GRP Industrial Handrail Square Section

• Corrosion & chemical resistant with little or no maintenance (full details available)
• Designed in accordance with:
  • BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001 Safety of Machinery – Permanent means of access to machinery. Part 3: Stairways, stepladders & guard-rails.
  •  BS 6399-1:1996 Loading for buildings – Part 1: Code of practice for dead and imposed loads.
• Available in high visibility safety yellow or steel grey
• Cost effective replacements for end of life metal rails
• Long lasting & durable – GRP handrails have been in service for 40+ years
• Suitable for all environments, exterior or interior
• Fire retardant – materials tested in accordance with EN 13501-1:2007.

• High Impact Resistance
• Relative light weight makes for easy transport, handling & reduced load on existing structures
• Rapid & simple fabrication – no welding on site. Range of fasteners to suit all scenarios
• Extremely Low electrical conductivity – good for use near electrical installations
• Low thermal conductivity – good for use in extreme cold
• Easily cleaned (mild detergent)
• Rapid delivery times on ex-stock items: typically 5 days for standard items
• Pre-fabrication service available

Type:

• Type I

Resin Base:

• Isophthalic Polyester

Characteristics:

• Std: steel grey or safety yellow colour
• Industrial grade corrosion resistance
• Resin type offers fire retardant to EN 13501-1:2007
• Materials tested in accordance with EN13706
• Operating temperature range -50°C to 105°C

Applications:

Suitable for all general industrial environments. Mid concentrations of inorganic acids & alkalis.

Profiles are Manufactured & Tested in Accordance with:

• ISO9001:2008
• EN13706
• EN 13501-1:2007.

Can be Fixed to:

• GRP grating platforms, concrete, metal or wooden substrates

Fixing Methods:

Rails are assembled by either plain or colour matched rivets or stainless bolt systems.  Typical fixtures to concrete substrates are achieved using expansion anchors (stainless/galvanised or zinc plated) or chemical anchors.

Colours Available:

• Steel grey
• High visibility safety yellow

To Order:

• Other resin types and any RAL colour*

Square Section Dimensions:

• 50 x 50mm
• Stocked length: 6000 mm

Top Profile Dimensions:

• Height: 60 mm
• Width: 71 mm
• Stocked length: 6000 mm

Mid (Knee) Rail Dimensions:

• Diameters: 38mm | 40mm
• Stocked length: 6000 mm

Kicker (Toe) Plate Dimensions:

• Height: 100 mm
• Depth: 15 mm
• Stocked length: 6000 mm

Other sizes cut down to order

Fitting/Connector Range:

• GRP floor socket | Fabricated steel base/side plates

Additional Options:

• Cut to size prior to delivery
• Full or partial fabrication prior to delivery
• Full range of fasteners

*Note: minimum order quantities & lead times apply.  Please contact us for further information.

Full specifications and performance data for this product range are available.

A profiled top, square section industrial Glass Reinforced Polymer (GRP) handrail is an extremely strong, yet cost-effective commercial rail system designed for use on platforms, walkways and staircases.

Utilising a simple rivet connection assembly method, the system can be adapted to fit most requirements and provides a robust & rigid alternative to metal systems.

A tubular knee rail in matching or contrasting colour is employed below the wide, smooth channel top profile, with a kicker (toe) plate for added safety.

The system offers the key advantages of:

• Simplified construction technique
• Quick to achieve long straight runs
• No welding or specialist machining

Square section GRP handrail systems are perfectly suited to an interior, exterior and aggressive environments where industrial chemicals or acid/salt air may quickly corrode metal systems.  Commonly incorporated into new build & refurbishment designs alike, they have shown proven in-service performance for 40+ years. Handrails are manufactured from glass fibre & polyester resins by a process of pultrusion with an applied surface veil.

Available in a standard safety yellow (top profile & knee rail) and a choice of yellow or steel grey stanchions and kicker plate, GRP handrails provide all the advantages of lightweight, high strength and durability, coupled with corrosion resistant, non-conductive, fire retardant and virtually maintenance free life.