GRP Modular Handrail – Round Section

• Corrosion & chemical resistant with little or no maintenance (full details available)
• Conforms to BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001 Safety of Machinery – Permanent means of access to machinery. Part 3: Stairways, stepladders & guard-rails.
• Tested to 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 construction products have been in service for 40+ years
• Suitable for all environments, exterior or interior
• Fire retardant – materials tested in accordance with BS 476 Part 7

• High impact resistance
• Relative light weight makes for easy transport, handling & reduced load on existing structures
• Rapid & simple fabrication – no welding on site. A 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 within 5 days for standard items (subject to order size)
• Pre-fabrication service available

Type:

• Type I

Resin Base:

• Isophthalic Polyester

Characteristics:

• Standard: steel grey or safety yellow colour.
• Industrial grade corrosion resistance.
• Resin type offers fire retardant to BS 476 Part 7.
• 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
• EN13706
• BS 476 Part 7

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*

Sizes:

• Diameter: 50 mm
• Stocked length: 6000 mm
• Other sizes cut down to order

Kicker (Toe) Plate Dimensions:

• Height: 100 mm
• Depth: 15 mm
• Stocked length: 6000 mm
• Other sizes cut down to order

Fitting/Connector Range:

• 60° & 90° Tee |  90°, 120°  & 150° Elbow | Adjustable Elbow
• 60° & 90° 2-Socket Cross | Top Corner | Mid Corner | Wall Socket | Floor Socket

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.

Glass Reinforced Polymer (GRP) handrail systems are perfectly suited to an interior, exterior and even more aggressive environments where chemicals or salt air may quickly corrode metal systems.

Commonly incorporated into new build & refurbishment designs alike, they have shown proven in-service performance.

For safety-critical applications, products are available which have been tested and approved to safety standards BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001 & BS 6399-1:1996.

The handrail systems are manufactured from glass fibre & polyester resins by a process of pultrusion with an applied surface veil.  Associated fittings are made by a process of moulding using the same thermosetting resin types.

Available in high visibility safety yellow or steel grey, 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.

Through-colour construction and an optional extra-durable polyurethane surface coating will result in an enduring, smart appearance and highly cost-effective when compared to stainless or galvanised steel/iron.

The product provides for worker safety in a wide variety of exposed locations in all industrial and commercial environments e.g. water treatment works, marine applications, loading bays, walkways, guarding around machinery etc.

The relative light weight of the product makes transport, handling & installation far easier than metal products. Rails may be cut to size and partially assembled prior to delivery for immediate installation, or easily cut in-situ using tungsten carbide tipped tooling and resealed using an approved resin top coat.