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Description
The classic two-rail ball stanchion for 48.3mm tube railings. A 1200mm mild steel upright with two 90mm steel balls welded on, one at the top and one 500mm below, each drilled through for a 48.3mm rail. The rails thread straight through the balls, so there are no clamps or brackets to see. It comes with a plain foot and no base, so you cut it to the height you need and either concrete it in or weld on a plate. Raw steel, ready to paint or galvanise. The price shown is for one standard.
Why choose ball standards
Traditional look. Round balls and continuous rails give the neat railing seen along canals, quaysides, parks and promenades.
No fittings on the rail. The rails pass through the balls, leaving a clean line with nothing to snag.
Cut to suit. The plain foot can be cut to length for the ground level, set in concrete or welded to a plate or a steel edge.
Finish to match. Raw steel takes paint, powder coat or galvanising, so the railing can be any colour.
Where it is used
Canal towpaths, riverside and harbour walkways, parks and ponds, promenades, church and heritage steps, school grounds, car park edges and industrial walkways.
Specifications
| What you get | One ball handrail standard |
|---|---|
| Suits tube | 48.3mm outside diameter (40NB, 1 1/2 inch) |
| Overall height | 1200mm, cut to suit |
| Balls | 2, 90mm diameter, 50mm hole through |
| Ball centres | 500mm |
| Lower ball to foot | 700mm |
| Base | None: concrete in or weld on a base plate |
| Material | Mild steel, raw (self colour) |
| Weight | 3.78kg |
Fitting
Set out the run and mark each standard. Cut the feet so the top balls finish at the rail height you need. Concrete the standards in, or weld a base plate to each foot and bolt it down, keeping them plumb and in line. Thread the 48.3mm rails through the balls, join lengths inside a ball where you can, then tack weld or pin the rails at the end standards. Prime and paint, powder coat or galvanise the finished railing.
All sizes
- 33.7mm tube, 500mm centres
- 42.4mm tube, 550mm centres
- 42.4mm tube, 500mm centres
- 48.3mm tube, 550mm centres
- 48.3mm tube, 500mm centres (this one)
See all fittings in Handrails & Brackets.
Care
Raw steel will rust if left bare, so paint or galvanise the railing and touch up chips. Check any welded or pinned rail joints once a year.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one standard?
Yes, one 1200mm standard with two balls.
Does it come with a base plate?
No. It has a plain foot so you can concrete it in or weld on a plate to suit the job.
Will 48.3mm scaffold tube go through the balls?
Yes. The balls are drilled 50mm for 48.3mm outside diameter tube.
How far apart should the standards be?
That depends on the rail, the loading and where it is used. Send us the run length and use and we will suggest a spacing and the number of standards.
Ordering and delivery
Order online with Express UK Delivery. For a full railing, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk with the run length and we will list the standards, tube and ends you need.
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