This is Blum's mechanical opening system that allows your cabinet doors to open with a gentle touch, no handles required. The TIP-ON unit sits inside the cabinet and creates the push-to-open action that defines handleless kitchen design.

Where It Fits

You'll find this inside any cabinet door in a handleless kitchen, from base units to wall cabinets. This extended version handles larger doors over 1300mm, making it suitable for tall larder units and wide cabinet doors where standard mechanisms wouldn't provide enough opening force.

How It Works

A light touch on the door face triggers the mechanism, which pushes the door open far enough for you to grasp it. To close, you simply press the door shut. The system works purely mechanically, with no springs in the hinges, so the TIP-ON unit does all the work of initiating the opening movement.

Why It Matters

This is what makes handleless kitchens practical for daily use. Without it, you'd need finger pulls or some other way to grip smooth door faces. You can open cabinets when your hands are full or messy, and the consistent light touch needed means everyone in your household can use the kitchen comfortably.

Design Consideration

The system needs unsprung hinges to work properly, so your kitchen designer will need to specify compatible hardware throughout. The white finish helps it blend with light cabinet interiors, though you'll rarely see it once installed. Consider that the mechanism does add a slight delay between touching and opening compared to pulling a handle directly.

Build Quality

The nylon construction provides the right combination of strength and smooth operation. Blum includes tool-free depth adjustment built into the unit, with 4mm forward and 1mm backward adjustment to fine-tune the mechanism after installation. The push-fit mounting system makes installation straightforward for your kitchen fitter.

Options

This white extended version comes with either a magnetic catch or bumper system to ensure doors close securely. The extended length specifically handles larger doors that need more opening force than standard mechanisms can provide.

Closing Guidance

If you're planning a handleless kitchen with larger cabinet doors, this mechanism ensures they'll open reliably with the same light touch as smaller doors. Your designer will specify this alongside the appropriate unsprung hinges to create the clean, functional result you're looking for.