PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Blum 71B960A CLIP top BLUMOTION Aluminium-Frame Hinge – 95° Dual
The Blum 71B960A is a concealed soft-close hinge developed specifically for narrow aluminium-frame cabinet doors in a dual or half-overlay application.
A dual hinge is normally used where two doors share the same central cabinet partition. Each closed door covers part of the shared cabinet side, allowing neighbouring aluminium-framed doors to operate independently while maintaining an even central gap.
Integrated BLUMOTION soft-close technology controls the final closing movement, producing a smooth and quiet action without requiring a separate damper. The BLUMOTION function can be switched off on an individual hinge to optimise the closing speed of smaller or lightweight doors.
Key features
- Genuine Blum CLIP top BLUMOTION hinge
- Designed for narrow aluminium-frame cabinet doors
- Dual/half-overlay application
- Suitable for two doors sharing a central partition
- Controlled 95° opening angle
- Integrated BLUMOTION soft-close
- Individually switchable damping function
- Sprung, self-closing hinge action
- Screw-on shaped boss for prepared aluminium profiles
- Boss fixing screws included
- Tool-free CLIP mounting-plate connection
- Three-dimensional door adjustment
- Convenient spiral-screw depth adjustment
- Nickel-plated finish
- Supplied individually
Technical specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blum |
| Product range | CLIP top BLUMOTION |
| Blum part number | 71B960A |
| Hart Wholesale stock code | HI71B960A |
| Door construction | Narrow aluminium-profile framed door |
| Application | Dual/half overlay |
| Opening angle | 95° |
| Closing action | Sprung and self-closing |
| Soft-close | Integrated, switchable BLUMOTION |
| Door fixing | Screw-on shaped boss |
| Cabinet connection | Tool-free CLIP mounting plate |
| Adjustment | Three-dimensional |
| Depth adjustment | Spiral adjustment screw |
| Finish | Nickel-plated |
| Supplied | One hinge with boss fixing screws |
| Mounting plate | Not included |
What is a dual or half-overlay hinge?
A dual hinge is used when two cabinet doors are hinged from opposite sides of the same central partition. Each door covers only part of that partition, rather than completely overlaying it.
The exact door overlay and central gap depend on the aluminium profile, cabinet construction, mounting-plate height and final hinge adjustment. These measurements should be confirmed against the Blum planning information before machining the door profiles.
Integrated BLUMOTION soft-close
BLUMOTION is built directly into the hinge arm. It slows the aluminium-framed door before it reaches the cabinet, reducing closing noise and limiting impact on the frame, decorative panel and cabinet structure.
The damping mechanism can be deactivated on an individual hinge. This provides greater control when fitting small or lightweight doors that may close too slowly with every hinge damper operating.
Made for narrow aluminium profiles
The 71B960A uses a specially shaped boss that fits into a correctly routed aluminium door profile. It is not a standard round 35mm cup hinge and is not intended for ordinary timber, MDF or chipboard cabinet doors.
Aluminium profile dimensions vary between systems. Check the profile width, thickness, routing pattern and required minimum gap against the Blum technical information before machining. A trial installation is advisable when using a new frame profile.
Installation and adjustment
The shaped boss is fixed to the prepared aluminium profile using the supplied screws. The hinge arm then clips onto a compatible Blum mounting plate without tools, allowing the door to be attached and removed without disturbing the cabinet-side fixing.
Three-dimensional adjustment helps the installer achieve an even central gap and consistent alignment with neighbouring doors. The spiral depth-adjustment screw provides precise adjustment without removing the hinge.
Mounting plate required
A mounting plate is not included. Choose the correct height and cabinet fixing method from our Blum CLIP top mounting plates.
Related aluminium-frame hinges
- Blum 71B950A overlay aluminium-frame BLUMOTION hinge
- Blum 71B970A inset aluminium-frame BLUMOTION hinge
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Frequently asked questions
What is a dual or half-overlay hinge used for?
It is used where two doors share a central cabinet partition. Each door overlays part of the shared panel while leaving sufficient space for both doors to open.
Is BLUMOTION included?
Yes. The soft-close mechanism is integrated into the hinge arm and can be switched off on an individual hinge.
Is this suitable for wooden or MDF cabinet doors?
No. The 71B960A is designed for narrow aluminium-profile framed doors and uses a specially shaped fixing boss.
Are the boss fixing screws included?
Yes. Blum supplies the screws required to secure the shaped hinge boss to the prepared aluminium profile.
Is the mounting plate included?
No. A compatible Blum CLIP mounting plate must be ordered separately.
What is the difference between 71B950A, 71B960A and 71B970A?
The 71B950A is for overlay doors, the 71B960A is for dual or half-overlay doors, and the 71B970A is for inset doors.
Is the hinge supplied as a pair?
No. HI71B960A is priced and supplied as one hinge.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
- Application: Dual
- Finish: Nickel Plated
- Colour: Nickel
- Material: Steel
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