This is a small metal spacer that sits between your cabinet wall and a Blum hinge mounting plate to create a precise 5-degree angle adjustment. It's a specialist component that solves a specific installation challenge when your cabinet doors need angling to align properly.
Where It Fits
You'll find this in kitchens where cabinet doors meet at angles other than 90 degrees, such as corner units, angled wall cabinets, or where architectural features create non-standard angles. It works only with Blum's screw-fix mounting plates, not clip-on versions.
How It Works
The spacer creates a small wedge between the cabinet wall and the mounting plate. This tilts the mounting plate by exactly 5 degrees, which in turn adjusts the angle of the door. The 0.8mm thickness provides the precise geometry needed for this adjustment while maintaining the strength of the hinge connection.
Why It Matters
Without proper angling, doors on corner or angled cabinets can bind against each other, fail to close flush, or create uneven sight lines. This spacer ensures your doors hang correctly and operate smoothly, maintaining the clean lines your kitchen design requires.
Design Consideration
This is a problem-solving component rather than a universal upgrade. You'll only need it when your cabinet geometry demands angled door positioning. It requires careful measurement and planning during the design phase, as the angle adjustment cannot be easily reversed once installed.
Build Quality
Made from zinc with a nickel finish, matching Blum's standard hardware finishes. The material provides the structural integrity needed to support the door weight while maintaining the precise angle over time. Blum backs this with their lifetime guarantee.
Consider this spacer as part of your hinge specification if your kitchen includes angled cabinet arrangements. Your designer will determine whether the geometry of your specific layout requires this level of fine-tuning.
