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Description
The ready made mid post is an intermediate post for a single top rail barrier, delivered already put together: bolt it down, push the rail through the top and the job is done. It is an oval base flange, a 42.4mm galvanised post and a long tee on top, assembled at 1100mm overall height. The top rail passes straight through the long tee, and two rail lengths can also be joined inside it over the post. There is no mid rail fitting, so it suits single-rail barriers and stand-off rails. Tube and fittings are galvanised for indoor and outdoor use. The price shown is for one complete post; rails and floor fixings are not included.
Why use a ready made post
No cutting or assembly on site. The post arrives cut, fitted and set at height. Each post goes up in the time it takes to drill two holes and tighten two anchors.
Every post the same height. Factory-assembled posts are all 1100mm overall, so a long run of rail sits level without measuring each one.
Joins rail lengths too. The long tee on top takes one rail straight through, or the ends of two rails pushed in from each side, each with its own screw, so joints in the top rail can fall on any post.
Galvanised for outdoors. The zinc coating protects the tube and fittings in car parks, yards, walkways and loading areas.
Where it is used
Single-rail pedestrian barriers along walkways and footpaths, stand-off rails in front of shop windows and building walls, car park and yard edge rails, crowd and queue lines, and low guard rails round plant, meters and machinery.
Specifications
| What you get | One pre-assembled mid post |
|---|---|
| Assembled from | Oval base flange, 42.4mm post tube, long tee |
| Suits rail tube | 42.4mm outside diameter (size C) |
| Overall height | 1100mm |
| Mid rail | None (single top rail post) |
| Rail direction | Straight through the top, both sides |
| Material | Galvanised steel tube, malleable iron fittings |
| Finish | Galvanised |
| Grub screws | Hex socket, 3/8" BSP, tightened with a 5/16" hex key |
| Not included | Rail tube and floor fixings |
| Weight | About 4.9 kg |
Building a single-rail barrier
| Part of the run | 42.4mm item |
|---|---|
| Intermediate posts | This ready made mid post |
| Each end of the run | Ready made end post |
| Each 90° corner | Ready made corner post |
| Spare long tee | 42.4mm long tee |
| Spare base flange | 42.4mm oval base flange |
Need a mid rail as well? Use the ready made end post with mid rail at 550mm range, or build posts from separate fittings with a four way cross at mid height.
How many do you need?
Space intermediate posts at up to 2 metre centres. A 10 metre straight run needs two end posts and four mid posts; add a corner post at each turn.
Choosing the right size
This post takes 42.4mm outside diameter rail, often sold as 1¼" or 32mm nominal bore. The same ready made mid post is made for 33.7mm and 48.3mm rail.
Fitting and care
Set out the run, stand each post in place and mark the two holes in the base. Drill and fix with anchors to suit the floor (not included). Feed the rail through the long tees, join lengths inside a tee where needed, level the rail and tighten all grub screws with a 5/16" hex key. Check the anchors and screws after the first week and once a year, and touch up scratched galvanising with zinc-rich paint.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for the whole post?
Yes. The price is for one complete post: base, tube and long tee, assembled. Rails and floor fixings are extra.
Does it have a mid rail fitting?
No. This version carries a single top rail only.
Can I join two rails on it?
Yes. Push one rail into each end of the long tee so the ends meet over the post, each held by its own screw.
Is a load rating published?
No load rating is published. For a barrier that must meet a set load, ask a structural engineer to check the design and the floor fixings.
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 barrier run, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm availability and delivery before you order.
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