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Electric hinge vs power transfer.
However the ept is designed to minimize stress on the wires and the electrified through wire hinge is not.
There are two common types of power transfer units.
Most electric hinges will fit into.
An ept is an electrical power transfer which is used to transfer wires from the door frame to the edge of the door.
An ept can be used with a cam lift hinge.
Most electric hinges will fit into a standard 4 1 2 or 5 hinge preparation with a modification the the reinforcing for the wire to pass through.
Can an ept be used with cam lift hinges.
The security consultants that i have worked with all prefer the ept over electric hinges or door loops which perform the same function.
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Whereas the hinge requires almost no prep the ept does.
Electric hinges are recommended to be used in the center hinge position.
Maximum hinge lift dimension 1 2.
Every time the door is opened the wire in the electric hinge is unbent and bent at least ninety degrees.
Ept and oh yeah molex mckinney electric thru wire hinge with molex connectors i was taking a class on molex connectors a while ago and the teacher a manufacturer s representative from a major hardware manufacturer expressed the opinion that for high traffic applications a power transfer is preferable to an electric thru wire hinge.
It is used when there is a door mounted piece of electrified hardware which requires power and or sends a signal to a remote location.
Electrical hinges or a power transfer units are the most commonly used practices to run electric power to locks and or strikes.