Key Clamp Mid Post, Ready Made for 48.3mm Rail, 1100mm, No Mid Rail, Galvanised

The ready made mid post carries a single top rail over an intermediate post, delivered already put together: bolt it down, fit the rail and the job is done. It is an oval base flange, a 48.3mm galvanised post and a short tee on top, assembled at 1100mm overall height. The top rail passes straight through the tee on top of the post, so one length of rail runs on over each mid 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 mid 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.

The rail runs straight on. The tee lets the top rail pass over the post in one length, so there are fewer joints along the run.

The same height as the run. Ready made end, mid and corner posts are all 1100mm overall, so the rail sits level from one end to the other without measuring each 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

Building a single-rail barrier

How many do you need?

One at each intermediate point of a run. With posts every 2 metres, a 10 metre straight run needs four mid posts plus an end post at each end. Space mid posts at up to 2 metre centres.

Choosing the right size

This post takes 48.3mm outside diameter rail, standard scaffold tube, often sold as 1½" or 40mm nominal bore. Measure the rail tube before ordering. The same ready made mid post is made for 33.7mm and 42.4mm rail.

Fitting and care

Set out the run, stand the post in place and mark the two holes in the base. Drill and fix with anchors to suit the floor (not included). Fit the rail into the top fitting, level it 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

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.