Suitable projects
Glass railings suit balconies, terraces and commercial edges where transparency and safety need to work together.
- Balconies and terraces
- View-sensitive residential projects
- Commercial decks with stronger load assumptions
VISIOMODFrameless Glass Railings
FS 3000 Frameless Glass System
Formerly known as FS 3000 Frameless Glass System
FS 3000Commercial-grade frameless glass balustrade with reinforced aluminium base channel. Reviewed by project line-load category for offices, hotels and mid-rise buildings. EN 1991 documentation route.
Commercial-Grade Frameless Barrier
The FS 3000 is engineered for commercial and public-access applications where higher barrier loads are mandatory. The 140mm aluminium base shoe channel accommodates heavier VSG laminated glass (8+8, 10+10 or 12+12 mm VSG) for a laminated VSG panel. Designed and tested to withstand 3.0 kPa wind load per EN 1991-1-1, it meets the requirements for office buildings, retail spaces, hotels, and public terraces. The profile uses a dry-glaze wedge retention system with adjustable EPDM gaskets, allowing panel alignment during installation without wet sealants. Anchor spacing is 250mm centres using M12 A4 stainless steel bolts into concrete or welded base plates for steel structures. Cap rails in round (Γ42mm) or flat (60Γ20mm) profiles can be added for code-compliant graspable handrails. Full-length LED channel integration is available for architectural lighting effects.
KEY FEATURES
- Commercial grade
- 140mm heavy-duty base shoe
- 17.52mm laminated glass
- Commercial line-load route
- Adjustable wedge retention
- M12 A4 stainless anchors
- Optional LED channel
- Round or flat cap rail
- Wind-load documentation route
- Public access compliant
AVAILABLE SIZESBase shoe: 140Γ85mm | Glass: 8+8 / 10+10 / 12+12 mm VSG | Heights: 1000/1100mm | Anchor: M12 at 250mm c/c
PRODUCT DECISION GUIDE
When FS 3000 Frameless Glass System is the right glass railing.
Use this route when the project needs view-preserving safety, a clean architectural edge and clear load or approval assumptions.
Check before quote
Confirm substrate, glass height, wind exposure, line-load requirement and approval documentation before pricing.
- Substrate and fixing method
- Glass build-up and height
- Line-load and wind assumptions
Project handoff
Move from visual selection to standards-aware specification so the railing is not treated as a simple glass panel.
- Standards and approval review
- Base-channel or post-fixed decision
- Quote after load assumptions are clear
Continue project review
Residential base channel
Use FS 1500 for lighter residential frameless glass routes.
Heavy-duty routeUse FS 7000 when public or high-load assumptions matter.
Project reviewShare site dimensions, exposure and target use before final product selection.
Product familiesCompare the wider PONARC outdoor-living and architectural system range.
PRODUCT ANSWERS
Practical answers about FS 3000.
Use these answers when comparing a commercial-grade frameless glass railing route between residential FS 1500 and heavy-duty FS 7000.
What is FS 3000 used for?
FS 3000 is used for glass railing projects that need a stronger commercial or exposed-edge route than a light residential base channel, while still keeping the frameless glass look.
Compare FS systems βWhen is FS 3000 the middle route?
FS 3000 is the middle route when the project needs more robustness than FS 1500 but does not clearly require the heavy public-edge positioning of FS 7000.
Compare FS 1500 βWhat should be checked before quotation?
Confirm use case, fixing method, substrate, glass height, wind exposure, line-load assumptions and the local documentation expected before final product selection.
Start technical review βTECHNOLOGY & DETAILSEngineering That Performs.
140mm Heavy-Duty Base Shoe
Wider channel with reinforced walls for commercial wind and crowd loads β EN 1991-1-1 compliant to 3.0 kPa.
Laminated Safety Glass
8+8, 10+10 or 12+12 mm VSG β the industry standard for public-access barriers and high-rise balconies.
Adjustable Wedge Retention
Dry-glaze aluminium wedges with EPDM gaskets allow Β±2Β° panel adjustment for perfect vertical alignment on uneven substrates.
LED Integration
Optional continuous LED channel in the base shoe or cap rail for ambient architectural lighting.
Cap Rail Options
Round Γ42mm or flat 60Γ20mm cap rails in matching finish for graspable handrail compliance.
STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE3 kN/m β Commercial safety standard.
One person leaning against the railing β 0.8 kN/m
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSBuilt to Standard.
Base Shoe Profile140 Γ 90 mm aluminium (6063-T5)
Glass8+8, 10+10 or 12+12 mm laminated (VSG)
Glass HeightsProject-specific, normally up to 1200 mm
MountingTop-mount with M12 bolts
AnchorsM12 A4 stainless steel, 250mm centres
Wind reviewProject wind route by glass build-up and exposure
Cap RailRound Γ42mm or flat 60Γ20mm (optional)
LED IntegrationFull-length channel available
Documentation routeEN 12150 and EN ISO 12543 documentation by project
APPLICATIONSWhere It Works.
The FS 3000 is the workhorse of the FS frameless glass railing series β the system architects specify most frequently for commercial and mid-rise residential projects.β¦
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSCommon Questions.
The system is tested for 3.0 kPa wind load per EN 1991-1-1, suitable for commercial, public, and high-rise applications.
Yes. With 8+8, 10+10 or 12+12 mm VSG glass and 250mm anchor spacing, it meets the structural requirements for high-rise residential and commercial buildings.
Yes. Curved laminated glass with a minimum radius of 1.0m can be accommodated. Contact engineering for panel-specific calculations.
CE marked. Glass per EN 12150 and EN ISO 12543. System tested per EN 1991-1-1. Base shoe in 6063-T5 aluminium per EN 755.
Plan your installation β free engineering tools
CARBON & COOLING SAVINGSCalculate annual COβ avoided by this bioclimatic pergolaPick a city, set your mΒ², see kg COβ/yr + cooling-demand reduction. JRC PVGIS-5 + EEA 2024.βWIND & SNOW LOAD CHECKCheck site qb / sk vs Eurocode 1 zonesEN 1991 national annex per country Β· 21 EU/EEA countries supported.β
