Stainless Steel Glass Shower Patch Fittings are hardware accessories used to fix shower room glass doors (especially frameless shower rooms).
Core Definition and Features:
“Patch-type” design: This is its key feature.
They do not need to be pre-embedded in the ground or wall structure.
They are directly fixed to the glass surface by clamping, pasting (usually with super glue) or screws, simplifying the installation process.
Common types of components include: top patch fixings (connecting the top of the door frame and the glass), bottom clips/clamps (fixing the bottom of the glass door), hinges (for door opening and closing), connecting pipes/adapters (connecting multiple pieces of glass or for corners) and sealing strip assemblies. They work together to meet the support, opening and closing, connection and sealing needs of glass doors.
Core Functions:
Fixed Glass: Firmly clamp the shower room glass door (usually 8-12mm thick) to provide structural stability.
Support and Connection: Support the glass door body, connect the door frame, glass and the joints between multiple pieces of glass.
Achieve opening and closing: The hinge components enable the glass door to open and close smoothly (some advanced hinges may include hydraulic buffering functions).
Sealing and leakproof: Some accessories (especially the bottom clip/water stop) will be integrated or matched with soft rubber sealing strips to effectively prevent shower water from seeping out from the bottom of the door gap.
Material characteristics:
The main material is stainless steel, and the commonly used grades are SUS304 or SUS316.
SUS304 (18/8 stainless steel): Contains about 18% chromium and about 8% nickel. It has good corrosion resistance and can resist the erosion of water vapor, humidity and common detergents. It is cost-effective and is the mainstream choice.
SUS316: Molybdenum is added to 304, which significantly improves the corrosion resistance, especially the erosion of chlorides (such as salt water, sweat stains) and marine environments. It is suitable for coastal areas or places with higher requirements. High strength.
Surface treatment: Usually mirror polishing or brushing treatment is used. The mirror surface is beautiful but you need to pay attention to maintain water stains; the brushed surface (Satin Finish) is more scratch-resistant and can better hide the traces of daily use.
Main component types and their functions:
Top patch fixings: Installed on the top of the door frame or on the wall, used to connect and support the upper end of the glass door. It is one of the main load-bearing and positioning points of the door.
Bottom clip/clamp: Installed on the threshold or floor tile surface, used to fix the bottom of the glass door to prevent it from displacement and shaking. Usually integrated with waterproof sealing strips.
Hinge: Connects the fixed frame and the movable glass door so that the door can rotate open and close. There are exposed and hidden designs.
Connecting pipe/adapter: Used to connect two or more pieces of glass, commonly seen in folding doors, L-shaped or U-shaped corner shower rooms. Provide connection and stability.
Sealing strip: Usually made of soft rubber or silicone, integrated in the bottom clip or as an independent accessory, filling the gap between the glass and the fixings, and between the glass and the glass to prevent water leakage.
Application scenarios and purchase notes:
Applicable scenarios:
Mainly used for frameless shower rooms, glass partitions, and shower screens.
Also suitable for fixing glass fences in swimming pools and balconies.
Widely used in commercial and residential places such as home bathrooms, hotels, and gyms.