Next gen Q-disc launched

  • Posted On - 05/11/2025
  • Posted By - Glass Times Web

Glass balustrade and railing specialist, Q-railing, has unveiled the next generation of its award-winning Q-disc system – now boasting over twice the strength and torque capacity of its predecessor. Designed for faster installation, greater stability, and expanded glass options, the upgraded Q-disc is said to represent a major leap forward in balustrade technology.

At the heart of the new system is a refined combination of inlay, disc, and Q-tool, engineered to make alignment and securing of glass panels simpler and more precise. The new Q-tool engages directly through the centre of the disc, allowing greater rotational torque to be applied – more than doubling the clamping force.

This results in a significantly stronger hold and increased confidence for installers, while maintaining the ease and speed of installation for which Q-railing systems are known.

The new design also allows for the use of thinner glass panels. When used with Easy Glass Prime, the Q-disc can achieve 0.74kN/m loading with 17.52mm PVB glass – ideal for domestic or residential settings. For commercial applications, the same base channel can accommodate 21.52mm SGP glass at 1.5kN/m loading.

For projects demanding the highest strength, Easy Glass Strong has been tested to 3kN/m loading, making it Q-railing’s most robust base channel.

According to Matthew Kinealy, Q-railing product manager: “”The goal for the updated Q-disc was clear; increase its potential even further without compromising the fast and easy installation that our customers know and love. Our design team identified an innovative way to enhance the strength of the disc which directly improves clamping force, giving even more possibilities with the Easy Glass Prime and Strong systems. This upgrade reflects our commitment to continuous innovation and the desire to provide even more effective solutions for our customers.”

Sarah Glover, UK Sales Manager, added, “We took an already brilliant system and made it even better.  So, whether that’s higher load criteria, ever-increasing wind loads, taller glass or the desire for thinner glass specification, our latest disc is engineered to deliver.”