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Features & Applications

Features
  • Faster glass pane installations – install glass-balustrades and handrails up to 2.5 times faster than traditional installation methods thanks to an innovative adhesive installation system
  • Enhanced safety – HIT-RE 60 Glass mixer attachment enables mortar injection from the inner side of the glass pane, eliminating the risk associated with working on the exposed side panels at height
  • Simplified maintenance – the HIT-HY 270 mortar does not bond to the glass, allowing you to easily remove and replace panes as needed
  • Do more with less – the HIT-Glass system enables design optimization, helping to reduce overall mortar consumption and material costs
  • User friendly system for glass balustrade installation - automatic mixing of the components helps to ensure high quality mortar and reliable installations every time
Applications
  • Ideal for serial installation of glass panels into metal shoes
  • Fastening glass panes for internal and external glass balustrades and handrails
  • Fastening glass panes on curved and vertically inclined surfaces (up to 30°) in glass balustrade applications

Technical Data

Documents & Videos

HIT-Glass system

A faster, simpler, and safer solution for glass balustrades and handrails

Glass balustrades and handrails can be complex and time-consuming to design, install and maintain. But with the HIT-Glass system we've simplified the whole process. For installers, the HIT-Glass system helps provide a faster, simpler and safer method for the glazing of glass balustrades and handrails.​ For engineers, HIT-Glass offers high-performing, code-compliant, and value-engineered designs thanks to Hilti PROFIS Engineering software. You also get greater peace of mind as the HIT-Glass system simplifies installation, helping to reduce human error during installation.

For installers: Benefits of HIT-Glass for glass balustrades

Increased productivity​

Install glass-balustrades up to 2.5 times faster than traditional installation methods​, depending on conditions,

Enhanced safety

Inject mortar all from the inner side of the glass pane, reducing the height risk of working on the exposed side panels​.

Simplified maintenance

Remove and replace glass panels with ease – unlike grout, HIT-HY 270 adhesive anchor doesn't chemically bond to the glass or metal shoe​.

Reduced waste

The HIT-Glass foam positioning aids act like formwork for the mortar. Only the mortar you need for your application goes into the metal shoe.

How HIT-Glass balustrade installation works

High-performing HIT HY-270 adhesive anchor plus dedicated accesories

HIT-Glass is an end-to-end system for the installation and maintenance of glass balustrades and handrails. Watch the video for a step-by-step overview of how it works.

For engineers: Benefits of HIT-Glass system

Code-compliant, efficient design of glass balustrades and handrails

The HIT-Glass method has been tested to industry standards, including ASTM E935-13, ASTM E 2353-21, and DIN 18008-4 Appendix A; providing specifiers with code-compliant solutions and greater peace of mind. 

Read our expert article for more in-depth information on the HIT-Glass calculation methodology used in PROFIS Engineering software, the test standards used during the HIT-Glass system assessment, and more.​

HIT-GLASS SYSTEM PRODUCTS

For installation using the HIT-Glass system, you will need HIT HY-270 adhesive, EP foam positioning aids, HIT-RE 60 glass mixer attachments, a Hilti HDE or HDM adhesive dispenser and a HIT-CB adhesive cartridge holder. 

The HIT-Glass HIT HY-270 adhesive, EP foam positioning aids, and HIT-RE 60 glass mixer attachments can be bought together as the HIT-Glass combo kit. 

HIT-HY 270 Adhesive​

Ultimate-performance injectable hybrid mortar for strong, reliable and easy installations

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HDE 500-22 Cordless adhesive dispenser​​​

Nuron battery-powered adhesive anchor dispenser with dosing wheel to help reduce mortar wastage.  

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HIT-CB 500 Black cartridge holder

Cartridge holder for use with all Hilti 3:1 adhesive anchor black cartridges

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HIT-Glass foam positioning aid

Foam positioning aid to quickly align and hold glass panes securely in metal base rails

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HIT-Glass mixer attachment

Nozzle mixer attachment for injecting and spreading the HIT-HY 270 mortar

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