Assist Saddle Wall Bracket for 42.4mm Handrail, Galvanised

The assist saddle wall bracket carries a 42.4mm handrail on a curved saddle that sits under the tube, so the top of the rail stays clear for the hand. A round wall plate carries a curved arm up to the saddle, which has two 6mm holes for fixing up into the rail, and the rail can be set at any angle. It suits 42.4mm tube only and is malleable cast iron with a galvanised finish for indoor and outdoor use. The price shown is for one bracket.

Why use a saddle wall bracket

A clear run for the hand. The saddle supports 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.

Long saddle. At 88mm long, the saddle gives the tube a steady seat before it is fixed.

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 42.4mm 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 saddles line up along the rail.

Choosing the right size

42.4mm tube is often sold as 1¼" or 32mm nominal bore. Measure across the tube before ordering: the saddle is curved to suit 42.4mm tube only.

Fitting and care

Fix the plate to sound masonry or steel with screws or anchors to suit the wall, using all three holes. Seat the rail in the saddle, set the angle, and fix up through the two 6mm holes into the tube. 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.