Stainless Steel Glass Fin Rib Splice Plate Connector for Structural Glazing

Stainless Steel Glass Fin Rib Splice Plate Connector for Structural Glazing

The stainless steel glass fin (rib) splice plate connector is a precision-machined plate used in point-supported structural glass walls to bolt glass fins (ribs) to spider arms directly or to the supporting steel structure. It is the connection detail that holds the vertical glass ribs in line, transferring lateral wind loads back into the building frame while keeping the facade fully transparent.

Each plate is produced from machined stainless steel and supplied with fixed pin bolts that pass through pre-drilled holes in the fin and the spider node. Because plate size, pin count and spacing are prepared per project drawing, facade engineers can match the connector exactly to the fin layout, the pane grid and the load path defined in their structural calculations.

Key Features

• Material: SS304 / SS316 stainless steel, machined plate for precision fit
• Application: Glass fin and rib splice connection, complete with fixed pin bolts
• Finish: Brushed / satin surface that blends with the surrounding hardware
• Customization: Plate size, pin count and spacing prepared to project drawing
• Quality: 100% inspected before shipment; material test certificates available on request

Specifications

• Material options: SS304 or SS316 stainless steel
• Form: Machined splice plate with fixed pin bolt connections
• Finish: Brushed / satin
• Configuration: Plate size, pin count and spacing per project drawing

Installation & Usage

The splice plate is offered against the glass fin, aligned with the pre-drilled fixing holes, and the fixed pin bolts inserted through the assembly. Fasteners are tightened to the values stated in the project documentation, and the glass-to-metal contact faces are checked so that no hard edge bears directly on the pane. The machined surfaces are cleaned after installation to remove handling marks and construction residue.

Quality Assurance

Every splice plate is 100% inspected before shipment for hole alignment, edge finish and surface condition. Material test certificates are available on request to support structural design checks.

Applications

• Point-supported structural glass walls
• Glass fin (rib) to spider arm connection
• Skylight and overhead glass support
• Transparent lobby and atrium glazing systems

For a broader choice between glass fins and spider fittings for point-supported facades, see our glass fin vs spider system guide.

Customization & OEM

Custom plate dimensions, pin configurations and finishes are accepted. Wholesale and OEM orders are welcome. Share your fin layout drawings with our engineering team to request a quote.