TANDEM plus BLUMOTION Premium Concealed Runners for Wood Drawers
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION TANDEM plus BLUMOTION brings together all of the features, innovations and benefits that Blum has developed since first manufacturing drawer runners in the early 1960s. The first time you open and close a fully loaded drawer, you will quickly realize that TANDEM plus BLUMOTION concealed runners are unmatched in quality, style and running action.
Contents TANDEM plus BLUMOTION 6 Overview 7 Testing Standards 8 General Specifications 10 Using TANDEM plus BLUMOTION 11 Drawer Preparation 12 Standard Applications 22 Inset Drawer 24 Narrow Drawer 26 Lateral Stabilizer for 563/569 28 Pull-Out Shelf Lock 29 Bottom Mount Drawer 30 SPACE CORNER 32 Locking Devices 34 Rear Attachment Options 36 TANDEM edge BLUMOTION 38 Accessories and Assembly Aids 42 ORGA-LINE 44 Additional Information 45 Part Number Index
Made in the USA Manufactured at our North Carolina facility, TANDEM plus BLUMOTION concealed runners are mounted discreetly beneath the drawer and have the quietest opening and softest closing action available. These top-of-the-line concealed runners are the industry choice for dovetail drawers in high-end cabinetry, in either face frame or frameless.
Adjustable and Versatile TANDEM plus BLUMOTION concealed runners offer four-dimensional adjustment, elongated holes for depth adjustment, bottom mount holes and exceptional load capacity. The availability of a wide variety of locking devices, rear mounting brackets, sockets and templates make installation virtually effortless. The Right Solution for Every Drawer These concealed runners are the perfect solution for virtually any drawer.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION Drawer length Overview 7/8 extension Full extension with BLUMOTION Heavy duty full extension with BLUMOTION Maximum drawer thickness Maximum drawer thickness Maximum drawer thickness 5/8" 5/8" 3/4" 5/8" 3/4" 569H 569F 569. 569A 9" 12" 563H 15" 554H 563F 18" 563H and 563. 21" 24" 27" 30" Capacity static/dynamic 100/75 lb* 100/90 lb* 150/135 lb* *Per ANSI/BHMA A156.
Testing Standards TANDEM plus BLUMOTION BLUMOTION ISO 9001 Blum, Inc. is ISO 9001 certified which means that you are ANSI/BHMA All Blum runners meet or exceed ANSI/BHMA A156.9 assured of consistent quality in every Blum product. Grade 1 requirements. Contact your local Blum representative for more details. > General Information All Blum hardware undergoes strict quality control procedures through all stages of production.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION Complete Runner System ▀ Full extension concealed runners with BLUMOTION soft close ▀ Zinc-coated steel ▀ Concealed roller carriage with permanently lubricated synthetic rollers ▀ Available in standard and heavy duty ▀ H and .
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION BLUMOTION General Specifications Front side-to-side adjustment Rear side-to-side adjustment 1 Rotate side-to-side adjustment left or right equally on both locking devices. Drawer front moves in the same direction as rotation. T51.1901.xx with side-to-side adjustment 2 After front side-to-side adjustment is made with the locking devices, rotate the rear side-to-side adjustment left or right to re-align the back of the drawer box with the front.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION Using TANDEM plus BLUMOTION Step 1 Measure cabinet opening Frameless cabinet Cabinet opening measurements are needed to determine drawer box size. Frame cabinet pth pth De Height Height De Wi Wid dth th Step 2 Select TANDEM runners Choose the TANDEM runner that best fits your desired application, drawer side thickness, load capacity and cabinet depth. Then go to the corresponding catalog page for more specific information.
Drawer Preparation TANDEM plus BLUMOTION BLUMOTION Rear Notching Option – no notching Dimensions Rear view 13 (1/2") 35 (1-3/8") Minimum rear notch Drawers must be notched in the back to accommodate TANDEM runners The notches must be flush with the drawer sides and bottom Make the back panel shorter and extend the drawer bottom to the back of the drawer Rear Boring Dimensions Boring Rear view 1 Place template over the drawer side 2 Position template so that the center rib rests against the inside
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION TANDEM plus BLUMOTION 563.
