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SWR’s glass spigot balustrade systems use non-invasive round-base clamps and frameless toughened glass to create a clean, understated balustrade that won’t compromise your outdoor space. A perfect blend of looks, function and versatility, suitable for swimming pool surrounds, raised decking, balconies, terraces and commercial properties. Design and installation service available.”
A typical glass spigot system includes the following components, priced and documented for installation. Choose your spigot type to suit your glass thickness, load requirement and aesthetic — toughened glass panels, slotted handrail and fixings complete the system.
Five spigot options — Vertigo, SWR, Titan, Comenza CC780 and MOD 6400. AISI 316 or 2205 marine-grade stainless. Suits 8–12mm or 12–21.52mm glass. Satin finish as standard, copper and mirror polish available.
Toughened glass panels cut to size. No drilling required — glass is held by the spigot clamp. 10mm, 12mm and thicker panels available depending on spigot specification.
Optional slotted stainless top rail to complete the system. Available in 42.4mm and 48.3mm diameter, AISI 304 or 316, in lengths from 1M to 6M.
Core-fixed or surface-fixed base options to suit your substrate — concrete, timber or steel deck. Fixings matched to your spigot and substrate at specification stage.
Rubber setting blocks included with spigots — protect the glass edge within the clamp and ensure correct panel alignment throughout the run.
Tensioning tool, full installation drawings (PDF + DWG), and a printed quick-reference card.
Specify your LazorTrack run — mounting type, finish, total length and any corner details — and get a full component list and price to your inbox.
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 · AISI 304/316 · FLOOR-FIXED
Stainless steel spigots fixed to the floor hold toughened glass panels at the base, with no frame, no visible channel and no interrupted sightline. The cleanest floor line of any glass fixing method. Round-base clamps in satin-finish stainless, available in 304 or marine-grade 316. Ideal for outdoor use where drainage matters and the frameless look is the priority.
ROUND/SQUARE POSTS · AISI 304/316 · CORNER COMPATIBLE
Toughened glass panels held within a stainless modular post frame, round or square profile posts with glass adapter fixings between. The structural confidence of a post system with the open aesthetic of glass infill. Available in 304 or 316 stainless to suit indoor or exposed outdoor applications. Flexible by design, accommodating corners, steps and changes in level.
NO FLOOR PENETRATION · AISI 304/316 · RETROFIT FRIENDLY
Glass panels fixed to stainless modular posts via adapters at stand-off height, with no floor penetration and no base channel. The right choice where spigots can’t be used: mezzanine decks, retrofits and interior applications where the floor structure rules out a ground fix.
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 FIXINGS · 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.
ALUMINIUM POSTS · PRE-ASSEMBLED · LOAD TESTED
A pre-assembled aluminium glass post system built around OnLevel’s 3-step installation philosophy. Square-section posts arrive fully assembled with a satin anodized finish, threads pre-drilled and clamps pre-fitted, ready to install straight out of the box. Lighter and more cost-effective than stainless steel, with the same clean post-and-glass aesthetic. Load-tested to 0.74kN, wind-rated to 1.8kN at 1,100mm centres. Suits 10mm and 13.52mm glass. Available for next-day delivery from stock.
Every SWR glass spigot system is fully tested and supplied to BS 6180 standards, the British Standard governing barriers in and around buildings. AISI 316 and 2205 marine-grade stainless throughout, the correct specification for outdoor, coastal and pool environments. Modern, understated look. Satin finish as standard. Easy to maintain with no painting, no coating and no corrosion under normal conditions. Full specifications and technical data available to download below.
Glass Spigot — Full Specification
Glass Spigot Installation Guide
Pricing Guide for Glass Balustrade Systems
Addenbrookes Hospital required a large-scale balustrade solution that could improve safety while fitting neatly into a busy healthcare setting.
A glass spigot is a stainless steel base clamp fixed to the floor or deck surface that holds a toughened glass panel upright without any frame, post or visible fixing at the glass edge. The spigot clamps around the base of the glass panel using a rubber-lined clamp mechanism — no holes drilled in the glass, no visible screws on the glass face. The result is a frameless, open balustrade with maximum transparency. A slotted stainless handrail completes the system at the top.
It depends on your spigot choice. The Vertigo and SWR spigots suit 8–12mm glass — suitable for lower-height decorative applications. The Titan spigot suits 12–21.52mm glass for structural, load-rated applications. The MOD 6400 suits 12–17.52mm glass and is load rated for balustrade use. Confirm your application — height of drop, expected load, indoor or outdoor — at quote stage and we’ll specify the correct glass thickness and spigot combination.
Yes. All SWR glass spigots are made from AISI 316 or Marine Grade 2205 stainless steel — the grades specifically designed for salt air, chlorine and high-humidity environments. The spigot system is also drainage-friendly: no base channel to collect water or debris. It’s the system of choice for poolside and coastal properties.
Under UK building regulations, a graspable handrail is required in most applications — the glass panel alone satisfies the barrier requirement but not the handrail requirement. SWR’s slotted stainless top rail completes the system and is available in 42.4mm and 48.3mm diameter, AISI 304 or 316, in lengths from 1M to 6M.
Yes. SWR offers a full design and installation service for glass spigot balustrade projects in the South East, in addition to supply-only for contractors and self-builders. Speak to the team at quote stage to confirm availability for your location and project type.
Tell us your application, your glass thickness preference and your substrate and we’ll recommend the right spigot and come back with a full system specification and price.
