Glass adaptor - distancer, D50, SS, satin

The Strofix glass adaptor distancer D50 satin (threaded) is a stainless-steel spacer with an internal M10 thread (Ø 10.5 mm), designed as the primary structural standoff component in Strofix D50 glass adaptor assemblies. It sets the distance between the mounting surface and the glass panel. Manufactured from AISI 304 with a satin finish, Ø 50 mm outer diameter, available in nine spacer thicknesses: 8, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, or 60 mm.

The internal M10 thread allows the fixing screw to thread directly into the distancer body, making it the structural 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 — from 8 mm for minimal offset up to 60 mm for deep cladding, insulation, or finish layers. The thickness is fixed once selected and is not adjustable after installation.

The satin finish matches the Strofix D50 glass adaptor cover and other satin-finished D50 components, maintaining a uniform appearance across the complete assembly.

Use cases:

• Setting the wall-to-glass standoff distance in D50 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 D50 adaptors
• Mezzanine edge protection and staircase glazing fixings
• Replacing or upgrading threaded spacers in existing Strofix D50 installations

FAQ:

Which spacer thickness should I choose?

Select the thickness that matches the required standoff between the wall and the glass panel. Available options range from 8 mm (minimal offset) through 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 mm (standard wall constructions) up to 50 and 60 mm (deep cladding or insulation layers). The spacer thickness cannot be changed after installation — order the correct variant.

How does this threaded distancer differ from the unthreaded D50 distancers?

This distancer has an internal M10 thread and is the primary structural spacer in the adaptor assembly — the fixing screw threads directly into it. The unthreaded D50 distancers have a plain Ø 10.5 mm through-hole and are used as passive spacers where the screw passes through freely. The two types serve different roles and can be used together in the same assembly if needed.

What screw does it accept?

The internal thread accepts an M10 fixing screw. The screw threads into the distancer body from the glass side, securing the adaptor cover, glass, gaskets, and distancer as a single assembly.

Which Strofix glass adaptors is it compatible with?

This distancer is sized for the Strofix D50 glass adaptor range (Ø 50 mm cover diameter, M10 screw, flat mounting surface). It is not compatible with D30 or D40 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 is fixed at the selected value. To change the standoff, the assembly must be disassembled and the distancer replaced with a different thickness variant. For fine adjustment, an unthreaded D50 distancer can be added to the assembly.

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.