Drawer and Cabinet Specifications Maximum drawer thickness 16 (5/8") Lengths available 18" - 21" Static load capacity 100 lb Drawer box specifications TANDEM plus BLUMOTION BLUMOTION Drawer back preparation Opening width Front view 7 (9/32") Minimum top clearance Outside drawer width Rear view Opening width minus 42 (1-21/32") 21 (13/16") or 37 Maximum drawer height = opening minus 21 (13/16") Drawer side thickness maximum 16 (5/8") (1-15/32") 662.1150.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION Application TANDEM plus BLUMOTION 563H Features ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ Basic Components Four-dimensional adjustment Elongated holes for depth adjustment Bottom mount holes on 15", 18" and 21" 100 lb static load capacity Dra we n r le gth Rear bracket (face frame only) Description ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ Full extension concealed runners Face frame or frameless cabinets BLUMOTION soft closing TANDEM smooth running action Available in 9" to 21" lengths 13 (1/2") to 16 (5/8") drawer thickness Made in t
Drawer and Cabinet Specifications Maximum drawer thickness 16 (5/8") Lengths available 9" - 21" Static load capacity 100 lb Drawer box specifications TANDEM plus BLUMOTION BLUMOTION Drawer back preparation Opening width Front view 7 (9/32") Minimum top clearance Outside drawer width Rear view Opening width minus 42 (1-21/32") 21 (13/16") 606N or 606P or Drawer side thickness maximum 16 (5/8") (1-15/32") Ø6 x 10 Bore for hook 11 (7/16") 13 (1/2") 35 (1-3/8") Minimum rear notch Rear mounti
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION Application TANDEM plus BLUMOTION 563F Features ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ Basic Components Four-dimensional adjustment Elongated holes for depth adjustment Bottom mount holes on 15", 18" and 21" 100 lb static load capacity Dra we n r le gth Rear bracket (face frame only) Description ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ Full extension concealed runners Face frame or frameless cabinets BLUMOTION soft closing TANDEM smooth running action Available in 9" to 21" lengths 16 (5/8") to 19 (3/4") drawer thickness Made in t
Drawer and Cabinet Specifications Maximum drawer thickness 19 (3/4") Lengths available 9" - 21" Static load capacity 100 lb Drawer box specifications TANDEM plus BLUMOTION BLUMOTION Drawer back preparation Opening width Front view 7 (9/32") Minimum top clearance Outside drawer width Rear view Opening width minus 49 (1-15/16") 24.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION Application TANDEM plus BLUMOTION 569H/569.
Drawer and Cabinet Specifications Maximum drawer thickness 16 (5/8") Lengths available 18" - 30" Static load capacity 150 lb Drawer box specifications TANDEM plus BLUMOTION BLUMOTION Drawer back preparation Opening width Front view 7 (9/32") Minimum top clearance Outside drawer width Rear view Opening width minus 42 (1-21/32") 21 (13/16") or 37 Maximum drawer height = opening minus 21 (13/16") Drawer side thickness maximum 16 (5/8") (1-15/32") 662.1150.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION TANDEM plus BLUMOTION 569F/569A Heavy Duty Features Application ▀ ▀ ▀ Basic Components Four-dimensional adjustment Elongated holes for depth adjustment 150 lb static load capacity Dra r we len gth Description ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ Full extension concealed runners Frameless or blocked-out face frame cabinets BLUMOTION soft closing TANDEM smooth running action Available in 18" to 30" lengths 16 (5/8") to 19 (3/4") drawer thickness Locking device Runner Other Applications pg 22 Ins
Drawer and Cabinet Specifications Maximum drawer thickness 19 (3/4") Lengths available 18" - 30" Static load capacity 150 lb Drawer box specifications TANDEM plus BLUMOTION BLUMOTION Drawer back preparation Opening width Front view 7 (9/32") Minimum top clearance Outside drawer width Rear view Opening width minus 49 (1-15/16") 24.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION Application Inset Drawer Description ▀ ▀ ▀ Basic Components Uses the same 563 or 569 series runner Requires increased setback of the runner Frame applications require blocking-out behind the face frame Dra we n r le gth Locking device Rear bracket (face frame only) Runner Specifications Partial block-out Complete block-out Side view Side view Runner setback (see table) Trial recommended Runner setback (see table) Trial recommended Blocking behind frame Blocking behin
