Hettich Optimat Self-Close 3/4" Overlay 3D Face-Frame Hinges Nickel, 105° Dowel - 9285006

Hettich Optimat Self-Close Hinge For 3/4 Inch Overlay

Hettich Optimat self-close hinge is a concealed cabinet hinge designed as a compact two-piece clip-on system with an integrated silent system, so doors close softly while remaining hidden on face frame cabinets. As a 3/4 inch overlay face frame hinge, it positions the door to cover three-quarters of the face frame, which is a common layout on framed kitchen and bath cabinets. This hinge is rated for a 105 degree opening angle, giving wide access into the cabinet while keeping the door clear of the frame in typical use. The hinge is part of Hettich America Corporation's Optimat line of concealed face frame hinges, so it aligns with standard concealed cup drilling patterns for that system. It is a self-close model, so the hinge pulls the door shut at the end of travel for a consistent close on each opening and closing cycle.

Key Optimat Clip-On Hinge Working Advantages

• The two-piece compact clip-on design allows the hinge arm to detach from the mounting plate, so doors can be removed and reinstalled without disturbing the plate position on the face frame.
• The integrated silent system provides built-in dampening, so the closing action is slowed near the end of travel for quieter operation in cabinet runs.
• The hinge is a 6-way adjustable face frame hinge, so side, height, and depth cams support fine tuning reveal and alignment after the hinge is mounted.
• The 3/4 inch overlay design positions the door edge over the frame by that amount, which supports common framed cabinet door layouts using this overlay dimension.
• The 105 degree opening angle provides a wide swing, which helps with access to cabinet interiors and reduces interference during normal loading and unloading.
• The nickel finish on this hinge gives a metal surface that coordinates visually with other typical cabinet hardware components inside the case.

Face Frame Mounting And Hinge Cup Fit Details

This Optimat clip-on hinge uses a dowel mount for the door side, so the cup is secured in predrilled dowel holes in the 35mm cup bore on the back of the door. The hinge is specified for door thickness up to 3/4 inch, so standard 19mm cabinet doors fall within its working range. The hinge cup requires a minimum drilling depth of 7/16 inch, so the cup bore must reach that depth to seat the hinge correctly. With a 1-3/8 inch cup diameter, the bore matches a common 35mm hinge boring pattern used in many cabinet shops. The cup distance is listed as 1/8 inch, so the centerline of the cup sits that distance from the door edge for the intended overlay geometry.

Using This Hettich Optimat Hinge In Cabinet Runs

Where This Concealed Face Frame Hinge Fits Best

This hinge is part of the concealed cabinet hinges category and is described as a concealed face frame hinge, so it is suited to framed cabinet constructions where the frame front is visible and the hardware is hidden. The 3/4 inch overlay value makes it appropriate where the door is planned to cover three-quarters of the front frame width, which is typical for many residential cabinet layouts. With a 105 degree opening angle, this hinge serves everyday kitchen, bath, and utility cabinets that need a wide, but not extreme, door swing. The product is identified as an Optimat clip-on hinge, so it fits into projects already using the Optimat clip-on platform from Hettich when a consistent hinge style is desired across multiple doors.

Adjustment Cams That Support Repeatable Results

The hinge is specified as a 6-way adjustable face frame hinge, and its side, depth, and height adjustments are all cam-based, so installers can dial in reveals using a screwdriver rather than resetting screw locations. Side adjustment is listed as plus or minus 1.3mm under 1 inch overlay and plus or minus 1.5mm over 1 inch overlay, so the hinge provides lateral movement to correct for small drilling offsets along the door edge. Depth adjustment is given as plus 2.6mm on a cam, so the door can be moved in or out relative to the cabinet interior to align with adjacent doors. Height adjustment is listed as plus or minus 1.4mm on a cam, so the door edge can be shifted up or down on the frame without moving the mounting plate. Dampening activation is specified at 35 degrees, so the silent system engages as the door approaches the last portion of travel, contributing to a controlled soft close as the door meets the frame.

Common Technical Questions About This Optimat Hinge

Selecting This Hettich 3/4 Inch Overlay Hinge

The Hettich Optimat self-close hinge with 3/4 inch overlay, 105 degree opening angle, and clip-on two-piece construction gives a concealed option for framed cabinets using up to 3/4 inch thick doors. Its 6-way cam-based adjustment, 35mm cup with 7/16 inch minimum drilling depth, and dowel-mounted cup let installers work within familiar boring patterns while fine tuning alignment at the hardware. For projects built around the Optimat concealed cabinet hinges system or needing a 3/4 inch overlay face frame hinge with an integrated silent system, this Hettich America Corporation model 9285006 offers a specification set aimed at repeatable cabinet door alignment and soft, self-closing performance.