World Class Hinges
Detailed Product InformationPBB, Inc. is a World Class architectural hinge manufacturer with many years experience in the commercial hardware market. Maintaining high quality with continual product improvement, PBB takes pride in meeting or exceeding any standards in the field. Think PBB when you need that competitive edge in today’s market place.
Easy Installation
Hinge kits are packaged with hardware/fasteners and custom alignment tool for quick installation.
Versatile Applications
Commercial and residential hinges in a variety of materials for any door, frame or wall application.
Exceptional Quality
Selecting the proper hinge
Door Material
The material of the door and frame determine method of application, i.e. mortised, surface mounted, half surface mounted, or half mortised.
Door Size
The size, thickness and weight of the door. Wider doors, put more strain on hinges, so taller hinges should be used. Thicker doors require wider hinges. Heavy doors require taller, heavier gauge, narrower hinges.
Swing Clearance
Clearance of the trim when a door swings 180º effects the width of the hinge.
Intended Use
Frequency of use the door will be subjected to effects hinge choice and the need for additional hardware such as closers, panic devices, etc
Understanding HINGE WEIGHT AND BEARING STRUCTURE
Use Three Hinges To A Door – Use Anti-Friction Bearing Hinges On Doors Equipped With Closers
Standard Weight
Standard Weight
Heavy Weight
Standard Weight Hinges
Standard material gauge with standard pin diameter provide adequate strength to hold the residential and light commercial door weights with light/average usage frequency.
Heavy Weight Hinges
For use on heavy doors or doors receiving high frequency usage. Ball bearing type hinges must be used on doors in conjunction with door closers and on all fire rated openings.
Mortise and Surface Hinges, Pivots, or Spring Hinges for Swinging Doors Doors up to 60 in. (1.52 m) in height shall be provided with two hinges and an additional hinge for each additional 30 in. (0.76m) of door height or fraction thereof. The distance between hinges may exceed 30 in. (0.76 m). When spring hinges are used, at least two shall be provided.
Concealed Bearing hinge
Please Note
Hinge Types & Applications
UL LISTED SPRING HINGE
RESIDENTIAL WEIGHT
Gauges available: .100
For use on residential 1-3/4” and 1-3/8” standard light weight, low frequency doors weighting under 110 lbs. as a self closing device. To be installed in conjunction with hinges of the same type or bearing type only. UL listed to Grade specifications K8107-1F.
U.L. LISTED SPRING HINGE
For use on doors weighing under 150 lbs. as a self closing device. To be installed in conjunction with hinges of the same type or ball bearing type only. U.L. listed to Grade 1, specifications K8107-1.F.
SINGLE ACTING SPRING HINGE
For use on doors weighting under
150 lbs. as a self closing device. Minimizes cost of installing a door closer device. Convert doors to self-closing in existing buildings. Always verify local fire code requirements. This hinge is Non UL listed
CONTINUOUS HINGE
BALL BEARING
Gauges available: .123, .130, .134, .146
For use on standard weight doors or doors receiving average frequency usage. Ball bearing type hinges must be used on doors in conjunction with door closers and on all fire rated openings.
CONCEALED BEARING
For use on standard weight doors or doors receiving average frequency usage. Concealed bearing type hinges must be used on doors in conjunction with door closers and on all fire rated openings.
CONCEALED BEARING 2 KNUCKLE
For use on standard weight doors or doors receiving avg. freq. usage. Concealed bearing type hinges must be used on doors in conjunction with door closers and on all fire rated openings. Two knuckle construction for ease of installation.
ELECTRIC Hinges
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. (For options available see “extras” )
WIDE THROW BALL BEARING
For use on standard weight doors or doors receiving average frequency usage. For deep reveals or obstacles created by trim, projecting walls or 180° door swing. May be used on fire rated openings.
BALL BEARING HEAVY WEIGHT
For use on heavy doors or doors receiving high frequency usage. Ball bearing type hinges must be used on doors in conjunction with door closers and on all fire rated openings.
CONCEALED BEARING HEAVY WEIGHT
For use on heavy doors or doors receiving high frequency usage. Concealed bearing type hinges must be used on doors in conjunction with door closers and on all fire rated openings.
