Modern Glass Balustrade H6 System from Arden Architectural Stairs

Half-height blade stanchions with glass on through-glass patch fittings

Combining stainless steel half-height stanchions with structural toughened glass, the H6 system represents a strikingly modern balustrade design.

Design
Combining stainless steel half-height stanchions with structural toughened glass, the H6 system represents a strikingly modern balustrade design. Blade stanchions rising to approximately half the height of the glass panel present a minimal profile, but have the strength to be specified to commercial loads.

The H6 system uses two blades per panel and equal spacings between blades, with glass cantilevered at each side. Two Arden system A patch fittings are located on each stanchion. the handrail is supported directly from the glass panel, with system A handrail patch fittings located above each stanchion Thus, each panel incorporates a total of six patch fittings. Blades may be specified as either stainless steel or powder-coated mild steel.

For architects and designers, the primary attraction of the H6 system is the ability to specify a sharp and minimalist balustrade in a commercial (high potential load) context. The neutral tones of stainless steel and glass entail that the H6 can sit well with other materials, and in a variety of styles of interior decor.

Technical
Typically 304/316 stainless steel or mild steel with a 16x65 profile is specified. However, depending on design loads or design considerations, heavier grade stanchions can be specified. Engineered high performance patch fittings are welded in factory to the stanchions. Minimum 12mm toughened glass infill panels with polished edges and tipped or rounded corners.

Typically 38.1 diameter stainless steel handrails mounted on custom system A stainless offset brackets is used. However, a wide variety of handrail profiles and materials can be used. Continuous interlinking handrail terminated on a structures is used as required by AS1288. Where a timber handrail may be desired, it is strengthened by recessed structural steel bar.