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BEST BEST FBB167 Steel Half Mortise Ball Bearing Standard Weight Hinge With Removable Pin BEST-FBB167

BEST FBB167 Steel Half Mortise Ball Bearing Hinge with Removable Pin

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BEST FBB167 Steel Half Mortise Ball Bearing Hinge with Removable Pin

Professional Half Mortise Hinge Solution

The BEST FBB167 is a high-quality steel half mortise ball bearing hinge designed for medium weight hollow metal or wood doors. This standard weight hinge features two permanently lubricated non-detachable ball bearings for smooth, reliable operation and reduced friction. The convenient removable pin design facilitates easy installation and maintenance, while the 5-knuckle construction provides exceptional durability for commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Ball Bearing Operation: Two permanently lubricated non-detachable ball bearings ensure effortless movement and reduced friction for long-lasting performance.
  • Removable Pin Design: Convenient removable pin construction facilitates easy installation, maintenance, and door removal when needed.
  • Medium Duty Construction: Engineered for medium weight hollow metal or wood doors of average frequency, hung on channel iron frames.
  • 5-Knuckle Configuration: Five knuckle design provides enhanced strength and stability for reliable door support.
  • Reversible Components: Flush tips and pins are reversible for flexible installation options and hand configurations.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Materials: Pins in non-ferrous hinges are stainless steel for enhanced durability and weather resistance.
  • Multiple Finish Options: Available in 600 (Primed for Painting) and 652 (Satin chromium plated) finishes to match various architectural requirements.

Technical Specifications

  • Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Corner Style: Square Corners
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Duty Level: Medium Duty
  • Hinge Pin Type: Removable
  • Hinge Type: Half Mortise
  • Knuckles: 5
  • Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Model: FBB167
  • Product Subgroup: Surface and Mortise Hinges
  • Product Type: Half Surface Hinges
  • Series: Architectural Hinges
  • Subcategory: Hinges

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose BEST Quality?

BEST hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with permanently lubricated ball bearing construction and stainless steel pins for enhanced durability. The 5-knuckle design and medium duty rating ensure dependable performance in demanding commercial applications where smooth operation and long-term reliability are essential.

