Frameless Glass Balustrade Aluminium Channel - Bare

Bare aluminium channel for frameless glass balustrade - the structural extrusion only, without gaskets, wedges or fixings. Available in 2.5m or 5m lengths, base fix or side fix, in mill, satin anodised or powder-coated black finish. The universal channel accepts glass from 12mm to 21.5mm - match with the appropriate gasket set (sold separately) for your glass thickness.

What's Included

Just the channel - no gaskets, wedges or fixings. For a complete installation, add a matching gasket set sized to your glass thickness, and the toughened or laminated glass infill.

Choosing Your Options

Length: 2.5m for shorter runs and mix-and-match flexibility; 5m for longer straight runs at better value per metre. Fix type: Base fix sits on the floor surface; side fix mounts to a fascia or side face. Finish: Mill finish for hidden/cladded installs (cheapest); satin anodised for visible installs (industry-standard silver); powder-coated black for darker architectural schemes.

When to Buy the Channel Only

You already have gaskets and fixings from a previous job or earlier order. You're replacing a damaged channel. You're integrating into an existing system. You want maximum flexibility to specify gaskets, wedges and fixings separately. Most buyers find the complete kit easier - all the right components in one purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the channel and the complete kit?
The bare channel is just the aluminium extrusion - no gaskets, no wedges, no fixings. Buy this if you already have gaskets/fixings or only need to replace the channel itself. The complete kit includes everything you need to install.

Which length do I need?
2.5m for shorter runs or where you need to mix lengths flexibly. 5m for longer straight runs - more cost-effective per metre and fewer joints.

Base fix vs side fix?
Base fix mounts on top of the floor surface (channel is visible). Side fix mounts to the side or fascia (channel hidden behind cladding for the cleanest finish). Base fix is more common.

Anodised, satin or black?
Mill = raw aluminium (cheapest, for hidden installations). Satin anodised = industry-standard clean silver finish. Powder-coated black = darker architectural finish.

What glass thickness does this channel suit?
All variants accept 12mm to 21.5mm glass - the channel itself is universal; what changes between glass thicknesses is the gasket set (sold separately).

What else do I need?
Gasket set sized to your glass thickness, rubber wedges (in our gasket set), end caps, fixings, and the glass itself. The complete kit bundles all of these together.