge. For a spec that dictates wire count over cycle count, the BEST at 10 conductors carries more than the Detex EWH8 at 8.
13) Will the BEST CEFBB179-10 power an electric mortise lock?
Yes, that is one of its intended loads. The concealed conductor carries current regardless of door position to electric locks, exit devices, or hold open devices, and the hinge is set up for mortise lock applications. Match the hinge's conductor capacity and gauge to the lock's current draw when you plan the run back to the power supply.
14) What is the difference between the Detex EWH8 and the BEST CEFBB179-10 electrified hinge?
Both are five knuckle electric hinges in the 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch size. The Detex EWH8 is an 8-wire hinge supplied in a satin chrome finish; the BEST CEFBB179-10 is a 10-wire concealed conductor hinge, and satin chrome (652) is one of its finish options alongside satin bronze (639). Choose on conductor count: eight versus ten available circuits through the hinge.
15) Is a power transfer hinge like the SDC PTH the same thing as the BEST CEFBB179-10 concealed conductor hinge?
They serve the same purpose but are not interchangeable parts. The SDC PTH Series is a power transfer hinge; the BEST CEFBB179-10 is a full mortise five knuckle ball bearing hinge with the conductors concealed inside the hinge assembly so no electrical parts are exposed once installed, in square corner and 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch form. If the door and frame are already mortised for a standard 4.5 inch square corner butt hinge, the CEFBB179-10 drops into that prep; a power transfer unit may require its own preparation.
16) Does the CEFBB179-10 hinge pin come out?
No. It uses a permanent fast pin, so the pin is not intended to be pulled for service or removal. That is deliberate on an electrified opening, since the conductors run through the barrel and a removable pin would be a tamper point.
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