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Product Overview

Spider glass curtain wall hardware connects glass panels to a supporting structure through point-fixed connections, creating transparent façades with minimal visible framing.

Designed for façade contractors, glazing companies, architectural hardware distributors, and project procurement teams, these fittings can be specified for commercial façades, atriums, canopies, and other structural glazing applications.

Key Selection Factors
Fitting Configuration: Single-arm, two-arm, three-arm, and four-arm designs selected according to panel layout and connection positions.

Material Selection: Stainless steel grades selected according to environmental exposure, design requirements, and applicable project specifications.

System Compatibility: Spider fittings, articulated rotules, fasteners, gaskets, and supporting interfaces must be coordinated as a complete connection assembly.

Project-Based Supply: Standard components and custom configurations can be reviewed against approved drawings and project requirements, subject to manufacturing capability.

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Product Range & Technical Specifications

Fitting Configurations

Configuration	Typical Connection Layout	Selection Consideration
Single-arm	Single panel connection at a boundary or support point	Mounting position and edge geometry
Two-arm	Linear joints or angled panel connections	180°, 90°, or specified project angle
Three-arm	Three-way panel intersections	Arm spacing and connection geometry
Four-arm	Four-panel intersections	Panel alignment and shared support position

Core Technical Specifications

Specification	Available Options / Requirements
Material	AISI 304, AISI 316/316L, or Duplex stainless steel, subject to product availability
Manufacturing Process	Investment casting and CNC machining, where applicable to the selected design
Surface Finish	Brushed, mirror polished, PVD-coated, or matte finish, subject to availability
Glass Compatibility	Monolithic, laminated, or insulated glass systems, subject to connector and system design
Glass Thickness	Project-specific; confirm glass build-up, hole dimensions, and connector requirements
Connection Components	Spider arms, rotules, fasteners, gaskets, and specified mounting interfaces
Technical Documentation	Applicable material certificates, dimensional inspection records, and other agreed documents

Engineering Compatibility & Applications

Key Engineering Considerations

Connection Geometry: Confirm arm angles, mounting dimensions, hole positions, and fixing interfaces against the project drawings.

Glass Compatibility: Verify glass thickness, hole diameter, hole spacing, edge distance, and glass processing requirements with the glass fabricator and project engineer.

Material Selection: Consider chloride exposure, industrial pollution, cleaning conditions, maintenance requirements, and project specifications when selecting stainless steel.

Movement Requirements: Specify the required rotation, adjustment, and movement accommodation of articulated rotules according to the connection design.

Load Path Verification: Coordinate the glass panel, rotule, spider fitting, fasteners, and supporting structure as one engineered load path.

Spider fittings alone do not establish the load capacity of a complete façade system. Structural suitability must be verified using project-specific loads, connection details, supporting conditions, and applicable building requirements.

Typical Applications

Commercial Glass Curtain Walls: Point-fixed connections for transparent façade systems.

Shopping Malls and Atriums: Glass panel intersections requiring coordinated connection geometry.

Canopies and Skylights: Connections specified for the applicable wind, dead, and other design loads.

Glass-Fin Supported Façades: Connections between façade panels and engineered glass-fin support systems.

Project suitability depends on the selected hardware, glass system, supporting structure, and engineering verification.

Custom Manufacturing & Quality Control

Customization Options

Geometry and Dimensions: Custom arm lengths, angles, mounting dimensions, and connection details reviewed against drawings and manufacturing feasibility.

Material and Finish: Material grade and surface finish specified according to environmental conditions, design requirements, and available production options.

OEM and Project Identification: Part marking, packaging labels, and project-specific identification can be discussed according to order requirements.

Drawing Review: CAD files and technical drawings can be submitted for dimensional review and manufacturability assessment, subject to supported file formats and engineering resources.

Production and Inspection Workflow

Drawing and Specification Review: Confirm dimensions, materials, connection interfaces, quantities, and documentation requirements.

Manufacturing Feasibility: Review the proposed production process, tooling needs, critical dimensions, and surface finish.

