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BEST CSCB1900R Steel Full Mortise Concealed Switch Electrified Hinge with Concealed Bearings

BEST CSCB1900R Steel Full Mortise Concealed Switch Electrified Hinge with Concealed Bearings

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BEST CSCB1900R Steel Full Mortise Concealed Switch Electrified Hinge with Concealed Bearings

Commercial-Grade Electrified Hinge with Integrated Monitoring Switch

The BEST CSCB1900R is a standard weight electrified hinge engineered for commercial door applications, featuring steel construction and full mortise design with concealed bearings for smooth operation. This professional-grade hinge incorporates a concealed switch (CS) that allows opening monitoring and operates when the door is either open or closed. With single pole double throw switch functionality and tamper-proof design, it provides secure integration with electronic access control systems and monitoring devices.

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.
  • Tamper-Proof Security: No electrical parts are exposed when hinge is installed, providing tamper-resistant monitoring for high-security applications.
  • Single Pole Double Throw Switch: Versatile switching configuration enables activation of alarms, monitoring devices, or other security equipment.
  • Heavy-Duty Steel Construction: Standard weight steel construction with full mortise design provides reliable performance in commercial environments.
  • Concealed Bearing Operation: Concealed bearings ensure smooth door operation and extended service life in high-traffic applications.
  • Complete Installation Package: Packed one per box with screws and installation instructions for professional installation.
  • Multiple Finish Options: Available in 640 (Satin bronze dark, oxidized, oil rubbed) and 652 (Satin chromium plated) finishes for architectural coordination.
  • Center Hinge Positioning: Designed for installation in the center hinge location for optimal door operation and switch functionality.

Technical Specifications

  • Bearing Type: Concealed Bearing
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Corner Style: Square Corners
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Duty Level: Medium Duty
  • Electronic: Yes
  • Hinge Type: Electrified
  • Knuckles: 3
  • Lock Type: Mortise
  • Package Includes: Concealed Switch
  • Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Model: CSCB1900R
  • 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.
  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 dimensions for full mortise installation.
  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 either door open or door closed monitoring per application requirements and security system specifications.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal hinge operation, switch activation, and integration with connected monitoring or alarm 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
  • Healthcare Facility Access Control
  • Educational Institution Safety Systems
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Industrial Facility Monitoring
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Emergency Exit Compliance Monitoring

Why Choose BEST Quality?

BEST electrified hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with steel construction and concealed bearing design engineered for demanding commercial applications. The tamper-proof concealed switch design ensures no electrical parts are exposed when installed, providing secure monitoring capabilities where dependable performance is essential. Complete with installation hardware and comprehensive documentation for professional installation and system integration.

