BEST HTFBB179 Steel Full Mortise Ball Bearing Hinge with Hospital Tips
Professional Medium-Duty Door Hardware Solution
The BEST HTFBB179 Steel Full Mortise Ball Bearing Hinge delivers reliable performance for medium weight doors in commercial applications. This 5-knuckle hinge features durable steel construction with two permanently lubricated non-detachable ball bearings for smooth operation and reduced friction. The specialized hospital tips prevent clothing or materials from snagging, making it ideal for healthcare facilities and safety-critical environments where secure, smooth door operation is essential.
Professional Features & Benefits
- Ball Bearing Operation: Two permanently lubricated non-detachable ball bearings ensure smooth door operation and extended service life with reduced maintenance requirements.
- Hospital Tip Design: Specialized tips prevent clothing and materials from snagging, enhancing safety in healthcare facilities and high-traffic commercial environments.
- Medium-Duty Construction: Steel construction designed for medium weight doors of average frequency use, providing reliable performance in commercial applications.
- Universal Template Compatibility: Template screw hole locations accommodate installation on both wood and hollow metal doors and frames for versatile application flexibility.
- Reversible Design: Flush tips and pins are reversible, allowing for left-hand or right-hand door configurations with a single hinge model.
- Easy Maintenance Access: Hole in bottom tip allows for easy pin removal during service or maintenance procedures.
- Corrosion-Resistant Components: Pins in non-ferrous hinges are stainless steel for enhanced durability and corrosion resistance in demanding environments.
Technical Specifications
- Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
- Commercial/Residential: Commercial
- Corner Style: Square Corners
- Department: Door Hardware
- Duty Level: Medium Duty
- Hinge Type: Full Mortise
- Knuckles: 5
- Product Category: Door Hinges and Pivots
- Product Group: Door Hinges and Pivots
- Product Model: HTFBB179
- Product Subgroup: Surface and Mortise Hinges
- Product Type: Full Mortise Hinges
- Series: Architectural Hinges
- Subcategory: Hinges
Installation & Operation
- Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
- Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces.
- Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
- Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
- Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
- 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
- Healthcare Facilities and Hospitals
- Commercial Office Buildings
- Educational Institutions
- Government and Municipal Buildings
- Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
- Retail Establishments
- Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
Why Choose BEST Quality?
BEST hinges deliver professional-grade reliability with steel construction and permanently lubricated ball bearings designed for medium-duty commercial applications. The specialized hospital tip design and reversible configuration provide both safety and installation flexibility. Engineered for demanding commercial environments where dependable door hardware performance is essential.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Hinges
- Series:
- Architectural Hinges
- Hinge Type:
- Full 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:
- Full Mortise Hinges
- Duty Level:
- Medium Duty
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Model:
- HTFBB179
- Product Category:
- Door Hinges and Pivots
- Department:
- Door Hardware