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 7000 Frameless Glass System
Formerly known as FS 7000 Frameless Glass System
FS 7000Heavy-duty frameless glass railing rated to 7.0 kN/m. Reinforced aluminium base channel for stadiums, airports, and high-rise public buildings. EN 1991-1-1.
Heavy-Duty Frameless Glass — Maximum Load Capacity
The FS 7000 is the heaviest-duty model in the FS frameless glass railing series, using a reinforced aluminium base channel for high-traffic public buildings and exposed balcony projects. Like FS 1500 and FS 3000, it uses the same proven concept: VSG laminated safety glass panels secured in a precision-machined aluminium profile at floor level. The deeper, wider channel profile accepts 10+10, 12+12 or 15+15 mm laminated VSG and is reviewed by project for commercial atriums, transport hubs and exposed balconies. Available in top-mount, side-mount, or concealed base configurations. Full RAL powder coating. EN 12150 documentation and structural warranty terms are confirmed by project scope.
KEY FEATURES
- Reinforced aluminium base channel
- Public-load documentation route
- Heaviest FS profile — public & commercial
- 21.52mm laminated safety glass (2×10mm ESG + PVB)
- Top/side/concealed mounting options
- Full RAL powder coating
- EN 1991-1-1 documentation route
- EN 12150 toughened glass
- Structural warranty terms by project
- Premium commercial & public buildings
AVAILABLE SIZESProfile: Reinforced aluminium base channel | Glass: 10+10 / 12+12 / 15+15 mm VSG | Heights: 1000/1100mm
PRODUCT DECISION GUIDE
When FS 7000 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 7000.
Use these answers when comparing a premium frameless glass railing route for demanding balcony, terrace or commercial edge conditions.
What is FS 7000 used for?
FS 7000 is a heavy-duty frameless glass railing route for projects that need a clean base-channel look with stronger load, exposure or public-area assumptions.
Compare glass railings →When is FS 7000 better than lighter glass railing systems?
Use FS 7000 when the project brief points to higher loads, exposed edges, commercial use or a more robust base-channel specification than a lighter residential route.
Compare lighter route →What should be checked before quotation?
Confirm substrate, fixing method, glass height, wind exposure, line-load assumptions, drainage detail and the documentation needed for local approval.
Start technical review →TECHNOLOGY & DETAILSEngineering That Performs.
Maximum Load Capacity
Heavy-duty project review route for public and commercial frameless glass railing applications.
316L Marine-Grade Steel
All fittings in 316L stainless — corrosion-resistant for coastal, pool, and high-humidity environments.
Heavy-Duty Laminated Glass
10+10, 12+12 or 15+15 mm VSG for maximum structural performance and safety.
PVD Finish Options
Beyond standard stainless, choose PVD-coated finishes in gold, black, or bronze for distinctive aesthetics.
Through-Glass Handrail
Optional Ø42mm round handrail mounted directly to glass via adjustable connectors — no posts required.
STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE7 kN/m — Heavy-duty commercial standard.
Dense crowd pushing against barrier — 3.0 kN/m
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSBuilt to Standard.
ProfileReinforced aluminium base channel, heavy-duty extrusion
Glass10+10, 12+12 or 15+15 mm laminated (VSG)
Glass Heights1000 / 1100 mm
MountingTop-mount, side-mount, or concealed base
Wind reviewProject wind route by glass build-up and exposure
FinishesFull RAL powder coating, anodised options
HandrailOptional stainless steel or aluminium
SubstratesConcrete, steel, timber
APPLICATIONSWhere It Works.
The FS 7000 is specified where structural safety requirements are at their most demanding — buildings where crowd dynamics, exposure, or critical fall protection…
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSCommon Questions.
Glass panels are secured in a reinforced aluminium base channel with wedge-lock fixings, the same proven method as FS 1500 and FS 3000 but with a deeper, wider profile for higher loads.
All holes are factory-drilled in tempered glass before the toughening process. Hole edges are polished to remove stress concentrations, per EN 12150.
Yes. The 316L stainless steel fittings resist chlorine and salt corrosion. This system is ideal for pool barriers and coastal installations.
Concrete, steel, and timber. The base channel can be top-mounted, side-mounted, or concealed depending on the substrate and architectural requirement.
Plan your installation — free engineering tools
CARBON & COOLING SAVINGSCalculate annual CO₂ avoided by this bioclimatic pergolaPick a city, set your m², see kg CO₂/yr + cooling-demand reduction. JRC PVGIS-5 + EEA 2024.→WIND & SNOW LOAD CHECKCheck site qb / sk vs Eurocode 1 zonesEN 1991 national annex per country · 21 EU/EEA countries supported.→
