Heavy-Duty Aluminium Window Friction Stays for Casement & Top-Hung Windows
Qingdao Gleam Hardwares supplies high-precision aluminium window friction stays engineered for exterior casement, awning, and top-hung window systems. Manufactured from heavy-duty stainless steel (SS304 / SS201) with thicknesses of 2.0mm, 2.5mm, and 3.0mm, tested to exceed 30,000 opening and closing cycles. Available in 8-inch to 24-inch bar lengths with standard 18mm and 22mm stack groove heights. Suitable for commercial building projects, window fabricators, and architectural hardware wholesalers.
This 12-inch window friction stay is a 2-bar support-stay configuration recorded with a 22 mm track/base for aluminum casement-window enquiries. It is intended for specification-based B2B sourcing: the window profile, sash size, sash weight, opening direction, fixing pattern and quantity must be reviewed before the model is approved.
The 12-inch label and 22 mm track width identify the current product record, but they do not by themselves confirm fit. Exact overall length, closed height, arm and track thickness, hole centers, opening geometry, material grade and load suitability belong on the approved drawing, sample and quotation.
12-Inch 2-Bar Friction Stay: Recorded Specification
| Selection field | Current record / enquiry reference | What the buyer should confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | 2-bar window friction stay / support stay | Approve the linkage form and installation position from the drawing and sample. |
| Nominal size | 12 inches for this listing | Confirm actual overall length, travel and dimensional tolerance; a nominal inch size is not a complete fit specification. |
| Track / base width | 22 mm in the current product record | Check the profile groove, fixing clearance and the surfaces used for measurement. Do not treat 22 mm as the closed stack height. |
| Window application | Aluminum / aluminium casement windows | Provide the frame and sash profile section plus the intended top-hung or side-hung arrangement. |
| Material | Stainless steel is recorded; the exact grade is not confirmed on this page | State the required grade, finish, corrosion test or project standard and obtain written confirmation. |
| Load and sash limits | No universal load rating is established by the current record | Send sash width, height, total weight, glazing and operating conditions. Use only the rating confirmed for the quoted assembly and installation. |
| Fixing and clearance | Hole pattern, fasteners, stack height and opening angle are not fixed by this page | Approve hole centers, fastener specification, closed clearance and opening geometry before production. |
| Supply and packing | Alternative sizes, labels and packing can be reviewed | Confirm piece or pair basis, quantity, sample terms, carton quantity, marks and any authorized private-label artwork in the quotation. |
The table separates current-record facts from items that still require approval. Only the final quotation, drawing, approved sample and purchase specification define the supplied product.
Common Nominal Sizes Are Reference Labels, Not Interchangeable Parts
Industry friction-stay ranges commonly use nominal labels such as 8, 10, 12, 16, 20 and 24 inches. This page is for the recorded 12-inch model. Those labels are useful when organizing an enquiry, but products with the same nominal length can still differ in track width, closed stack height, linkage geometry, handedness, mounting holes, opening angle and load rating. Availability of another size must be confirmed against the required profile and quantity.
For a broader multi-size comparison, see the window hardware friction stay hinge range. Keep the 12-inch, 22 mm-track requirement on this page when you need this specific configuration.
What to Send for Compatibility Review
- Window profile: provide the frame and sash section drawing, groove width and available closed clearance.
- Sash conditions: list sash width, height, total installed weight, glazing build-up and expected operating frequency.
- Opening arrangement: identify top-hung or side-hung use, opening side where relevant and the target opening position.
- Existing hardware: send the old stay, a dimensioned drawing or clear photographs with a scale. Include overall length, track width, hole centers and closed height.
- Project requirements: state stainless-steel grade or finish, fastener requirement, corrosion or cycle test method, inspection documents and destination market where these matter.
- Commercial details: provide estimated quantity, order frequency, packaging, labeling and delivery destination.
B2B Value: Reduce Mismatched Hardware and Replacement Claims
For importers, window-system distributors, fabricators and maintenance suppliers, the cost of a wrong friction stay is rarely limited to the part itself. An incorrect track or linkage can create rework, field returns, mixed inventory and delayed installation. A controlled approval process helps protect margin without making unsupported performance promises.
- Comparable quotations: one dimensioned requirement lets buyers compare the same construction, material and packing basis.
- Lower fit risk: profile, clearance, hole centers and sash data are checked before the bulk specification is released.
- Cleaner SKU control: nominal length, track width, orientation and revision can be recorded consistently on the sample, purchase order and carton label.
- Repeat-order continuity: an approved drawing and sample provide a practical reference for later production, subject to the agreed inspection terms.
- Market-ready packing: neutral or authorized private-label requirements can be reviewed with quantity, artwork and destination regulations before quotation.
Inspection Points for a Purchase Specification
Depending on the project, the purchase specification can identify dimensional tolerances, visual finish, material verification, rivet or pivot condition, sliding resistance, opening geometry, fastener fit, packing and sampling level. If cycle life, corrosion resistance or load performance is required, name the test method and acceptance limit. No cycle count, salt-spray duration, safety classification or sash rating is implied by this page.
12-Inch Window Friction Stay FAQ
Does 12 inches mean the exact overall length is 304.8 mm?
Not necessarily. Twelve inches is the nominal size in the product record. Ask for a dimensioned drawing showing the actual overall length, hole centers, travel and tolerance before approving compatibility.
Will a 22 mm track fit every aluminum casement-window profile?
No. Track width is only one field. The profile groove, closed height, arm clearance, fixing surface, hole pattern and fasteners must also match.
Can the same stay be used for top-hung and side-hung windows?
The current record allows both applications to be reviewed, but suitability is not automatic. Send the opening arrangement, profile and full sash data so the required configuration can be confirmed.
What sash load can this friction stay carry?
No universal load value is claimed here. Capacity depends on the exact assembly, installation, sash size and weight, glazing, orientation and test basis. Use only a load limit confirmed in the quotation and technical approval.
Is the material SUS 304 stainless steel?
The record identifies stainless steel but does not establish a grade. Specify SUS 304 or another grade only if the project requires it, then obtain material and test-document confirmation in writing.
Can you quote 8-inch, 10-inch, 16-inch or other sizes?
They are common industry enquiry references, but this listing documents a 12-inch model. Send the required size list and profile drawing; available construction, exact dimensions, minimum order and sample terms are confirmed with the quotation.
Can the product be supplied with OEM labels or packaging?
Label and packing requirements can be reviewed after the model, quantity, artwork authorization and destination are known. Nothing on this page guarantees a particular minimum order or package format.
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Send the profile section, sash size and weight, top-hung or side-hung arrangement, required material, annual or trial quantity, packing and destination. The team can then confirm whether the recorded 12-inch, 22 mm-track configuration is appropriate.
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