Elevate Your Architectural Vision with GW GeWalt

The GW GeWalt GW-F200-4 is a premium 4-way glass spider fitting engineered for robust structural glass assemblies. Designed to seamlessly connect four glass panels at a single intersection, this fitting ensures optimal weight distribution and structural integrity for frameless glass facades, canopies, and curtain walls.

 

Manufactured to exact tolerances, the GW-F200-4 provides a sleek, minimalist aesthetic while delivering the heavy-duty performance required for commercial and high-end residential architectural projects. Its excellent load-bearing capacity and corrosion-resistant finish make it a reliable choice for both interior and demanding exterior environments.

 

Key Features:

 

Configuration: 4-Way / X-Type design for securing four adjoining glass panels.

 

Material: High-grade architectural stainless steel (typically available in SUS304 for standard applications and SUS316 for enhanced anti-corrosion marine environments).

 

Durability: Engineered for high tensile strength, wind-load resistance, and long-term structural stability.

 

Finish: Clean, polished, or satin finish to complement modern architectural designs.

 

Application: Ideal for point-supported frameless glass curtain walls, storefronts, skylights, glass canopies, and large structural glass enclosures.

 

Package Includes:

 

1 x GW-F200-4 4-Way Glass Spider Fitting (Note: Glass routels/articulated bolts and central mounting structure bolts are typically sold separately based on specific glass thickness requirements).

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What material grades are available for the GW-F200-4?

A: This spider fitting is typically cast from high-quality stainless steel. Depending on your project requirements, it can be supplied in SUS304 for general interior and exterior use, or SUS316 for areas requiring superior corrosion resistance, such as coastal regions.

 

Q: Do I need to drill holes in the glass panels to use this fitting?

A: Yes. Point-supported spider fittings require precise holes to be drilled and countersunk (or straight-drilled, depending on the routel used) into the tempered glass panels prior to installation.

 

Q: Are the glass connecting bolts (routels) included with the spider body?

A: The GW-F200-4 generally refers to the 4-way spider arm body itself. Articulated glass bolts (routels) are usually selected and purchased separately because the required bolt length and type depend entirely on the thickness of your specific glass panels (e.g., 10mm, 12mm, or double-glazed units).

 

Q: What is the primary function of the central hole on the fitting?

A: The large central hole is used to anchor the spider fitting securely to the primary structural support system, such as a steel fin, post, or tension cable truss, using a heavy-duty connector bolt.

 

Q: Can this be used for glass canopies or roofs, or just vertical walls?

A: The GW-F200-4 is highly versatile and is structurally rated for both vertical curtain walls and horizontal/angled applications like skylights and glass canopies, provided the overall engineering accounts for the respective snow, wind, and dead loads.

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