This is Blum's AVENTOS HL top lift system, designed to move cabinet doors upward and parallel to the cabinet front. The door lifts straight up and stays there, moving completely out of your way rather than swinging outward like a traditional hinge.

Where It Fits

This system works specifically for wall units between 300mm and 580mm tall, and up to 1800mm wide. It's particularly useful for mid-height and high wall units where you have other cabinets mounted above them, as the parallel lifting motion means the door won't clash with anything overhead.

How It Works

When you push the door upward, the mechanism lifts it in a straight vertical line until it sits parallel above the cabinet opening. The door stays in this position, giving you full access to the cabinet contents. The system includes Blum's BLUMOTION technology, so the door closes softly without slamming.

Why It Matters

The key benefit is that you can leave the door open while you work. This is particularly valuable when cooking, as you can keep spice cupboards or ingredient storage open and accessible without doors getting in your way or blocking your view of other areas.

Design Consideration

This works well when you need frequent access to wall-mounted storage and have limited space for doors to swing open. However, you need adequate vertical clearance above the cabinet for the door to lift into. The system requires precise calculation of door weight and cabinet dimensions to ensure proper operation, which is why Blum provides a power factor calculator for specification.

Build Quality

The mechanism uses just two lift units and four lever arms for the complete system, with components designed for symmetrical installation. It works with both wooden doors and those with aluminium frames. All components carry Blum's standard warranty.

Options

You can specify this with BLUMOTION soft-close as standard, or upgrade to include SERVO-DRIVE electric opening assistance. The SERVO-DRIVE option means the door will open with just a light touch, though this requires electrical connection and a separate transformer.

Closing Guidance

Consider this when you have wall units in tight spaces where swinging doors would be impractical, and where you'd benefit from leaving doors open during food preparation. The parallel lift action makes it particularly suitable for storage you access frequently throughout cooking.