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION BLUMOTION Runner Setback Specifications Runner setback when using depth adjustable locking device (T51.1901.PS) Runner setback 563/569 F/A 13 (1/2") 20 (25/32") 23 (29/32") 26 (1-1/32") 16 (5/8") 23 (29/32") 26 (1-1/32") 29 (1-5/32") 19 (3/4") 26 (1-1/32") 29 (1-5/32") 32 (1-1/4") 19 (3/4") 22 (7/8") 16 (5/8") Sub-front thickness Sub-front thickness 563/569 H/.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION Narrow Drawer Description Application ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ Basic Components For inside drawer widths of 95 (3-3/4") to 124 (4-7/8") Special narrow locking device required Maximum dynamic load rating for narrow drawer locking device is 25 lb Minimum 16 (5/8") sub-front thickness Dra r we len gth Locking device Rear bracket (face frame only) Runner Components Runner set One set required per drawer Narrow drawer applications are possible with any TANDEM plus BLUMOTION runner.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION BLUMOTION Drawer and Cabinet Specifications Attach locking devices 1 Position locking device in front corner of the drawer 2 Pre-bore locking device mounting screw holes with Ø2.5 piloting bit 3 Attach with two 606N or 606P screws 4 Repeat on the other side 16 in.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION Application Lateral stabilizer for 563/569 Description ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ Increases lateral stability Synchronizes left and right runners to prevent drawer racking Ideal for wide applications using TANDEM 563/569 H/.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION BLUMOTION Installation Instructions Step 1 – Attach left and right pinion housings Step 2 – Slide gear racks into pinion housings 1 Insert locating pins into TANDEM runner 65 (2 -9 /1 6 ) 2 Press orange locking clips to lock into place Pinion housing Gear rack with locating tabs Step 3 – Install gear racks Step 4 – Cut gear racks to length 1 Insert locating tabs into cut-outs on bottom of runners Gear rack length 2 Slide backward to lock into place 563x2290B10 271 (10-
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION Pull-Out Shelf Lock Description Application ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ Basic components For TANDEM 563 H/., 569H/.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION BLUMOTION Bottom Mount Drawer Application Description ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ Basic Components Use 563H, 563.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION Application SPACE CORNER Description ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ Basic Components Use longer length heavy duty TANDEM plus BLUMOTION runners Requires special cabinet and drawer construction (see note below) For 16 (5/8") maximum drawer side material use 569.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION BLUMOTION Drawer Construction For a 39" SPACE CORNER using 5/8" material and 569.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION Locking Devices for 563/569 Series With Side-to-Side Adjustment Standard One right and one left required per drawer ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ Captive right device and self-aligning left device Self-adjusting drawer length tolerance Steel base with synthetic, spring-loaded release levers Minimum inside drawer width 170 (6-11/16") Height adjustment +3 (1/8") Side-to-side adjustment ±1.5 (1/16") Part no. Right locking device Left locking device Installation screw T51.1901 R T51.
Locking Devices for 563/569 series TANDEM plus BLUMOTION BLUMOTION Without Side-to-Side Adjustment Standard One right and one left required per drawer ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ For use with standard applications Captive right device and self-aligning left device Self-adjusting drawer length tolerance Zinc die-cast with synthetic, spring-loaded release levers Minimum inside drawer width 124 (4-7/8") Height adjustment +3 (1/8") Part no. Right locking device T51.1801 R Left locking device T51.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION Rear Attachment Options Screw-on bracket ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ 21 (13/16") 3 (1/8") 16 (5/8") 32 (1-1/4") ▀ For TANDEM 554 and 563 H/F series runners only Lateral self-alignment 3 (1/8") Non-handed, one-piece stamped steel design, zinc-coated Use at least three #6 wood screws Not for use with 563 series 9" runners Face frame stile Two required per drawer 26 14 (1-1/32") (9/16") 11.6 (15/32") Face frame rail Part no. NOTE: Illustration is for 563 series Screw-on bracket 295.3750.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION BLUMOTION Rear Attachment Options Screw-on socket ▀ ▀ ▀ 9 (11/32") 37 (1-15/32") 2 (3/32") ▀ For TANDEM 563 H/F series runners only Lateral self-alignment Non-handed, two-piece design Synthetic, natural color Use two #6 flat head wood screws Not for use with 9" runners Face frame stile ▀ 19 (3/4") ▀ 40 (1-9/16") Two required per drawer 6.5 (1/4") Face frame rail Part no. Screw-on socket 295.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION TANDEM edge BLUMOTION 554H Description Application ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ Basic components 7/8 extension concealed runners Face frame or frameless cabinets BLUMOTION soft closing TANDEM smooth running action Available in 9" to 21" lengths 13 (1/2") to 16 (5/8") drawer thickness Locking devices enable easy drawer insertion and removal Static load capacity 100 lb Dra w le er ng th Locking device Rear bracket (Face frame only) Runner Components Runner set One set required per draw
