IMS offers channel accessories designed to support frameless glass balustrade systems in industrial, commercial and high-spec architectural applications. These precision components provide secure fixing and alignment of balustrade channels to structural substrates, ensuring the integrity, safety and serviceability of the complete barrier system.
Our channel accessories are engineered to perform under design loads specified by current British and European standards for balustrade and barrier systems. They are suitable for integration with a variety of substrate types, including reinforced concrete, structural steelwork and timber framing, and are selected for durability, corrosion resistance and mechanical performance.
Frameless balustrade systems rely on base channels to resist lateral loads transmitted through vertical glass panels. Channel accessories play a fundamental role in:
- Providing accurate lateral and vertical alignment of the channel,
- Transferring shear and moment forces into the supporting structure,
- Maintaining consistent glass panel positioning under load,
- Accommodating variations in substrate and installation tolerances.
IMS channel accessories are manufactured from high-grade materials (typically stainless steel grades 304L or 316L), selected for their mechanical strength, corrosion resistance and compatibility with architectural finishes. Components are precision machined or cold-formed to ensure fitment reliability and minimise installation variation.
Typical Applications
Channel accessories for frameless balustrade are used across a range of sectors, including:
- Commercial building edges and mezzanines requiring transparent guarding,
- Residential terraces and balconies with minimal visual obstruction,
- Public and institutional facilities where durable, low-maintenance systems are needed,
- Retail and hospitality environments prioritising design continuity,
- External decks and landscape terraces exposed to weather and foot traffic.
These components are equally suited to new build projects and refurbishment schemes where existing channel systems are being upgraded.
