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BEST BEST CEFBB191-56 Brass Full Mortise Ball Bearing Concealed Conductor Standard Weight Electrified Hinge With 6-Wire BEST-CEFBB191-56

BEST CEFBB191-56 Full Mortise Ball Bearing Concealed Conductor Electrified Hinge with 6-Wire Configuration

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BEST CEFBB191-56 Full Mortise Ball Bearing Concealed Conductor Electrified Hinge with 6-Wire Configuration

Professional Electrified Hinge Solution for Commercial Access Control

The BEST CEFBB191-56 is a standard weight electrified hinge engineered for commercial door applications requiring integrated electrical connectivity. This full mortise design features ball bearing operation with concealed conductor technology, allowing seamless integration of 6-wire electrical connections for electronic access control systems, exit devices, and hold open devices. The brass finish provides aesthetic versatility while the concealed conductor design ensures tamper-proof operation with no exposed electrical components when installed.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Concealed Conductor Technology: Conducts current regardless of door position to electric locks, exit devices, or hold open devices where tamper-proof hinge operation is required.
  • 6-Wire Configuration: Provides efficient wiring connections for electronic access control systems and signal transmission from code readers to remote computers.
  • Ball Bearing Operation: Ensures smooth door operation and enhanced durability for commercial applications with medium duty performance.
  • Full Mortise Design: Standard weight construction with 5 knuckles and square corners for reliable commercial door installation.
  • Tamper-Proof Security: No electrical parts are exposed when hinge is installed, providing secure electrical connectivity.
  • Complete Installation Package: Packed one per box with all machine screws and installation instructions for professional installation.
  • Junction Box Compatibility: Designed to be used along with a junction box for proper electrical connections.
  • Permanent Fast Pin: Secure pin design prevents unauthorized removal while maintaining operational reliability.

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: CEFBB191-56
  • 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 6-wire configuration according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Use junction box for proper electrical connections.
  5. Configure operational settings and ensure concealed conductor maintains electrical continuity regardless of door position.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including electrical connectivity to locks, exit devices, or 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 Access Control Systems
  • Educational Facility Security Integration
  • Healthcare Institution Electronic Door Control
  • Government and Municipal Building Security
  • Corporate Office Electronic Access Management
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Electronic Entry Systems
  • Industrial Facility Controlled Access Points

Why Choose BEST Quality?