Drawer and Cabinet Specifications Maximum drawer thickness 16 (5/8") Lengths available 9" - 21" Static load capacity 100 lb Drawer box specifications TANDEM plus BLUMOTION BLUMOTION Drawer back preparation Front view Rear view 7 (9/32") Minimum top clearance Opening width Outside drawer width 7 (9/32") Ø6 x 10 Bore for hook Opening width minus 42 11 (7/16") 21 (13/16") Maximum drawer height = opening minus 20 (25/32") 13 (1/2") 35 (1-3/8") Minimum rear notch Rear mounting bracket Front vie
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION Deep thread system screw Truss head wood screw Deep thread wood screw Pilot bore Ø5 (3/16") hole ▀ Pilot bore Ø2.5 (3/32") hole ▀ Pilot bore Ø2.5 (3/32") hole Ø5 ▀ Accessories and Assembly Aids Part no. Part no. #6 x 11.5, #2 POZI 662.1150.HG #6 x 5/8", #2 Phillips 606N #7 x 13, #2 POZI 661.1300.HG #6 x 5/8", #2 POZI 606P #7 x 14.5, #2 POZI 661.1450.HG #7 x 5/8", #2 Phillips 707N Bumpers Part no.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION BLUMOTION Accessories and Assembly Aids Side spacer (11/16") (1") (3/8") 6 662.1150.HG (1/4") 32 25 9 18 (1/4") 32 (1-1/4") 32 12 (1/2") 12 (1/2") (1-1/4") (3/8") 32 (1-1/4") 32 (1-1/4") 76 (3") 6 (1/4") 36 (1-7/16") 9 (1-1/4") Mount runner to each spacer with two 11.5 system screws 6 661.1450.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION Accessories and Assembly Aids Concealed Runner Template ▀ ▀ ▀ Essential tool for drawers using any series MOVENTO or TANDEM runners To bore the Ø6 holes for rear hooks Pre-bore Ø2 hole for MOVENTO and TANDEM locking devices at the required angle Part no. Concealed runner template T65.1600.01 Accessories (order seprately) Ø2.5 mm drill bit DB-2.5mm Ø6 mm drill bit DB-6mm Tool set T65.
Accessories and Assembly Aids TANDEM plus BLUMOTION BLUMOTION Universal individual template ▀ ▀ ▀ Used to pre-bore holes for MOVENTO and TANDEM runners Also used for marking/pre-boring other Blum drawer systems, AVENTOS locating pins, hinge mounting plates, BLUMOTION adapters, and TIP-ON adapters Calibrated scale for accurate setting Set includes: ▀ Universal individual template ▀ Ø2.5 and Ø5 stop collars ▀ Allen wrench Part no. Universal individual template 65.1051.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION ORGA-LINE Blum’s Ideas for Functional Kitchens This adjustable organization solution for wood drawers is ideal for storing items in the kitchen and throughout the home. The spring loaded compensation tray and side rails ensure that each kit will fit into an inside drawer length from 19 - 1/4" to 20". The removeable trays are made of high quality nylon and stainless steel, and are dishwasher safe up to 170oF. blum.
ORGA-LINE TANDEM plus BLUMOTION BLUMOTION Deep Drawer A Interior side rail C ▀ ▀ ▀ B Two required Length 475 (18-11/16") Height 131 (5-3/16") Part no. Interior side rail ZHI.533SS65 B Cross divider ▀ D ▀ ▀ ▀ Length 1077 (42-3/8"), cut to size Inside drawer width minus 62 (2-7/16") Height 113 (4-1/2") Gray A Part no. Cross divider C Spring loaded connector ▀ ▀ Z40H1077A D Lateral divider Two required Dust gray ▀ ▀ ▀ Length 100 (3-15/16") Height 116 (4-9/16") Gray Part no. Part no.
TANDEM plus BLUMOTION Additional Information Conversion chart mm 1 1.5 inch /32 .031 1 16 / .063 /32 .094 1 2 3 3 1 /8 .125 4 5 /32 .156 5 3 /16 .188 5.5 7 /32 .219 6 1 /4 .25 7 9 /32 .281 8 5 /16 .313 9 11 32 / .344 /8 .375 /32 .406 /16 .438 /32 .469 /2 .5 /32 .531 /16 .563 /32 .594 SERVO-DRIVE /8 .625 SERVO-DRIVE is an electrical opening assist for TANDEM, TANDEMBOX and /32 .656 /16 .688 /32 .719 /4 .75 /32 .781 /16 .
Part Number Index Part no. Page no. Part no. Page no. TANDEM plus BLUMOTION BLUMOTION Part no. Page no. 295.3550.01 34 662.1150.HG 38 ZST.1089W 28 295.3700.21 35 707N 38 ZST.686TU01 26 295.3700.22 35 BIT HOLDER 38 ZSZ.02M0 43 295.3750.03 34 DB-2.5mm 295.5520 38 DB-5mm 41 295.5521 38 DB-6mm 40 295.6400 35 FX4041 38 295.6410 34 POZI DRIVER 38 295.6510.21 36 POZI BIT #2x1 38 295H5700 28 POZI BIT #2x2 38 554H2290B01 36 SJ5312 38 554H3050B01 36 T51.0801.
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