{"product_id":"blum-71b453t-thin-door-hinge-110-expando-t","title":"Blum CLIP top BLUMOTION 71B453T Thin Door Hinge 110° Overlay EXPANDO‑T Nickel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlum 71B453T CLIP top BLUMOTION Thin-Door Hinge – 110° EXPANDO‑T\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blum 71B453T is a specialist concealed hinge for thin furniture fronts measuring 8–14mm thick. Its innovative EXPANDO‑T fixing system provides a secure attachment in thin materials without requiring a conventional 35mm hinge-cup hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the hinge suitable for contemporary furniture designs using thin chipboard, MDF, HDF, HPL, mineral composites, selected stone composites and ceramic fronts, provided the chosen material has sufficient strength and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated BLUMOTION soft-close delivers a smooth and controlled closing action, while the 110° opening angle and zero-protrusion design make the hinge particularly useful for cabinets containing internal drawers, shelves and pull-outs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Blum part number 71B453T\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for thin furniture fronts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for compatible fronts from 8–14mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEXPANDO‑T expanding fixing system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo conventional 35mm hinge-cup drilling required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e110° opening angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverlay application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero-protrusion hinge geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for cabinets with internal drawers and pull-outs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated BLUMOTION soft-close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually switchable damping function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung, self-closing action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool-free CLIP mounting-plate connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-dimensional door adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel-plated finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCLIP top BLUMOTION\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlum part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71B453T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHart Wholesale stock code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHI71B453T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin furniture front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–14mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverlay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoor protrusion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero protrusion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosing action\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSprung and self-closing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft-close\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated, switchable BLUMOTION\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront fixing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEXPANDO‑T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConventional cup drilling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabinet connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTool-free CLIP mounting plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree-dimensional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne hinge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEXPANDO‑T fixing for thin fronts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConventional concealed hinges require a relatively deep 35mm cup hole. This can be unsuitable for thin fronts because insufficient material remains beneath the hinge cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEXPANDO‑T uses expanding fixings inserted into a much smaller prepared drilling pattern. Tightening the fixing screws causes the dowels to expand inside the front material, creating a secure connection without a conventional cup recess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe correct drilling dimensions and tightening torque must be used for the selected material. Installation should be completed by an experienced furniture manufacturer, particularly when working with stone, composite or ceramic fronts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable front materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlum has tested EXPANDO‑T with several thin-front materials, including chipboard with sufficient transverse tensile strength, MDF, HDF, high-pressure laminate, mineral composite materials, quartz composite artificial stone, Nero Assoluto natural granite and suitable ceramic panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial thickness alone does not guarantee suitability. The front must have sufficient strength and stability to retain the fixing securely. A trial installation is recommended before starting a production batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZero protrusion for internal pull-outs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 71B453T has zero-protrusion geometry in an overlay application. When the door is fully opened, it does not project unnecessarily into the cabinet opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis provides clearance for internal drawers, pull-out shelves and storage mechanisms positioned behind the hinged door. The cabinet and mounting-plate positions must still follow Blum’s planning dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntegrated BLUMOTION soft-close\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLUMOTION is incorporated into the hinge arm and slows the front during the final closing movement. This provides a smooth, quiet close and helps reduce impact on thin or brittle front materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe damping function can be switched off on an individual hinge. This allows the closing performance to be adjusted for small or lightweight doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and adjustment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EXPANDO‑T fixings are placed into the correctly drilled front and tightened to the torque specified for the chosen material. The hinge arm then clips onto a compatible Blum mounting plate without tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide, height and depth adjustment allow the finished door position and cabinet gaps to be refined after installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mounting plate is not included. Choose the required plate height and cabinet fixing method from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blum-hinges-clip-top-mounting-plates\"\u003eBlum CLIP top mounting plates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional opening-angle stops can reduce the opening movement to approximately 85° or 92° where adjacent walls, handles or furniture components restrict door travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blum-hinges-clip-top\"\u003eBrowse our complete Blum CLIP top hinge collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat door thickness is suitable for the 71B453T?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlum specifies this hinge for compatible thin furniture fronts from 8–14mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it require a 35mm hinge-cup hole?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The EXPANDO‑T system uses expanding fixings and does not require conventional hinge-cup drilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich materials can EXPANDO‑T be used with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlum has tested it with suitable chipboard, MDF, HDF, HPL, mineral composites, quartz composite, selected granite and ceramic panels. The material must have sufficient strength and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs BLUMOTION included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The soft-close mechanism is integrated into the hinge arm and can be switched off when required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does zero protrusion mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an overlay application, the open door remains clear of the cabinet interior, helping internal drawers and pull-out shelves move past the hinge side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a mounting plate included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A compatible Blum CLIP mounting plate must be ordered separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the opening angle be restricted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Optional Blum stops are available to reduce the opening angle to approximately 85° or 92°.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this hinge supplied as a pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. HI71B453T is priced and supplied as one hinge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JULIUS BLUM UK LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62846511972701,"sku":"HI71B453T","price":11.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/4100\/7453\/files\/HI71B453T.jpg?v=1784895221","url":"https:\/\/www.blum.org.uk\/products\/blum-71b453t-thin-door-hinge-110-expando-t","provider":"Hart Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}