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BEST CSCB168 Steel Full Mortise Concealed Bearing Electrified Hinge with Concealed Switch

BEST CSCB168 Steel Full Mortise Concealed Bearing Electrified Hinge with Concealed Switch

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BEST CSCB168 Steel Full Mortise Concealed Bearing Electrified Hinge with Concealed Switch

Heavy-Duty Electrified Hinge with Integrated Security Monitoring

The BEST CSCB168 is a heavy-weight electrified hinge engineered for commercial door applications, featuring steel construction with full mortise design and concealed bearings for smooth operation. This electrified hinge incorporates a concealed switch (CS) that allows opening monitoring and operates when the door is either open or closed. With 5 knuckles and square corner design, it provides robust performance for demanding commercial environments while maintaining tamper-proof security monitoring capabilities.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Concealed Switch Technology: Integrated "CS" (Concealed Switch) allows opening monitoring and operates when door is either open or closed for comprehensive access control.
  • Heavy-Duty Steel Construction: Steel full mortise design with concealed bearings provides exceptional durability and smooth operation for high-traffic commercial applications.
  • Tamper-Proof Security: No electrical parts are exposed when hinge is installed, creating a secure solution for controlling access in electronic access control systems.
  • Single Pole Double Throw Switch: Versatile switching configuration allows activation of alarms, monitoring devices, or other security equipment when tamper-proof operation is required.
  • Complete Installation Package: Packed one per box with screws and installation instructions for professional installation convenience.
  • 5-Knuckle Design: Square corner construction with 5 knuckles ensures robust performance and proper door alignment in commercial applications.
  • Center Hinge Positioning: Designed for installation in the center hinge location for optimal door operation and security monitoring.

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: 5
  • Lock Type: Mortise
  • Package Includes: Concealed Switch
  • Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Model: CSCB168
  • 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 or monitoring 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 for full mortise installation and adequate clearance for wiring access.
  4. Route and connect switch wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Use appropriate wire gauge and connectors for single pole double throw switch configuration.
  5. Configure switch operation for door open/closed monitoring per application requirements and integrate with alarms or monitoring devices as needed.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal hinge operation, switch activation in both open and closed positions, and integration with connected security systems.
  7. Complete final inspection and document switch settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Building Security Systems
  • Electronic Access Control Integration
  • Healthcare Facility Monitoring
  • Educational Institution Safety Systems
  • Industrial Facility Access Points
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Multi-Tenant Commercial Properties

Tamper-Resistant Design

The CSCB168 features a tamper-proof design where no electrical parts are exposed when the hinge is properly installed. This concealed switch configuration provides secure monitoring capabilities while maintaining the aesthetic appearance of a standard hinge, making it ideal for applications requiring discreet security monitoring without compromising door functionality.

Why Choose BEST Quality?

BEST electrified hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy-duty steel construction and concealed bearing design rated for demanding commercial applications. The tamper-proof concealed switch technology ensures secure monitoring capabilities while maintaining smooth door operation. Engineered for commercial environments where dependable performance and integrated security monitoring are essential.

