A shopfront or commercial entrance: heavier glass, long pull handles, and fittings that are used all day.
Shopfronts & Commercial Entrances
Commercial entrances and shopfront glazing in constant daily use.
What an order for this scenario runs on
Commonly specified glass thicknesses
- 12 mm
3 product lines specified into this scenario
The scenario
What buyers run into
Traffic and exposure. The fittings take constant daily use, and the entrance is the part of the building customers actually touch.
How to specify this scenario
Confirm the panel size and thickness first, then the handle length, the clamp type and the closing hardware. Send the glass thickness, the hole centres and the quantity for each model.
Typical configuration
The parts this scenario is usually built from
- Pull handles
- Back-to-back stainless steel pulls, typically 600 mm to 1200 mm for commercial entrances.
- Glass clamps
- Wall or post mount for the fixed panels either side.
- Lock or latch set
- Where the entrance is secured.
Load and safety
12 mm is used for larger, heavier panels and doors in constant daily use such as shopfronts.
Installation notes
The fitting is machined for one glass thickness. Work from the drawing supplied with the model you ordered, and check the parts against the glass before drilling.
Common mistakes
Fixing hardware ordered for a different glass thickness.
The fitting is machined for one thickness and cannot be adapted.
How to avoid: Check the parts against the glass before drilling.
Installing a full glass door on your own.
Most doors and larger panels need two people to hold the panel while the hinges are set.
How to avoid: Plan for two people on site for the panel.
Product lines specified into this scenario
Glass Clamps
Wall and post clamps that hold frameless glass panels for partitions, balustrades and shopfronts.
Door Handles
Pull handles for frameless glass doors, back-to-back or single side.
Door Knobs & Locks
Knobs and lock sets for glass doors, locking or non-locking, in the finish your market sells.
Where to go next
Direct inquiries
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