Structural Glass Façade Connection Hardware for Project-Based Specification, Custom Manufacturing, and Bulk Supply

The Fin Spider Curtain Wall Connector is a façade connection component intended for project-specific glazing assemblies involving structural glass fins and glass façade panels. Its exact configuration and connection function must be confirmed against the project drawings.

Connection Compatibility
The connector must match the specified glass interface, supporting structure, fastener arrangement, and installation geometry.

Buyer Focus
Designed for façade contractors, architectural hardware distributors, glass processors, and project procurement teams sourcing connection hardware for commercial glazing projects.

Selection Priority
Confirm the connection details, material grade, dimensions, and engineering requirements before approving the product for production or installation.

Technical Specifications and Configuration

The following schedule identifies the main parameters to confirm during product selection. Options are subject to actual manufacturing capability and project approval.

Specification	Details to Confirm
Product Type	Fin spider connector or project-specific glass connection fitting
Configuration	Arm arrangement, connection orientation, and mounting geometry
Base Material	Stainless steel grade or other specified material
Surface Finish	Satin, mirror polished, or approved alternative finish
Overall Dimensions	Length, width, thickness, offsets, and connection clearances
Fasteners	Thread size, bolt grade, length, and fixing method
Glass Interface	Glass thickness, hole diameter, hole spacing, and edge distance
Supporting Structure	Glass fin, steel support, or other approved structural interface
Design Requirements	Applicable loads, movement allowances, and project-specific engineering criteria
Accessories	Specified bolts, washers, isolation components, and other assembly parts
Documentation	Agreed material certificates, dimensional inspection reports, and traceability records

Key Features and Application Suitability

Project-Specific Connection Geometry
Connector dimensions, mounting positions, and fastener clearances are matched to the approved connection details to support accurate fabrication and installation planning.

Material and Finish Selection
Material grade and surface finish should be selected according to the project specification, architectural appearance requirements, and environmental exposure. Corrosion resistance must be evaluated for the actual service conditions.

Glass Interface Compatibility
Glass thickness, drilled-hole geometry, edge distances, and isolation components must be checked against the approved glazing design. The connector should not be specified solely by glass thickness or external dimensions.

Engineering Verification
Load-bearing capacity and connection suitability must be established through applicable engineering calculations, test evidence, or approved project documentation. Product appearance alone does not establish structural performance.

Typical Application Areas
Glass-fin-supported façades, point-supported glazing assemblies, entrance glazing, and atrium façades, where the specific connector configuration has been verified for the intended application.

Manufacturing, Customization, and Quality Control

Drawing-Based Manufacturing
Custom production can be evaluated against dimensioned drawings, 3D models, material requirements, and agreed inspection criteria.

Material Verification
Material grade and supporting documentation should be checked against the purchase specification. Heat-number traceability and EN 10204 Type 3.1 inspection certificates are subject to the agreed material supply and documentation scope.

Dimensional Inspection
Critical features may include hole positions, thread dimensions, mounting interfaces, overall geometry, and specified tolerances. Inspection criteria should be defined before batch production.

First-Article Approval
Where required, a first article can be submitted for dimensional review and customer approval before proceeding with the production batch.

Surface Finish Inspection
Finish requirements should be defined using the agreed finish specification or approved reference sample to support visual consistency across supplied components.

Quality Documentation
Available inspection reports, material certificates, and traceability records should be confirmed during quotation and included in the order documentation as agreed.

Bulk Orders and Project Supply

Project-Based Quotation
Pricing depends on connector configuration, material, machining requirements, surface finish, order quantity, and documentation scope.

Drawing and Revision Control
Approved drawing revisions and documented specification changes help maintain consistency across production batches and phased project deliveries.

Packaging and Shipment
Packaging should protect machined surfaces, prevent component-to-component contact, and suit the shipment method. Protective wrapping, individual separation, and export crates can be specified according to order requirements.

Delivery Planning
Sample approval, production lead time, batch quantity, packaging requirements, and delivery schedule should be confirmed before order placement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a Fin Spider Curtain Wall Connector used for?

A: It is a façade connection component intended for specified glass-fin or point-supported glazing assemblies. The exact connection function depends on the connector design and approved project details.

Q: How do I select the correct connector?

A: Provide the connection drawings, glass specifications, mounting dimensions, fastener requirements, material requirements, and applicable design criteria. These details are needed to assess compatibility.

Q: Which materials and surface finishes are available?

A: Material and finish options depend on the actual product range and manufacturing capability. Stainless steel grade, finish type, and environmental requirements should be confirmed before quotation.

Q: Can connectors be manufactured to custom drawings?

A: Custom manufacturing can be evaluated using dimensioned CAD drawings or 3D models, subject to technical review, manufacturing feasibility, and agreement on inspection requirements.

Q: Can you confirm the connector's load capacity?

A: Load capacity must be established for the specific connector and connection assembly using applicable engineering calculations or test evidence. A generic value should not be assumed for all configurations.

Q: What quality documents can be supplied?

A: Material certificates, dimensional inspection reports, and traceability records may be available depending on the order requirements and supplier documentation. Required documents should be agreed before purchase.

Request a Technical Quote

Submit your drawings and purchasing requirements to support a specification review and quotation.

RFQ Submission Checklist

Required Information	Details to Provide
Product Configuration	Connector type, arm arrangement, and connection orientation
Technical Drawings	Dimensioned drawings, connection details, or 3D models
Glass Specifications	Glass thickness, hole diameter, hole spacing, and edge distances
Mounting Interface	Supporting structure, fixing dimensions, and installation constraints
Material and Finish	Required material grade and surface finish
Engineering Requirements	Applicable design loads and project-specific criteria
Order Quantity	Sample quantity, initial batch, and estimated project volume
Quality Documents	Required material certificates, inspection reports, and traceability records
Delivery Requirements	Destination country, delivery schedule, and packaging requirements