Concealed Circuit electric hinges allow a constant flow of current from the power source through the hinge to electrified door hardware. No external wires can be seen, eliminating disruption of power due to tampering or disconnection, and improving the aesthetics of the opening.
Product Overview
Features
- Allows operation of devices requiring power such as electric locks, electric strikes, and electric latch retraction exit devices
- Available with most two, three, and five knuckle bearing hinges
- Available with 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 wires
- Materials: standard and heavyweight, brass, steel, and stainless steel
- Four amp continuous @ 24 volts AC or DC per circuit 16.0 Amps intermittent duty (pulse) for 300 milliseconds
- CC option has 28 gauge wire
- CC-18 option has two 18 gauge wires and the remainder 28 gauge wire
- Can be used in conjunction with MM option on most full mortise hinges. CC10 x MM and CC12 x MM not recommended for wood or solid core doors
- Optional Mortar guard MG-16 available
- Hinges are supplied with 8" (305) leads as standard. Extra lengths are available at additional cost
- See each hinge model for available finishes
- Handing: Two Knuckle hinges are handed
Benefits
- Wires are contained within the hinge making them invisible and tamperproof
- Secures building and doorways
- Easily and safely powers locking hardware and access control
| Wire Code for CC | Description |
|---|---|
| CC4 | 2 Circuits |
| CC8 | 4 Circuits |
| CC12 | 6 Circuits |
| Wire Code for CC-18 | Description |
| CC2-18 | 1 Circuit |
| CC4-18 | 2 Circuits |
| CC6-18 | 3 Circuits |
| CC8-18 | 4 Circuits |
| CC10-18 | 5 Circuits |