CASTED STAINLESS STEEL PRISON HINGE
For use on heavy weight metal or wood doors or doors receiving high freq. usage in hospitals, schools or public buildings where security issues exist. Hospital tip, concealed bearings and security stud all included with hinge. Maybe used on fire rated openings.
PLAIN BEARING
For use on standard weight doors or doors receiving low frequency usage.
PLAIN BEARING RESIDENTIAL WEIGHT
For use on residential 1-3/4” and 1-3/8” standard light weight, low freq. doors hung in wood jambs recieving average usage in residential construction.
SWING CLEAR BALL BEARING
STANDARD WEIGHT
Gauges available: .123, .130, .134, .146
For use in hospitals, institutional or commercial type buildings for barrier-free environment. Wherever doors are required to meet barrier-free codes (ADA) or are required to swing completely clear of the openings so that wide equipment can pass through without damaging doors, frames or equipment, reducing opening maintenance.
SWING CLEAR BALL BEARING
HEAVY WEIGHT
Gauges available: .180, .190
For use in hospitals, institutional or commercial type buildings for barrier-free environment. Wherever doors are required to meet barrier-free codes (ADA) or are required to swing completely clear of the openings so that wide equipment can pass through without damaging doors, frames or equipment, reducing opening maintenance.
PRECISION BALL BEARING Hinges
Our Ball Bearing Assemblies Are:
- Designed to conform to the circumference of the barrel, thus giving a clean, slim appearance to the hinge.
- Engineered to dependable, permanent service.
THE COMPLETE LINE OF PBB’S PRECISION HINGES IS MANUFACTURED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND ANSI SPECIFICATIONS.
Hinge Base Materials
STEEL Hinges
Wrought Steel is durable yet corrosive. Best if used on interior applications where temp. and humidity are controlled. Steel ball bearing hinges may be used on fire rated openings.
BRASS Hinges
Wrought Brass is rust resistant and decorative. Apply brass hinges where appearance is of great concern yet humidity is also a factor. Brass hinges may not be used on fire rated openings.
STAINLESS STEEL Hinges
Stainless Steel Types 302/304 is rust resistant, durable and decorative for highly corrosive areas such as chemical storage, seacoast, or industrial areas with acids or atmospheric conditions.
Products
US3 632/605 Bright Brass
US4 633/606 Satin Brass
US5 638/609 Antique Brass
US10 639/612 Satin Bronze
US10A 641/615 Antique Bronze
US10B 640/613 Dark Bronze Waxed
US15 646/619 Satin Nickel
US15A 647/620 Antique Nickel
US26 651/625 Bright Chrome
US26D 652/626 Satin Chrome
US32D 630 Satin Stainless
689 Aluminum Powder Coat
694 Medium Bronze Powder Coat
695 Dark Bronze Powder Coat
800 Black Powder Coat
Finishes shown will not match actual colors delivered, due to differences in monitor and printer calibration.
Added Extra Features
Security Hinge (Suffix S)
Maximum security offered to prevent slipping of leaves as stud on one leaf projects into hole in opposite leaf when hinge is in closed position. Full mortise hinges only Non-Removable pin feature included. This feature is intended as a deterrent only.
Round Corners (Suffix R=1/4”, R2=5/32”, R5=5/8”)
Round Corners-5/8”, 1/4”, 5/32” radius corners available on all hinges Please specify size when ordering product.
Non Removable Pin (Suffix N)
Set screw tapped into barrel and set against grove in pin. Set screw inaccessible when the door is in closed position. N.R.P. is intended as a deterrent only and not considered for high security applications.
Hospital Tip (Suffix H)
Hospital tip hinges have radius knuckle ends which are sloped to prevent the hanging or mounting of objects on them.
Shear Resistance Stud (Suffix SS)
A 7/16” diameter stud that projects from the back of each hinge leaf which slips into a hole in the reinforcing plate of both the frame and the door. This prevents hinge removal if the screws have been sheared off from abuse of hinge battering. This feature is intended as a deterrent only.
