Core Drilled Round Handrail

30/09/2013 •

The X1-Series Core Fixed Balustrade with Round Handrail system is designed to be core fixed into a concrete slab, whether it be a horizontal concrete slab, ramp or stair.

This balustrade system is suitable for use on;

  • houses, residential buildings and offices with the C4750 core fix stanchion;
  • retail buildings with the C5750 core fix stanchion and;
  • areas subject to overcrowding with the C6750 core fix stanchion.

The 38 diameter handrail complies with the requirements of AS 1428.1 whilst also complying with the “interlinking handrail” requirements of AS 1288.

How to Specify this configuration

For a project specific specification in word format and project specific CAD files please contact our design team on 07 3272 4599 or email us who will be more than happy to assist.

Alternatively the following generic specification for this configuration can be copied and pasted:

GLAZED BALUSTRADES

01 Location

Where shown on the drawings.

02 Materials

System: THUMP ARCHITECTURAL FITTINGS ‘X1 Series’ – with core drilled X1CP stanchions with GR38P handrail with toughened glass glazed infill panels. Handrail to be mounted to internal face of glass with glass mounted to internal face of stanchion.

Contact: Anthony Newman T: 07 3272 4599  or email us

Infills: 10mm minimum thick (subject to project specific Thump engineering) Grade A toughened clear safety glass 1500mm maximum width with heights AFFL and spacings as per drawings and manufacturers recommendations. Pre-drill glass for brackets to supports and handrails and finish glass with smooth corners and edges to meet NCC requirements. If the top of the glass is over 5 metres above the ground below then it must also be “heat soaked”.

Supports: 2 No minimum stainless steel flat supports sized by manufacturers engineer to each glass panel and core drilled to concrete slabs and/or ramps.

Handrails: Stainless steel handrails connecting adjacent panels and continuous around corners, shall be as detailed and have 2 No minimum Thump X1 series stainless steel brackets to each glass panel. Handrails to ramps and stairs to comply with AS1428 suite.

Finish: All stainless steel to be 316 grade, and shall have pre-assembly ‘Linished Finish’ to maximum 0.5 Ra, with post-assembly electro polished finish to all external applications.

03 Installation

Install in accordance with the manufactures recommendations and to meet AS1170, AS1170.1, AS1288-2006 and AS1428 where required. Allow for installation by THUMP.

 

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