{"product_id":"internal-handrail-tube-joint-26-9mm-tube-flush-joiner","title":"Internal Expanding Handrail Tube Joint for 26.9mm Tube, Flush Joiner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA flush internal joint for carrying a run of 26.9mm tube past the end of a length.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you are fitting a handrail, a guard rail or a tube frame and one length will not reach, this joint connects the two lengths end to end without a welder and without a bulky external sleeve. One split half goes into each tube, and a single set screw in the collar expands the joint so that it grips the inside of the tube. Only the narrow collar stays on show. It suits 26.9mm outside diameter tube, which is also sold as 20mm nominal bore. The price shown is for one joint, with a minimum order of 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e this joint must not be used as a load bearing joint. It keeps the two tubes in line. The load has to be carried by supports on both sides of the join.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:16px 0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/3002\/8778\/files\/internal-expanding-handrail-tube-joint-26-9mm-tube-drawing.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Drawing of the internal handrail tube joint for 26.9mm tube, showing the collar, set screw and two split halves\" 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 this joint works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe rail stays smooth under the hand.\u003c\/strong\u003e An external sleeve stands proud of the tube and leaves a step that catches a palm or a sleeve. Here the collar is sized to sit level with the tube either side, so a hand running along the rail meets a shallow seam and nothing more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo hot work on site.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the tube square, push the joint in and tighten one screw. There is no welding, no fire permit to arrange and no galvanising to repair afterwards, which matters on a live site or a finished building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne screw does the gripping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tightening the set screw spreads the split halves against the inside wall of both tubes at once, so you are not lining up separate fixings for each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe joint is galvanised, so it matches galvanised tube and takes outdoor use. In short: a flush seam, no welding and one fixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it is used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight tube handrails along walkways and steps, guard rails around plant and mezzanine edges, machine guards, tube frames for shelving and benches, and repairs where a damaged length has to be cut out and replaced. It is at its best on straight runs where the posts or brackets sit close to the join, so that the joint only has to hold the line.\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 joint, minimum order 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits tube\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.9mm outside diameter, 20mm nominal bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal expanding joint with central collar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalvanised\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFixing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne set screw in the collar, hexagon socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJoins\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo tubes of the same diameter, end to end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLoad bearing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo, support the tube on both sides of the join\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published for this size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 0.16 kg each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the right size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the outside of your tube with a caliper rather than going by the nominal bore printed on a delivery note. This joint is for tube that measures 26.9mm across. Nominal sizes are not the outside diameter, and the wall thickness of your tube decides how much room the joint has inside it, so check a short offcut first if your tube is unusually heavy. Both tubes must be the same diameter. To join two different sizes you need a reducer fitting instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYour tube\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChoose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.9mm tube, 20mm nominal bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis joint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.7mm tube, 25mm nominal bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/internal-expanding-joint-tube-coupler\"\u003eInternal handrail tube joint, 33.7mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.4mm tube, 32mm nominal bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/premium-internal-tube-coupler\"\u003eInternal handrail tube joint, 42.4mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48.3mm tube, 40mm nominal bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/premium-joint-tube-coupler-48-3mm-tube\"\u003eInternal handrail tube joint, 48.3mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sc-handrail-connectors\"\u003ehandrail connectors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut both tube ends square and remove any burr from the inside, because a sharp edge stops the joint seating. Slide one half fully into the first tube, push the second tube on until it meets the collar, and tighten the set screw with a hex key until the joint is firm. Do not overdrive it. Make sure there is a post or bracket close by on each side of the join.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the screw during routine inspections of the rail, especially where the rail is used often or exposed to vibration. Galvanising needs no routine care in normal conditions, and any damaged area can be touched up with a zinc-rich paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the price for one joint?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the price is for one joint, and the minimum order is 10. If you need a larger quantity for a long run, call us and we will confirm availability before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it carry a load?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It must not be used as a load bearing joint. Treat it as a way of holding two tubes in line, and place a post or bracket close to each side of the join so the supports carry the load.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill it fit my tube?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is made for 26.9mm outside diameter tube, 20mm nominal bore. Measure the outside of your tube with a caliper, because tube sold by nominal size can be confused with its real outside measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use it outdoors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the joint is galvanised, so it is suited to outdoor rails in galvanised tube. Check the set screw at each routine inspection of the rail, as you would with any other fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder 10 or more online, with Express UK Delivery to your site 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 availability and delivery before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Supplies Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63254263103875,"sku":"SSHF-012547-02","price":3.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/3002\/8778\/files\/internal-expanding-handrail-tube-joint-26-9mm-tube-in-use.jpg?v=1794137914","url":"https:\/\/industrialsuppliesco.co.uk\/products\/internal-handrail-tube-joint-26-9mm-tube-flush-joiner","provider":"industrialsuppliesco.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}