Blum furniture hinge at a glance at a glance

To get quality furniture, you need to pay close attention to the choice of the optimal fittings. For doors on cabinets, kitchen units and so on, the best solution is to use hinges with a door closer. They are extremely reliable and also provide a high level of comfort during use. Blum is one of the most renowned and reputable manufacturers of such hinges. This article provides an overview of Blum furniture hinges.

Blum door closer hinges have been specially designed for use in the furniture industry. The company's catalog contains many models, so that each person can choose the best option. A distinctive feature of models with door closers is that they allow you to guarantee a soft and quiet opening. The unique technical characteristics of Blum hinges are dictated by a number of advantages, among which the following should be noted:

• structural strength and long service life - only high-quality materials are used during production, so the hinges do not lose their characteristics even with prolonged use; their spring system does not weaken even with the active use of furniture;
• a unique design that allows you to install Blum door closer hinges on any furniture - there are models even for glass, which will be an excellent solution when creating a kitchen set;
• easy to install and configure, so even a novice wizard can install such a loop;
• quiet operation, thanks to which a high level of comfort is guaranteed when using such furniture.

It should be noted that Blum hinges with a door closer boast a special coating that provides reliable protection against corrosion. As for the shortcomings, there are almost none.

Blum offers a wide range of door closer hinges, but the most popular today are four-hinge versions, which make it possible to adjust the facade in several directions at the same time. There are several types of such hinges depending on their design features.

• Slide-on - parts of the hinges are inserted into each other and connected with a special screw for fixing. There are special notches here that ensure a secure connection even in a relaxed state. These models are the most popular and demanded in the manufacturer's assortment.
• Clip-on - the technology provides that the parts of the hinges are connected to the closer with a simple snap-fit. The facade can be removed and installed without the use of any tools. It will be enough just to pull the latch. That is why such hinges in the catalog are labeled as quick installation tools.
• Key-hole - there is a hole on the shoulder of the bowl, which in its shape resembles a lock. The head of the screw goes right through this hole, resulting in a fixation. These plug-in models are perfect for the kitchen due to their small size.

90 degree hinges are also in great demand. It should be noted that this designation is extremely conditional and suggests that the door will open exclusively at a right angle.In this case, the movement of the door can vary in the range of + 110– + 120 degrees. The 90-degree overhead options are characterized by a straight shoulder without any bends. Such models can be used for facades that fully cover the ends of the side walls.

The most popular line is Clip Top Blumotion, which is considered the best option in its segment. Since the models have been manufactured with innovative technologies, they boast comfortable ride and a reliable shock absorption system. An advanced door closer ensures soft opening and closing of doors, and a built-in shock absorber allows the hinge to independently adapt to the load, taking into account all the features of furniture or doors. Among the main advantages of this line are the following:

• a huge number of additional possibilities, thanks to which the opening angle can be 110, 45 and even 180 degrees, thus it is possible to create the trajectory of the doors to ensure the maximum level of comfort;
• a unique cup, which also has a minimum depth, so the hinge with a closer can be used on furniture with thin fronts, the thickness of which is no more than 15 mm;
• during production the company uses only high-quality materials, so the hinges do not fail even after many years of use.

In order for a hinge with a closer to fully fulfill its obligations, you should pay close attention to the installation process and strictly follow the recommendations of the manufacturer. Their distinctive feature is that they are extremely easy to assemble. In most cases, this will not require the use of additional tools, since the built-in mechanisms allow you to quickly tighten all loops without them.

During installation, it will be possible to adjust the hinges both in width and height, which simplifies installation. Adjusting the hinge with a closer is also an important point that should be paid close attention. You must first determine the model number, and then find in the instructions how to properly carry out the setup process. Only in this case can there be no doubt that the hinges will work properly and will be able to serve as long as possible.

It is necessary to adjust the hinges until it is possible to ensure the most quiet and smooth operation of the mechanism. After all the work done, you need to open the furniture door several times to make sure that the mechanism is reliable, as well as the absence of any creaks and other similar problems. Usually there is a small gap or some other nuance that needs to be corrected. Thus, Blum door closer hinges are characterized by high quality, versatility and favorable price.

You can find out how the Blum furniture hinge differs from other hinges in the video below.