Hettich Optimat Self-Close 1-5/16" Overlay 3D Face-Frame Hinges Nickel, 105° Dowel - 9285002

Hettich Optimat Self-Close Hinge For Face Frames

Hettich Optimat self-close hinge gives you a compact, concealed cabinet hinge for face-frame construction that closes the door by itself and keeps hardware out of sight. The Optimat clip-on hinge design creates a two-piece hinge connection, which simplifies mounting and later removal of the door during finishing or service work. A 1-5/16 inch overlay version targets face-frame layouts where the door overlays the frame by this specific amount, supporting consistent reveals across a run of cabinets. The integrated Silent System adds self-closing soft action inside the hinge, which helps the door come to rest smoothly and reduces abrupt movement on everyday use. A 105 degree opening angle lets the door open wide enough for access while staying within common cabinet clearances in kitchens, baths, and shop projects. Concealed face frame construction keeps the hardware hidden when the door is closed, maintaining a clean cabinet appearance while still delivering the adjustment range of a 3D hinge.

Key Working Details For Cabinet Builders

• Optimat clip-on hinges are a two-piece compact hinge with the integrated silent system, so door removal and re-hanging can be done without disturbing the mounting plates during finishing or later adjustments.
• Optimat is a 6-way adjustable face frame hinge in 3 overlays, so overlay choice and three-dimensional adjustment help fine-tune reveals and alignment after the doors are hung.
• The 1-5/16 inch overlay configuration matches face-frame layouts needing that overlay dimension, which supports consistent face-frame design from cabinet to cabinet in a run.
• For door thickness up to 3/4 inch (19mm), this hinge matches standard cabinet door stock, which helps avoid special machining or non-standard panel build-ups in typical kitchen or shop jobs.
• The 105 degree opening angle lets the door swing open widely while staying within typical cabinet side clearances, which matters when planning adjacent cabinets or interior pull-outs.
• Concealed cabinet hinge design keeps the hinge hidden when the door is closed, which maintains a clean look on finished installations while still allowing access for adjustments when the door is open.

Face-Frame Hinge Mounting And Cup Geometry

The 35mm cup diameter works with standard European-style cup boring, which fits common drilling jigs and CNC programs in most cabinet shops. A cup distance of 1/8 inch (3mm) between the edge of the door and the cup center sets the drilling pattern, which helps keep boring consistent across multiple doors. The cup depth minimum drilling depth of 7/16 inch (11mm) defines how deep to bore into the door, which protects against drilling through a 3/4 inch door while still giving proper seating of the hinge cup. Dowel configuration on this version provides a dowel-style cup fixing method, which suits production environments that use pre-drilled doors and press-in assembly processes.

How This 3D Hinge Supports Cabinet Workflows

Where This 6-Way Face Frame Hinge Fits Best

This 6-way adjustable face frame hinge is built for concealed face-frame cabinets that use up to 3/4 inch thick doors and a 1-5/16 inch overlay. In these layouts, the hinge helps set a consistent overlay dimension across a bank of doors using the same hinge model. The 105 degree opening angle suits everyday access in kitchens, bathrooms, and shop cabinets, because the door opens past 90 degrees without swinging excessively wide. A 35mm cup diameter with 1/8 inch cup distance means standard 35mm boring heads and line-boring equipment can be used without custom tooling. The cup depth of 7/16 inch is matched to typical 3/4 inch doors, which supports reliable seating while maintaining good material thickness behind the cup.

Why 3D Cam Adjustments Improve Final Alignment

Side adjustment under 1 inch overlay of plus or minus 1.3mm cam and over 1 inch overlay of plus or minus 1.5mm cam allows small lateral moves of the door, which helps straighten reveals between doors or between door and frame after installation. Depth adjustment of plus 2.6mm cam lets the door move closer to or farther from the face frame, which is useful when dialing in gaps for door edges or interior pull-outs. Height adjustment of plus or minus 1.4mm cam shifts the door up or down on the hinge, which helps line up top and bottom edges across multiple doors on a cabinet run. These cam adjustments are built into the hinge, so corrections can be made with the door mounted, reducing rework and saving layout time on site or in the shop. The hinge meets and exceeds the minimum requirements of ANSI/BHMA A156.9 standard, which signals performance characteristics aligned with typical architectural hardware expectations.

Answering Common Questions About This Hinge

Selecting This Hinge For Your Next Cabinet Run

This Hettich 9285002 Optimat clip-on hinge combines a 1-5/16 inch overlay, 35mm cup, and 6-way adjustment, which supports repeatable alignment on concealed face-frame cabinets. The integrated Silent System with self-close action keeps operation controlled at a 105 degree opening angle. By matching up to 3/4 inch door thickness and a defined cup drilling pattern, this hinge fits directly into standard cabinet machining workflows. Use this configuration when a 1-5/16 inch overlay and cam-based 3D adjustment are key details for your next set of face-frame cabinet doors.