Streamlined Structural Support with GW GeWalt

The GW GeWalt GW-F200-2I is a heavy-duty, 2-way 180° inline glass spider fitting engineered for seamless frameless glass connections. Designed to connect two adjacent glass panels in a straight line, this fitting is essential for the perimeters of curtain walls, intermediate spans, or structural glass fins where a full 4-way intersection is not required.

 

Manufactured from high-grade architectural stainless steel, the GW-F200-2I provides exceptional load transfer and wind resistance. Its linear, minimalist profile ensures maximum transparency and a clean aesthetic for commercial facades, storefronts, and architectural canopies, while maintaining rigid structural integrity.

 

Key Features:

 

Configuration: 2-Way / 180° Inline design for securing two adjoining glass panels side-by-side.

 

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, storefront edges, skylights, glass fins, and structural glass perimeters.

 

Package Includes:

 

1 x GW-F200-2I 2-Way 180° 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: Where is a 2-Way 180° spider fitting typically used compared to a 4-Way?

A: The 2-way 180° fitting is used to connect two panels in a straight line. It is most commonly used along the top, bottom, or side perimeters of a glass wall, or on intermediate support fins where only two glass corners meet. A 4-way fitting is used at the central intersections where four panels meet.

 

Q: What material grades are available for the GW-F200-2I?

A: This spider fitting is cast from high-quality stainless steel. It can be supplied in SUS304 for general interior and exterior use, or SUS316 for environments requiring superior corrosion resistance, such as coastal areas.

 

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

A: Yes. Like all point-supported systems, precision holes must be drilled (and often countersunk, depending on the routel) into the tempered glass panels prior to installation.

 

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

A: The GW-F200-2I generally refers to the 2-way spider arm body itself. Articulated glass bolts (routels) are purchased separately because the required bolt length and type depend entirely on the thickness and type of your specific glass panels (e.g., single tempered vs. double-glazed insulated units).

 

Q: How does this fitting attach to the building structure?

A: The central hole on the GW-F200-2I is used to bolt the fitting securely to a primary structural backing, such as a structural steel fin, a metal post, or a tension cable truss system.

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