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Description
A heavy duty 316 stainless support that sits on top of a 42.4 x 2.0mm post and carries a 42.4mm handrail. A knurled spigot presses into the top of the post, a 5mm cap the same size as the post finishes it flush, and a solid stem flares up to a curved saddle the rail screws to. The thick flared stem is stiffer than the slim 14mm stem supports and gives a solid, architectural look on post-and-rail balustrades. Satin 316 suits outdoor, coastal and pool-side work. The price shown is for one support.
What you get
| Sold as | One support |
|---|---|
| Support | Knurled spigot, cap, flared solid stem and curved saddle, 316 stainless, satin |
| Saddle | Curved to sit under a 42.4mm round rail, with two screw holes |
| Not included | The post, the handrail and the screws into the rail |
Why choose this support
Heavy duty. The stem is solid and flares out to the full width of the post, so it is far stiffer than a slim stem support and keeps a long rail run feeling firm under the hand.
A neat, flush post top. The 5mm cap is the same 42.4mm as the post, so the top of each post is closed off cleanly with no step, and the knurled spigot grips inside the tube.
316 grade for outdoors. 316 stainless contains molybdenum, which gives it much better resistance to salt and chlorine than 304, so it is the right choice by the sea, around pools and on exposed entrances.
Specifications
| Material | 316 stainless steel, satin finish |
|---|---|
| Fits | 42.4mm post with a 2.0mm wall (38.4mm bore), 42.4mm round handrail |
| Spigot | 10mm long, knurled, 38.6mm over the knurl (37mm core) |
| Cap | 5mm thick, 42.4mm across |
| Post top to top of saddle | 57mm |
| Stem | Solid, flaring from 20mm under the saddle to the cap |
| Saddle | 65 x 25mm, curved, two 6.5mm holes 42mm apart |
| Weight | About 0.21 kg |
Is this the right support?
| Your situation | Choose |
|---|---|
| 42.4 x 2.0mm post, heavy duty look | This 316 support |
| 42.4 x 2.0mm post, slim 14mm stem | 316 light duty support for 42.4mm posts |
| 42.4mm post, saddle that tilts to the stair pitch | 316 adjustable post-top support 42.4mm |
| 48.3 x 2.6mm post | 316 post-top support for 48.3 x 2.6mm posts |
| Rail beside the posts instead of on top | 316 post-side bracket for 42.4mm posts |
Fitting
Check the post first: the knurled spigot is made for 42.4mm tube with a 2.0mm wall. A 2.6mm wall tube has a smaller bore and will not take it. Cut the post square and deburr the inside, then tap the support into the post with a soft mallet until the cap sits down on the post. For extra security it can be bonded with a structural adhesive made for stainless steel, or welded. Lay the rail on the saddles and fix it to each with two short screws from below into pre-drilled holes. The saddle is fixed, so on a stair the rail meets it at the stair angle; where you want the saddle to tilt to the pitch, use the adjustable post-top support.
Care
Outdoors, rinse the rail and fittings 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one support?
Yes, one support. You need one on each post.
Will it fit a 42.4 x 2.6mm post?
No. The spigot needs the 38.4mm bore of a 2.0mm wall tube.
Will it fit a 48.3mm post?
No. Use the 316 post-top support for 48.3 x 2.6mm posts.
Does the saddle tilt?
No, it is fixed. For a saddle that follows a stair pitch, choose the adjustable post-top support.
Ordering and delivery
Order online in any quantity, with Express UK Delivery to your site and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For a full post-and-rail 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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