Square
Handrail System
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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. |
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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.
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