Blum 71B453T CLIP top BLUMOTION 110° thin-door EXPANDO T hinge – Onyx Black

The Blum 71B453T is a concealed hinge for thin overlay cabinet doors and furniture fronts approximately 8–14 mm thick. Its EXPANDO T fixing system allows the hinge to be secured to a suitable thin front without drilling the conventional 35 mm hinge-cup recess.

The Onyx Black finish coordinates with dark cabinetry and contemporary furniture interiors. Integrated BLUMOTION controls the final closing movement, and the damping function can be deactivated on individual hinges when less resistance is required.

Technical details

• Blum part number: 71B453T
• Hart Wholesale SKU: HIO71B453T
• Type: CLIP top BLUMOTION concealed hinge
• Application: thin overlay door
• Opening angle: 110°
• Hinge geometry: 0-protrusion
• Closing action: spring closing with integrated, switchable BLUMOTION
• Door fixing: EXPANDO T thin-front fixing
• Recommended front thickness: approximately 8–14 mm
• Door-to-cabinet connection: tool-free CLIP mechanism
• Side adjustment: ±2 mm
• Depth adjustment: +3/-2 mm
• Material suitability: sufficiently strong and stable thin fronts, subject to trial fitting
• Finish: Onyx Black
• Quantity: one hinge
• Mounting plate: supplied separately

Thin-front planning

Standard concealed hinges use a deep cup bore, which may not be suitable for a thin door. EXPANDO T uses expanding fixings in the prepared holes so the hinge can be installed without a conventional 35 mm cup recess.

Check the front thickness, construction and material strength before drilling. Suitable materials must be sufficiently strong and stable; where the material or panel construction is uncertain, carry out a trial installation before fitting the complete door.

EXPANDO T installation

EXPANDO T is not completely tool-free. The expanding fixings are placed in the prepared holes and their screws are tightened to secure the hinge to the front. The CLIP connection between the hinge and its mounting plate is tool-free.

Use the correct EXPANDO T drilling pattern and follow the planning requirements for the chosen front material. A compatible Blum CLIP mounting plate must be ordered separately and selected for the required door position.

0-protrusion clearance

In a correctly planned overlay application, the opened door remains clear of the cabinet opening. This can provide useful clearance for internal drawers, pull-out shelves and storage fittings positioned close to the cabinet side.

For the verified nickel counterpart, see the Blum 71B453T thin-door EXPANDO T hinge. Browse the Blum CLIP top hinge range.

Matching components

A compatible Blum CLIP mounting plate must be selected and purchased separately. This listing is for one hinge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What door thickness is the Blum 71B453T designed for?

It is designed for sufficiently strong and stable thin fronts approximately 8–14 mm thick.

Does this hinge require a conventional 35 mm cup hole?

No. EXPANDO T allows installation without a standard 35 mm hinge-cup recess, although the correct EXPANDO T fixing-hole pattern is still required.

Is EXPANDO T completely tool-free?

No. The expanding fixings must be secured with their screws. The CLIP connection between the hinge and mounting plate is tool-free.

Does the hinge include soft close?

Yes. BLUMOTION soft close is integrated into the hinge arm.

Can BLUMOTION be deactivated?

Yes. The integrated damping can be switched off on individual hinges when required.

Why is the 0-protrusion design useful?

When correctly planned, it keeps the open door clear of the cabinet opening and can provide space for internal drawers and pull-out fittings.

Is the mounting plate included?

No. A compatible Blum CLIP mounting plate must be selected and ordered separately.

Can EXPANDO T be fitted to any thin material?

No. The front must have sufficient strength and stability. A trial installation is recommended when the material suitability is uncertain.