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This Blum CLIP top self-close hinge opens full overlay doors to 120 degrees, with EXPANDO expanding-dowel plate mounting and a nickel finish, on both face-frame and frameless cabinets.
The 120 degree opening is the reason to choose this hinge over the standard 110 degree version. That extra swing matters most in cabinets set close to a wall, a tall pantry where reaching the back shelf requires the door to clear fully, or a run of base cabinets where a wider door swing improves everyday workflow. The 35mm cup bores into the door, and the arm clips to a Blum base plate mounted on the cabinet side. That plate is a separate purchase and must be a Blum plate matched to your cabinet construction and the door position you want.
EXPANDO is Blum's expanding-dowel plate-to-cabinet connection. The dowels press into bored holes in the cabinet side and expand for a firm mechanical grip, a stronger anchor than a screw-on plate in production environments where hundreds of plates are installed in sequence. The arm-to-plate connection is separate: the arm clips onto the mounted plate without tools, and a release lever lets you take the door off just as fast. The nickel finish holds up in daily use and matches brushed-nickel hardware across kitchens, bath cabinets, and built-in storage.
This hinge suits production cabinet shops and contractors who want the wider 120 degree opening on full overlay doors without switching to a soft-close hinge. It works on face-frame and frameless boxes alike, so it covers a mixed job without needing two SKUs. Standard doors in the 16 to 22mm thickness range are the right fit. For doors over 22mm, a thick-door hinge is the correct choice. If a cushioned, damped close is what the project calls for rather than a spring pull, the BLUMOTION soft-close version of the CLIP top line is the one to specify instead.
Both are Blum plate-to-cabinet methods, but they work differently. EXPANDO uses expanding dowels that press into bored holes for a firm mechanical hold. INSERTA uses pre-mounted system screws that press into 5mm system holes for the fastest tool-free install. EXPANDO is often the choice in production shops where a stronger dowel connection is preferred over screw-in or press-in mounting.
No. This hinge is self-close: a spring pulls the door shut over the last few degrees of travel. It does not cushion or slow the close. Soft-close uses a damper to slow the door so it settles quietly. For a damped close, choose the CLIP top BLUMOTION version of this hinge.
No. The base plate mounts to the cabinet and is sold separately. Use a Blum plate matched to your cabinet type and the overlay position you need. Plates from other brands will not connect to this hinge.
Yes. This hinge works on both face-frame and frameless cabinets when paired with the appropriate Blum mounting plate for each construction type.
Specify this hinge when the job calls for a full overlay door with a wider swing, a dependable self-close, and a nickel finish that coordinates with the rest of the hardware on the cabinet.
Sold In: 1 Each
Quantity | Unit Price | Catalog | ||||
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Sold in: 1 Each |  BP71T5550 Mfr# 71T5550 | Blum CLIP top 120° Full Overlay Hinge Self-Closing Screw-On Nickel-Plated 71T5550 | ||||
Sold in: 1 Each |  BP71T5580 Mfr# 71T5580 | Blum CLIP top 120° Full Overlay Hinge Self-Closing Dowel Mount Nickel-Plated 71T5580 | ||||
Sold in: 1 Each |  BP71T5590B Mfr# 71T5590B | Blum CLIP top 120° Full Overlay Hinge Self-Closing INSERTA Nickel-Plated 71T5590B |
