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Looking for an aesthetically pleasing, independently certified and highly durable glass balustrade for your home or business? SWR’s Aluminium Channel 6000 system is engineered to precise dimensions with the highest standards maintained at every stage of manufacture. Easy to install, fully tested for safety and durability, and available in four finishes including any RAL colour. Tested systems from 0.74kN to 3kN. Suitable for interior and exterior applications.
The Aluminium Channel 6000 system is supplied as a complete channel set with your choice of glass, handrail profile and finish. Pre-matched at specification stage.
Precision-engineered aluminium base channel, manufactured to exact dimensions. Available in 0.74kN, 1.5kN and 3kN load ratings to suit your application. Suitable for floor fixing and side fixing to concrete, timber and steel substrates.
Toughened and laminated glass panels set into the base channel. Panel height and thickness matched to your load rating and system specification. Cut to size.
Round stainless steel handrail available in both AISI304 and AISI316 to combine with your channel system.
Mill finish, plain aluminium, stainless steel effect and colour coating as standard. Any RAL colour available to order. Consistent finish across channel, caps and accessories.
Full installation guide supplied with every order. Configurator-generated component list included for straightforward site assembly.
Use the Aluminium Channel 6000 configurator to quickly design your system and generate an accurate quote. Select your preferred style, measurements and options — the tool guides you through each step. Once complete, you’ll receive a tailored product list and pricing based on your exact requirements.
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.
The Aluminium Channel 6000 system is independently certified and tested across three load ratings, making it suitable for a wide range of residential and commercial applications. Highly durable, minimal and modern in appearance — an eye-catching finish that lasts a lifetime. Combine with round, square or oval handrail for a fully complete and unique installation.
Performance specification:
– Load ratings: 0.74kN, 1.5kN and 3kN — tested and independently certified
– Applications: Internal and external
– Finishes: Mill finish, plain aluminium, stainless steel effect, colour coating, any RAL
– Handrail options: Round, square or oval
– Glass: Toughened, matched to load rating
For further system information please visit our knowledge hub.
One of SWR’s most ambitious installations to date.
A glass channel balustrade uses a continuous aluminium base channel fixed to the floor surface or wall to hold toughened glass. The glass slots into the channel rather than being held by individual spigots or post clamps. The result is a clean, frameless glass balustrade with a continuous base line — widely used in commercial settings and suitable for both interior and exterior applications.
The Aluminium Channel 6000 is available in three independently certified load ratings: 0.74kN for standard residential applications, 1.5kN for heavier residential and light commercial use, and 3kN for commercial applications with higher barrier load requirements. Confirm your application at quote stage and we’ll specify the correct load rating.
Yes — the Aluminium Channel 6000 is tested and suitable for exterior applications as well as interior. Finish selection should take account of the environment: colour coating and anodized finishes offer better long-term performance in exposed outdoor settings than plain mill finish. Confirm your environment at quote stage and we’ll advise on the right finish specification.
42.4mm and 48.3mm round handrail options are available to combine with the Aluminium Channel 6000. Adding a handrail completes the system for staircase and ramp applications where a graspable rail is required under Approved Document K, and also adds a further design element to the finished installation.
Four standard finishes: mill finish, plain aluminium, stainless steel effect and colour coating. Any RAL colour is available to order — ideal for commercial projects, hospitality venues and residential projects with a defined colour scheme. Confirm your RAL reference at quote stage.
Use the configurator above for an instant tailored quote, or tell us your load rating, run length, finish preference and application and we’ll come back with a full Channel 6000 specification and price.
