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BEST BEST FBB173NRP Steel Half Surface Ball Bearing Standard Weight Hinge With Non-Removable Pin BEST-FBB173NRP

BEST FBB173NRP Steel Half Surface Ball Bearing Hinge with Non-Removable Pin

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BEST FBB173NRP Steel Half Surface Ball Bearing Hinge with Non-Removable Pin

Professional Half Surface Hinge Solution

The BEST FBB173NRP is a sturdy steel half surface ball bearing hinge designed for medium weight wood, kalamein, or mineral core doors with edge rails that won't hold screws. This commercial-grade hinge features a non-removable pin for enhanced security and incorporates two Stanley permanently lubricated non-detachable ball bearings for smooth operation. Ideal for doors hung on hollow metal frames in commercial and industrial applications where enhanced door security is required.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Non-Removable Pin Design: Enhanced security feature prevents unauthorized removal, making it ideal for commercial and industrial applications requiring door security.
  • Ball Bearing Operation: Two Stanley permanently lubricated non-detachable ball bearings ensure smooth and efficient door operation with reduced maintenance requirements.
  • Medium Duty Construction: Steel construction provides reliable support for medium weight doors including wood, kalamein, or mineral core doors with edge rails.
  • Half Surface Installation: Designed for doors with edge rails that won't hold screws, mounted on hollow metal frames for versatile installation options.
  • Complete Hardware Package: Packed with machine screws and grommet nuts for 1-3/4" doors for convenient installation.
  • Stainless Steel Pins: Non-ferrous hinges feature stainless steel pins for corrosion resistance and long-term durability.
  • Hospital Tip Option: Can be furnished with hospital tips (HT) for specialized healthcare facility requirements.
  • Finish Options: Available in 600 (Primed for Painting) and 652 (Satin chromium plated) finishes for various aesthetic requirements.

Technical Specifications

  • Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Corner Style: Square Corners
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Duty Level: Medium Duty
  • Hinge Pin Type: Non-Removable
  • Hinge Type: Half Surface
  • Knuckles: 5
  • Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
  • Product Model: FBB173NRP
  • 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 hinge products deliver professional-grade reliability with steel construction and permanently lubricated ball bearings designed for demanding commercial applications. The non-removable pin design and stainless steel components provide enhanced security and corrosion resistance for long-term performance. Engineered for medium duty applications where dependable door operation and security are essential.

