Fixings

Fixings are the components that connect and support the handrail systems, such as ramps, stairs, balustrades, and corridors. Fixings can be classified into two main types: stanchions and fittings¹².

Stanchions are vertical posts that are fixed to the floor or the wall, and have one or more balls or sockets to attach the rails. Stanchions can have different shapes and sizes, depending on the design and the angle of the rail. Some common types of stanchions are one ball stanchions, side offset stanchions, and through stanchions¹²⁴.

Fittings are connectors that join the rails to the stanchions or to each other, and can have different shapes and angles depending on the design. Fittings can be made of various materials, such as steel, aluminium, or glass. Some common types of fittings are patch fittings, spider fittings, closure bends, rail bends, and slip joints¹²³⁴.

Fixings with stanchions and fittings are often used for various applications, such as stairs, ramps, corridors, and balustrades. They provide stability, safety, and aesthetics to the handrail systems. Fixings with stanchions and fittings must comply with the relevant standards and regulations, such as AS 1657 and D4D4¹².

I hope this gives you more insight into fixings with stanchions and fittings.

Fixings Table

PART NO.	QTY PER POST/FITTING	DESCRIPTION	APPLICATION	ADDITIONAL NOTES
BASE FIXINGS
FX12113.12.100	2/4	Concrete Screw Bolt, M12 x 100mm - Galvanized	Base fixing to Concrete	2x for T2/F2/C2, 4x for T4/F4
FX31113.12.100	2/4	Coach Screw 12 x 100mm - HDG	Base fixing to Wood	Don’t forget to manually add washers
FX13113.12.160	2/4	Ramset Stud Anchor, M12 x 160 - Galvanized	Base fixing to Concrete, Aly/SS stanchions use Stainless counterpart	Add Dome nuts if it’s a school
FX13113.16.190	2/4	Ramset Stud Anchor, M16 x 190 - Galvanized	Base fixing to Concrete, Aly/SS stanchions use Stainless counterpart	Ensure to manually add Chemset on Pick Pack
FX9500	1 Per 25 Anchors	Chemset 801 Anchor Adhesive - 380ml	Rapid-set concrete for Ramset Anchors
FX22113.16.50	2/4	Structural Bolt, Nut & Washer M16 x 50mm	Base fixing to Steel/Wood	2x for T2/F2/C2, 4x for T4/F4
FX22113.16.65	2/4	Structural Bolt, Nut & Washer M16 x 65mm	Base fixing to Steel/Wood	2x for T2/F2/C2, 4x for T4/F4
FX22113.16.90	2/4	Structural Bolt, Nut & Washer M16 x 90mm	Base fixing to Steel/Wood	2x for T2/F2/C2, 4x for T4/F4
FX22113.16.100	2/4	Structural Bolt, Nut & Washer M16 x 100mm	Base fixing to Steel/Wood	2x for T2/F2/C2, 4x for T4/F4
FIXINGS
FX32214.14g.025	2	Self Drilling Screw, Hex Head W/Neo, 14G x 25mm - XCOTE	Fixing to assistrail/wall mount brackets	Includes MD273/274/275/288/231/286/3083
FX33713.06.050	2x 231/286, 3x 3083	Uni Screw,Hex Head w/Neo, M6.2 x 50mm - HDG	Wall mount fixing to Wood/Concrete	Needs wall plugs on concrete
FX55551.48.14	2	Monel Steel Rivet #73MS66 - 4.8mm x 14mm - Steel	Securing MD250/322/326 to pipe
FX32214.08.035	2x 231/286, 3x 3083	Self Drilling Screw, Hex, M8 x 35mm - XCOTE	Wall mount fixing to Steel
3031	1 Pair per gate	MODDEX H/Duty self closing hinge to suit 40NB (Pair)	Gate Hinges
UFJ90-40B		40NB 90deg Elbow joiner - Black	Joiners for fabricated panels/pipes
FLEXALYTE FIXINGS
FX33324.M8.040	2	Self Drilling Screw, 500 Series, Countersunk, M8 x 40mm - XCOTE	Securing Flexalyte kickplate to stanchions	Matches EPDM quantity
3080	2	EPDM Barrier sticker	Insulation between HDG post and Flexalyte	Matches 500 Series screw quantity
FX32934.10g.016	4/2	Self Drilling Screw, Wafer Head, 10g x 16mm - Xcote	Securing Flexalyte fittings	4x for MD420/422/423, 2x for MD424
TUFFGARD FIXINGS
FX32214.14g.025	2	Self Drilling Screw, 500 Series, Countersunk, M8 x 40mm - XCOTE	Securing MD396.A/B to a stanchion
FX21903.10.025	4	Cup Bolt M10 x 25mm - HDG	Securing Tuffgard to kickplate brackets	4x for MD298/397
FX42113.10	Matches bolts	Nyloc Nut M10 - HDG	HDG nuts to match M10 Bolts
FX23445.10.025	4/2	DEXX Socket Screw Button Head, M10 x 25mm - 304 S/S	Securing Aluminium/Stainless Tuffgard to kickplate brackets
FX42115.10	Matches bolts	Nyloc Nut M10 - 304 S/S	Stainless nuts to match M10 Stainless Bolts
100X6 FIXINGS
FX21903.08.030	2	Cup Bolt M8 x 30mm - HDG	For 100x6 Kickplate brackets
FX41113.08	2	Hex Nut, M8 - HDG	HDG nuts to match M8 Bolts
MANUALLY ADD TO PICK/PACK
FX45003.12	Matches Coach screws	Flat Washer, M12 - HDG	Washers for Coach screws	Matches Coach screw quantity
FX43113.12	Matches Anchors	Dome Nut M12 - HDG	Safe nuts for ALL schools	Matches Chemset anchor quantity
3096	1	6.3mm Packer/Shim	For Flexalyte to level the kickplate	Required on all posts EXCEPT TOP MOUNT
FX39009.50.GREEN	Matches Uni Screws	Wall Plug, 50mm Green - PVC	Wall mount to go into concrete	Ensures Screws don’t slip out from concrete
IN105.SS	1 per rail end	MODDEX Tactile Indicator Button, M10 x 5mm - S/S	To alert blind people to the termination of rail	Can also be used in performance solutions
3117	1 per double gate	Gate Latch incl bolt - modify to 40NB	Double gates ONLY
3118	1 per double gate	Gate Drop Bolt	Only applies to A frame gates