Handrail and Fittings

Handrails Manufactured from Fibreglass Reinforced Polymer (FRP) by a process of pultrusion.

Pultrusion is a continuous moulding process, whereby reinforcing fibres are saturated with a resin and then pulled through a heated die.

Our handrail systems suit interior and exterior environments where industrial chemicals or salt air can rapidly corrode carbon steel handrail systems.

Our systems are designed to adhere to all relevant standards and provide a versatile, cost effective alternative to steel handrails. Our (FRP) handrail systems are used for stairways, walkways, platforms, and for guarding around machinery.

Our handrails and fittings are available in a ‘round’ profile and include all necessary fasteners for assembly, and follow the same basic design principles as seen in steel:

• Upright support sections (stanchions) are supplied in 5800 mm lengths
• Top rails are supplied in 5800 mm lengths
• Mid knee-rails are supplied in 5800 mm lengths
• Kickboards are supplied in 5800 mm lengths
• Stanchion fixing brackets are available in side or top mount
• A range of fittings and connectors
• 316 Stainless steel fasteners
• Tested to NZS/AS 1657:1992 and AS 1657:2013
• Maximum stanchion centre-to-centre spacing of 1600 mm
• Top rail height range of 900-1100 mm (above the walking surface)
• FRP mounts for guard rails or low level barriers
• Stainless Steel Mounts for handrails (2:1 safety factor)
• Example construction drawings provided with each order

KEY BENEFITS

Corrosion and chemical resistant

Tested to NZS/AS 1657:1992 and AS 1657:2013

Cost effective replacements for end-of-life steel handrails

Suitable for all environments, both interior and exterior

Relatively lightweight which makes for easy transport, handling, and reduced load on existing structures

Quick and simple fabrication, with no welding on site

Range of fasteners to suit all applications

Low electrical conductivity

Low thermal conductivity

Easily cleaned (mild detergent)

Load tested for safety and compliance. Certified by SGS

UV resistant – maintains structural integrity after long service life

Manufactured from:

Our FRP handrail system is manufactured from glass fibre and polyester resin by a process of pultrusion, with an applied surface veil

Fittings are made by a process of moulding, and utilise the same thermosetting resin type

Fasteners are available in 316 stainless steel

Sizes available:

50 mm external diameter handrail, mid-knee rail and stanchion
Handrail and mid-knee rail wall thickness is 3.5 mm, and comes in 5800 mm lengths
Stanchion wall thickness is 5 mm, and comes in 5000 mm lengths
Kickboards are supplied in 5800 mm lengths

Colour:

Yellow – RAL 1021

Applications, environments and traffic:

Internal/external installations
Access platform walkways
Pedestrian bridges, steps and walkways
Worker access to machinery
Manufacturing plants
Marine vessel applications
Water treatment works

Can be fixed to:

Steel

Fixing method:

Assembled using 316 stainless steel M5 bolt, washers and nyloc nut

More Information

FREECALL : 0800 464 377 or enquire by email.