Railsafe Telescopic Handrail C/w Fixing Plates 200-365mm

RailSafe Telescopic Handrail C/w Fixing Plates

The RailSafe Telescopic Handrail with Fixing Plates is a component of the RailSafe Barrier System – a temporary and reusable barrier system designed to help prevent falls from height.

The RailSafe Telescopic Handrail with Fixing Plates (200-365mm) is used when a temporary barrier or handrail is required between two newel posts – where the distance between the newel posts is between 200mm and 365mm.

The RailSafe Telescopic Handrail with Fixing Plates is constructed from tubular steel, with the outer tube being 40mm diameter. Fixing plates at each end of the handrail are used to screw fix the handrail directly to the newel post via the two fixing holes. The telescopic nature of the construction allows adjustment to the handrail and provides a length adjustment of between 200mm and 365mm.

The component is screw fixed directly to the newel posts via the integral fixing plates on each end of the telescopic handrail to create a horizontal barrier or handrail. Whilst this component is part of the RailSafe system, it is used in isolation and does not require any of the other RailSafe components in order for it to be installed.

For further information on installation of the RailSafe System see our installation guide available from your Ockwells account manager or branch.

RailSafe System – Overview

The RailSafe system is primarily comprised of a range of metal posts and telescopic metal handrails. The system also includes a Ladder Gate which creates a safe ladder access point, as well as components which allow the telescopic metal handrails to be fixed directly to newel posts – such as in a kite winder staircase application.

RailSafe - Components

The RailSafe System is configured from the items in the component list below and can be combined into numerous configurations to suit a number of applications.

• RailSafe Safety Post Standard (w/Anti Luce)
• RailSafe Safety Post Corner (w/Anti Luce)
• RailSafe Stringer Post (w/Anti Luce)
• RailSafe Safety Double Cleat (w/Anti Luce)
• RailSafe Telescopic Handrail C/w Fixing Plates (200 - 365mm)
• RailSafe Telescopic Handrail (425 - 630mm)
• RailSafe Telescopic Handrail (1050 - 1600mm)
• RailSafe Telescopic Handrail (1875 - 2500mm)
• RailSafe Safety Gate (w/Anti Luce)

RailSafe – Testing

The RailSafe standard and corner posts, 3x telescopic handrails 425 – 2500mm, and the safety gate have undergone testing and passed to the following standard:

• Assessed by calculation, and by physical testing by an independent testing house, against the requirements of BS EN 13374:2013 (Class A).
• Certified by an independent structural engineer that these RailSafe components when used as a system, meet the requirements of the above standard.
• This is applicable when fixed into 22mm flooring grade chipboard using all fixing holes.
• This is also applicable when fixed into a concrete floor slab using all fixing holes – for additional information on fixing to concrete floors see installation guide available from your Ockwells account manager or branch.
• When fixing to other substrates the end user is responsible for the adequacy of the fixings.

Note: Stringer post, Double Cleat and Telescopic Handrail C/w Fixing Plates (200 - 365mm) have not been tested to the above standard, testing currently underway.

RailSafe – In conjunction with Ockwells Stairwell Hatch System

When appropriate, RailSafe can be used in conjunction with the Ockwells Stairwell Hatch System to form a safe reusable safety system for securing open stairwells, whilst still allowing for controlled access for personnel and materials.

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