Glass adaptor D40 spherical, SS, satin

The Strofix D40 spherical glass adaptor is a stainless-steel point fixing used to mount 8–17.52 mm glass panels to flat surfaces in balustrades, façades, canopies, and architectural glazing. Supplied in AISI 304 with a fixed 10 mm spacer, satin finish, a Ø40 mm domed cover, and an M10 × 45 mm screw.

The Ø40 mm cover has a spherical (domed) profile, which is both a visual feature and a functional one: it allows small angular deviations between the glass and the mounting surface, making it well suited to point-fixed glazing where perfect planarity between substrate, spacer, and panel cannot be guaranteed. Each adaptor secures the glass through a single Ø16 mm pre-drilled hole and is clamped by an M10 × 45 mm stainless-steel screw, with the 10 mm un-threaded spacer setting a short standoff between the wall and the glass. AISI 304 is the standard chromium-nickel stainless steel and provides reliable corrosion resistance for indoor installations and standard protected outdoor environments away from coastal conditions.

The satin finish reduces visible fingerprints and micro-scratches compared to polished stainless steel and suits architectural glazing where a clean, neutral look is required.

Use cases:

• Architectural glass façades and curtain wall point-fixed panels in mid-size formats
• Balustrades with toughened or laminated glass up to 17.52 mm
• Glass canopies, entrance awnings, and porte-cochères
• Full-height glass partitions in offices, retail, and hospitality spaces
• Stair side glazing and mezzanine edge protection
• Feature glazing where a domed visible fixing is part of the design language

FAQ:

What glass thickness does this adaptor support?

The D40 spherical adaptor is suitable for glass panels from 8 mm to 17.52 mm thick, covering standard toughened glass and most common laminated glass buildups used in balustrades, façades, and canopies.

What does "spherical" mean for this adaptor?

The Ø40 mm cover has a rounded, dome-shaped profile rather than a flat disc. The spherical geometry gives the fixing a distinctive visual signature and allows small angular tolerances between the mounting plane and the glass — useful in façade and canopy applications where perfect alignment is hard to guarantee.

What size hole must be drilled in the glass?

A minimum Ø16 mm hole is required for the M10 screw. The hole must be pre-drilled by the glass supplier before tempering — toughened glass cannot be cut or drilled after heat treatment.

How does this differ from the flat-cover D40 adaptors?

This SKU has a Ø40 mm domed cover and a Ø16 mm glass hole. The flat-cover D40 family uses smaller glass holes (Ø12 or Ø15 mm depending on M8 or M10 screw) and a flat disc cover. Choose the spherical version when the installation needs to absorb small angular tolerances between the substrate and the glass, or when a domed cover suits the design language.

What stainless steel grade is used?

This SKU is supplied in AISI 304, the standard chromium-nickel stainless steel. AISI 304 provides reliable corrosion resistance for indoor installations and standard protected outdoor environments. For coastal, pool, or chloride-rich locations, a higher-grade stainless steel such as AISI 316 should be specified.

Is the spacer height adjustable?

No. This SKU ships with a fixed 10 mm un-threaded spacer, which sets the standoff distance between the wall and the glass. The spacer cannot be adjusted after installation. For on-site adjustment of the standoff, the D40 spherical variant with inner thread should be used instead.

About glass adaptors

A glass adaptor is a stainless-steel point fixing that attaches a glass panel to a supporting structure through a drilled hole in the glass. It transfers load from the panel to the substrate while keeping visible hardware to a minimum, leaving the glass as the main visual element in balustrades, façades, partitions, canopies, and shower enclosures.

Strofix supplies round glass adaptors from Ø12 mm up to Ø70 mm (including D30, D38, D40, D50, D60 and D70) plus square 38×38 and 40×40 versions, in AISI 201, AISI 304 and AISI 316 stainless steel, with satin, polished or painted finishes and a broad range of spacer heights. The right adaptor depends on glass thickness, wall-to-glass offset, environment and the type of supporting surface.

Glass adaptors are essential components used to securely connect glass panels to supporting structures while maintaining a clean, modern appearance. They are widely applied in glass railings, partitions, façades, canopies, and other architectural systems where both stability and design matter. By creating a reliable fixing point between glass and metal or wall-mounted surfaces, glass adaptors help distribute load evenly and ensure structural safety without compromising transparency.