Glass adaptor - distancer, D40, SS, satin

The Strofix glass adaptor distancer D40 satin (threaded, M10) is a stainless-steel spacer with an internal M10 thread, designed as a structural standoff component in Strofix D40 glass adaptor assemblies. It sets the distance between the mounting surface and the glass panel. Manufactured from AISI 304 with a satin finish, Ø 40 mm outer diameter, available in two spacer thicknesses: 8 or 10 mm.

The internal M10 thread allows the fixing screw to thread directly into the distancer body, making it a load-bearing connection between the wall anchor and the glass-side adaptor cover. The distancer is designed for flat mounting surfaces and is sold individually. Select the spacer thickness to match the required standoff: 8 mm or 10 mm. The thickness is fixed once selected and is not adjustable after installation.

The satin finish matches the Strofix D40 glass adaptor cover and other satin-finished D40 components, maintaining a uniform appearance across the complete assembly.

Use cases:

• Setting the wall-to-glass standoff distance in D40 glass adaptor assemblies for balustrades
• Glass partition fixings with controlled spacing in offices and retail spaces
• Façade glazing point fixings requiring specific panel offset from the structure
• Glass canopy and awning point fixing assemblies using D40 adaptors
• Mezzanine edge protection and staircase glazing fixings
• Replacing or upgrading threaded spacers in existing Strofix D40 installations

FAQ:

Which spacer thickness should I choose?

Select 8 mm or 10 mm based on the required standoff between the wall and the glass panel. The thickness cannot be changed after installation — order the correct variant. For larger standoff distances, consult the Strofix D40 product range for alternative spacer options.

What screw does it accept?

The internal thread is M10. The M10 fixing screw threads into the distancer body from the glass side, securing the adaptor cover, glass, gaskets, and distancer as a single assembly. Note that this threaded distancer uses M10, which differs from the Ø 8.5 mm (M8) through-hole on the unthreaded D40 distancers.

How does this threaded distancer differ from the unthreaded D40 distancers?

This distancer has an internal M10 thread and is a structural spacer — the fixing screw threads directly into it. The unthreaded D40 distancers (4 mm and 8 mm variants) have a plain Ø 8.5 mm through-hole for an M8 screw to pass through and are used as passive shims for fine height adjustment.

Which Strofix glass adaptors is it compatible with?

This distancer is sized for the Strofix D40 glass adaptor range (Ø 40 mm cover diameter, M10 screw, flat mounting surface). It is not compatible with D30 or D50 adaptors.

What material and finish is it supplied in?

AISI 304 stainless steel with a satin surface finish. These are fixed on this SKU — there is no grade or finish selection.

Is the standoff adjustable after installation?

No. The spacer thickness (8 or 10 mm) is fixed. To change the standoff, the assembly must be disassembled and the distancer replaced with the other thickness variant.

About glass adaptor distancers

A distancer is a cylindrical stainless-steel spacer tube that sits between the glass adaptor body and the mounting surface, setting the wall-to-glass offset distance. It is sold as a separate component so that the same adaptor head can be paired with different spacer lengths to suit varying wall build-ups, insulation thicknesses and cladding depths.

Strofix supplies distancers in three diameters — D30, D40 and D50 — in satin-finish stainless steel, with spacer heights ranging from 5 mm up to 60 mm. Each diameter matches the corresponding Strofix glass adaptor body, and multiple height options are available per diameter variant.

The correct distancer depends on the adaptor diameter already in use and the required wall-to-glass offset for the specific installation.