Austainless has designed and been awarded Patent AU2020210177A for our Mobility Access Railing System, that includes all the components required in a DIY kit, providing an AS1428.1 compliant ramp railing system.
The beauty of this system is that it allows everyone from DIYers, tradies and fabricators to install a compliant ramp railing in 316 grade stainless steel, without the need to do any welding at all. Some simple cutting of some kerb rail sections may be required to suit your site, however the cut edge is concealed by the patented brackets, so the cut doesn't need to be perfect. Everything else simply assembles and fastens using stainless steel fasteners included with the kit.
The key to ordering the system is to first work out your post layout to determine the quantity required. The key criteria is that post centres cannot exceed 1500mm, and in fact your installation will be easier on longer ramps if you set your post centres at exactly 1500mm.
Shorter spans are also fine, as you can simply dock one end of the kerb rail section and drill a Ø8mm hole for the MARS bracket fastener. The docked end will be covered by the MARS bracket, so it doesn't need to be cut perfectly.
One last consideration is that wherever feasible, the posts should be positioned on level landings rather than on a ramp. Of course, intermediate posts on longer ramp sections must be located on the ramp, which is no problem. The diagram below should assist with working out the post layout for your ramp (click to expand).
Once you've worked out the number and location of posts on your ramp, the next step is to classify each post location as a 'Post Assembly'. Each of our post assemblies are in fact a sub-assembly of all the components that you'll need from top to bottom of the post, to suit that location. This includes the post, all fittings and fasteners required.
The post assembly classification code is summarised by:
- Post Type (End, Intermediate or Corner)
- Ramp Structure on one side of post (Ramp or Landing)
- Ramp Structure on other side (Ramp or Landing).
For example, for a post that sits on a corner with a ramp section on one side and a landing on the other side, the post assembly classification would be CNR-RAMP-LAND.
For End Posts there are two options for part 3 of the code; 'EC' for End Cap on handrail or 'EEF' for a 180° return - as often required at the ends of compliant ramp railings.
The diagram below should assist with classifying each of the post assemblies required for your ramp (click to expand):
When you open a post assembly in the store, you can check you have the right code here:
Now that you've worked out your required post assemblies, all that left to calculate is your number of kerb rail sections and the handrail lengths required to complete the system.
For handrail lengths, the maximum single length that we can ship is 2900mm long. Longer straight runs will require a straight tube joiner to extend the rail length.
Click HERE to order components now.
A detailed breakdown of all the components in the system can be found in the datasheet.
If you're unsure exactly what to order or you're just not quite sure what will work best, please don't hesitate to email us to request a detailed quote. Please attach some photos of your site if available and send us a basic dimensioned sketch of what you are looking to do. We can generally respond with a firm quote within 1-2 business days of receiving the required information, including the appropriate fittings etc for your project.
You are of course always most welcome to call us on 02 9525 3299 to discuss your requirements, including questions regarding the requirements of AS1428.1 with respect to Mobility Access Ramps.