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BEST CSFBB168 Steel Full Mortise Ball Bearing Concealed Switch Heavy Duty Electrified Hinge

BEST CSFBB168 Steel Full Mortise Ball Bearing Concealed Switch Heavy Duty Electrified Hinge

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BEST CSFBB168 Steel Full Mortise Ball Bearing Concealed Switch Heavy Duty Electrified Hinge

Professional Electrified Hinge with Concealed Switch Technology

The BEST CSFBB168 is a heavy-duty electrified hinge engineered for commercial door applications, featuring steel construction with full mortise design and ball bearing operation for smooth performance. This electrified hinge incorporates a concealed switch that allows opening monitoring and operates when the door is either open or closed, providing seamless integration with electronic access control systems. The single pole double throw switch design enables activation of alarms, monitoring devices, or other security equipment while maintaining a tamper-proof installation with no exposed electrical components.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Concealed Switch Technology: "CS" concealed switch allows opening monitoring and operates when door is either open or closed for comprehensive access control integration.
  • Heavy-Duty Steel Construction: Steel full mortise design with ball bearings provides smooth operation and exceptional durability for demanding commercial applications.
  • Tamper-Proof Security: No electrical parts are exposed when hinge is installed, creating a secure solution for controlling access in electronic systems.
  • Single Pole Double Throw Switch: Versatile switch configuration enables activation of alarms, monitoring devices, or other security equipment as required.
  • Complete Installation Package: Packed one per box with screws and installation instructions for professional installation.
  • Center Hinge Positioning: Designed for installation in the center hinge location for optimal performance and security monitoring.
  • Professional Finish Options: Available in 652 Satin Chromium Plated finish for commercial aesthetic requirements.

Technical Specifications

  • Bearing Type: Ball 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: CSFBB168
  • 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 on the door frame using the full mortise design and provided mounting hardware.
  4. Route and connect wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams, ensuring proper connections for the single pole double throw switch configuration.
  5. Configure switch operation settings for door open/closed monitoring per application requirements and system integration needs.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal hinge operation, switch activation during door movement, and integration with connected alarm or monitoring 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
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Industrial Facility Access Points
  • Multi-Tenant Commercial Properties

Why Choose BEST Quality?

