SAFRAIL

Square Handrail

Round Handrail

Custom Handrail

Ladders & Cages

SAFRAIL^TM fiberglass handrails are industrial/commercial railing systems for stair rails, platform/walkway handrails and guardrails. SAFRAIL^TM systems are fabricated from pultruded fiberglass components produced by Strongwell and molded thermoplastic connectors. SAFRAIL^TM systems are particularly well-suited to corrosive environments like those found in industrial, chemical and wastewater treatment plants as well as commercial structures with urban and salt air corrosion.

Fiberglass Handrail System Advantages

SAFRAIL^TM is the result of more than 20 years of experience in the manufacture, design and fabrication of fiberglass handrail systems. SAFRAIL^TM systems offer these advantages:

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The round fiberglass handrail system is ideal for any high traffic area where handrail is needed. The round rails are easy to grip and 90º molded corners eliminate sharp edges. The handrail system meets OSHA strength requirements with a 2:1 factor of safety with a 5-foot maximum post spacing. Internally bonded fiberglass connectors result in no visible rivets or metal parts. The handrail system includes a UV inhibitor for additional resistance to ultraviolet degradation and corrosion.

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Custom Handrail Systems

SAFRAIL^TM is designed to fit a wide variety of applications and, because they are standard systems, to be cost effective. However, custom handrail systems are available from Strongwell to suit special needs. Following are some examples of custom handrail from Strongwell.

Two-Color Handrail
A two-color handrail system with a half-round top rail has been used in Fairfield Inn hotels in seven midwestern states. (See photo right.) Fiberglass handrails reduce maintenance and provide long-lasting good looks for hotels, motels and other commercial applications. Meets Uniform Building Code, OSHA and BOCA requirements.


Heavy Duty Handrail
A heavy duty handrail system that uses 2" x 1/4" EXTREN® square tube built to ASTM F-1092-98 specifications is also available for applications requiring added stiffness for less deflection under normal loading.


Vertical Handrail
Strongwell designed a vertical rail system for the Indianapolis Wastewater Treatment plant that used less material and therefore, was more cost effective than conventional horizontal aluminum or fiberglass handrail systems. The custom handrail was built to meet requirements that spacing between rails be less than 6".


Architectural Handrail
Attractive, custom designed railing can endure the effects of the elements and intense public use. It can be used for hotel balconies, swimming pool enclosures, amusement park railings, beach houses and other applications.


UV Coating
An industrial grade polyurethane coating may be applied to the finished handrail and/or ladder and cage for additional protection in outdoor applications. Standard SAFRAIL^TM handrail systems are unpainted; the polyurethane UV coating must be requested when ordered.

Resin Systems
Polyester is standard for the SAFRAIL^TM handrail system but other resin systems are available upon request.

Colors
SAFRAIL^TM handrail and ladder systems are produced in a standard safety yellow color. Other colors are available upon request.

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SAFRAIL^TM fiberglass ladders and ladder cages mounted on the sides of tanks are a common sight in a wide range of industries all across the country. These systems have been in continuous use for more than 20 years in chemical plants and other corrosive environments. Even in immersion applications, fiberglass has outlasted aluminum and steel and required little or no maintenance.
 

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