Handrail Fittings and Fixings

Flocon offers a range of handrail fittings and fixtures manufactured from Malleable Iron to BS EN 1562 or Ductile Iron to BS EN 1563. These fittings are used to construct lightweight tubular steel structures and are manufactured to suit five different tube sizes and are suitable for both industrial and domestic settings.

Flocon Handrail fittings require no welding, drilling or special tools, simply use a hexagon key to tighten the special setscrews that embed into the tube. The fittings will support an axial load of up to 900 kg when tightened to a torque of 39Nm.

Domestic Handrails.

For domestic settings, we provide Handrail step kits, Easiaccess Handrails and FastClamp Handrails. These use high-quality materials and are designed to be easy to install, offering flexibility for a wide array of configurations. Perfect for the creation of outdoor handrails for stairs, adding that extra level of safety to your home or workplace. 

DDA compliant Handrails.

Our range of DDA compliant handrail fittings are designed to provide a non-discriminatory solution that complies with the equality act and Part M of the building regulations.

Handrail Tube.

Our Galvanised Handrail Tube complies with BS EN10255, is corrosion resistant and provides a robust & long-lasting solution. We also supply a range of Handrail posts and connectors that you can attach your handrail to either vertically or horizontally. We’re also able to cut our galvanised handrail to your specific measurements and requirements using our automated bandsaw.

Handrail Fittings.

Flocon has a range of fittings manufactured from Malleable Iron to BS EN 1562 or Ductile Iron (where noted in the fittings description) to BS EN 1563.

Flocon fittings are suitable for use with steel tubes to BS EN 10255 with a minimum wall thickness of 3.2mm, however please note that internal fitting types: C01, C06, C65, DDA02 & DDA-06 are only designed for use with 3.2mm thick tube.

Fitting	Fitting	Metric	Imperial
20	26.9mm	20	3/4”
25	33.7mm	25	1”
32	42.4mm	32	1 1/4”
40	48.3mm	40	1 1/2”
50	60.3mm	50	2”

 

The Tube Size Ø should be the first consideration as this is the primary structural component for any handrail structure. The application guidelines on the next page will help the design of Racking, General Structures and Handrail.

Roof Edge Protection.

We also provide Roof Edge Protection which is commonly used in industrial environments, to prevent objects from falling from ledges, stairs or bridges. Roof edge protection can be installed at a variety of different locations including rooftops, train station platforms, stadiums or warehouses.

Check out our brochure for more information about all of the handrail systems we offer.