Blum 973A7680 BLUMOTION Damper for +45° Type II Overlay Hinge

The Blum 973A7680 is a clip-on BLUMOTION soft-close attachment designed for a compatible Blum +45° Type II angled overlay hinge. It upgrades the appropriate hinge with controlled, cushioned closing without replacing the complete hinge.

The damper and its shaped adaptor clip onto the compatible hinge assembly. Once fitted correctly, BLUMOTION slows the cabinet door during the final part of its movement for quieter, smoother closing.

This product is the BLUMOTION attachment only. The cabinet hinge, mounting plate and fixing screws are not included.

Key features

• Adds BLUMOTION soft closing to the compatible hinge
• Designed for a Blum +45° Type II angled overlay application
• External clip-on attachment—not an integrated hinge
• No drilling or separate cabinet mounting required
• Can be fitted to an existing compatible hinge
• Nickel-plated steel damper housing
• Shaped adaptor supplied as part of the attachment
• Supplied individually

Technical specifications

Compatibility guidance

Blum 973A dampers are application-specific. Check that the existing hinge requires part number 973A7680 and is the compatible +45° Type II overlay version before ordering. Similar-looking Blum hinges may require a different 973A damper.

The number of dampers required can vary with the door’s dimensions, weight and closing action. Test the completed installation and add further compatible dampers only where required.

Browse our Blum BLUMOTION devices or view the complete Blum CLIP top hinge range.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 973A7680 a complete cabinet hinge?

No. It is a clip-on BLUMOTION soft-close attachment. The hinge and cabinet mounting plate must be purchased separately.

Which hinge does it fit?

It is designed for the compatible Blum +45° Type II angled overlay hinge. Confirm the required damper number before ordering because other hinge configurations use different attachments.

Is BLUMOTION integrated into the hinge?

No. This is an external clip-on damper that adds BLUMOTION to the compatible hinge.

Does it require drilling?

No separate drilling is normally required. The damper and adaptor clip onto the appropriate hinge assembly.

Is this suitable for a half-overlay hinge?

This particular version is specified for the overlay application. A different application-specific attachment may be required for a half-overlay hinge.

How many dampers are required per door?

The appropriate quantity depends on the door’s size, weight and closing behaviour. Trial fitting is recommended.

What is supplied?

One Blum 973A7680 BLUMOTION damper attachment is supplied. The hinge, mounting plate and cabinet fixings are not included.