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Description
A compact 316 stainless bracket that side-fixes a 42.4mm handrail or balustrade post to a vertical face. The 120mm round plate bolts flat to the side of a stair flight, step, slab edge, wall or timber fascia, and two clamp rings 84mm apart hold the post with its centre 66mm out from that face, so the post rises clear of the floor without being fixed into it. The small round plate suits narrow faces where a long plate will not fit. Satin 316 suits outdoor, coastal and pool-side work. The price shown is for one bracket; you need one per post.
What you get
| Sold as | One bracket, for one post |
|---|---|
| Plate | 120mm round x 10mm thick, 316 stainless, satin |
| Clamp rings | Two, fixed to the plate on short arms, each closed with a hex socket screw |
| Not included | The post, and the anchors or bolts that fix the plate to the structure |
Why choose this bracket
Keeps the floor clear. Fixing posts to the side of a stair, step or terrace edge means no holes through the walking surface, no breaks in a membrane and no base plates to trip on or narrow a stair. It is the neat way to add a handrail where the treads are tiled, waterproofed or too thin to take floor bolts.
Small enough for narrow faces. The plate is only 120mm across, so it fits the side of a stair string, a step riser, a fascia board or a low wall where a long side-fixing plate would not. The two fixing holes are slotted, one upright and one across, so you can fine tune the bracket to plumb before you tighten the anchors.
316 for outdoors. 316 stainless contains molybdenum, which gives it much better resistance to salt and chlorine than 304. For indoor or sheltered work the 304 round bracket for 42.4mm posts costs less.
Specifications
| Material | 316 stainless steel, satin finish |
|---|---|
| Fits | 42.4mm round post or tube |
| Plate | 120mm round, 10mm thick |
| Fixing holes | Two slots 10 x 20mm at 90mm centres |
| Clamp rings | Two, 49.8mm across, 84mm apart between centres |
| Wall to post centre | 66mm, about 45mm gap behind the post |
| Overall depth | 90.9mm from the wall |
| Weight | About 1.35 kg |
Is this the right bracket?
| Your situation | Choose |
|---|---|
| 42.4mm post, side-fixed, outdoors | This 316 round bracket |
| 42.4mm post, side-fixed, indoors | 304 round bracket 42.4mm |
| 48.3mm post, side-fixed, outdoors | 316 round bracket 48.3mm |
| 48.3mm post, side-fixed, indoors | 304 round bracket 48.3mm |
| Tall glass balustrade on a deep slab edge | 316 side-fixing bracket 300mm, 42.4mm, which grips the post about 200mm apart |
Fitting
Set out the posts along the edge and hold each bracket against the face with the rings one above the other, positioned so the anchors go into sound material well clear of the edge. Mark through both slots, drill and fix with stainless anchors or bolts suited to the structure, such as resin anchors in concrete or coach screws in a timber fascia. Stand the post in both rings at the right height, use the slots to bring it plumb, tighten the anchors, then tighten both ring screws. Cut and cap the post bottom neatly below the bracket.
Safety. A side-fixed post puts high loads into the fixings and the edge it is fixed to. The fixing type, embedment, post spacing and edge distance for a guarding balustrade must be designed and signed off by whoever is responsible for the job, to BS 6180 where it applies.
Care
Outdoors, rinse the brackets and posts with fresh water and wipe along the grain every few weeks, more often near the sea or a pool, so salt and chlorine do not leave brown tea staining. Use warm soapy water; avoid chlorine bleach, wire wool and scouring pads, and use stainless fixings so they do not rust stain the plate.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one bracket?
Yes, one bracket with its two clamp rings. You need one bracket for each post.
Are the wall fixings included?
No. Fixings depend on what you are fixing into, so choose stainless anchors or bolts to suit, or call us for advice.
How far does the post stand off the wall?
The post centre is 66mm from the face, which leaves a gap of about 45mm between the face and the back of a 42.4mm post.
Will it fit a 48.3mm post?
No, the rings are made for 42.4mm. Use the 316 round bracket for 48.3mm posts.
Can I use it by the sea or round a pool?
Yes, that is what 316 is for. Use stainless fixings and rinse it with fresh water now and then.
Ordering and delivery
Order online, one bracket per post, with Express UK Delivery to your site and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For a full side-fixed handrail or balustrade with posts, rail and fittings, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm the parts and delivery before you order.
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