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SWR’s glass adapter brackets allow for the installation of a structural glass balustrade in almost any location. Whether you require a glass balustrade for a staircase, terrace, Juliet balcony or interior landing, these brackets are the ideal solution. Easy to install, structurally tested and suitable for indoor and outdoor applications.
A typical glass adapter system simply includes the adapters and pre-drilled glass. Adapters are supplied complete with rubber gaskets — nothing to source separately.
Bracket sizes from 10mm to 100mm. Diameter from 40mm to 50mm. Supplied complete with rubber gaskets. Available in AISI304 or AISI316, satin or mirror finish. Easy to install — screw-in or resin fixed.
8mm, 10mm, 12mm or 15mm toughened glass compatible as standard. Other thicknesses available on request. Glass to be pre-drilled to suit the adapter.
Optional stainless steel handrail can be incorporated onto the glass if desired. Slotted profile available in AISI304 or AISI316.
Screw-in fixings or resin adhesive options to suit the substrate. Confirmed at specification stage.
Specify your bracket size, boss diameter, glass thickness, grade and finish online — and get a fully itemised quote to your inbox. Confirm your glass hole size (25mm) at specification stage and we’ll pre-drill panels to match.
Each system below achieves a clean, contemporary glass balustrade through a different fixing method, material or function. The right choice depends on your substrate, your aesthetic, your application and how much you want to spend.
FRAMELESS · AISI304/AISI316 · FLOOR-FIXED
Stainless steel spigots fixed to the floor hold toughened glass panels at the base — no frame, no visible channel, no interrupted sightline. The cleanest floor line of any glass fixing method. Round-base clamps in satin-finish stainless, available in AISI304 or marine-grade AISI316. Ideal for outdoor use where the frameless look is the priority.
ROUND POSTS · AISI304/AISI316 · CORNER COMPATIBLE
Toughened glass panels held within a stainless modular post and handrail with glass adapter fixings between. The structural confidence of a post system with the open aesthetic of glass infill. Available in AISI304 or AISI316 stainless to suit indoor or exposed outdoor applications. Flexible by design, accommodating corners, steps and changes in level.
AISI304/AISI316 · RETROFIT FRIENDLY
Glass panels fixed to stainless steel stand-off adapters. The right choice where spigots can’t be used. Often popular for mezzanine decks, retrofits and interior stairs.
CONTINUOUS CHANNEL · FRAMELESS GLASS · COMMERCIAL GRADE
A continuous aluminium base channel system for frameless glass balustrades. Glass panels sit within the channel profile fixed to the floor. Widely specified in commercial settings. Supplied by OnLevel.
ALUMINIUM POSTS · COST-EFFECTIVE · RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
Standard aluminium glass post systems for residential and commercial applications. A cost-effective post-and-glass option where neither stainless nor PiKasso is the right fit.
HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE · NO VISIBLE TOP RAIL · WIND PROTECTION
The original height-adjustable glass balustrade. A simple press raises the upper glass panel to create instant wind protection — lower it just as easily when the weather improves. Designed and manufactured in Sweden by ErgoSafe, ClickitUp combines glass, aluminium and structural glazing bonding with no visible posts or fixings. Design-protected since 2014. Available for ground-level patios, balconies and as a retrofit inside existing railings.
Our Glass Adapter systems are manufactured from toughened glass and stainless steel and designed for strength, durability and long-term performance. Every component is produced to the same high standards as the rest of our balustrade range, ensuring a consistent, high-quality finish across every project.
For further system information please visit our knowledge hub.
Addenbrookes Hospital required a large-scale balustrade solution that could improve safety while fitting neatly into a busy healthcare setting.
A glass adapter is a stainless steel bracket that clamps onto a toughened glass panel to fix it to a wall or structural upright. The bracket has a 40mm to 50mm diameter and grips the glass through a pre-drilled hole. It is supplied complete with rubber gaskets to protect the glass surface. Pre-drilled glass panels are supplied to your specification. Brackets are available in sizes from 10mm to 100mm to suit different stand-off distances and structural requirements.
A spigot is floor-fixed — it sits on the ground surface and holds the glass panel at the base. An adapter is wall-fixed — it clamps onto the glass panel and fixes it to an existing structure. Adapters are a great choice for stairs, retrofits and Juliet balconies when the structural fixing point is a wall rather than the floor.
Standard compatible glass thicknesses are 8mm, 10mm, 12mm and 15mm toughened glass. Other thicknesses can be integrated upon request — speak to the team at quote stage. SWR can supply pre-drilled panels to your specification.
Glass adapter brackets can be installed using either a screw-in fixing method (into masonry, steel or timber) or a resin adhesive method where direct fixing isn’t appropriate. The correct installation method depends on your substrate — confirmed at specification stage.
AISI304 is specified for internal applications and sheltered outdoor use. AISI316 marine-grade is required for exposed outdoor, coastal, poolside and high-humidity environments. If in doubt, specify AISI316 — the cost difference is modest and the long-term corrosion performance is significantly better in demanding environments.
Tell us your bracket size requirement, glass thickness, grade preference and application — staircase, terrace, Juliet balcony or interior — and we’ll come back with a full component specification and price.
