Drop Down Grab Rail

Drop Down Grab Rail Can be lifted up and placed out of the way, so as not to interfere with either entering or exiting. Our grab rails are renowned for their quality across a range of industries, including – Healthcare Builders of Residential Facilities Home Modifications Industry Standard – 304 grade stainless steel. Diameter Size Option – Diameter size 35mm. Conceal Fix – Finished with a snug fitting concealed cover plate (Screws & wall plugs provided). Various Finishes – Brushed Stainless Steel, Polished Stainless Steel and White. Range of Length – 800mm and 900mm. Offering Five fixing points which provides the installer with a wider option of fitting points where inconsistency behind the walls may occur. Also known as grab bars and disability rails are one of the most commonly used disability aids. These rails can be used in the toileting area to assist an elderly or disabled user with getting on and off a toilet seat or in the showering and bathing area where the risk of slips and falls is significantly more. Rails allow people with disabilities and elderly individuals to maintain safety, comfort, Independence and most importantly their self-esteem while using the bathroom.If you are looking for a safer option be sure to visit our bathroom range for more ideas such as toilet frames. Our most popular Rail for Bathrooms are Straight. Please Note * All Rails need to be installed by a licensed professional. We advise in seeking expert advice to determine which product will suit your situation. SAFETY NOTE Since our rails come in a range of dimensions, finishes and diameters it is important that a user tries the grab rail prior to purchasing one. A grab rail should withstand the force applied to it. Rails that comply with Australian Standards (AS) specifications should withstand a force of 1100 Newtons or approximately 112 kg. Testing AS1428.1-2009 Design for Access and Mobility Part 1: General requirements for access- New Building work clause 17 ©, load was to be applied at a constant rate until the nominated proof load of 110 Newtons was achieved. Load Test Observations The grabrail supported the proof test load of 1100N without failure and there was no sign of excessive bending, plastic deformation or withdrawal of the screw fasteners. Upon the ultimate load testing peak force of 3385N was recorded before the uppermost screw fastener withdrew from the timber. Optimally, the hand should encircle and be in complete contact with the rail. If the diameter is too large, the user may not be able to get a safe grip and if too narrow, it will require more effort to maintain a firm hold and cause strain on the hand. The Standard recommends that the diameter of a grab rail should be 30- 40mm.