The Stainless Steel Ball Handrail Center Support is a specialized, heavy-duty mounting bracket designed to deliver crucial structural reinforcement across long handrail spans. Featuring a spherical ball-style collar that receives continuous tubing, this fitting is typically installed at mid-span positions along horizontal or inclined railings to prevent sagging, reduce vibration, and maintain overall guardrail alignment.
Specifically engineered to house standard round tubing measuring ∅ 38.1 mm × 1.5 mm wall thickness or ∅ 50.8 mm × 1.5 mm wall thickness (∅), this center support features a solid circular base plate diameter (A) of 70 mm or 80 mm and a total standoff height (B) of 70 mm or 80 mm. Manufactured from premium-grade stainless steel alloys—AISI 304, AISI 316, or Duplex SS 2205—and finished in brushed satin (matte) or mirror polished (shiny), these versatile handrail fittings provide exceptional load-bearing strength and corrosion resistance as a reliable handrail support solution in commercial, residential, and marine environments.
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Category |
Part NO. |
Fit for Tube
(mm) |
A (mm) |
B (mm) |
Ø (mm) |
Material |
Surface |
Place of Production |
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Handrail Supports |
E1138 |
Ø38.1
|
70 | 70 |
38.1 |
AISI 304, 316 or Duplex SS 2205 |
Satin or Mirror polished |
Shandong, China |
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Handrail Supports |
E1150 |
Ø50.8
|
80 | 80 |
50.8 |
1. Manufacturing Process: Investment Casting + Precision Machining+Polishing
2. Application Scenario: Hotel, Villa, Apartment, Office Building, Hospital, School, Mall, Sports Venues, Leisure Facilities, Supermarket, Park, Bathroom, Outdoor, Exterior, Entry, Hall, Staircase, Gym
3. Use Place: Bridge Railings / Handrails, Deck Railings / Handrails, Porch Railings / Handrails, Stair Railings / Handrails
4. Installation Location: Flooring / Wall / Post
5. Design Style: Contemporary, Modern, European, Craftsman
6. Certificate: ISO9001:2015
7. Engineering Solution Capability: Graphic Design, 3d Model Design, Total Solution For Projects
8. Certificates: Material Certificates, Dimension Inspection Certificate
9. Lead Time : 60days batch production after handrail support samples approved
10. Warranty Service: 1 Year
11. After-sales Service: Online Technical Support, Return And Replacement
Q1: What is the main function of a Handrail Center Support?
A: A Handrail Center Support provides intermediate anchor points along extended handrail runs, reinforcing structural rigidity, preventing sag, and distributing load stresses evenly.
Q2: What tube sizes are compatible with this center support?
A: This fitting is engineered specifically for round tubes with outer diameters of 38.1 mm (1.5 inch) and 50.8 mm (2 inch), both designed for 1.5 mm tube wall thicknesses.
Q3: How is the Handrail Center Support installed?
A: The circular base plate (A) mounts flush against floors, walls, or structural posts using counter-sunk screws through pre-drilled mounting holes, while the handrail tube feeds through the open ball collar.
Q4: Which stainless steel grade should be specified for marine or coastal applications?
A: AISI 316 or Duplex SS 2205 stainless steel should be selected for outdoor, marine, or coastal installations to ensure maximum resistance against chloride pitting, salt spray, and severe weathering.
