At GLW Engineering, we fabricate bespoke handrails in Bury St Edmunds, for ramps, walkways and interior and exterior staircases, for commercial, industrial and residential projects in Bury St Edmunds. As both safety and design features, handrails require the highest standards of engineering quality and finish to achieve the robust result demanded by our customers.
Our engineers are therefore skilled and experienced in metal handrail design, fabrication, surface treatment and installation in Bury St Edmunds.
Design
Our handrails are designed to enable users to safely ascend or descend a stairway, ramp, or walkway. Working closely with our customers, we suggest the most appropriate design to maximise safety, in keeping with the visual appearance of the project. Design solutions may include circular handrails, straight handrails or a combination of different styles within the same project. Handrails may be freestanding, or attached to walls and other steelwork.
Handrails are available in a range of traditional and contemporary styles, so please discuss your requirements. We are happy to fabricate a purely functional or more decorative design as required.
Materials
Our team can fabricate handrails from a wide range of metals, including:
- Stainless steel
- Carbon steel
- Aluminium
- Cast-iron
The choice of material is influenced by the position of the handrail – whether interior or exterior – and its potential exposure to the elements. We usually recommend a tubular steel construction using 40 mm to 50 mm steel sheets. This strikes the perfect balance between high tensile strength, good load-bearing capacity and light weight.
We will always advise on the most durable and cost-effective solution for your project.
Finishes
Many metal handrails benefit from surface treatment to improve appearance and resist corrosion. We offer a range of powder coatings, as well as hot zinc spray treatment and galvanisation to improve the strength and durability of the metal. Gleaming stainless steel finishes are also available.
Engineering Standards
All our handrails comply with BS 6180-2011 (guardrails and balustrades) and BS 6399/1-1996 (load bearing). Each item is CE marked to demonstrate compliance with the EU technical regulations for steel. We undertake CE marking for all steel fabrications, not just weight bearing components.
Find Out More
To discuss your requirements or find out more about our services in Bury St Edmunds, please call 01945 464637 or email info@glwengineering.co.uk today. You can also request a quote online by clicking here.
