Square Handrail System
DURARAILTM fiberglass handrails are sewerage/construction railing systems for stairs, platform/walkway handrails and guardrails. DURARAILTM systems are fabricated from pultruded fiberglass components produced by DURA and molded thermoplastic connectors. DURARAILTM systems are particularly well-suited to extremely corrosive environments like those found in sewerage plan, industrial, chemical and wastewater treatment plants as well as commercial structures with urban and salt air corrosion.

Fiberglass Handrail System Advantages

DURARAILTM is the result of more than 30 years of experience in the manufacture, design and fabrication of fiberglass handrail systems. DURARAILTM systems offer these advantages:

Ease of Assembly
DURARAILTM is produced in lightweight standard sections that include both post and rail. Systems can be prefabricated in large sections and shipped to the site or fabricated and installed on-site with simple carpenter tools.

Internal Connection System
All connections fit flush, resulting in a pleasing, streamlined appearance. The internal connections allow the construction of continuous handrail systems without special fittings.

Safety Features
DURARAILTM comes in a "safety yellow color" with electrical low conductivity for worker safety and exhibits high strength. The systems meet federal OSHA standards with a safety factor of 2.

Low Maintenance
Molded-in color plus an optional tough polyurethane coating will outlast aluminum or steel systems and requires virtually no maintenance.

Cost Effective
Fiberglass components and an easy-to-assemble design provide savings on labor and maintenance, resulting in long-term savings and eliminating the cost and inconvenience of "downtime for repairs" in plant operations.

Round Handrail System

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.

Custom Handrail Systems

DURARAILTM 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 Dura to suit special needs.

Following are some examples of custom handrail from Dura.

 

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 DURARAILTM handrail systems are unpainted; the polyurethane UV coating must be requested when ordered.

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

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

Ladders & Cages

DURARAILTM 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 since the 1950's in chemical plants and other corrosive environments. Even in immersion applications, fiberglass has outlasted aluminum and steel and required little or no maintenance.