Hoechst, Austria | May 2025

SERVO-DRIVE – new optimised version

The Vorarlberg-based manufacturer of fittings has made several improvements to its SERVO-DRIVE electronic opening system, with the electronics in all drive units being upgraded and the operability improved. In addition to this, there are also new features like the adjustable trigger sensitivity and an LED that provides visual feedback on the correct installation depth. The new version of SERVO-DRIVE offers maximum convenience when opening heavy pull-outs or appliance doors and was first unveiled by Blum at interzum 2025.

With SERVO-DRIVE, pull-outs, refrigerators and dishwashers open as if by themselves – a light touch is all that’s required. To make this process even easier and more convenient in future, Blum has given the product a rigorous model upgrade and significantly enhanced it. This relates to all three product variants: SERVO-DRIVE for box and runner systems, SERVO-DRIVE uno as an individual application for the waste bin pull-out and SERVO-DRIVE flex for integrated refrigerators and freezers or dishwashers.

SERVO-DRIVE for the base cabinet

One new feature is the adjustable trigger sensitivity mounted directly on the drive unit, which can be set by the end users themselves. This reduces the risk of unintentional triggering (for instance, if you accidentally knock a pull-out in the base cabinet with your knee) and simultaneously improves the lean protection feature, which serves the same purpose. Another new feature – and one that will be of particular interest to fitters – is an LED that provides visual feedback on the correct installation depth. The LED lights up solid green when the drawer back of a pull-out moves the drive unit’s lever into the correct position – this makes correct installation easier and saves valuable time.

Solution for appliances: SERVO-DRIVE flex

SERVO-DRIVE flex, the product variant for appliances such as refrigerators and freezers or dishwashers, now offers three different hold-open times, which can be set by simply pushing the rod of the drive unit: customers can choose between 2.5, 4 and 8 seconds according to their personal preference. The synchronisation has also been simplified with an additional drive unit for refrigerator doors from a height of 1700 mm. The wireless receiver required for this is now permanently integrated into the drive unit, which means that the communication cable between two drive units is no longer required. The reference runs previously required to adjust the ejection force to the weight of the door are also no longer required, making system start-up a much easier and faster process.

Easier operability and reduced power consumption on stand-by

All three SERVO-DRIVE variants have been optimised in terms of the operability of the drive units. The units have QR codes printed on them which can be used to quickly and easily download the operating instructions. Also worth mentioning is the system’s reduced power consumption, which is significantly below EU standards when on stand-by. The new version of the electronic opening support system from Blum will be available from September.

SERVO-DRIVE for wall cabinets continues to impress

The Austrian manufacturer of fittings also has a SERVO-DRIVE version for wall cabinets in its range. This means that Blum is still the only provider worldwide that uses this technology in both wall and base cabinets and therefore the only provider whose portfolio covers the entire kitchen.