Assist Swivel Bracket for 42.4mm Handrail on Uprights, Galvanised

The assist rivet-on swivel bracket carries a 42.4mm handrail on a curved saddle above an upright, so the top of the rail stays clear for the hand. Its round spigot fits a connecting fitting on the top of the post, sold separately, and the rail can be set at any angle. The saddle has two 6mm holes for fixing into the rail. 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 swivel bracket

A clear run for the hand. The rail sits on the saddle above the post, so a hand can slide along the top without meeting a fitting.

Any angle. The bracket lets the rail meet an upright on the level or on the slope of a ramp or stair.

Works with standard fittings. It is designed to fit a connecting fitting on the post, so it joins into an ordinary 42.4mm tube frame.

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

Where it is used

Post-mounted handrails on access ramps, stairs and landings, in schools, hospitals, offices and public buildings, and anywhere a 42.4mm rail runs across uprights with its top clear.

Specifications

Dimensions are for guide only and may vary slightly.

You also need

This bracket is designed to be used with a connecting fitting, sold separately, such as a 42.4mm 90° elbow, 42.4mm long tee or 42.4mm short tee.

Know its limits

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

How many do you need?

One on each upright that carries the rail, with one connecting fitting for each bracket.

Planning the rail

Set the uprights first, level or following the pitch of the ramp or stair, and fit a connecting fitting to the top of each one. Fit the brackets and turn them so that each saddle lines up with the run of the rail. Lay the rail on all the saddles and check it sits true before you mark and drill it for the fixings.

Choosing the right size

42.4mm tube is often sold as 1¼" or 32mm nominal bore. Measure across the tube before ordering: the spigot and the saddle are made for 42.4mm tube only.

Fitting and care

Fit the spigot into the connecting fitting on the post, set the angle and fix it in place. Seat the rail in the saddle 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.