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BEST BEST CEFBB179-66 Steel Full Mortise Ball Bearing Concealed Conductor Standard Weight Electrified Hinge With Spec. 6-Wire BEST-CEFBB179-66

BEST CEFBB179-66 Steel Full Mortise Ball Bearing Concealed Conductor Electrified Hinge with 6-Wire Configuration

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BEST CEFBB179-66 Steel Full Mortise Ball Bearing Concealed Conductor Electrified Hinge with 6-Wire Configuration

Professional Concealed Conductor Electrified Hinge Solution

The BEST CEFBB179-66 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 secure electrical integration within the hinge assembly, offering 6-wire configuration (2@24AWG, 4@28AWG) for enhanced wiring flexibility. The tamper-proof design conducts current regardless of door position, making it ideal for electric locks, exit devices, and access control systems.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • 6-Wire Configuration: Includes 2@24AWG and 4@28AWG wires for versatile electrical connectivity and enhanced system integration options.
  • Concealed Conductor Design: Conducts current regardless of door position to electric locks, exit devices, or hold open devices where tamper-proof operation is required.
  • Ball Bearing Operation: Full mortise design with ball bearings ensures smooth, reliable door operation for commercial applications.
  • Tamper-Resistant Construction: No electrical parts are exposed when hinge is installed, providing secure electrical transmission for access control systems.
  • Steel Construction: Standard weight steel construction with permanent fast pin design for durability in commercial environments.
  • Signal Transmission Capability: Transmits signals from code readers on doors to remote computers for comprehensive access control integration.
  • Complete Installation Package: Packed one per box with all machine screws and installation instructions for professional installation.
  • Junction Box Compatible: Designed for use with junction box systems for proper electrical integration 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: 6
  • Package Includes: Concealed Conductor
  • Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Model: CEFBB179-66
  • 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. Install hinge in the center hinge location as specified by manufacturer requirements for proper electrical conductor function.
  4. Route and connect the 6-wire configuration (2@24AWG, 4@28AWG) according to manufacturer wiring diagrams and use with appropriate junction box.
  5. Configure electrical connections for integration with electric locks, exit devices, or access control systems per application requirements.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including electrical continuity, door operation, and integration with connected access control systems.
  7. Complete final inspection and document wiring configuration. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Building Access Control Systems
  • Educational Facility Security Integration
  • Healthcare Institution Electronic Door Systems
  • Government and Municipal Building Security
  • Industrial Facility Access Management
  • Multi-Tenant Commercial Properties
  • Retail Security and Loss Prevention 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 provides tamper-resistant electrical integration while maintaining smooth door operation throughout extended service life. Backed by comprehensive technical documentation and installation support, BEST hinges ensure dependable performance in critical access control applications.

