This is Blum's CLIP top BLUMOTION hinge designed specifically for aluminium framed cabinet doors. It's a 95-degree opening hinge with integrated soft-close technology built directly into the hinge mechanism, rather than added as a separate component.
Where It Fits
You'll find this hinge on kitchen cabinets where the door frame is made from aluminium profiles rather than solid timber. It's designed for overlay doors between 18 and 24mm thick and works with standard cabinet construction where doors sit over the cabinet frame.
How It Works
The hinge opens to 95 degrees, giving you good access to your cabinet contents without the door swinging too wide. The BLUMOTION soft-close mechanism is built into the hinge boss itself, so when you push a door closed, it catches and draws the door gently to a silent close. You can adjust the hinge in three directions: 2mm side to side, 3mm up and down, and between 1mm inward to 3mm outward for depth.
Why It Matters
The integrated soft-close means your cabinet doors won't slam, protecting both the door and the cabinet box from impact damage over time. It also eliminates the kitchen noise that comes with closing multiple doors during cooking or cleaning up. The three-way adjustment lets your kitchen fitter get each door perfectly aligned, even if the cabinet installation isn't millimetre-perfect.
Design Consideration
This hinge is specifically engineered for aluminium frame doors, so it won't work with solid timber doors or other door constructions. The soft-close can be deactivated if needed, which is sometimes useful for very light doors where the mechanism might be too strong. You'll need to specify the correct mounting plate separately as it's not included with the hinge.
Build Quality
The hinge body is made from steel with a nickel finish. Blum provides a lifetime guarantee on their hinges, reflecting the precision engineering that goes into the mechanism. The BLUMOTION technology adapts to different door weights and closing forces, so it performs consistently across all your cabinet doors.
Closing Guidance
If your kitchen design includes aluminium framed doors and you want the smooth, silent operation that soft-close brings, this hinge delivers reliable performance. Just remember that the mounting plate is specified separately based on your specific cabinet construction.
