Thursday, December 13, 2012

Handrail With Kick Plates



To Kick-Plate, Or Not to Kick-Plate?

What is a handrail kick-plate and is it really necessary?  A kick-plate, or toe-board, is placed at the bottom of industrial handrail near your toes, where your feet would “kick it” – hence the name.  Kick-plates, while the common installation method for industrial strength safety rail, are not standard nor automatically included as part of a hand rail system.  So, when are kick-plates necessary for any handrail installation?  Are they a must for your handrail system?

The answer is both yes and no, depending on the industrial hand railing application.
The reason to install a handrail system to begin with is for safety prevention from accidents and hazardous trips and falls. The same is true for kick-plates; they are installed to increase safety, the same purpose as the safety hand railing system itself.  If your handrail is installed near an edge and the potential exists for compromising the safety of employees below, then a kick plate is necessary.  Consider any areas where you have installed industrial handrail.  Is the handrail near an edge?  Could tools or industrial materials fall off this edge and injure someone?  If the answer is yes, then your safety railing demands a kick-plate.
According to OSHA, a kick-plate needs to be at least 4” tall, have no more than a 1/4” gap at the bottom of your hand rail system and able to withstand at least 50 lbs. of pressure.  Kick-plates can be incorporated into a handrail system when it’s purchased, or added at a later date.
The Handrail Company’s full lines of handrail systems are available with kick-plate options as we stock handrail fittings and parts.

For more information on The Handrail Company safety railing systems, visit www.handrailcompany.com.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Steel Pipe & Plastic Handrail | The Handrail Company


About The Handrail Company

Since 1979, we have specialized in manufacturing a variety of handrail systems. Our products have saved time, money, and maintenance by eliminating the need to paint. We continue to be the industry leader in facility maintenance solutions with a long list of acclaimed products that extends beyond our innovative handrail systems. With the ability to accommodate any size job, custom handrail fabrications available in a variety of colors and styles, we continue to meet the needs of every customer every time.

 Stop painting and maintaining your handrail! Steel pipe sleeved in durable plastic is the Ideal way. Why plastic? It's our innovative solution that puts an end to chipping, cracking, fading, and rusting. Maintenance-free, available in any color, ships in fully assembled sections for easy installation with no onsite welding required – once it's up, it's done!

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Ford Field Detroit, MI Aluminum Handrail

Ford Field in Detroit, MI : Aluminum Handrail System



About The Handrail Company

Since 1979, we have specialized in manufacturing a variety of handrail systems. Our products have saved time, money, and maintenance by eliminating the need to paint. We continue to be the industry leader in facility maintenance solutions with a long list of acclaimed products that extends beyond our innovative handrail systems. With the ability to accommodate any size job, custom handrail fabrications available in a variety of colors and styles, we continue to meet the needs of every customer every time.

Why choose steel when you can have a cost-effective solution with more architectural appeal? Sleek, durable, and maintenance-free at a fraction of the cost of galvanized steel handrail. Shipped in fully assembled sections for easy installation with no onsite welding required, our aluminum handrail system will look new for years to come


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