Crossbar holder on glass

The Strofix crossbar holder on glass is an AISI 304 stainless-steel railing component used to mount a Ø16 mm crossbar pipe directly onto a glass panel from 6 to 11.52 mm thick. The holder has a 25 mm body diameter, 20 mm height, and is supplied in satin finish with screwing elements included.

The crossbar holder clamps onto the edge or face of the glass panel and accepts a single Ø16 mm horizontal crossbar rod through its 16 mm bore. The 25 mm body provides a secure clamping surface while keeping the fitting compact. The 6–11.52 mm glass thickness range covers standard toughened glass and common laminated glass buildups used in glass balustrade systems. AISI 304 stainless steel is suitable for standard interior and exterior railing installations. Screwing elements are included for securing the holder to the glass.

The satin finish provides a uniform appearance that matches other Strofix railing components in the same finish, reducing visible fingerprints and micro-scratches.

Use cases:

• Horizontal crossbar infill mounted directly on glass balustrade panels
• Glass railing systems with crossbar pipe instead of handrail support posts
• Residential balcony and terrace glass railings with horizontal bar infill
• Staircase glass balustrades with Ø16 mm crossbar rods
• Commercial building interior and exterior glass railing crossbar connections

FAQ:

What crossbar diameter does this holder accept?

The crossbar holder accepts a Ø16 mm crossbar pipe or rod (d = 16 mm). The bore passes through the holder body to receive the horizontal crossbar.

What glass thickness is this holder designed for?

The holder is designed for glass panels from 6 to 11.52 mm thick. This range covers standard toughened glass and common laminated glass buildups. Panels outside this range are not compatible.

What is the body diameter and height?

The holder body has a 25 mm outer diameter (D = 25 mm) and a 20 mm height (H = 20 mm). This compact profile keeps the fitting unobtrusive on the glass panel surface.

How does this holder attach to the glass?

The holder clamps onto the glass panel and is secured with the included screwing elements. No drilling of the glass is required for this type of mounting — the holder grips the glass surface or edge directly.

What steel grade and finish is used?

The holder is manufactured from AISI 304 stainless steel with a satin finish. AISI 304 is suitable for standard interior and exterior installations. For coastal or high-humidity environments, check whether an AISI 316 variant is available in the Strofix crossbar holder range.

How does this differ from post-mounted crossbar holders?

This holder mounts directly onto a glass panel, not onto a railing post tube. It is designed for glass balustrade systems where the crossbar needs to connect to the glass infill rather than to a metal post. Post-mounted crossbar holders (such as the Strofix vertical crossbar holder for Ø42.4 mm tubes) are a separate product for tube-based railing systems.

About Crossbar Holders

A crossbar holder is a stainless-steel fitting that secures a horizontal rod or bar to a railing post, glass panel or flat surface, forming the connection between the infill rod and the structure it passes through. At intermediate posts the rod runs through the holder; at end posts it terminates in a blind hole (left or right hand); and on glass panels a dedicated glass-mount holder clamps the rod to the panel face.

Strofix supplies 12 crossbar holder products in several configurations: through-hole holders for Ø42.4 mm round pipe and flat-sided posts, left and right blind-hole bar holders for Ø42.4 mm and flat posts, connecting holders for intermediate positions, a vertical holder, and a glass-mount holder — in AISI 304 or AISI 316 stainless steel with satin or polished finishes, with holder heights of 20, 22 and 23 mm for Ø10 and Ø12 mm rod diameters.

The correct holder depends on post profile, rod diameter, position in the railing run and whether the rod terminates or passes through.