Sample or First-Article Approval: Agree on samples or first-article inspection where required by the project.

Production and Inspection: Apply the agreed inspection plan to relevant material, dimensional, surface, and assembly requirements.

Pre-Shipment Verification: Check agreed order specifications, identification, packaging, and required documentation before dispatch.

Quality Documentation

Inspection Area	Items to Confirm
Material Verification	Material grade, traceability, and applicable material documentation
Dimensional Inspection	Critical dimensions, hole positions, threads, and specified tolerances
Casting and Surface Inspection	Relevant surface defects and applicable acceptance criteria
Corrosion Testing	Test method, coating or finish condition, exposure duration, and acceptance criteria, where required
Assembly Compatibility	Fitment of specified spider fittings, rotules, fasteners, and accessories
Shipment Documentation	Inspection records, material certificates, and other documents agreed in the purchase order

Inspection methods, sampling frequency, acceptance criteria, and documentation should be agreed before production. Specific testing capabilities and certification claims must be confirmed before being represented as available services.

Bulk Supply & Procurement

Order Planning and Packaging

Standard and Custom Orders: Order quantities, tooling requirements, minimum order quantities, and production lead times are confirmed according to the selected configuration.

Export Packaging: Protective wrapping, inner cartons, and reinforced crates can be specified according to component dimensions, finish protection, shipment method, and destination requirements.

Delivery Planning: Confirm order approval, sample requirements, production schedule, packaging, shipping terms, and required export documentation before placing the order.

RFQ Checklist

To support an accurate quotation and technical review, please provide:

Product Configuration: Single-arm, two-arm, three-arm, or four-arm fittings, including quantities.

Material and Finish: Required stainless steel grade, surface finish, and applicable material specification.

Technical Drawings: CAD or PDF drawings showing dimensions, angles, hole positions, and mounting interfaces.

Glass Details: Glass build-up, thickness, hole dimensions, edge distances, and proposed rotule specifications.

Supporting Structure: Steel frame, tension cable, glass fin, or other support details.

Project Requirements: Design loads or engineering references, applicable standards, inspection requirements, and documentation.

Delivery Information: Destination, target delivery date, packaging requirements, and shipping terms.
Quotation timing, sample lead time, production lead time, and MOQ should be confirmed after reviewing the scope and completeness of the RFQ.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can spider fittings be customized from project drawings?

A: Custom configurations can be reviewed against CAD drawings, connection dimensions, material requirements, and manufacturing feasibility. Final production specifications should be approved before manufacturing begins.

Q: How do I select the appropriate stainless steel grade?

A: Selection depends on environmental exposure, chloride levels, cleaning and maintenance conditions, project specifications, and the applicable material requirements. The final grade should be confirmed with the project engineer or materials specialist.

Q: Are spider fittings compatible with all glass thicknesses?

A: No universal compatibility should be assumed. Glass thickness, glass construction, hole geometry, edge distance, rotule dimensions, and connection loads must be checked for the proposed assembly.

Q: Can articulated rotules accommodate structural movement?

A: Some rotule designs provide specified rotational or adjustment capabilities. The permitted movement and its suitability for wind deflection, thermal movement, and other design conditions must be verified for the selected component and connection system.

Q: What quality documents can be supplied?

A: Available documents depend on the product, material form, production process, and purchase order. Requirements may include material certificates, dimensional inspection records, and agreed test reports. Confirm document availability before order placement.

Q: What information is needed for a project quotation?

A: Provide the fitting configuration, quantities, material and finish, glass specifications, connection drawings, supporting structure details, project requirements, destination, and delivery schedule. Complete information helps identify technical gaps before quotation and production.

Request a Quote or Technical Review

For Standard Orders
Submit the required configuration, material grade, surface finish, quantities, and applicable part references.
For Custom and Project Orders
Submit the drawings, glass specifications, connection details, supporting structure information, and project requirements for a technical and manufacturing feasibility review.

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