Frameless glass balustrade stiffeners are used to improve the structural performance of frameless balustrade systems by limiting glass deflection and maintaining alignment across adjacent panels. Installed between panels or at changes in direction, a glass stiffener provides additional lateral restraint without introducing posts or visible framing.
These components act as discrete structural links, allowing loads applied to one panel to be distributed across the system. IMS supplies glass stiffeners designed to integrate with laminated glass used in frameless balustrade applications where visual clarity must be maintained alongside compliance with load requirements.
In frameless balustrade systems, glass panels often act as the primary barrier element. A stiffener glass connection enables panels to work together structurally rather than independently, improving overall system stiffness.
Glass stiffeners are typically incorporated where:
- Panel sizes exceed recommended unsupported limits,
- Deflection control is required under horizontal loading,
- Balustrade runs extend over longer distances,
- Panels meet at corners or changes in direction.
A glass connector is used along straight runs, while a glass corner connector provides continuity of strength where panels meet at an angle.
Typical Applications
- Glass stiffeners and connectors are commonly used in:
- •Balconies and terraces
- Stair landings and edge protection
- Mezzanine floors and internal voids
- Corner transitions within frameless balustrades
- Commercial and residential installations
A glass corner connector is typically specified where panels change direction and additional support is required to maintain alignment and performance.