BEST electrified hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with ball bearing construction and concealed conductor technology rated for medium duty commercial applications. The tamper-proof design with no exposed electrical components ensures secure operation while the 6-wire configuration provides efficient connectivity for modern access control systems. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable electronic door hardware performance 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:
6
Duty Level:
Medium Duty
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Lock Type:
Mortise
Package Includes:
Concealed Conductor
Product Model:
CEFBB191-56
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST BEST-CEFBB191-56-605-4.5x4.5 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What size and finish does the BEST CEFBB191-56 electrified hinge come in?
The CEFBB191-56 is a 4-1/2 by 4-1/2 inch full mortise hinge in 605 bright brass. That is the standard commercial hinge size for a 1-3/4 inch door, so it drops into typical 4-1/2 inch hinge prep without reworking the jamb or door edge.
2) How many wires does the CEFBB191-56 hinge carry, and is that enough for an electric lock plus a request-to-exit signal?
Six conductors. That covers a powered device such as an electric strike, electrified mortise lock or exit device on one pair, with the remaining conductors free for monitoring or signal runs back to the access control panel. If your device schedule needs more than six paths, step up to an 8-wire hinge such as the Detex EWH8 Series.
3) Where on the door does an electrified hinge like the CEFBB191-56 have to be installed?
Install it in the center hinge position. That is where BEST specifies the concealed conductor go so the wire loop flexes correctly and keeps continuity at any door position. The top and bottom hinges stay standard non-electrified ball bearing hinges of the same size and finish.
4) Do I need anything besides the hinge to finish the wiring?
Plan on a junction box. The hinge is packed one per box with its machine screws and installation instructions, but BEST calls for a junction box to terminate the six conductors properly on the frame side. Conduit or raceway from that box to your power supply and access control panel is also on you.
5) Is the CEFBB191-56 heavy enough for a high traffic entry door?
It is a standard weight, medium duty hinge with five knuckles and ball bearings, built for commercial openings but not for heavy or high frequency doors. On a heavy exterior leaf or a constantly cycled entrance, look at a heavier electric hinge such as the Securitron EH Double Duty or the SDC PTH Series, which carries an 800,000 cycle rating.
6) What is the closest equivalent to the BEST CEFBB191-56 if I need another 6-wire electrified ball bearing hinge?
The RCI 952 is the nearest match: it is an electrified hinge with 6-conductor wiring and ball bearing construction, rated medium duty, the same duty level as the CEFBB191-56, which carries 6 wires with ball bearing operation. Both route conductors through the hinge rather than through a separate door loop, so either can feed an electric lock or exit device from the frame side.
7) I need more than six conductors for a card reader and a monitored lock on the same door - what should I use instead of the CEFBB191-56?
The CEFBB191-56 is built around a 6-wire concealed conductor, so if your device count needs more circuits, step 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 two extra conductors cover a second device or a monitoring loop without adding a power transfer unit to the frame.
8) The opening is a high traffic entrance - is the CEFBB191-56 the right choice or should I look at something heavier?
The CEFBB191-56 is a standard weight ball bearing hinge rated medium duty. For openings you expect to cycle harder, the SDC PTH series power transfer hinges are published with an 800,000 cycle rating, and the Securitron EH is offered as a double duty electric hinge. All three transfer power through the hinge; the difference is the cycle and duty class each is built to.
9) Is a concealed conductor hinge more secure than running an exposed door loop?
Yes, and that is the main reason to spec it. No electrical parts are exposed once the CEFBB191-56 is mortised in, so there is nothing to cut or short from the corridor side the way a surface door loop can be attacked. It also uses a permanent fast pin to prevent the hinge being pulled apart.
10) What is the closest 6-wire alternative if I want to match an existing BEST 4-1/2 inch electric hinge?
Two of the same shape. The RCI 952 is a 6-conductor ball bearing electrified hinge in medium duty, and the Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 is a 4-1/2 by 4-1/2 inch electrified standard weight ball bearing hinge, also medium duty. Both sit in the same size and duty class as the CEFBB191-56, so finish is usually the deciding factor.
11) Will square corner hinges work in my frame, or do I need radius corners?
The CEFBB191-56 has square corners, which suits hollow metal frames and doors routed with a square corner prep. Older wood doors and some frames are machined with a 1/4 inch or 5/8 inch radius pocket; a square corner hinge will not seat flush in those without chiseling the corners out.
12) Can I use this hinge to power a card reader or send a signal back to a panel?
Yes. The six concealed conductors are used both to feed power to door mounted devices and to carry signal, including transmission from a code reader on the door back to a remote computer or panel. Current flows regardless of door position, so monitoring is not interrupted when the door swings.
13) Will a power transfer hinge like the SDC PTH drop into the same prep as the BEST CEFBB191-56?
Do not assume it will. The CEFBB191-56 is a full mortise hinge with square corners, five knuckles, and a concealed conductor, supplied in 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch. The SDC PTH series is a power transfer hinge family and the Securitron EH is a double duty electric hinge, and neither is stated to share the CEFBB191-56 square corner full mortise leaf pattern. Confirm leaf size, corner style, and wire exit against your existing frame mortise before ordering either as a retrofit.
14) For standardizing electrified hinges across a facility, which of these options share the same five knuckle 4.5 inch format?
Three line up on format. The BEST CEFBB191-56 is a five knuckle full mortise hinge in 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch, the Detex EWH8 is a five knuckle electric hinge in 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch, and the Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 is a 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch electrified standard weight ball bearing hinge. Wire count is where they split, so specify conductors per door type rather than per building.
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