What Handrail System Do I Need?
Here at Alvin Key Clamp we have a wide range of products to meet handrail or guardrail requirements, and to help achieve compliance with a range of British Standards. Below you will find our range of tube sizes with recommendations for some of the most common applications.
There are a lot of options to choose from here, so if you need any guidance please call us on 020 8254 2626, email us at sales@alvinkeyclamp.co.uk or use the live chat feature at the bottom right of your screen. We are used to enquiries of all shapes and sizes and would welcome the chance to support you with your project. If you have a sketch or diagram of what you would like to achieve, please email it over to us.
Alvin Handrail Tube Size Guide
The table below is a helpful springboard to help select which tube size/outer diameter you require. Please click on the green ticks which takes you to the relevant page.
| Usage | Standard or approved document(s) | Size 5 26.9mm O/D | Size 6 33.7mm O/D | Size 7 42.4mm O/D | Size 7 42.4mm (DDA) | Size 8 48.3mm O/D | Size 9 60.3mm O/D |
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| Handrails in/around the home | Building Regs. Part M vol 1 |
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| Handrails in/around buildings other than dwellings | Building Regs. Part K and/or Part M vol 2 |
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| Guardrails (vertical infills in size 8 only) | BS6180 and Building Regs. Part K |
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| Balconies (vertical infills in size 8 only) | BS6180 |
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| Specialist heavy-duty guardrails | BS6180 |
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There are also many other uses for our key clamps, you can find more great ideas in the menu at the top of the page. Additionally, we have a range of other safety systems including roof edge protection that can also be found in the menu.
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