Galvanised pipe handrails are a staple of industrial buildings, and they are one of the things that sets us apart, because unlike most fencing contractors we fabricate. Using the Monowills system of galvanised tube and cast fittings, we build handrails and balustrade for warehouses, factories, ramps, stairs, walkways and rooftops across Newcastle and the Hunter.
Why galvanised pipe
Pipe railings have had their simplicity, versatility and durability well and truly tested. The pipe can be cut and assembled on site to suit the run, a range of fittings joins the rails and fixes them to wall or floor, and galvanised steel stays rust-free far longer than most alternatives with almost no maintenance. Easy to modify, install and maintain means lower cost over the life of the building, which matters in warehouses and facilities where upkeep adds up fast.
Where handrails go in a facility
- Stair railings, keeping workers safe on mezzanine and upper-floor stairs
- Ramp railings, giving people something to grab on loading ramps and access ramps, and helping guard goods on the move
- Pedestrian fencing, protecting people walking through carparks and yards from trucks and traffic
- Safety railings, edge protection on rooftops, mezzanines and platforms where a fall is possible, and along water-adjacent walkways where rust-free pipe is ideal
- Decorative and industrial-style fencing, where the raw pipe look suits a fit-out
Compliance
Handrails and balustrade are a safety element, so they have to meet the rules. Building handrails and barriers are covered by the National Construction Code, accessible ramps and their handrails fall under the Disability (Access to Premises, Buildings) Standards 2010, and handrails, guardrails and walkways for industrial access are built to AS 1657. We fabricate to the requirement for the location rather than a generic rail, and confirm the applicable standard before we build.
Why fabrication matters
Because we fabricate rather than just install off-the-shelf, we can build to the exact run, height and fixing your site needs, work around existing structures, and match awkward transitions on stairs and ramps that a modular kit will not cover. The same in-house capability covers our cages, bollards, grates, security grilles and custom gates.
Tell us where the handrail goes and the access it serves, and we will fabricate a galvanised pipe rail that meets the standard and lasts.