120° CLIP top Standard Hinge

This is Blum's standard cabinet hinge for overlay doors, opening to 120 degrees. It uses their CLIP mechanism, which means the door front attaches to the hinge cup without screws and can be removed by hand when needed.

Where It Fits

You'll find these hinges on most wall and base cabinets where doors need to open wide enough for clear access. The 120-degree opening angle works well for standard cabinet layouts, giving you good clearance without the door swinging too wide into the room.

How It Works

The hinge sits in a 35mm hole drilled into the back of your door, with a mounting plate fixed to the cabinet side. The CLIP mechanism lets you attach the door to the hinge by simply pressing it on. A spring mechanism closes the door with a firm pull, though it won't soft-close unless you add Blum's BLUMOTION dampers.

Why It Matters

The tool-free attachment makes installation and adjustments much more straightforward for your fitter. If a door needs tweaking after installation, or if you want to remove doors for painting or deep cleaning, you can do this without disturbing any screws. The three-way adjustment means doors can be perfectly aligned even if the cabinet isn't completely square.

Design Consideration

This works well for most kitchen situations, but consider the 120-degree opening carefully. In tight spaces between cabinets or where doors might hit each other when open, you might need hinges with different opening angles. The spring closing action is positive but not soft, so there will be some noise when doors close.

Build Quality

The steel construction is nickel-plated for corrosion resistance. Blum's engineering means smooth operation over many years, and they back this with a lifetime guarantee. The adjustment screws use their spiral thread design, which gives you precise control over door positioning.

Options

This hinge works with doors from 16mm to 24mm thick and requires a separate CLIP mounting plate. You can add soft-close dampers later, or combine with TIP-ON for push-to-open functionality. The adjustment range is 3mm in depth, 3mm up and down, and 2mm side to side.

These hinges suit most kitchen applications where you want reliable, adjustable door hanging with the flexibility to remove doors easily when needed. Your cabinet maker will appreciate the installation ease, and you'll benefit from doors that stay properly aligned over time.