BB81EL/CB81EL – Electric Ball Bearing Hinge

STANDARD WEIGHT:
4.0″ x 4.0″
4.5″ x 4.0″
5.0″ x 4.0″
5.0″ x 4.5″
5.0″ x 5.0″

GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION: PBB, Inc. template hinges are manufactured to close tolerances and meet all specifications and requirements set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

CONCEALED ELECTRIC THROUGH-WIRE: Two, four, six, eight, and ten continuous electric conductors See specifications below. Full mortise ball bearing, standard weight.

NRP-NOT NECESSARY.
To order use symbol “EL” as suffix.

  • Electric hinges allow electrical currents and signals to pass from jamb through the hinge into the door in an invisible manner.
  • Available in ball bearing type only.
  • All hinges are ANSI template.

HINGE SWAGING: A standard swaging of our standard weight full mortise hinge when closed to parallel position provides a 1/16” clearance between leaves.

BB81: Available Materials

BB81EL/CB81EL (ANSI A8112)
Steel-Polished and Plated or Bonderized and Prime Coated for Painting

BB21EL/CB21EL (ANSI A2112)
Brass-Polished and Plated

BB51EL/CB51EL (ANSI A5112)
Stainless Steel-Polished and Satin Finish

BB81: Product Specifications

MATERIAL GAUGE:
.130 ± .005 for 4”
.134 ± .005 for 4-1/2”
.146 ± .005 for 5”
HEIGHT:
4.00 (+.000/-.015) for 4”
4.50 (+.000/-.015) for 4 1/2”
5.00 (+.000/-.015) for 5”
WIDTH:
4.00 ± .015 for 4” x 4”, 4-1/2” x 4”, 5” x 4”
4.50 ± .015 for 4 1/2” x 4 1/2”, 5” x 4-1/2”
5.00 ± .015 for 5” x 5”
4” STANDARD SCREW SIZE
FHMS – 12-24 x 1/2”
FHWS – 12 x 1-1/4”
4.5” STANDARD SCREW SIZE
FHMS – 12-24 x 1/2”
FHWS – 12 x 1-1/4”
5” STANDARD SCREW SIZE
FHMS – 12-24 x 1/2”
FHWS – 12 x 1-1/4”
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS – (Maximum Continuous)
EL2 – 24 VAC/DC, @ 3 amps, continuous, 8 amp surge
EL2+4 – 24 VAC/DC, @ 3 amps, continuous, 8 amp surge
1 pr @ 1 amp, 1 pr @ .25 amps
EL4 – 24 VAC/DC, 1 pr @ 1 amp, 1 pr @ .25 amps
EL6 – 24 VAC/DC, 1 pr @ 1 amp, 2 pr @ .10 amps
We do not recommend splicing hinges containing 26 AWG
wire (EL4, EL6) to any wire heavier than 18 AWG
EL8 – 24 VAC/DC, 1 pr @ 1 amp, 3 pr @ .10 amps
EL10 – 24 VAC/DC, 1 pr @ 1 amp, 4 pr @ .10 amps
We do not recommend splicing hinges containing 28 AWG
wire (EL8, EL10) to any wire heavier than 20 AWG

NOTE: PURCHASE ORDERS PLACED FOR ELECTRIC MODIFICATION ARE NON CANCELLABLE**

EL MODEL AVAILABLE
EL2 Wire Concealed electric through-wire.
2 PTFE coated 20 gauge high Amp
EL2+4 Wire Concealed electric through-wire.
2 PTFE coated 20 gauge.
4 PTFE coated 28 gauge.
EL4 Wire Concealed electric through-wire.
4 PTFE coated 28 gauge
EL6 Wire Concealed electric through-wire.
6 PTFE coated 28 gauge
EL8 Wire Concealed electric through-wire.
8 PTFE coated 28 gauge
EL10 Wire Concealed electric through-wire.
10 PTFE coated 28 gauge

ELECTRIC:
Gauges available: .130, .134, .146

Additional wire length may be purchased at additional cost. See pricebook for additional cost.

All electric hinge modifications are to be placed in the center hinge position. Any other locations will void warranty. For grout filled frames install PBB mortar box-Failure to install mortar box voids warranty.

PACKAGING INFORMATION
One hinge and 1 screw pack per unit carton.
1 screw pack includes all machine screws (8), and 1/2 wood screws (4). ATMS & AWS also available.