GRP handrails are modular safety systems made from a composite of high-strength fiberglass strands and durable thermosetting resin. They are engineered to provide reliable perimeter protection, personnel safety, and structural support across industrial, commercial, and public infrastructure environments.
Engineered as a long-lasting alternative to stainless steel, galvanized iron, and aluminum guardrails, our GRP handrails deliver high strength, minimal life-cycle costs, and total resistance to corrosive chemicals, constant humidity, and heavy UV exposure.
Our handrail systems are supplied either pre-fabricated in assembled panels or as modular components for rapid on-site assembly using standard tools:
| Component | Design & Material Specification |
|---|---|
| Top Ergonomic Rail | Pultruded round tube (50 mm outer diameter) or contoured ergonomic hand-friendly top rail providing comfortable, snag-free grip. |
| Mid-Rail & Upright Posts | Heavy-duty 50 mm × 50 mm square tube or round pultruded sections designed to withstand OSHA uniform top-rail point and line loads. |
| Integrated Kickplate (Toe-plate) | Continuous 100 mm – 150 mm GRP kickplate profile with ribbed reinforcement to prevent tools or debris from falling off platform edges. |
| Structural Connectors | Molded composite or pultruded internal connectors including 90-degree elbows, tees, 4-way crosses, wall flanges, and variable angle joints. |
| Base Mounting Hardware | Heavy-duty structural GRP base sockets or SS 316 base plates anchored directly onto concrete plinths or steel grating framing. |
| Fastening Hardware | Corrosion-proof Grade 316 Stainless Steel bolts, blind rivets, and bonding epoxy paste for vibration-resistant, monolithic joints. |
No. GRP is entirely non-conductive and transparent to electromagnetic fields. Unlike steel and aluminum guardrails, it requires no earthing cables or equipotential bonding, eliminating shock risks in electrical transformer yards and rail substations.
Our handrail systems are modular and assembled with internal spigots, composite tees, elbows, and stainless steel rivets or self-tapping screws. Uprights are anchored using GRP base shoes or side-mount brackets, avoiding any on-site welding or hot-work permits.
The standard colors are Safety Industrial Yellow (for occupational hazard delineation per OSHA guidelines) and Slate Grey. Pigments are thoroughly integrated throughout the composite resin during pultrusion, ensuring the color cannot chip or scratch off.
Yes. When installed at our recommended 1.2 to 1.5 meter post centers, the handrail assemblies meet and exceed OSHA 1910.29, BS EN ISO 14122-3, and local municipal load criteria for both point and uniform linear side thrusts.