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Hinges
Series:
Architectural Hinges
Hinge Type:
Half Mortise
Knuckles:
5
Bearing Type:
Ball Bearing
Corner Style:
Square Corners
Product Group:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Product Subgroup:
Surface and Mortise Hinges
Product Type:
Half Surface Hinges
Duty Level:
Medium Duty
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Hinge Pin Type:
Removable
Product Model:
FBB167
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST BEST-FBB167-652-4.5 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is a half mortise hinge and when do I use one instead of a full mortise?
A half mortise hinge mortises into the door edge on one leaf, while the other leaf surface-applies to the face of a channel iron frame. The BEST FBB167 is that configuration, built for medium weight hollow metal or wood doors of average frequency hung on channel iron frames. If your frame is a standard hollow metal frame with a routed hinge pocket, you want a full mortise instead, like the Hager 1191 or the 3-knuckle Hager 800.
2) Will the BEST FBB167 hold a heavy solid core or lead-lined door?
No. The FBB167 is a standard weight, medium duty hinge for medium weight doors at average traffic frequency. Heavy doors, or high-frequency openings like a school entry or hospital corridor, need a heavy weight hinge. Sizing by door weight and width matters more than anything else on a hinge order, so match the door before matching the finish.
3) Do I need to worry about handing when ordering the FBB167 hinge?
Handing is not a separate order option here. The FBB167 has reversible flush tips and pins, so the same hinge sets up for either hand in the field. Confirm the frame leg the surface-applied leaf lands on before you drill, since that is what the reversal changes.
4) What is the difference between a ball bearing hinge and a plain bearing hinge for a commercial door?
Ball bearing hinges carry the door load on bearings between the knuckles, which cuts friction and wear on doors that swing often or carry a closer. The FBB167 has two permanently lubricated non-detachable ball bearings. A plain bearing hinge, like the Hager 1173 half surface or the Hager 1191 full mortise, runs knuckle on knuckle with no bearing and suits lighter, lower-traffic openings without a closer.
5) Will square corner hinges drop into my existing door prep?
The FBB167 has square corners. If the existing hinge pockets in your door edge are radius cut (the common 1/4 inch or 5/8 inch radius from a hinge router), a square corner leaf will not seat without squaring the corners of the mortise with a chisel. Existing square-cut mortises take it straight, which is the usual case on hollow metal work.
6) What is the closest ball bearing alternative to the BEST FBB167 half mortise hinge?
The Hager BB1109 is the nearest match. Both are half mortise ball bearing hinges with a 5 knuckle, standard weight build rated medium duty, so the BB1109 hangs the same class of medium weight door on a channel iron frame that the FBB167 is built for. If a job already specifies BB1109 and you are standardizing on BEST, the FBB167 covers the same opening; the FBB167 adds a removable pin and square corner leaves.
7) Is the Hager 1191 a drop-in substitute for the BEST FBB167?
No. The Hager 1191 is a full mortise plain bearing hinge, standard weight with 5 knuckles, so both leaves mortise into the door and the frame. The BEST FBB167 is a half mortise ball bearing hinge, where only the door leaf is mortised. The 5 knuckle count and standard weight build look alike on paper, but the frame prep and the bearing type are different parts. Use the 1191 only where the frame is already mortised for a full mortise leaf.
8) What size and finishes does the BEST FBB167 half mortise hinge come in?
Two orderable combinations: 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 inch in 600 primed for painting, and 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 inch in 652 satin chrome plated steel. Pick 600 if the frame and door are getting field painted to match the opening; pick 652 where you want a finished chrome look that matches other satin chrome hardware on the building.
9) Can I take the door down without unscrewing the hinges on a BEST FBB167?
Yes. The FBB167 uses a removable pin, so pulling the pin drops the door off the frame with all the leaves still fastened. That is what you want for a maintenance opening where the door comes off for equipment moves or reglazing. On an exterior or secured-side opening, a removable pin is a security consideration, since the pin is accessible from whichever side the barrel sits on.
10) How many BEST FBB167 hinges do I need per door, and are screws included?
Hinges are sold and counted per leaf, so plan three per door for a standard commercial opening and four on tall or heavy leaves. The FBB167 is supplied as the hinge with its removable pin and reversible flush tips. Fasteners for a half mortise application depend on whether you are landing into wood, hollow metal, or channel iron, so confirm your frame material and order the matching machine or wood screws with it.
11) Can I use the BEST FBB167 to standardize hinges across a building?
Within limits. The FBB167 covers medium weight hollow metal and wood doors on channel iron frames at average frequency, in 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 inch. Openings on standard hollow metal frames with mortised jamb pockets need a full mortise hinge instead, and heavy or high-traffic doors need a heavier hinge. For a mixed fleet, standardize on the 652 satin chrome finish across types rather than trying to force one hinge configuration onto every frame.
12) What is a lower cost alternative to a ball bearing half mortise hinge on a low traffic door?
The Hager 1173 is a half surface plain bearing hinge, 4-1/2 inch steel, 5 knuckle, rated medium duty. Plain bearing means the knuckles ride metal on metal instead of on the two permanently lubricated ball bearings the BEST FBB167 uses, which is the usual choice on doors that cycle infrequently. Note the mounting differs: the 1173 is half surface and the FBB167 is half mortise, so the leaf prep on the door and frame is not the same.
13) Which medium duty commercial hinges use ball bearings rather than plain bearings?
Among the commercial 5 knuckle hinges of this class, the BEST FBB167 and the Hager BB1109 are the ball bearing options, both half mortise and both rated medium duty. The Hager 1173, Hager 1191 and Hager 800 are plain bearing. Ball bearing knuckles carry two permanently lubricated bearings and are the specification typically written for higher frequency openings; plain bearing is the metal-on-metal knuckle. Match bearing type when replacing one hinge in an existing set so the door swings consistently.
14) Are the pins on the BEST FBB167 steel hinge going to rust?
The FBB167 is a steel hinge, offered in 600 primed for painting and 652 satin chromium plated. On BEST's non-ferrous hinges the pins are stainless steel; the 600 primed version is bare primer and needs a finish coat once installed, so it is not a hinge to leave raw on a damp or exterior opening.
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