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Hinges
Series:
Architectural Hinges
Hinge Type:
Half Surface
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:
Non-Removable
Product Model:
FBB173NRP
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST BEST-FBB173NRP-652-4.5 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the BEST FBB173NRP work on a 1-3/4 inch door?
Yes. The FBB173NRP ships with machine screws and grommet nuts sized for 1-3/4 inch doors, which is the standard commercial door thickness. Because the door leaf surface mounts and through-bolts with those grommet nuts, the fastener package is what ties it to that thickness, not the leaf itself.
2) Is the pin on the FBB173NRP hinge really non-removable, and does that mean I don't need a security stud?
The pin is non-removable, which is the point of the NRP suffix. It's set so the hinge can't be knocked apart from the hinge side of an out-swinging door. That covers the same threat a security stud or set screw hinge addresses, so on an outswing exterior or tenant door the NRP version is the one to spec. Note the pin is not simply hard to pull, it's non-removable, so you can't lift the door off by driving the pin out during service work.
3) What's the difference between a half surface and a half mortise hinge?
They're mirror images and they are not interchangeable. Half surface, like the BEST FBB173NRP, mortises to the frame and surface mounts to the door, which is what you want when the door edge won't hold screws. Half mortise does the opposite, mortising into the door edge and surface mounting to the frame, for channel iron frames or where the frame face is the mounting surface. If the frame is hollow metal and the door is the problem, half surface is your part; if it's the frame that can't be mortised, look at a half mortise ball bearing hinge such as the Hager BB1109.
4) Will square corner hinges drop into my existing hinge prep?
The FBB173NRP has square corners, so it matches hollow metal frame prep, which is squared off from the factory. A wood door prepped with a router and a template usually has 1/4 inch or 5/8 inch radius corners, and a square corner hinge will not seat in that pocket without chiseling the corners out. On this hinge that only affects the frame leaf anyway, since the door leaf surface mounts on the face rather than sitting in a mortise.
5) What is the closest half surface hinge to the BEST FBB173NRP if ball bearings are not required?
The Hager 1173 is the nearest half surface alternative. Both are medium duty commercial half surface hinges with a 5 knuckle design, and both mount to the door face rather than the door edge. The difference is the bearing: the FBB173NRP runs on ball bearings, while the 1173 is a plain bearing hinge. Ball bearing units are the usual choice for doors that cycle heavily or carry closers; plain bearing suits lower traffic openings. Note also that the 1173 does not carry the non-removable pin feature of the FBB173NRP, so on an outswing opening where the hinge pin is exposed, the FBB173NRP is the one that resists pin pulling.
6) Can a Hager 1191 be used in place of the BEST FBB173NRP?
No, they are not interchangeable. The 1191 is a full mortise hinge, meaning both leaves are mortised into the door edge and the frame rabbet. The FBB173NRP is a half surface hinge chosen specifically when the door edge rail will not hold screws, so there is nothing to mortise into on the door side. The two also differ in bearing: the 1191 is a plain bearing hinge, while the FBB173NRP runs on ball bearings. Use the 1191 only where the door edge is sound and already prepped for a full mortise hinge.
7) Is a medium duty hinge enough for a high traffic commercial door?
The FBB173NRP is rated medium duty and built for commercial use, with two permanently lubricated non-detachable ball bearings carrying the load. That suits medium weight doors on normal commercial traffic, offices, classrooms, retail. For a heavy door or an entrance cycling constantly, step up to a heavy weight hinge rather than adding hinges to this one.
8) What sizes and finishes does the BEST FBB173NRP half surface hinge come in?
Two sizes, 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches and 5 x 5 inches, each in either 600 primed for painting or 652 satin chrome. All four combinations are made. Pick 600 if the door and frame get painted out to match, 652 where the hinge stays exposed and needs to match satin chrome trim on the opening.
9) Ball bearing or plain bearing hinge for a commercial door?
Ball bearing is the right call on any door with a closer or steady traffic, and the FBB173NRP uses two permanently lubricated ball bearings that don't need field greasing. Plain bearing hinges suit lighter, low cycle openings, and ZenSupply stocks those in half surface too, the Hager 1173 is a 4-1/2 inch steel half surface plain bearing hinge with the same 5 knuckle layout. If the door has a closer on it, take the ball bearing version.
10) Can I get the FBB173NRP with hospital tips for a healthcare facility?
Hospital tips are available on the FBB173NRP, ordered as the HT option. Sloped tips give gowns, IV lines, and carts nothing to snag on, which is why hospitals and behavioral health spaces call for them. Specify HT with the size and finish when you order.
11) Do the FBB173NRP hinges come with screws, or do I need to order fasteners separately?
Fasteners are in the box. Each hinge is packed with machine screws and grommet nuts for 1-3/4 inch doors, so the through-bolted door leaf is covered. Nothing extra to order for a standard commercial opening.
12) What is the difference between the Hager 800 and the BEST FBB173NRP for a standard wood door on a hollow metal frame?
The Hager 800 is a full mortise, 3 knuckle, standard weight plain bearing commercial hinge, and it is the simpler option for an ordinary wood door whose edge takes screws normally. The FBB173NRP is a 5 knuckle half surface ball bearing hinge with a non-removable pin, built for medium weight wood, kalamein, or mineral core doors whose edge rails will not hold screws. If the door edge is solid, a full mortise hinge like the 800 is the standard approach; the half surface FBB173NRP is what you reach for when the edge cannot be relied on, or when the opening needs the security of a pin that cannot be driven out.
13) Standardizing hinges across a facility with both mortised and unmortisable door edges - which two models cover both conditions with the same bearing behavior?
Pair the BEST FBB173NRP with the Hager BB1109. Both are ball bearing hinges with a 5 knuckle design and medium duty rating, so door swing feel and expected service are consistent across the facility. The FBB173NRP handles openings where the door edge rail will not hold screws by surface applying the door leaf, and it adds a non-removable pin for security. The BB1109 is the half mortise counterpart, mortising the door leaf and surface applying to the frame, for frames that cannot be prepped. Both are commercial hinges rather than residential.
14) Which of these hinges keeps the pin from being pulled on an outswing exterior door?
The BEST FBB173NRP is the one built for it. Its pin is non-removable, so on an outswing opening where the barrel sits on the unsecured side the pin cannot simply be driven out to lift the door off. The Hager comparables in the half surface, half mortise, and full mortise families - the 1173, BB1109, 1191, and 800 - are described as standard commercial hinges without that pin feature, so on a secured outswing door they would need a separate measure such as a security stud or set screw. Where the door swings in and the barrel is protected, that distinction stops mattering and the choice comes down to leaf preparation and bearing type.
15) How many knuckles does the BEST FBB173NRP have and does that matter for matching existing doors?
Five knuckles. If you're standardizing a building and the other openings run 5 knuckle hinges, this matches visually down the corridor. A 3 knuckle hinge, like the Hager 800, reads noticeably different on the barrel, so mixing them on adjacent doors shows.
16) Do the hinge pins rust on the FBB173NRP?
The steel version's construction is steel throughout; BEST's non-ferrous hinges use stainless steel pins for corrosion resistance. For a damp interior opening the 652 satin chromium plated finish gives a plated surface, while 600 is primed and needs to be painted out to be protected.
17) Where do I find the right hinge size and the installation template for a BEST half surface hinge?
BEST publishes a hinge size chart and an installation guide for the architectural hinge line, both hosted with the FBB173NRP product data, along with the 5 knuckle ball bearing hinge catalog. Use the size chart to confirm 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 versus 5 x 5 against your door width and thickness before you order, and the installation guide for hole locations on the surface mounted door leaf.
18) Is a 3 knuckle hinge acceptable where a 5 knuckle hinge is currently installed?
Knuckle count is a visible and dimensional difference, not just a style one. The Hager 800 is a 3 knuckle full mortise standard weight hinge, while the BEST FBB173NRP and the Hager 1173, 1191, and BB1109 are all 5 knuckle designs. Mixing them on the same elevation shows at the barrel, and a 3 knuckle hinge distributes load across fewer bearing points. If matching the existing barrel appearance across a run of doors matters, stay with a 5 knuckle model.
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the BEST BEST-FBB173NRP-652-4.5 come with a warranty?
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