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:
6
Duty Level:
Medium Duty
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Lock Type:
Mortise
Package Includes:
Concealed Conductor
Product Model:
CEFBB179-66
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST BEST-CEFBB179-66-652-4.5x4 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the BEST CEFBB179-66 electrified hinge carry enough conductors for an electric mortise lock plus a door position switch?
The CEFBB179-66 runs six concealed conductors, split 2 at 24AWG and 4 at 28AWG. The heavier 24AWG pair is what you use for the lock power leg; the four 28AWG conductors handle low-current signal work like a request-to-exit switch, door position switch, or latch monitor. If your opening needs eight conductors, this is not the hinge, and the Detex EWH8 is an 8-wire five knuckle electric hinge in the same 4.5 x 4.5 size.
2) Do I need all three hinges electrified, or just one?
Just one. On a three-hinge opening you use a single CEFBB179-66 in the center hinge location and plain ball bearing hinges top and bottom. That placement is what the manufacturer specifies for proper conductor function, and it keeps the wire loop away from the top of the frame where a closer arm lives.
3) What door prep does the CEFBB179-66 need, and what comes in the box?
Full mortise, square corner, five knuckle, so it drops into a standard square corner hinge mortise in both door and frame. You will need a wire path bored from the hinge pocket into the frame to a junction box, which is where the leads terminate. Each hinge is packed one per box with machine screws and installation instructions.
4) Is the CEFBB179-66 a drop-in swap for an existing non-electrified ball bearing hinge?
Mechanically yes on a matching size: same full mortise, square corner, five knuckle format in 4.5 x 4, 4.5 x 4.5, 4.5 x 5 and 5 x 5. What changes is the wiring. You still have to bore the frame side for the leads and get to a junction box, so budget the electrical rough-in even though the hinge itself sits in the existing pocket.
5) This opening is a high traffic entrance - is the CEFBB179-66 the right pick or should I look at something heavier?
The BEST CEFBB179-66 is a standard weight, medium duty steel hinge with ball bearings. For openings where a published cycle count is required, the SDC PTH Series electrified power transfer hinges are rated to 800,000 cycles, and the Securitron EH is a double duty electric hinge. Match the choice to the traffic spec on the job.
6) What is the closest equivalent to the BEST CEFBB179-66 electrified hinge from another manufacturer?
The RCI 952 is the nearest match. Like the CEFBB179-66, it is an electrified hinge with 6-conductor wiring and ball bearing construction, and it carries the same medium duty rating. The BEST CEFBB179-66 splits its six wires as 2 at 24AWG and 4 at 28AWG in a concealed conductor, five knuckle, full mortise steel hinge with square corners.
7) I need more than six conductors through the door for a card reader and mag lock on the same opening - what should I use instead of the CEFBB179-66?
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 CEFBB179-66 carries six wires (2 at 24AWG, 4 at 28AWG), so if your device count needs eight circuits the EWH8 is the one to spec. Both are five knuckle hinges, and the CEFBB179-66 is offered in 652 satin chrome among its finishes.
8) What sizes and finishes does the BEST CEFBB179-66 come in?
Four sizes: 4.5 x 4, 4.5 x 4.5, 4.5 x 5, and 5 x 5 inches. Each is offered in 639 satin bronze, 640 satin bronze dark, 651 bright chrome, and 652 satin chrome, all on steel. Pick leaf width by door thickness and trim projection, not by habit: the 4.5 x 4 works on a standard 1-3/4 inch door with no heavy trim, while wider leaves buy you clearance past casing or a thicker door.
9) Is anything exposed that someone could tamper with from the secure side?
No. The conductors run concealed inside the hinge assembly, so no electrical parts show once the hinge is mortised in, and it passes current regardless of door position. That is the reason it gets specified over a surface-mounted door loop on exterior and access-controlled openings, where a loop is the obvious thing to attack.
10) What other 6-wire electrified hinges could I use instead of the BEST CEFBB179-66?
The closest peer is the RCI 952, a ball bearing electrified hinge with 6-conductor wiring and a medium duty rating. Design Hardware's ETW2-BB5 is an electrified standard weight ball bearing hinge in 4.5 x 4.5, also medium duty, if you only need the one common size. Go to the Detex EWH8 only if you need eight conductors.
11) Is there a simpler electrified ball bearing hinge if I only need a basic 4.5 x 4.5 opening?
The Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 is an electrified standard weight ball bearing hinge in 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch, medium duty, from the BB5 series. The BEST CEFBB179-66 is also medium duty with ball bearings, but it is offered in 4.5 x 4, 4.5 x 4.5, 4.5 x 5 and 5 x 5 sizes, so choose it when the opening needs a size other than 4.5 square.
12) Is an SDC PTH power transfer the same thing as the BEST CEFBB179-66 concealed conductor hinge?
They solve the same problem but are not identical parts. The BEST CEFBB179-66 is a full mortise five knuckle ball bearing hinge with the conductor concealed inside the hinge itself, so no electrical parts are exposed once installed and it carries current regardless of door position. The SDC PTH Series is a power transfer hinge line rated at 800,000 cycles. Confirm which one the door prep and the drawing call for before ordering.
13) Can this hinge carry the signal from a card reader mounted on the door itself?
Yes. The concealed conductors transmit signals from code readers mounted on the door back to a remote computer or panel, along with powering electric locks, exit devices, or hold open devices. That is what the four 28AWG conductors are there for while the 24AWG pair handles the power leg.
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