Round Rail Support for 50 Square Mirror Tube
Material: Mirror 316 Stainless
per Piece (Incl. GST)
In stock |
Ships from Adelaide |
Material: Mirror 316 Stainless
per Piece (Incl. GST)
In stock |
Ships from Adelaide |
Description
Where would you normally use this stainless steel handrail fitting?
As part of a horizontal (flat) stainless steel balustrade. The support is placed at the top of a 50.8 x 50.8 square post (1.5mm wall thickness), and allows for round timber handrail or stainless steel tubing to be attached to it.
What is it made out of?
316 grade Stainless Steel in a Mirror finish.
What are the important dimensions?
This fitting fits into the end of 50.8 x 50.8mm square stainless tube with a 1.5mm wall thickness.
Click on the detailed CAD drawing (above) for all the important dimensions.
Can it be used for exterior applications?
As it is 316 grade Stainless Steel, it is more than suitable for use outside.
How do you fix it to the stainless steel tube?
For the DIY market you can use a suitable glue (found on our online shop). For the professional fabricator, you can weld and polish to create a seamless finish.
Without regular cleaning and maintenance discolouration of the surface of the stainless steel by corrosion (tea staining) can occur.
How to reduce the risk of tea staining
Stainless steel cleaning schedule
The frequency of cleaning will vary depending on environmental factors i.e. proximity to the ocean, atmospheric and urban conditions. Below is intended as a guide and should be varied as required. We recommend using peek stainless steel polish for maintenance.
Environment | Distance from Coastline | Cleaning Schedule |
---|---|---|
Clean inland environment | 20km + | Every 10 - 12 Months |
Moderate urban or coastal environment | 1-5km | Every 4 - 6 Months |
Harsh urban or coastal environment | < 500m | Every 2 - 3 Months |
Severe coastal/ marine environment | < 500m | Every 1 - 2 Weeks |