BEST electrified hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy-duty steel construction and ball bearing operation designed for demanding commercial applications. The concealed switch technology provides tamper-proof monitoring capabilities with no exposed electrical components, ensuring secure integration with access control systems. Engineered for commercial-grade performance where dependable operation and security monitoring are 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
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Lock Type:
Mortise
Package Includes:
Concealed Switch
Product Model:
CSFBB168
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST BEST-CSFBB168LH-652-4.5x4.5 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What sizes and handing does the BEST CSFBB168 come in, and do I have to specify hand?
Two sizes, 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 inch and 4-1/2 x 5 inch, and yes, hand has to be specified. Both sizes are offered left-handed and right-handed in 652 satin chrome plated steel. Because the switch and wire exit are built into one leaf, ordering the wrong hand means the wire comes out on the wrong side of the opening.
2) Is this hinge heavy enough for a high-traffic commercial entry, or is it only for interior doors?
It's rated heavy duty and built for commercial use, with five knuckles, square corners, and ball bearings in a full mortise steel leaf. That's the class you want on a high-use opening. By comparison, the Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 and the RCI 952 electrified hinges are listed as medium duty, which suits lighter interior doors.
3) Will the CSFBB168 drop into an existing full mortise hinge prep?
It's a full mortise hinge with square corners, so it mates with a squared mortise pocket of the same leaf size, 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 or 4-1/2 x 5 inches. If your existing hinges have radius (rounded) corners, the pocket won't match a square corner leaf without rework. You also need a path for the switch wiring out of the frame side, which a plain mechanical hinge prep won't have.
4) What is the difference between the BEST CSFBB168 and the Detex EWH8 electric hinge?
Both are five knuckle electric hinges offered in 4.5 inch x 4.5 inch. The BEST CSFBB168 is a heavy duty steel full mortise ball bearing hinge whose function is a concealed single pole double throw switch for door position monitoring - it reports whether the door is open or closed rather than carrying power across the opening. The Detex EWH8 is an 8 wire electric hinge in a satin chrome finish, so its conductors are intended to pass current and signal to devices in the door leaf such as an electric lock or exit device. If you need to power hardware in the door, the 8 wire route is the one; if you need a monitoring contact, the concealed switch is.
5) I need to run wiring from the frame into the door for an electric lock - which electrified hinge should I use instead of the BEST CSFBB168?
The CSFBB168 is a switch hinge: its concealed single pole double throw switch monitors whether the door is open or closed and activates alarms or monitoring devices, with no exposed electrical parts once installed. It is not a power transfer hinge. For getting conductors into the door leaf, look at the RCI 952 electrified hinge, which is supplied with 6 conductor wiring and ball bearing construction, or the SDC PTH Series electrified power transfer hinges. The Detex EWH8 is another wired option, configured with 8 wires.
6) Where in the hinge stack should the concealed switch hinge be installed?
Center hinge location. BEST designs the CSFBB168 to sit as the middle hinge of the stack, with standard ball bearing hinges above and below it. That position keeps the wire run short and central to the frame and keeps the switch away from the top of the door where warp shows up most.
7) Can the switch in this hinge be wired to a normally open or a normally closed input?
Either. The concealed switch is single pole double throw, so you have both a normally open and a normally closed contact off a common leg and you pick whichever your panel input expects. That's what lets one hinge either signal an alarm on door open or confirm door closed to an access control system.
8) Is there any exposed wiring or tamper point with this hinge once the door is hung?
No electrical parts are exposed once the CSFBB168 is installed. The switch sits inside the hinge body and the wiring runs concealed through the frame, so there is nothing at the opening for someone to defeat, which is why it gets used on secure openings in healthcare, schools, and government buildings.
9) I need door position monitoring on several openings. Should I use a concealed switch hinge or a separate door contact?
A concealed switch hinge like the CSFBB168 puts the monitoring inside hardware you already have to install, with nothing visible on the door or frame to tamper with, which is the argument for it on secure or public openings. A surface or recessed door contact is a separate device to prep and can be reached. If you also need conductors crossing the opening for an electrified lock on the same doors, a power transfer hinge such as the Securitron EH or the SDC PTH Series handles that job rather than this one.
10) Is the Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 a direct substitute for the BEST CSFBB168?
They are not equivalent. The Design Hardware ETW2-BB5 is a 4.5 inch x 4.5 inch electrified standard weight ball bearing hinge rated medium duty in the BB5 Series. The BEST CSFBB168 is rated heavy duty and its electrical element is a concealed single pole double throw switch for monitoring. Use the CSFBB168 where the specification calls for a heavy duty hinge with a door position switch; the ETW2-BB5 suits standard weight openings where a medium duty electrified hinge is acceptable.
11) For a high traffic opening, how does the BEST CSFBB168 compare to the SDC PTH and Securitron EH hinges?
The BEST CSFBB168 is a commercial heavy duty steel full mortise hinge with five knuckles and ball bearings, built for demanding traffic while providing concealed switch monitoring. Among the alternatives, the SDC PTH Series electrified power transfer hinges carry an 800,000 cycle rating, and the Securitron EH is described as a double duty electric hinge. All three are commercial electrified hinges; the deciding factor is function, since the CSFBB168 supplies a monitoring switch rather than power transfer conductors.
12) What comes in the box with the BEST CSFBB168?
Packed one hinge per box with the concealed switch built in, mounting screws, and installation instructions. It does not include the companion mechanical hinges for the top and bottom of the stack, the wire transfer or raceway components, or the monitoring panel input, so plan those separately.
13) What finish is the BEST CSFBB168 available in, and will it blend with my existing hinges?
One finish, 652 satin chrome plated over steel. That is the standard commercial plated finish on steel hinges, so it reads alongside other 652 hinges on the same opening. If your existing stack is a brass or bronze finish such as 605 or 613, the center hinge will not match visually.
14) Which electrified hinges come in a satin chrome finish like the BEST CSFBB168?
The BEST CSFBB168 is offered in 652 satin chrome over steel, in left and right handing and in 4.5 inch x 4.5 inch and 4.5 inch x 5 inch sizes. Among comparable electrified hinges, the Detex EWH8 is also offered with a satin chrome finish in 4.5 inch x 4.5 inch, so the two will visually match on adjacent openings even though their electrical functions differ.
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