Assist Expanding Wall Bracket for 48.3mm Handrail, Galvanised

The assist expanding wall bracket holds a 48.3mm handrail off a wall, with its head fitted inside the end of the tube so the top of the rail stays clear for the hand. A round wall plate carries a curved arm up to an expanding head that locks into the tube, and the rail can be set at any angle. It suits 48.3mm outside diameter tube and is malleable cast iron with a galvanised finish for indoor and outdoor use. The price shown is for one bracket.

Why use an assist wall bracket

A clear run for the hand. The arm comes up to the rail from below, so a hand can slide along the top without meeting a fitting.

Any angle. The bracket can follow a level run or the slope of a ramp or stair.

Simple wall fixing. A round plate with three holes fixes to the wall, with the arm holding the rail away from it.

Galvanised for outdoors. The zinc coating protects the iron on access ramps and steps in all weathers.

Where it is used

Wall-mounted handrails on stairs, access ramps and corridors, in schools, hospitals, offices and public buildings, and anywhere a rail needs to run along a wall with its top clear.

Specifications

Dimensions are for guide only and may vary slightly.

Know its limits

No load rating is published. Whether a handrail meets a particular accessibility standard depends on the whole installation and the wall it is fixed to, so check the design against the requirement that applies to your building.

How many do you need?

Brackets at both ends of the rail and at even spacing between them. Spacing depends on the tube, the wall and the loads you must meet, so plan it with the requirement for your building in mind.

Planning the rail

Mark the rail height on the wall first and snap a line along the run, following the pitch on a ramp or stair. Mark the bracket positions on that line, then check the wall behind each one is sound enough to take fixings. Hold one plate in place and mark its three holes before drilling, so that the arms line up along the rail.

Choosing the right size

Measure across the tube before ordering. 48.3mm tube is often sold as 1½" or 40mm nominal bore. This bracket will not suit 42.4mm or 60.3mm tube. The same bracket is made for 42.4mm tube.

Fitting and care

Fix the plate to sound masonry or steel with screws or anchors to suit the wall, using all three holes. Fit the head into the tube and tighten it so that it grips, with the rail at the angle you want. Check the fixings after the first week and once a year after that. Touch up scratched galvanising with zinc-rich paint.

Frequently asked questions

Ordering and delivery

Order online, with Express UK Delivery to your site and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For a full handrail, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm availability and delivery before you order.