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Hinges
Series:
Electrified Hinges
Hinge Type:
Electrified
Knuckles:
5
Bearing Type:
Concealed Bearing
Corner Style:
Square Corners
Product Group:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Product Subgroup:
Electrified Hinges
Product Type:
Electrified Hinges
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Lock Type:
Mortise
Package Includes:
Concealed Switch
Product Model:
CSCB168
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST BEST-CSCB168-652-4.5x4.5 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the CS in BEST CSCB168 actually do on the door?
CS stands for concealed switch. The BEST CSCB168 carries a switch built into the hinge that monitors whether the door is open or closed, and it works in both positions. The switch is single pole double throw, so you can wire it to trigger an alarm, a monitoring panel, or other security equipment. It is a monitoring hinge, not a power transfer hinge for a strike or lock.
2) What size and finish does the CSCB168 electrified hinge come in?
One configuration: 4-1/2 by 4-1/2 inch, steel, in 652 satin chrome. If your existing hinge leaves are a different size, the door and frame prep will not match without rework.
3) Where in the door should the monitoring hinge be installed?
The center hinge location. The CSCB168 is meant to go in the middle position of the hinge set, with the top and bottom hinges left as standard. Make sure the frame has a wire raceway or drilled access at that point, since the switch leads have to run out of the hinge pocket into the frame.
4) Will square corner hinges fit my door and frame prep?
Square corner is the standard prep on hollow metal frames and most commercial doors. The CSCB168 has square corners, so if your existing hinge leaves have radius (rounded) corners, as many wood door preps do, the leaf will not drop into that mortise without recutting.
5) I need to power an electric strike or mortise lock through the hinge. Is this the right part?
No. The CSCB168 switches a monitoring circuit; it is not sold as a power transfer hinge for feeding a lock. For running conductors through the hinge to an electrified lock, look at a power transfer hinge such as the SDC PTH Series, the Detex EWH8 eight wire electric hinge, or the RCI 952 with six conductor wiring.
6) What is the closest 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 electrified hinge alternative to the BEST CSCB168?
The BEST CSCB168 is a 4.5" x 4.5" steel full mortise electrified hinge with concealed bearings and a concealed switch. Two peers come in the same 4.5" x 4.5" size: the Detex EWH8 five knuckle electric hinge, which is an 8 wire hinge in a satin chrome finish, and the Design Hardware ETW2-BB5, a medium duty electrified ball bearing hinge in the BB5 series. The CSCB168 differs in that it carries a concealed single pole double throw switch for door open and closed monitoring rather than being purely a wire pass hinge, and it is heavy duty rather than medium duty.
7) I only need to run power to an electric lock, not monitor the door. What should I use instead of the CSCB168?
If the job is purely power transfer through the hinge, the SDC PTH series electrified power transfer hinge is built for that role and is rated at 800,000 cycles, and the RCI 952 is an electrified hinge with 6-conductor wiring and ball bearing construction. The BEST CSCB168 adds a concealed single pole double throw switch that signals whether the door is open or closed, which is the feature you pay for when the opening also needs monitoring.
8) Is a medium duty electrified hinge acceptable in place of the BEST CSCB168 on a high traffic opening?
The BEST CSCB168 is a heavy duty steel hinge with concealed bearings, intended for commercial openings that see constant use. The Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 and the RCI 952 are both listed as medium duty, so they sit a tier below on cycle demand. For a high traffic entry, stay with the heavy duty CSCB168 or look at the SDC PTH series, which carries an 800,000 cycle rating.
9) Is the wiring exposed once the hinge is installed?
No. With the CSCB168 mortised in, no electrical parts are visible, which is the point of the concealed switch design. It reads as a normal hinge on the opening while the monitoring runs out of sight, so there is nothing on the face for someone to defeat.
10) Is this hinge heavy enough for a high traffic commercial door?
It is built as a heavy duty commercial hinge: steel, full mortise, five knuckles, square corners, with concealed bearings for the pivot. That construction is aimed at high traffic openings in schools, hospitals, and multi-tenant buildings rather than residential doors.
11) What is the difference between this and a medium duty electrified hinge like the Design Hardware ETW2-BB5?
Duty and job. The BEST CSCB168 is a heavy duty steel hinge with a built in monitoring switch. The Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 is a standard weight, medium duty electrified ball bearing hinge in the same 4-1/2 by 4-1/2 size, and the RCI 952 is likewise medium duty with ball bearing construction and six conductors. For a heavy door or a high cycle opening, the heavier hinge is the match.
12) Can I use a door position switch in the hinge instead of a surface magnetic contact?
That is exactly the trade. A concealed switch hinge like the CSCB168 puts the door position monitoring inside the hinge, so there is no surface contact on the frame head to be tampered with or knocked out of alignment, and the opening looks unmodified. The switch reports in both the open and closed positions and is single pole double throw, so it drops into the same alarm or access control input a surface contact would feed.
13) How many conductors do the electrified hinge alternatives carry compared with the CSCB168?
Conductor count is the main dividing line among these. The Detex EWH8 is an 8 wire hinge and the RCI 952 carries 6-conductor wiring, so both are chosen by the number of circuits the electric lock, request-to-exit device, or monitoring loop needs. The BEST CSCB168 is built around a concealed single pole double throw switch used to trigger alarms or monitoring devices, so specify it when the requirement is a door position signal rather than a multi-circuit power run.
14) Does the Securitron EH do the same job as the BEST CSCB168?
The Securitron EH Double Duty electric hinge is an electrified hinge in the EH series and, like the CSCB168, is used to bring wiring through the door edge without exposed cable. The distinction to check before you order is the monitoring function: the BEST CSCB168 carries a concealed single pole double throw switch that reports the door open or closed and stays tamper proof because no electrical parts are exposed once installed. If the access control panel needs a door position input from the hinge itself, that is the CSCB168 feature.
15) Can I use a standard ball bearing electrified hinge in the center position instead of the CSCB168?
You can run a wire-transfer hinge such as the Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 or the Detex EWH8 in the center position to carry circuits, but they are not a swap for what the BEST CSCB168 does there. The CSCB168 is specified for the center hinge location precisely because its concealed switch monitors the opening, and it uses concealed bearings with a 5 knuckle square corner body. Match the swap on function first, then on size and corner style.
16) Does the hinge come with mounting screws, or do I need to order them separately?
Screws and installation instructions ship in the box, one hinge per box, with the concealed switch built in. What is not included is the wire, connectors, and whatever panel or alarm device you are tying the switch into.
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