Decorative Hinge Tips
Ball Tips
Standard Weight:
Tips-BT45
Heavy Weight:
Tips-BT45EH
Steeple Tips
Standard Weight:
Tips-ST45
Heavy Weight:
Tips-ST45EH
Urn Tips
Standard Weight:
Tips-UT45
Heavy Weight:
Tips-UT45EH
Classic Tips
Standard Weight:
Tips-CT45
Heavy Weight:
Tips-CT45EH
Globe Tips
Standard Weight:
Tips-GT45
Heavy Weight:
Tips-GT45EH
Queen Tips
Standard Weight:
Tips-QT45
Heavy Weight:
Tips-QT45EH
Hinge Numbering System
FIRST TWO/FOUR CHARACTER DENOTES STYLE/FUNCTION OF HINGE:
2B
2H
heavy weight
2P
4B
heavy weight
4C
heavy weight
4F
heavy weight
PB
BB
CP
CB
CH
heavy weight
FB
IT
IF
PF
heavy weight
piston hinge
RB
RS
RP
SP
SC4B
heavy weight
SCPB
plain bearing
SCBB
ball bearing
WT4B
heavy weight
WTPB
plain bearing
WTBB
ball bearing
WB
THIRD/FIFTH CHARACTER DENOTES BASE MATERIAL USE
8
Wrought Steel
5
Stainless steel
3
Aluminum
2
Wrought brass
FOURTH/SIXTH CHARACTER DENOTES TYPE OF HINGE:
1
Full Mortise
2
Balf Mortise
3
Full Surface
4
Half Surface
Examples:
PB81
PB = Plain Bearing
8 = Steel
1 = Full Mortise
4b24
4B = Four Bearing Heavy Weight
2 = Brass
4 = Half Surface
SP51
SP = Spring Hinge
5 = Stainless Steel
1 = Full Mortise
SC4B83
SC4B = Swing Clear Heavy Weight
8 = Steel
3 = Full Surface
Part Number Comparisons
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TYPE
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PBB
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ANSI
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HAGER
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MCKINNEY
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STANLEY
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BOMMER
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2 KNUCKLE BALL BEARING HEAVY WEIGHT STEEL
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A8111
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AB930
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TA3750
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–
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–
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2 KNUCKLE BALL BEARING STEEL
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A8112
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AB920
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TA2731
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CB700
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–
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2 KNUCKLE PLAIN BEARING STEEL
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A8133
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920
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T2731
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700
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–
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BALL BEARING 3/16" INSERT STEEL
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A8152
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BB1278
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TYPEITB2714
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FBB179 SLIPIN
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BB5050
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|
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BALL BEARING 5/16" INSERT STEEL
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A8142
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BB1277
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TYPEIITB2714
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FBB179 SLIPIN
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BB5050
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|
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BALL BEARING BRASS
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A2112
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BB1191
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TB2314
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FBB191
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BB5001
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|
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BALL BEARING HEAVY WEIGHT BRASS
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A2111
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BB1199
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T4B3386
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FBB199
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BB5005
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|
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BALL BEARING HEAVY WEIGHT STAINLESS
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A5111
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BB1199
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T4B3386
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FBB199
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BB5006
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|
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BALL BEARING HEAVY WEIGHT STEEL
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A8111
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BB1168
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T4B3786
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FBB168
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BB5004
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|
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BALL BEARING STAINLESS
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A5112
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BB1191
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TB2314
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FBB191
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BB5002
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BALL BEARING STEEL
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A8112
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BB1279
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TB2714
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FBB179
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BB5000
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|
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BEARING SWING CLEAR FULL SURFACE HEAVY WEIGHT STEEL
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A8321
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BB1266
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T4A3797
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FBB266
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BB5224
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|
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BEARING SWING CLEAR HALF MORTISE HEAVY WEIGHT STEEL
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A8221
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BB1264
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T4A3789
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FBB264
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BB5124
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BEARING SWING CLEAR HALF SURFACE HEAVY WEIGHT
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A8421
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BB1270
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T4A3796
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FBB269
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BB5324
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BEARING SWING CLEAR HEAVY WEIGHT STEEL
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A8121
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BB1262
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T4A3795
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FBB268
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BB8024
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BEARING SWING CLEAR STEEL
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A8122
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BB1260
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TB2895
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FBB248
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BB8020
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CONCEALED BEARING HEAVY WEIGHT PRISON HINGE STAINLESS
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A5111
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IHTHB953
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ICHTB386
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UHTCB1961
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–
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CONCEALED BEARING STEEL
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A8112
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BB700
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TA714
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CB1900
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BB8000
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CONCEALED HEAVY WEIGHT BALL BEARING BRASS
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A2111
