{"product_id":"blum-973a6000-170-degree-hinge-soft-close-damper","title":"Blum 973A6000 BLUMOTION Damper for 170° CLIP top Hinges","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlum 973A6000 BLUMOTION Damper for 170° CLIP top Hinges\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blum 973A6000 is a clip-on BLUMOTION soft-close attachment for compatible Blum CLIP top 170° wide-angle hinges. It can be used with the appropriate overlay and dual or half-overlay hinge configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe damper clips onto the compatible hinge arm and controls the cabinet door during the final stage of closing. This provides smoother, quieter movement without replacing the complete hinge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is the BLUMOTION attachment only. The 170° hinge, cabinet mounting plate and fixing screws are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds BLUMOTION soft closing to a compatible 170° hinge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for specified overlay and dual\/half-overlay applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal clip-on damper—not an integrated hinge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for retrofitting to compatible hinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool-free clip-on installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls the final stage of cabinet-door closing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel-plated housing with engineered plastic components\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\"\u003eBlum part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e973A6000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHart Wholesale stock code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHI973A6000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClip-on BLUMOTION soft-close damper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCompatible hinge family\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlum CLIP top 170°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible overlay and dual\/half-overlay hinges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTool-free clip-on fitting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft and controlled cabinet-door closing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel and engineered plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel and dark grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGTIN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9002617656473\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eQuantity supplied\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne damper attachment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHinge included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\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\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlum 973A dampers are shaped for particular hinge families. Before ordering, confirm that the existing hinge is a compatible Blum CLIP top 170° model and requires damper number 973A6000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe number of dampers required depends on the door’s dimensions, weight and closing behaviour. Trial fitting is recommended. Adding a damper does not convert an unsprung hinge into a sprung or self-closing hinge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blum-hinges-blumotion-devices\"\u003eBlum BLUMOTION devices\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blum-hinges-clip-top\"\u003eBlum CLIP top hinges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 973A6000 a complete hinge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a clip-on BLUMOTION damper. The 170° hinge and cabinet mounting plate are purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich hinges does the 973A6000 fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for compatible Blum CLIP top 170° overlay and dual\/half-overlay hinges. Check the hinge number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the BLUMOTION mechanism built into the hinge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 973A6000 is an external attachment that clips onto the compatible hinge arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be fitted to an existing cabinet door?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided that the existing hinge is a compatible Blum CLIP top 170° model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes installation require tools?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The attachment clips onto the compatible hinge without drilling or separate cabinet fixings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it make an unsprung hinge self-closing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. BLUMOTION provides dampening but does not add a closing spring to an unsprung hinge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many dampers are required per door?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quantity depends on the size, weight and closing force of the door. Trial fitting is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Blum 973A6000 BLUMOTION damper is supplied. The hinge, mounting plate and screws are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JULIUS BLUM UK LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62846541726045,"sku":"HI973A6000","price":2.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/4100\/7453\/files\/HI973A6000_f5d48314-1128-4836-a7e5-c2f5aa94438e.jpg?v=1784642497","url":"https:\/\/www.blum.org.uk\/products\/blum-973a6000-170-degree-hinge-soft-close-damper","provider":"Hart Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}