304 Stainless Steel Flush Tee Connector for 48.3 x 2.0mm Handrail Tube

Name: 304 Stainless Steel Flush Tee Connector for 48.3 x 2.0mm Handrail Tube
Brand: Industrial Supplies Co
SKU: SSHF-983171-01
Price: 26.9 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (16 reviews)

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A 304 stainless flush tee that joins three lengths of 48.3 x 2.0mm tube in a T. Use it where a post meets a continuous top rail, where a mid rail meets a post, or to branch a handrail. Each leg has a 20mm spigot that pushes into the tube, and the body is the same 48.3mm as the tube, so the joint is smooth to the hand with a fine line where each tube meets it. Satin 304 is the standard grade for indoor and sheltered work; outdoors, by the sea or around pools, choose the 316 version. The price shown is for one tee.

Dimension drawing of the 304 flush tee for 48.3 x 2.0mm tube: 110mm end to end, 70mm body, 50mm from the run centre to the end of the branch, 20mm spigots 44.3mm across with a 40mm bore

What you get

Sold as	One tee
Tee	Flush T junction in 304 stainless, satin, with a 20mm push-in spigot on each of its three legs
Not included	The tube, weld filler or adhesive

Why choose this tee

A continuous top rail. The rail runs straight through the tee and each post plugs in from below, so a post-and-rail balustrade has an unbroken handrail with no caps or saddles to catch a hand.

Quick and square. The spigots locate inside the tube and hold the joint at a true 90 degrees while you weld or bond it, with no notching or fish-mouthing of tube ends.

304 grade for indoors. 304 stainless is the standard grade for indoor post-and-rail balustrades on mezzanines, landings and stairs, at a lower price than 316. For outdoor, coastal or pool-side rails use the 316 tee for 48.3mm tube, which resists salt and chlorine much better.

Specifications

Material	304 stainless steel, satin finish
Fits	48.3mm tube with a 2.0mm wall (44.3mm bore)
End to end	110mm across the run
Body	70mm long, 48.3mm, flush with the tube
Run centre to end of branch	50mm
Spigots	Three, 20mm long, 44.3mm across, 40mm bore
Weight	About 0.44 kg

Is this the right tee?

Your situation	Choose
48.3 x 2.0mm tube, indoors	This 304 tee
48.3 x 2.0mm tube, outdoors	316 tee for 48.3mm tube
48.3 x 2.6mm tube, indoors	304 tee for 48.3 x 2.6mm tube
42.4 x 2.0mm tube, indoors	304 tee for 42.4mm tube
A corner on top of a post	304 corner tee 48.3mm
A 90 degree corner in the rail	304 acute elbow 48.3mm

Fitting

Check the tube first: this tee suits 48.3mm tube with a 2.0mm wall, which has a 44.3mm bore. Thicker 2.6mm wall tube has a smaller bore and will not take the spigots. Cut the tubes square and deburr the inside, push each tube onto its spigot until it meets the shoulder, then weld, or bond with a structural adhesive suitable for stainless steel. Dress any weld back along the grain to match the satin finish.

Care

Wipe along the grain with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, then dry. Avoid chlorine bleach, wire wool and scouring pads, which can mark the satin finish and leave the steel open to staining.

Frequently asked questions

Is the price for one tee?

Yes, one tee.

Will it fit 48.3 x 2.6mm tube?

No. The 44.3mm spigots need the bore of a 2.0mm wall tube. For 2.6mm wall tube use the 304 tee for 48.3 x 2.6mm tube.

Do I have to weld it?

No. Many installers bond flush fittings with a structural adhesive made for stainless steel. Welding gives the strongest joint.

How many do I need?

One at the top of each intermediate post on a continuous rail; use elbows at corners and the ends of the run.

Ordering and delivery

Order online in any quantity, with Express UK Delivery to your site and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For a full post-and-rail balustrade with tube, tees, elbows and end caps, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm the parts and delivery before you order.