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BB850
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TA386
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CB1961
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BB8005
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CONCEALED HEAVY WEIGHT BALL BEARING STAINLESS
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A5111
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BB850
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TA386
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CB1961
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BB8006
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CONCEALED HEAVY WEIGHT BALL BEARING STEEL
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A8111
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BB750
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TA786
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CB1901
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BB8004
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CONCEALED PLAIN BEARING STEEL
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A8133
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700
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T714
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1900
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8000
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CONTINUOUS HINGE ALUMINUM
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–
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780
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MCK
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662
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FM
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CONTINUOUS HINGE STAINLESS
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–
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790
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MCK300
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651
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–
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FULL SURFACE STEEL
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A8312
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BB2171
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TB2771
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FBB171
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BB5200
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HALF MORTISE STEEL
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A8212
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BB1129
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TB2774
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FBB167
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BB5100
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HALF SURFACE STEEL
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A8412
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BB1173
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TB2772
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FBB173
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BB5300
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PLAIN BEARING BRASS
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A2133
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1191
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T2314
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F191
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5001
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PLAIN BEARING STAINLESS
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A5133
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1191
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T2314
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F191
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5002
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PLAIN BEARING STEEL
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A8133
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1279
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T2714
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F179
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5000
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RESIDENTIAL PLAIN BEARING STEEL
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A8184
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1741
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1400
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741
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–
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RESIDENTIAL SPRING HINGE DOOR CLOSER
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SPRING HINGE DOOR CLOSER
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K8107-1F
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1250
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1502
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2060
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4310
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SPRING HINGE SINGLE ACTING
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K8107-1F
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–
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–
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–
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4030
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WELDING BUTT STEEL
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A8112
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–
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–
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–
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–
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WIDE THROW BALL BEARING STEEL
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A8112
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WTBB1299
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TA2798
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FBB179WT
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BB5014
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WIDE THROW HEAVY WEIGHT STEEL
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A8111
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WTBB1168
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T4A3786
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FBB168WT
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BB5010
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WIDE THROW PLAIN BEARING STEEL
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A8133
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WT1279
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–
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F179WT
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5010
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Hinge Warranty & Care Information
Lifetime Finish Guarantee
In order to achieve a decorative lifetime finish that protects the product against all elements and surpasses ASTM-B-117 salt spray standards of over 1000 hours, you must select the right coating. PBB and its team of engineers are working in a new field of metal coating called PVD (physical vapor deposition). Applied is a light metallic layer that is grown on the base metal giving the product several characteristics such as high corrosion resistance, no attack by UV radiation, high wear resistance and no discoloration or tarnish. PBB will guarantee its product for a lifetime when ordered with the PVD coat for an additional cost.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
If a rust-resistant base is desired. PBB hinges are either zinc plated or copper plated prior to the final finishing. Plated finishes are all well lacquered to retard oxidation of the finish.
For a BHMA specification category, a PBB hinge will meet or exceed BHMA requirements – gauge of metal, hinge size supporting specified door weight, type of finish. We are under constant testing and evaluation with both Warnock Hersey and Underwriters Laboratories.
Refinements are included such as special milling of the knuckles on all bearing hinges for proper seating of the bearing surface. The streamline design of PBB’s five-knuckle and concealed bearing series, meets the demands of todays architectural standards without sacrificing quality, strength, serviceability, or price.
LIFETIME BEARINGS
PBB’s ball bearing hinges are available with two bearings or four bearings. Half of the Bearing unit supports the vertical load. One bearing of a two-bearing hinge carries the vertical load, and only two bearings of a four bearing hinge carry the load.
Four-bearing hinges are needed to provide continued floating silent service for the heavy doors or doors receiving frequent use. PBB’s complete line of slim, modern hinges is designed to match the needs of contemporary architecture.
These fine precision crafted hinges represent our dedication to progress and our pledge to constantly provide the best in quality and style.