Tubeclamp Structural Fittings have been designed and tested to comply with the requirements of Australian Standards AS 1657:2018 for handrails. Our products are suitable for use in temporary and/or permanent structures.

For more information please refer to the Tubeclamp product guidelines found here.

No, due to the range of different Rail Fittings we stock it would be too complicate to include in one product. Instead we offer customisable Handrailing Fittings Kits for both Industrial and DDA Disability Handrail uses.

Secondly, we offer options for longer lengths of Tube for purchase through the Tube section of our website.

Our Handrail Fittings and Tube are made from Hot Dipped Galvanised Steel making them strong and long lasting in most environments. Our products are weather resistant and can be used outdoors for years without issue.

It is important to understand that all steel products will eventually corrode when exposed to outdoor conditions, particularly in regions with high moisture or persistant contact with salt water.

The distinction between the two tube sizes is primarily determined by the intended application and the environment in which the handrail is being constructed.

C42 is suitable for the majority of residential or indoor commercial purposes. Its smaller size makes it lighter (ideal for wall mounting) and easier to grip for smaller hands. However, this size may bend more when installed with wider spaced posts. Disability handrails are typically constructed using C42 sized Fittings and Tube.

D48 Fittings and Tube are sturdier and more rigid, allowing support posts to be positioned further apart. They are generally more resistant to external forces and wear. This handrail size is commonly utilized in car parks, commercial areas, or industrial settings.

The maximum spacing for handrails is up to 2 meters, and 1.5m for stairs (up 6 steps apart). However we recommend reducing the distance between posts to increase the regidity and strength of your handrail.

The maximum distance between vertical posts for Disability handrailings should be no large than 1.5m.

The strength of a handrail typically increases with the number of horizontal rails it has, but the number of rails needed can vary depending on the specific use.

Single-rail handrails are commonly used in residential properties to provide adequate support for walking on ramps and stairs.

In residential, commercial, and industrial settings, two-rail handrails are the most popular choice due to their balance of strength and cost effectiveness. They are also ideal for ensuring accessibility for children and individuals in wheelchairs.

Triple-rail handrails are typically found in pedestrian walkways or roadside barriers in high traffic areas, providing additional protection and safety measures.

Typically we recommend a handrail has a height between 900mm and 1100mm, ideally this height should be consistant across the entire handrail.

Disability handrails should be no shorter than 865mm, nor taller than 1000mm.

If mid-rails are installed then the inside distance between the top-rail and mid-rail should be no more than 450mm apart. The distance between the mid-rail and the ground should also be no more than 560mm apart.

Handrails for stairs are the same height as regular handrails relative to the step height rather than to the ground.

Industrial handrails are designed to provide maximum strength and do not require a smooth top-rail. This type of handrail is best suited to low foot traffic industrial areas such as factories.

Disability handrails are required by Australia standards to contain a smooth top-rail (with no produding elements are holes where little fingers may get caught) with extensions of more than 300mm on both ends. 

Industrial handrails do not require toe-boards while Disability railings do (when a wall is not present).

Disability handrails must be between 865mm to 1000mm tall.