{"product_id":"304-base-cover-plate-105mm-48-3mm-tube","title":"304 Stainless Steel Base Cover Plate 105mm Satin for 48.3mm Tube","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase plates and anchor bolts do their job, but they spoil the look of a finished lobby or stair.\u003c\/strong\u003e This satin cover slides down a 48.3mm post and sits over a 100mm base plate, hiding the plate, bolts and weld under one clean brushed dish. It is 304 stainless steel, 105mm across, 18mm deep at the edge and 20mm at the centre. The price shown is for one cover, with a minimum order of 15. The post, base plate and fixings are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:16px 0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/3002\/8778\/files\/304-base-cover-plate-105mm-48mm-tube-dimension-drawing.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Dimension drawing of the 105mm base cover plate showing a 48.9mm hole, 18mm edge height, 20mm centre height and 1.5mm wall\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:760px;height:auto;margin:0 auto\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose this cover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSized to go over a 100mm plate.\u003c\/strong\u003e With a 1.5mm wall, the inside is about 102mm across, which leaves roughly 1mm of clearance around a 100mm plate. The inside height is about 18mm at the edge, so check it against your plate and bolts before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA neat fit round the tube.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 48.9mm hole is 0.6mm over a 48.3mm tube, so only a hairline gap shows and the cover sits centred on the post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor looks, not strength.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cover carries no load and is not a fixing. The base plate and anchors hold the post, with or without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatin finish, ready to show.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike a raw cast plate, this is pressed from sheet and brushed on the outside, so it sits well beside a satin stainless tube with nothing more to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e304 grade for indoor work.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits dry internal spaces and sheltered spots. Near the sea, around road salt or on floors that are washed down often, choose the 316 cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it is used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFit it on handrail and guard rail posts in hotel lobbies, shopping centres, libraries, schools, offices and shops, on stairs, landings and galleries, and anywhere else that bolts on show would look out of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne cover plate, minimum order 15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSatin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits tube\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48.3mm outside diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCentre hole\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48.9mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutside diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight at the edge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight at the centre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWall thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.09 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttaches by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRests over the base plate; not fixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLoad rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone: cosmetic cover only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs this the right cover?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck three things: the outside of your tube, the width of your base plate and what is sticking up from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYour situation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChoose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48.3mm tube, 100mm plate, dry or indoor site\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis 105mm cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame size, near the sea or washed down often\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/premium-stainless-steel-base-cover-plate-4\"\u003e316 105mm cover for 48.3mm tube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48.3mm tube with a 120mm plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/premium-stainless-steel-base-cover-plate-2\"\u003e304 125mm cover for 48.3mm tube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYour tube measures 42.4mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/premium-stainless-steel-base-cover-plate-1\"\u003e304 105mm cover for 42.4mm tube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover is one piece, so it must go on from the top of the post. Thread it down the tube before the top rail, cap or any bracket goes on, and tape it up out of the way while you bolt the plate down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClearance is tight, so plan the fixings before you drill. Stud anchors with nuts usually stand too tall for the 18mm inside height; low profile hex bolts with washers are the better choice. A grout bed lifts the plate and takes up the clearance too, so try the cover before the grout sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower the cover over the plate once the rail is complete. If you want it held still, use a small bead of clear silicone round the tube. Wipe it clean with a damp cloth along the brushed grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the price for one cover?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is for one cover, with a minimum order of 15. For a bigger job, call us for a quantity price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill it fit over a 120mm base plate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The inside is about 102mm across, so it only goes over plates up to 100mm wide. For a 120mm plate, use a 125mm cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I fit it after the handrail is up?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot usually. The cover is a solid ring, so it has to go down the post before anything wider is fixed to the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it held in place?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt simply rests over the plate with the tube through the middle. A small bead of clear silicone will stop it moving if you want that. No fixings are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder 15 or more online with Express UK Delivery and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For a larger job, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm the parts and delivery before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Supplies Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63254260285827,"sku":"SSHF-784323-01","price":5.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/3002\/8778\/files\/304-base-cover-plate-105mm-48mm-tube-in-use.jpg?v=1794137858","url":"https:\/\/industrialsuppliesco.co.uk\/products\/304-base-cover-plate-105mm-48-3mm-tube","provider":"industrialsuppliesco.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}