{"product_id":"blum-71b3690-110-half-overlay-inserta-soft-close-hinge","title":"Blum 71B3690 CLIP top BLUMOTION 110° Half-Overlay INSERTA Hinge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlum 71B3690 CLIP top BLUMOTION 110° Half-Overlay INSERTA Hinge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blum 71B3690 is a soft-close concealed hinge for dual or half-overlay cabinet-door applications. Its half-cranked hinge arm is designed for installations where two doors share the same central cabinet panel and each door overlays part of that panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hinge opens to 110° and incorporates Blum’s BLUMOTION damping system for smooth, controlled closing. BLUMOTION can be switched off on individual hinges when reduced damping is required for a small or lightweight door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis version uses Blum’s INSERTA tool-free hinge-cup fixing. The 35mm cup and expanding fittings lock into an accurately prepared door without conventional hinge-cup screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the cup is installed, the hinge arm connects to a compatible Blum CLIP cabinet mounting plate without tools. This allows the complete door to be removed and refitted without releasing the INSERTA cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as one hinge. The cabinet mounting plate and cabinet fixings are sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for dual or half-overlay cabinet doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for two doors sharing one central cabinet panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf-cranked hinge-arm configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e110° opening angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated BLUMOTION soft closing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBLUMOTION can be deactivated on individual hinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung and self-closing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool-free INSERTA hinge-cup fixing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35mm steel concealed hinge cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 8mm INSERTA fixing holes on 45mm centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool-free CLIP connection to the mounting plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-dimensional door adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient spiral-screw depth adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel-plated steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCLIP top BLUMOTION\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBlum part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71B3690\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHart Wholesale stock code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHI71B3690\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual\/half overlay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHinge-arm configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalf cranked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOpening angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClosing action\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSprung\/self-closing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoft-close system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated, switchable BLUMOTION\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDoor fixing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTool-free INSERTA hinge cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHinge-cup diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCup-drilling depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eINSERTA fixing-hole diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFixing-hole centres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCup-drilling distance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–7mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSide adjustment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDepth adjustment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+3\/−2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeight adjustment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepends on the selected mounting plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCabinet connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlum CLIP mounting plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMounting plate included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eQuantity supplied\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne hinge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a half-overlay application?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA half-overlay hinge is normally used where two cabinet doors are attached to opposite sides of the same central cabinet panel. Each door covers only part of the panel, allowing both doors to close without colliding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Dual” does not mean that one door overlays both sides of a cabinet. It describes two separate doors sharing one cabinet partition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow INSERTA fixing works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cabinet door must be prepared with a 35mm hinge-cup bore and two additional 8mm holes positioned on 45mm centres. Insert the hinge into this complete drilling pattern and operate the INSERTA locking mechanism to secure the expanding fittings inside the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eINSERTA cannot be fitted correctly into a single plain 35mm cup hole. All three drillings must be present and accurately positioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication planning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished door overlay depends on the cabinet-panel thickness, door thickness, cup-drilling distance and selected mounting-plate height. Check the actual cabinet construction and complete a trial installation before drilling multiple doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blum-hinges-clip-top-mounting-plates\"\u003eBlum CLIP mounting plates\u003c\/a\u003e and the complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blum-hinges-clip-top\"\u003eBlum CLIP top hinge range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Blum 71B3690 include soft close?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. BLUMOTION soft closing is integrated into the hinge and can be switched off on individual hinges when required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a dual or half-overlay hinge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is used where two cabinet doors share one central cabinet panel, with each door covering part of that panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 71B3690 a full-overlay hinge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Its half-cranked arm is designed for dual or half-overlay applications. The corresponding full-overlay INSERTA BLUMOTION hinge is 71B3590.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does INSERTA mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINSERTA is Blum’s tool-free hinge-cup fixing system. It locks the hinge into an accurately drilled door without conventional cup-fixing screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs an INSERTA boss plate purchased separately?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The INSERTA cup and locking mechanism are parts of the hinge. The cabinet-side Blum CLIP mounting plate is purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the door require special drilling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It requires a 35mm cup bore and two accurately positioned 8mm INSERTA fixing holes on 45mm centres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the cabinet mounting plate included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Select the appropriate Blum CLIP mounting plate according to the cabinet construction and required overlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the complete door be removed without tools?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The CLIP connection allows the hinge arm to be released from the cabinet mounting plate without removing the INSERTA cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many hinges are supplied?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for one hinge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JULIUS BLUM UK LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62846510661981,"sku":"HI71B3690","price":3.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/4100\/7453\/files\/HI71B3690_0857002b-7bc7-4b8b-ba33-3a87a1bbb923.jpg?v=1785401919","url":"https:\/\/www.blum.org.uk\/products\/blum-71b3690-110-half-overlay-inserta-soft-close-hinge","provider":"Hart Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}