316 Stainless Steel Adjustable Heavy Duty Post-Top Handrail Support for 48.3 x 2.6mm Post, 48.3mm Rail

A heavy duty 316 stainless support that sits on top of a 48.3 x 2.6mm post and carries a 48.3mm handrail up a stair or ramp. A knurled spigot presses into the top of the post, a 5mm cap the same size as the post finishes it flush, and a solid stem flares up to a curved saddle on an M6 pivot that fits the underside of the rail. The thick flared stem is stiffer than a slim stem support and gives a solid, architectural look on post-and-rail balustrades. Satin 316 is the right grade outdoors, by the sea and around pools. The price shown is for one support, with a minimum order of 3.

What you get

Why choose this support

Tilts to the stair pitch. The saddle turns on an M6 pivot screw, so it lies flat under a raking rail on stairs and ramps; tighten the screw once the rail is set.

Heavy duty. The stem is solid and flares out to the full width of the post, so it is far stiffer than a slim stem support and keeps a long rail run feeling firm under the hand.

Made for 2.6mm wall posts. The knurled spigot is sized for the 43.1mm bore of 48.3 x 2.6mm tube, so it presses in tight and grips without packing.

A neat, flush post top. The 5mm cap is the same 48.3mm as the post, so the top of each post is closed off cleanly with no step.

316 for exposed sites. Grade 316 resists salt and chlorine much better than 304, so it suits outdoor ramps, promenades, pool surrounds and coastal buildings.

Where it is used

Post-and-rail handrails in public buildings, schools and colleges, on external access ramps and steps, on seafront promenades and around swimming pools.

Specifications

Is this the right support?

Fitting

Check the post first: the knurled spigot is made for 48.3mm tube with a 2.6mm wall, and it will not fit other wall thicknesses properly. Cut the post square and deburr the inside, then tap the support into the post with a soft mallet until the cap sits down on the post. For extra security it can be bonded with a structural adhesive made for stainless steel, or welded. Lay the rail on the saddles, let each saddle tilt to the line of the rail and tighten the M6 pivot screw, then fix the rail to each saddle with short screws from below into pre-drilled holes.

Care

Outdoors, rinse with fresh water and wipe along the grain every few weeks, more often near the sea or a pool. Use warm soapy water; avoid chlorine bleach, wire wool and scouring pads, which can mark the satin finish and leave the steel open to staining.

Frequently asked questions

Ordering and delivery

Order 3 or more online with Express UK Delivery and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For a full post-and-rail balustrade, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm the parts and delivery before you order.