CHR160 Combination Rail
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Combined handrail and wall guard in a single profile.
Application
For use in hospitals and other healthcare applications.
Description
Combined handrail and wall guard in a single profile providing protection against impact from wheeled traffic whilst offering a comfortable grip for pedestrian support and guidance.
Available with a full range of finishing options.
Features and benefits:
- Large surface area, primarily designed to offer direct and indirect protection against impact from wheeled traffic.
- The profile has a comfortable grip and thumb groove to provide reassuring pedestrian support.
- Modular in design for easy installation and replacement in the event of damage.
- Includes a PVC-U cover, aluminium retainer and PVC-U injection-moulded accessories.
- Accessories include reveals to provide a tight, neat joint and contain an anti-microbial additive to inhibit the growth of bacteria.
- All PVC-U covers and accessories are non-reflective, through-coloured and textured to conceal the effects of impact and abrasion.
- Can be selected in a contrasting colour to the wall finish to aid movement around a building for visually impaired people, in line with BS 8300 and Building Regulations (E&W) Approved Document M.
- Also available in a 110 mm-high model (specified separately).
General information
Color | White Grey Red Brown Blue Manufacturer guidanceAvailable in 32 colours. |
Finish | Embossed |
Material | Aluminium Guidance for specification option: Retainers. PVC-U |
Shape | Other |
Length | 4000 mm |
Width | 94 mm |
Height | 160 mm |
Warranty description | Manufacturer guidanceWarranties can be provided on request. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | P20/30 Proprietary L30/580 Proprietary handrails N10/184 Wall rails P20/170 Proprietary L30/70 Proprietary handrails |
Product range |
Specification data - Aluminium handrails
Diameter | 38 mm. |
Cross section | Combined handrail/ wall guard, 160 x 94 mm. |
Finish | |
Requirement | PVC-U.Guidance for specification option: Non-reflective, through coloured and textured to conceal the effects of impact and abrasion. |
Colour | 001 Chalk.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 87.51. 002 Gravel.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 53.71. 003 Clay.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 33.86. 004 Granite.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 24.07. 005 Shale.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 17.88. 006 Ivory.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 81.98. 007 Wicker.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 70.36. 008 Sand.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 52.26. 009 Sienna.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 26.67. 010 Bark.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 16.61. 011 Pebble.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 59.08. 013 Greige.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 38.97. 014 Cinnamon.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 42.30. 016 Glacier.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 59.27. 018 Azure.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 45.14. 020 Denim.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 16.91. 021 Straw.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 75.21. 024 Bamboo.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 54.74. 028 Poppy.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 16.31. 030 Iris.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 18.61. 031 Alum.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 71.91. 032 Flint.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 43.70. 033 Slate.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 7.03. 035 Hessian.Guidance for specification option: Light reflectance value (LRV): 35.79. 043 Mimosa.040 Lychee.041 Terracotta.042 Mulberry.046 Indigo.048 Lagoon.044 Sage.045 Fern.Manufacturer guidanceHandrails and combination rails need to be easily identified and located for support and wayfinding and should be selected in a colour that has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) that is 30 points different from the surrounding surface. All Gradus handrail colours have been measured to provide LRVs in order to provide the specifier with the information required to ensure a suitable visual contrast is achieved. |
Accessories | |
Brackets | CHR1603 Mounting Bracket. |
Corner | Not required. CHR1602 universal corner. Guidance for specification option: Includes reveals to provide a tight, neat joint and are made from a naturally bactericidal polymer that inhibits the growth of bacteria. Non-reflective, through coloured and textured to conceal the effects of impact and abrasion. |
Angle returns | Not required. CHR1604L left return. Guidance for specification option: Includes reveals to provide a tight, neat joint and are made from a naturally bactericidal polymer that inhibits the growth of bacteria. Non-reflective, through coloured and textured to conceal the effects of impact and abrasion. CHR1604R right return. Guidance for specification option: Includes reveals to provide a tight, neat joint and are made from a naturally bactericidal polymer that inhibits the growth of bacteria. Non-reflective, through coloured and textured to conceal the effects of impact and abrasion. |
Fixing | Mechanical (screw) fixed. |
Dimensions | 160 x 94 x 4000 mm. |
Sustainability data
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Aluminium Guidance for specification option: Retainers. PVC-U |
Recyclability | 100% Manufacturer guidance100% of PVC in our products is recyclable |
BIM objects
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| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 IFC | - | 1 |
 Revit | - | 1 |
Literature
The Gradus Knowledge - Wall Protection Series
Wall Protection Systems Brochure - 2024 - Edition 2
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