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Hinges
Series:
Electrified Hinges
Hinge Type:
Electrified
Knuckles:
3
Bearing Type:
Concealed Bearing
Corner Style:
Square Corners
Product Group:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Product Subgroup:
Electrified Hinges
Product Type:
Electrified Hinges
Duty Level:
Medium Duty
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Lock Type:
Mortise
Package Includes:
Concealed Switch
Product Model:
CSCB1900R
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST BEST-CSCB1900R-LH-652-4.5x4 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the concealed switch in the BEST CSCB1900R hinge actually do?
The CS in CSCB1900R stands for concealed switch, and it monitors whether the door is open or closed. It's a single pole double throw switch, so it can signal an alarm panel, access control system, or other monitoring device on either state. Because the switch lives inside the hinge, no electrical parts are exposed once the hinge is mortised into the door and frame, which is why it gets specified where a surface door contact would be tampered with.
2) Do I need to order the BEST CSCB1900R electrified hinge left hand or right hand?
Handing matters. The CSCB1900R is built as a handed hinge and is ordered either left-handed or right-handed, so determine the swing of the opening before you order. Both hands are offered in each size and finish.
3) Where on the door should the electrified switch hinge be installed?
Put it in the center hinge position. BEST designs the CSCB1900R for the center location so the switch reads door position correctly and the hinge shares the load with standard hinges at the top and bottom. On a three-hinge opening that means one CSCB1900R plus two matching standard hinges.
4) Does the concealed switch hinge replace all the hinges on the door or just one?
Just one. The CSCB1900R is packed one per box with screws and installation instructions, and it goes in the center position, so you still need conventional hinges for the remaining leaf positions. Match them in size, finish, and square corner style so the preps and the look line up.
5) I need to run power through the door to an electric lock, not monitor the door. Is the BEST CSCB1900R the right hinge?
No. The CSCB1900R carries a concealed switch for opening monitoring with a single pole double throw output, so it reports door position rather than feeding an electric lock. For power transfer through the hinge, look at the SDC PTH Series electrified power transfer hinges, the RCI 952 electrified hinge with 6-conductor wiring, or the Detex EWH8 five knuckle electric hinge in 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch with 8 wires. Those conductor counts are what lets you run power and signal to an electric strike, electrified lock, or exit device.
6) What is the closest equivalent to the BEST CSCB1900R in a 4.5 by 4.5 electrified standard weight hinge?
The Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 is the nearest match in form factor: a 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch electrified standard weight ball bearing hinge rated medium duty, the same duty level the CSCB1900R carries. The difference is in the electrical function - the BEST hinge uses a concealed switch for door monitoring, while the ETW2 is a through-wire hinge. Match the electrical function to your system before you swap.
7) My door has five knuckle hinges. Will the BEST CSCB1900R drop into the same prep?
No. The CSCB1900R is a three knuckle full mortise hinge with square corners, so the knuckle pattern will not line up with an existing five knuckle leaf on the same jamb. If you need to match a five knuckle set, the Detex EWH8 is a five knuckle electric hinge in 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch with satin chrome finish. Note it is an 8 wire power transfer hinge rather than a monitoring switch hinge.
8) What sizes and finishes does the CSCB1900R concealed switch hinge come in?
Two sizes, 4-1/2 x 4 inches and 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches, in two finishes: 640 satin bronze dark (oxidized, oil rubbed) and 652 satin chrome. All four combinations are available in both left and right hand. Corners are square, not radiused, so the door and frame prep has to match square-corner hinge mortises.
9) Is the CSCB1900R heavy enough for a high traffic commercial opening?
It is a standard weight, medium duty steel hinge with concealed bearings, rated commercial. That covers typical office, school, and healthcare interior openings. For a heavy or high frequency door, a heavy weight hinge with a heavier duty rating is the better call.
10) What else could I use instead of the BEST CSCB1900R electrified hinge?
For a standard weight electrified hinge in the same 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 inch size and medium duty class, the Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 ball bearing electrified hinge is the closest peer. The RCI 952 is a medium duty ball bearing electrified hinge as well, and the Securitron EH double duty electric hinge is another option. Note those are wired transfer hinges rather than a concealed door-position switch, so if the spec calls for concealed monitoring, the CSCB1900R is the one that matches.
11) Is the CSCB1900R a full mortise hinge, and what prep does the door need?
Full mortise, three knuckle, with square corners. Both leaves mortise in, one into the door edge and one into the frame rabbet, so the opening needs standard square-corner hinge pockets at the center location plus a route for the switch wiring back through the frame.
12) For a high-traffic opening, is there an electrified hinge rated for more cycles than the BEST CSCB1900R?
The CSCB1900R is a medium duty steel hinge with concealed bearings, built for commercial openings. If your opening runs heavy traffic and you want a published cycle figure, the SDC PTH Series electrified power transfer hinges carry an 800,000 cycle rating, and the Securitron EH is a double duty electric hinge. Both are through-wire designs rather than monitoring switches, so confirm your access control system needs power transfer and not door position before substituting.
13) I need satin chrome to match the rest of my hardware. Which electrified hinges come in that finish?
The BEST CSCB1900R is offered in 652 satin chrome steel in both 4.5 by 4 and 4.5 by 4.5 sizes, in left and right hand, so you can keep the monitoring hinge consistent with a satin chrome opening. Among comparable electrified hinges, the Detex EWH8 in 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch is also supplied in a satin chrome finish, though it is an 8 wire power transfer hinge with five knuckles rather than a concealed switch hinge.
14) Is the RCI 952 a direct substitute for the BEST CSCB1900R?
They are not interchangeable in function. The RCI 952 is a medium duty electrified hinge with 6-conductor wiring and ball bearing construction, which routes multiple circuits through the door. The CSCB1900R uses a concealed single pole double throw switch that reports whether the door is open or closed, with no electrical parts exposed once installed. Use the 952 when the access control device on the door needs conductors; use the CSCB1900R when the panel needs a door position contact.
15) I manage a building with 640 oil rubbed bronze hardware. Will this monitoring hinge match?
Yes, the CSCB1900R is offered in 640, satin bronze dark, oxidized and oil rubbed, which is the same BHMA finish designation used across commercial door hardware. The alternative is 652 satin chrome if the rest of the opening is chrome or brushed stainless looking.
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