Blum Compact Clip 31C Soft-Close BLUMOTION 1" Overlay Face-Frame Hinges Nickel, 110° Dowel - 31C358B16
Description
Blum Compact 31C Hinge For 1 Inch Overlay
Blum Compact 31C hinge provides a concealed solution for face-frame cabinet doors with a 1 inch overlay, keeping the hardware out of sight while the door covers more of the frame for a cleaner finished look on the installation.
This hinge is part of Blum's Compact 31C series and is designed as a concealed cabinet hinge, so the mechanism sits inside the cup and face-frame interface, supporting a streamlined appearance on higher-end cabinet projects.
The hinge offers soft-close BLUMOTION integrated into the hinge cup, which slows the door as it closes to reduce impact on the cabinet face, helpful for protecting finished surfaces over repeated use.
The hinge is nickel finished, giving a consistent metallic appearance that visually matches other nickel hardware in the same cabinet run, supporting a coordinated project layout.
A 110 degree opening angle allows the door to swing open to a wide, workable position, giving better access to the cabinet interior during daily use and making shelf adjustments or access to stored items simpler.
The model 31C358B16 with dowel mounting follows Blum's Compact design and is identified by manufacturer part number 01090603, which aids in ordering matching hinges for replacements or additional cabinet runs.
Practical Features That Support Cabinet Work
- Utilizes Blum's CLIP technology, which allows the hinge arm to connect to the mounting interface using Blum's clip-on system so doors can be mounted or removed in a controlled way that supports shop and onsite workflows.
- BLUMOTION integrated into the hinge cup means the soft-close function is built into the hinge body, so there is no separate damper location, simplifying layout when planning hinge positions on face-frame cabinets.
- A deactivation switch for small or light doors lets the installer switch off the BLUMOTION function at the hinge, helping lighter doors close fully when soft-close resistance might otherwise hold them slightly open.
- An overload safety feature inside the hinge design protects the BLUMOTION mechanism from damage when a door is pushed closed with extra force, helping the soft-close function stay consistent over ongoing cabinet use.
- Three dimensional cam adjustment lets the installer fine-tune door position in height, side-to-side, and depth using cam adjustments on the hinge, speeding the process of aligning door reveals across a full cabinet bank.
- The 1/2 inch cup depth works with standard hinge cup boring for many cabinet doors, allowing bores to stay relatively shallow in the door while still accepting the hinge mechanism securely during fabrication.
Face-Frame Mounting And Overlay Fit Details
This Blum 1 inch overlay hinge is designed for face-frame hinge applications where the door overlays the frame by 1 inch, giving a defined overlay target that simplifies layout when setting door sizes and frame dimensions.
The concealed cabinet hinge format keeps the working parts inside the hinge cup and frame interface, so only the door and face-frame edges remain visible, supporting a clean appearance on built-ins and kitchen or bath cabinets.
The dowel mounting setup follows Blum's listed configuration, so the hinge is arranged for dowel-based attachment into the door, providing a consistent seating of the hinge cup in the bored hole during assembly.
The 110 degree opening angle supports a wide swing that keeps the door clear of the opening in many cabinet layouts, providing easier access to interior hardware such as rollouts or shelf pins during installation or adjustment work.
How This Compact Hinge Performs In Use
Where This Blum Compact 31C Hinge Fits Best
This Blum soft close face frame hinge fits concealed hinge projects on face-frame cabinetry where a 1 inch overlay is required, giving installers a defined specification when laying out frames and cutting doors to size.
The hinge belongs to the concealed cabinet hinges class, so it is suited to residential or commercial cabinetry where visible surface hinges are not desired, supporting a more built-in aesthetic on finished casework.
The nickel finish supports installations that already use nickel-finished knobs, pulls, and other hinges, helping the overall hardware suite read as one system across kitchens, vanities, or office cabinetry.
With its 110 degree opening angle, the hinge supports cabinet interiors that need good access, such as storage cabinets with deeper shelves, because the wider swing helps doors stay out of the working path at the front edge.
The hinge's BLUMOTION soft-close function is integrated into the hinge cup, so door motion is controlled as part of the same concealed hardware, making it useful where a quiet, managed close supports shared or multi-user spaces.
This model 31C358B16 carries manufacturer part number 01090603, tying project documentation and reorders back to the exact same hinge configuration, which matters when maintaining consistent overlays and motion characteristics across phases.
Adjustment And Soft-Close Details That Reduce Rework
The three dimensional cam adjustment on this 110 degree compact hinge gives installers control over vertical, lateral, and depth door position at the hinge, which simplifies fine-tuning reveals after doors are hung on the face frame.
Because these adjustments are cam-based, changes can be dialed in with incremental movements, helping reduce time spent removing doors or loosening multiple fasteners while chasing even gaps across cabinet runs.
The BLUMOTION integrated into the hinge cup slows the last portion of the swing, reducing slam forces on the face frame and door edges, which supports the long-term appearance of painted or stained finishes at common contact points.
The hinge's deactivation switch for small or light doors lets the installer deactivate the soft-close function where a lighter door might not have enough weight to overcome damping, so those doors can still reach full close against the frame.
The overload safety feature means the BLUMOTION mechanism is designed to tolerate extra closing force without immediate damage, supporting consistent soft-close performance even in high-use locations where doors are shut firmly.
The 1/2 inch cup depth allows the hinge to seat within a relatively shallow bore in the door, which preserves more material behind the cup in thinner doors and contributes to maintaining structural integrity around the hinge area.
Using Blum's CLIP technology, the hinge connection method supports repeatable attachment points, which benefits both shop assembly lines and field adjustments because doors can be removed and reattached while maintaining their previous alignment.
Key Questions About This Blum Compact Hinge
What type of cabinet hinge is this model?
The Blum Compact 31C hinge is a concealed cabinet hinge for face-frame applications, so the hardware is hidden when the door is closed, supporting clean cabinet lines.
How much overlay does this Blum hinge provide?
This Blum 1 inch overlay hinge is designed for doors with a 1 inch overlay on face-frame cabinets, giving a clear dimension when sizing doors in relation to the frame.
What is the opening angle of this hinge?
The hinge has a 110 degree opening angle, allowing a wide door swing that improves access to the cabinet interior during everyday use and installation work.
Does this hinge provide soft-close functionality?
The hinge uses BLUMOTION integrated into the hinge cup to provide soft-close action, which slows the door near closing to reduce impact on the cabinet.
How is door alignment adjusted on this hinge?
The hinge has three dimensional cam adjustment, allowing vertical, lateral, and depth fine-tuning at the hardware, which helps achieve consistent door reveals.
What special features help with light cabinet doors?
The hinge includes a deactivation switch for small or light doors, allowing the BLUMOTION soft-close function to be turned off so lighter doors can close fully.
Selecting This Hinge For Face-Frame Projects
This Blumotion compact cabinet hinge combines 1 inch overlay, 110 degree opening, and integrated BLUMOTION in a concealed face-frame format, giving installers a defined spec when planning higher-coverage doors on framed cabinetry.
With three dimensional cam adjustment, nickel finish, overload safety feature, and a deactivation switch for small doors, this hinge supports precise alignment and controlled motion on new builds, upgrades, or matching expansions.
Ordering the Blum 31C358B16 hinge under manufacturer part number 01090603 through Wurth Baer Supply keeps hinge selection aligned to these specific performance and overlay characteristics for consistent cabinet work.
