This is Blum's 155-degree soft-close hinge with an integrated BLUMOTION mechanism. The wide opening angle lets your cabinet doors swing fully open without the door back hitting internal drawers or pull-outs inside the cabinet.
Where It Fits
You'll use this hinge where you need cabinet doors to open wider than the standard 110 degrees. This is particularly useful in corner cabinets or where you have pull-out storage that would otherwise collide with the door when it's open. The onyx finish provides a dark, contemporary look that works well with modern handle-free designs.
How It Works
The soft-close mechanism is built directly into the hinge boss, so there are no separate dampers to fit. When you close the door, BLUMOTION takes over in the final stages, drawing it gently shut regardless of how firmly you close it. The system adapts to different door weights automatically, and you can deactivate the soft-close if needed for lighter doors.
Design Consideration
This hinge works with door thicknesses from 20 to 24mm at the full 155-degree opening. If your doors are thicker, you'll need angle stops to limit the opening to 110 degrees for 25-27mm doors, or 92 degrees for anything above 27mm. The wide opening angle is genuinely useful in specific situations, but consider whether you actually need it in your kitchen layout.
Build Quality
The steel construction includes three-dimensional adjustment, letting you fine-tune the door position side to side, up and down, and in and out. This precision adjustment is crucial for achieving consistent gaps between doors. Blum backs this with a lifetime guarantee.
Options
This is the onyx finish version. You'll also need to specify the appropriate CLIP mounting plate separately, as this isn't included with the hinge.
Think about whether the extra opening angle will actually benefit your kitchen design. In most standard configurations, 110-degree hinges provide sufficient access, but if you're planning internal storage that needs the extra clearance, this hinge solves that specific problem effectively.
