COMPACT CLIP The Evolution of Innovation
Contents COMPACT CLIP Hinges 4 Product Overview 6 COMPACT CLIP Testing Standards 7 General Specifications 8 Features 9 Adjustments 10 Hinge Program Overview 13 Accessories 15 Machines and Machine Accessories 16 Part Number Index
COMPACT CLIP Hinges The Evolution of Innovation The COMPACT CLIP hinge combines more than 50 years of innovations into a single hinge. Featuring Blum’s proven CLIP technology, doors can be removed and reattached quickly and tool free. The hinge comes pre-attached to the plate with a pre-mounted screw to save time and improve installation accuracy. Designed with soft-close BLUMOTION and threedimensional cam adjustments, COMPACT CLIP is user-friendly for cabinetmakers and installers alike.
COMPACT CLIP Hinge Overview Hinges COMPACT CLIP hinges for partial overlay 30C2: Partial overlay hinges with a 105° opening angle and 7/16" cup depth COMPACT CLIP hinges for full overlay 31C3: Full overlay hinges with a 110° opening angle and 1/2” cup depth COMPACT CLIP hinges for full overlay 31C1: Full overlay hinges with a 107° opening angle and 7/16” cup depth Deactivation option Interchangeability Overload safety feature The BLUMOTION function can COMPACT CLIP hinges This feature protects the
COMPACT CLIP Testing Standards Hinges Conditions for Tests Blum, Inc. does a great deal of testing to ensure that the quality of our hardware is consistent with the usual high standards that our customers have come to expect from Blum. For this reason we have rigorous testing procedures which are carried out from the development stage through production. Blum’s internal testing standards are based on practical applications of our products and are more stringent than what is required by ANSI/BHMA.
General Specifications Hinges Screw-on Press-in Use #6 wood screws. Pre-attached Ø8 dowels installed with Blum press-in tool or MINIPRESS with COMPACT insertion ram. 47 Mounting plate attachment 31C series ‒ wraparound Minimum reveal Hinge cup centerpoint A minimum reveal per door is Hinge cup centerpoint required to keep the door from binding and varies depending on door thickness. and MINIPRESS setback position is 20.5 (13/16") for COMPACT CLIP hinges. 35 Ø 45 9.
COMPACT CLIP Features Hinges Clip features With COMPACT CLIP, doors can be removed and reattached quickly and tool free. Not only does this save installers time on the jobsite, it also reduces the risk of damage to the cabinet frame. Hinge removal Step 1: Locate CLIP release lever on back of hinge(A) and press down to release(B). A Hinge attachment Step 1: Slide hinge onto CLIP plate until hinge clips in place.
Adjustments Hinges Three-dimensional cam adjustment Side adjustment Height adjustment Depth adjustment Rotate the front cam screw to increase or decrease door overlay (± 1/16") Rotate this cam screw to increase or decrease the height (± 5/64”) Rotate this cam screw to adjust door gap (+ 3/32", - 1/32") BLUMOTION Deactivation Deactivation switch on the hinge cup For small or light doors, the BLUMOTION can be deactivated on one of the hinges.
COMPACT CLIP 30C2 for Partial Overlay Hinges 105° Features ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ Minimum Reveal Utilizes Blum‘s CLIP technology BLUMOTION integrated into the hinge cup Deactivation switch for small/light doors Overload safety feature Three-dimensional cam adjustment with directional arrows for easy and precise adjustability 7/16" cup depth Edge mount available in 1/2" overlay Pre-mounted wood screw for time-saving and precise installation Custom logo cover cap available minimum reveal 3/4" door = 9/32" ba
COMPACT CLIP 31C3 for Full Overlay Hinges Features ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ Minimum Reveal Utilizes Blum‘s CLIP technology BLUMOTION integrated into the hinge cup Deactivation switch for small/light doors Overload safety feature Three-dimensional cam adjustment with directional arrows for easy and precise adjustability 1/2" cup depth Less minimum reveal Pre-mounted wood screw for time-saving and precise installation Custom logo cover cap available minimum reveal 3/4" door = 7/32" based on square edge doors
COMPACT CLIP 31C1 for Full Overlay Hinges Features ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ Minimum Reveal Utilizes Blum‘s CLIP technology BLUMOTION integrated into the hinge cup Deactivation switch for small/light doors Overload safety feature Three-dimensional cam adjustment with directional arrows for easy and precise adjustability 7/16" cup depth Ideal for profiled doors Pre-mounted wood screw for time-saving and precise installation Custom logo cover cap available minimum reveal 3/4" door = 9/32" based on square edge d
COMPACT CLIP Hinge Accessories Hinges Hinge arm cover caps 30C blank cover cap ▀ ▀ ▀ Nylon, deep gray cap Available blank or printed (Blum logo) Also available with printed custom logo (minimum order quantity applies) 30C Blum logo printed cover cap 31C blank cover cap Part no. 30C blank cover cap 31C Blum logo printed cover cap 30C Blum logo printed cover cap 31C blank cover cap 31C Blum logo printed cover cap 30C2508 30C2508.BL 31C1508 31C1508.
COMPACT CLIP Hinge Accessories Hinges POZI DRIVER and bits A POZI screwdriver (different from Phillips) is the most crucial tool you can use to assure that full torque is applied to all Blum adjustment screws. POZI screws can be identified by the distinctive “tick” marks located in the center of the screw head recess. Phillips POZI Tick marks Part no.
COMPACT CLIP Machines and Machine Accessories Hinges MINIPRESS P – Deluxe boring and insertion machine ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ Front adjustable boring distance with digital counter Pneumatic hold-down clamps Boring depth adjustment Ruler stops (qty 4) Tool kit included Dust collection attachment Optional laser center line set Accepts new 8 or 9 spindle heads Part no. Single phase – 220V power M53.1053*US Three-phase – 220V power M53.
Part Number Index Hinges Part no. Part no. 36.3515 13 POZI BIT #2X1 15 602.12 14 POZI BIT #2X2 14 POZI DRIVER 14 30C2508 10, 13 30C2508.BL 13 30C255BS06 10 30C255BS08 10 30C255BS10 10 30C255BS12 10 30C255BSE8 10 30C2582 14 30C258BS05 10 30C258BS06 10 30C258BS08 10 30C258BS10 10 30C258BS12 10 30C258BSE8 10 31C1508 11, 12, 13 31C1508.
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