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Material: 40NB medium steel pipe
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Available lengths: 1000 mm, 2000 mm and 4000 mm
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Finishes: Hot-dip galvanised or galvanised and powder-coated safety yellow
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Applications: Modular handrails, compatible stanchion uprights and selected guardrail systems
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Ordering: Buy online for delivery across Australia
Shop 40NB Handrail Pipe Online
Our 40NB handrail pipe provides a practical foundation for commercial and industrial handrail systems. Each piece is supplied in a standard pre-cut length, helping customers select the components required for a planned railing run.
The pipe can form the horizontal rail within a modular system when combined with appropriate stanchions, connectors, fittings and fixings. The 1000 mm galvanised pipe is also listed for use as a compatible upright or horizontal handrail, giving customers additional flexibility when planning a system.
You can buy individual lengths online according to your project quantities. Always confirm product compatibility and site requirements before placing an order.
Choose the Right Handrail Pipe Length
1000 mm Handrail Pipe
The 1000 mm length is a compact option for shorter railing sections and selected upright applications. It can be useful where a system needs to accommodate smaller spaces, changes in layout or individual replacement components.
2000 mm Handrail Pipe
The 2000 mm pipe provides a mid-length option for modular handrail runs. It is available in galvanised steel and safety yellow, allowing customers to select a finish suited to the surrounding workplace.
4000 mm Handrail Pipe
The 4000 mm product is the longest standard pipe in the online range. It can be used when planning extended sections of safety railing, subject to appropriate stanchion placement, support and system design.
If you are unsure which lengths or quantities you require, provide our team with your measurements or drawings before ordering.
Galvanised and Safety-Yellow Steel Handrail Pipe
Galvanised handrail pipe combines durable steel construction with a protective hot-dip galvanised finish. It offers a clean industrial appearance and is suitable for many warehouse, factory, car park, commercial and infrastructure environments.
Safety-yellow pipe begins with galvanised steel and is then powder-coated to create a highly visible finish. This can make the railing easier to identify in busy industrial areas where pedestrians, vehicles, forklifts and mobile equipment operate nearby.
Both finishes provide a reliable option for long-lasting modular handrail systems. The appropriate choice will depend on the installation environment, visibility requirements and the appearance required for the site.
Handrail Pipe for Modular Safety Railing
A modular handrail is created by combining compatible pipes, stanchions, fittings, connectors and fixings. These separate components allow the system to be arranged around different workplace layouts.
A typical configuration may include:
- Horizontal steel handrail pipe
- End, corner and through stanchions
- Compatible handrail connectors
- Application-specific handrail fittings
- Suitable mounting plates, bolts or anchors
- Additional guardrail or safety barrier components where required
The pipe alone does not form a complete safety railing system. Customers should consider the full layout, the type and number of stanchions, changes in direction, mounting surface and intended application.
Correctly selected components can provide a convenient, ready-to-install combination. Installation methods and fixings should always be appropriate for the substrate and project requirements.
Handrail Stanchions and Supporting Components
A handrail stanchion provides vertical support for the horizontal pipe. End stanchions are positioned where a railing run begins or finishes, corner stanchions enable a change of direction, and through stanchions support continuing sections.
Matching the correct stanchions with the pipe is essential when configuring safety handrails. The system may also require connectors, fittings and fixings suited to the selected products and mounting surface.
Shop the broader safety handrail range to find compatible components, or contact Guardrail Direct for product-selection assistance.
Where Is Steel Handrail Pipe Used?
Warehouses and Factories
Steel handrail pipes can be incorporated into pedestrian walkways and barriers that define access around machinery, loading areas, workstations and operational zones.
Car Parks and Commercial Sites
Safety railing can help identify pedestrian routes and separate foot traffic from vehicle-movement areas. It may also be used around entrances, equipment, columns or restricted spaces.
Pedestrian and Workplace Areas
Modular handrails can create clear boundaries around hazards or designated walking routes. This supports hazard protection by making the separation between pedestrian and operational areas more visible.
Roadside and Infrastructure Environments
Handrail pipe may be used in selected roadside, public-space and infrastructure applications. The system must be configured according to the site, intended purpose and any relevant project specifications.
Standard and Customised Handrail Components
Standard pipe lengths simplify product selection and reduce the preparation required for many modular systems. Guardrail Direct offers 1000 mm, 2000 mm and 4000 mm options to accommodate a variety of layouts.
If standard lengths or components do not suit your project, speak with our team about a customised solution. Providing accurate measurements, drawings and information about the installation environment will help us understand your requirements.
