Blum’s Cabinet Hinges Secure the Indian BIS Certificate Adding to their International Quality Standards

Marking a significant regulatory achievement, Blum, the global leader in furniture fittings, officially receives the Bureau of Indian Standards License (BIS) Certification IS 18297:2023 for its cabinet hinges. Blum hinge systems were already trusted worldwide for its industry-leading quality standards, but now they come with the additional approval of India’s benchmark certification, assuring their compliance with Indian guidelines. Nadeem Patni, Managing Director, Blum India, stated, “Blum hinges are already among the most exhaustively tested hinge systems in the market, holding the strongest market perception for quality. To now receive our very own ISI BIS Hallmark Certificate mark of approval on Blum’s cabinet hinges feels deeply assuring and fills us with pride. This achievement validates the high regard for our already valued hinge systems.“

• The Austrian brand’s award-winning hinges already go through some of the toughest internal and external testing, making them in line with international standards and guidelines. One of their landmark testing cycles is the opening and closing cycles that go up to 200,000 per hinge, proving their durability and quality for everyday use. The use of the BIS Hallmark License is a testament to this quality. Apart from this, Blum hinges, which now have Indian BIS Certificate, undergo a series of motion and load tests, including:Durability with additional 5 to 6kg: Determines limit values for the hinge.
• Dynamic load test: With an additional vertical load of 20 kg for stimulating an unintended load.
• Abuse test: Horizontal load test to ensure the hinges can withstand misuse.
• Corrosion test: Based on DIN EN ISO 9227 and DIN EN ISO 6270-2 to stimulate corrosion influences.
• 30 kg static load test: Stimulating someone leaning on the door of a base cabinet at a 45° opening angle.
• A horizontal 70 N load test: Testing the adverse impact of unintentional or excessive opening of doors.

The core intention behind the development of Blum’s products, services, and processes has always been to create value and provide benefits for its customers. Therefore, the brand continuously strives to enhance the quality by improving processes and aims to inspire customers and partners with its approach to performance, innovation, and quality while striving to move forward together. The innovations are the result of active and individual research into customers’ needs, applying equally to products, services, and processes. The know-how and experience gained lay the basis for top quality – for the lifetime of the furniture.