HAND RAIL SYSTEMS

Choice of industrial grade systems. Durable, cost effective and maintenance free.

Suitable for all industrial and commercial environments, GRP handrails are used for stairways, walkway & platform
handrails and for guarding around machinery. The systems are designed to comply with all relevant standards and
provide a versatile, cost effective alternative to metal rails.

Offered with a choice of two, high quality systems: Round Section and Profiled Top Square Section
Both types are available with all necessary fittings and fasteners for assembly and follow the same basic design principles:

• Upright support sections (stanchions)
• Top hand rail
• Mid knee rail
• Kicker toe plate
• Floor or wall (side mount) fixing brackets
• A range of fittings & connectors
• Fasteners & fixings

In accordance with building safety standards:

• A maximum allowable stanchion centre to centre spacing of 1500 mm
• A minimum top rail height above the walking surface of 1100 mm
• Should offer a minimum service load of: 300N/m x max. distance (m) between stanchions

Features & benefits:

• Strong & durable - load tested for safety
• Non corroding - no issues with rust, virtually maintenance free, low life-cycle costs
• Impact resistant -will not crack or chip
• UV resistant - maintains structural integrity after long service
• Fire retardant - plus a choice of resin type to meet any requirement*
• Chemical resistant - resists a wide variety of chemicals - suits most environments
• Low electrical & thermal conductivity - ideal near electrical installations or in extreme cold
• Light weight - reduced transport costs & load on existing structures
• Easy handling, fabrication & assembly - no welding, TCT tools for cutting

* minimum order quantities and lead times apply

Typical installation scenarios include:

• Access platform walkways
• Pedestrian bridges, steps & walkways
• Worker access to machinery
• Manufacturing plants
• Marine vessel applications
• Water treatment works
• Offshore wind & oil facilities
• Railway trackside applications

The application of a polyurethane coating to completed assemblies in exterior environments will reduce long term colour fade.