What It Is

This is the horizontal mounting plate that connects Blum CLIP hinges to your cabinet frame. It's the flat metal component that sits inside the cabinet, providing the anchor point for your hinge system. The CAM adjustment mechanism allows you to fine-tune door height by up to 2mm in either direction.

Where It Fits

Every cabinet door in your kitchen needs one of these plates mounted to the cabinet frame, positioned to align with the hinge cup in the door itself. This horizontal version offers a sleeker profile than traditional cruciform plates, making it particularly suitable where space is tight or visual clarity matters.

How It Works

Your hinge clips directly onto this plate with a satisfying snap that confirms it's properly seated. The CAM adjustment system uses a simple rotating mechanism to raise or lower the door position. Turn the CAM one way to lift the door, the other to lower it. The hinge won't come loose once clipped in place.

Why It Matters

Perfect door alignment is what separates a good kitchen from a great one. Even with precise installation, doors sometimes need fine adjustment as the kitchen settles or timber moves slightly. This plate means you can make those adjustments without removing the door or dismantling anything. The secure clip connection also means doors can be removed entirely for maintenance or painting, then reinstalled in exactly the same position.

Design Consideration

The horizontal format creates cleaner lines inside your cabinets compared to the cross-shaped alternative. However, you need to ensure your cabinet construction provides adequate fixing points for the screw-on installation. This works best with face-frame construction or where the cabinet sides provide solid fixing.

Build Quality

Made from zinc with a nickel finish for durability. The CAM mechanism is precision-engineered to maintain its adjustment position over thousands of door operations. Blum backs this with a lifetime guarantee, reflecting the engineering standards you'd expect from this Austrian manufacturer.

Closing Guidance

If your kitchen uses Blum CLIP hinges, you'll need one of these plates for every door. The choice between horizontal and cruciform mounting plates often comes down to your cabinet construction and aesthetic preference. Your kitchen designer will specify the most appropriate fixing method based on your particular cabinetry.