180 degree Bend for 38.1 Round Satin Tube
Material: Satin 316 Stainless
per Piece (Incl. GST)
In stock |
Ships from Adelaide |
Material: Satin 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 38.1mm round stainless steel balustrade when needing to turn at 180 degrees.
What is it made out of?
316 grade Stainless Steel in a Satin finish.
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 rail to rail joiner (SSF073-M6) and a suitable glue (IF123X). 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 |