Hand Rail Applications

Technical Manual
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PIPECLAMP FITTINGS

Pipeclamp fittings are a blackheart malleable casting and are manufactured to BS EN 1562
Selecting a Pipeclamp Fitting

1997 for the strength requirements. Pipeclamp fittings are hot dip galvanised to BS EN 1461
1999. Pipeclamp fittings are supplied with stainless steel setscrews. The only tool required
to tighten the setscrew is a simple allen key. When tightened to a torque of 4.1kg/m (29ft/lb),
the setscrew is capable of withstanding an applied slip load of 900kg. This torque cannot be
achieved using an allen key, but can be obtained when the setscrew is fully tightened using
a ratchet key and a correctly set torque wrench. Pipeclamp fittings are available in 5
standard sizes as detailed in this brochure. If a Pipeclamp fitting reference number does not
include a tube reference number then this fitting size is
not available at the time of printing.
SELECTING A PIPECLAMP FITTING
Selecting a Pipeclamp fitting is very simple. Using the information in the brochure, select the
fitting to suit the task required, select the size of tube that is suitable then combine the two
reference numbers. ie. A short inline tee using 42.4mm tube = 101-C42. Whilst the
information and guidelines in this brochure are given as guidance, the ultimate responsibility
for selecting the correct fitting and size for any application belongs to the customer. The
customer must also ensure that any structure or construction is of sufficient strength to
support the weight of the Pipeclamp fittings and tube as well as any applied load. Full
technical support and assistance is available upon request.

FINISH
The standard finish of Pipeclamp fittings and associated tubing is hot dipped galvanised
AVAILABILITY
Pipeclamp fittings are available from authorised stockists around the Country. For details of
your nearest stockist or if you are in doubt about the correct way of reading this brochure or
interpreting any information within this brochure please contact ITF.

HEALTH AND SAFETY CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES

HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH REGULATIONS 1988
ITF have and continue to investigate the Pipeclamp fittings and associated tubing. None are
considered to be hazardous within the meaning of the regulations provided that the tube is
cut using pipecutters or saws and the Pipeclamp fittings are tightened with the proprietary
allen or ratchet key. Any welding will have COSHH implications, especially if any surface is
pre finished, i.e. galvanised, painted, powder coated etc. ITF do not recommend that
Pipeclamp fittings are welded.
Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure that the information contained in this brochure is correct, ITF reserve the right to alter
and revise this information as and when considered necessary in line with their on-going policy of product research and
development.

Users of Pipeclamp fittings are reminded that no part of this brochure may be reproduced in any form without prior permission in
writing from ITF.

Coloured tube is for aesthetic purposes only - standard tube finish is galvanised

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PIPECLAMP FITTINGS
Pipeclamp Tube Size Guide

TUBE SIZES AVAILABLE TO SUIT PIPECLAMP FITTINGS

Pipeclamp Tube Dia Nominal Nominal NOTE: -

Size (mm) O/D Bore (mm) Bore (in.)
The Nominal bore is a
A27 26.9 20 3/4 discretionary dimension
only. The wall thickness
B34 33.7 25 1 can vary depending on
C42 42.4 32 1 1/4 the gauge of tube used
D48 40 which will alter the bore
48.3 1 1/2
dimension
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PIPECLAMP FITTINGS

This Pipeclamp fitting is a 90° short

Pipeclamp
tee connection between 2 tubes. Reference No
Tube Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
Typical use is on straight and level
guardrail to connect the vertical post
101‐A27 26.9 41 0.20
to the top rail or end/mid rail. This 101‐B34 33.7 48 0.33
Pipeclamp fitting cannot be used to 101‐C42 42.4 62 0.49
join tubes in the top of the short tee,
to join tubes use the 104 Pipeclamp
101‐B34/C42 33.7/ 42.4 58 0.40
fitting. 101‐D48 48.3 69 0.58
101‐E60 60.3 86 0.89
101

This Pipeclamp fitting is a 90° long

tee connection between 2 tubes. Pipeclamp Tube
Typical use is on straight and level Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
guardrail to connect the vertical post
104‐A27 26.9 82 41 0.37
to the top rail. This Pipeclamp fitting
can be used to join tubes in the top 104‐B34 33.7 93 46 0.53
of the long tee. This fitting is used in 104‐C42 42.4 120 60 0.83
conjunction with the Pipeclamp fitting
104‐D48 48.3 136 68 0.99
119 when building 2 or 3 rail
guardrail systems. 104‐E60 60.3 169 85 1.62
104

This Pipeclamp fitting is a 90° corner

joint with the vertical passing through
the Pipeclamp fitting. Typical use is Pipeclamp Tube
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
on straight and level guardrail for
connecting the mid/lower rail to the 116‐A27 26.9 40 0.27
vertical at a 90° corner. This
116‐B34 33.7 48 0.48
Pipeclamp fitting can also be used in
a similar way on other rectangular 116‐C42 42.4 60 0.62
structures. This fitting is normally 116‐D48 48.3 68 0.76
used in conjunction with Pipeclamp
116‐E60 60.3 87 1.29
fitting 128 when building a 2 or 3 rail
guardrail system.
116

This Pipeclamp fitting is a 90° joint

between a vertical and 2 horizontal Pipeclamp Tube
rails. Typical use is on straight and Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
level guardrail for connecting the 119‐A27 26.9 40 80 0.29
mid/lower rail to the vertical. The
vertical must remain continuous with 119‐B34 33.7 46 92 0.39
the cross rails being cut. This fitting 119‐C42 42.4 60 120 0.63
is normally used in conjunction with 119‐D48 48.3 67 134 0.77
Pipeclamp fitting 104 when building
a 2 or 3 rail guardrail system.
119‐E60 60.3 84 168 1.25
119

This Pipeclamp fitting is a variable

Pipeclamp Tube
elbow between 40° and 70°. This Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
Pipeclamp fitting is used to connect
the vertical to the top rail at the top of 123‐D48 48.3 134 1.20
the slope or on a staircase.

123

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This Pipeclamp fitting is a variable

elbow connector (110° and 180°). Pipeclamp Tube
This Pipeclamp fitting is used to Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
connect two rails to avoid the need
124‐B34 33.7 48 60 14 64 0.40
to bend the tube and it can also be
used at the bottom of a slope or stair 124‐C42 42.4 61 71 15 78 0.66
guardrail to join the top rail to the 124‐D48 48.3 54 62 16 82 0.65
vertical.

124

This Pipeclamp fitting is a 90° elbow

connection between 2 tubes. Typical Pipeclamp Tube
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
use is on straight and level guardrail
to connect the vertical post to the top 125‐A27 26.9 41 0.28
rail. This fitting is normally used in
125‐B34 33.7 47 0.37
conjunction with Pipeclamp fitting
101 when building a two rail 125‐C42 42.4 60 0.61
guardrail system. This Pipeclamp 125‐D48 48.3 67 0.72
fitting can also be used to create a 125‐E60 60.3 85 1.21
90° tube bend.

125

This Pipeclamp fitting is a variable

Pipeclamp Tube
elbow for creating angle joints in Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
tubes without the need to bend the
tube. This Pipeclamp fitting enables 125H‐B34 33.7 62 35 0.62
the connection of two tubes of the 125H‐C42 42.4 76 38 0.92
same size. 125H‐D48 48.3 84 42 1.15

125H

This Pipeclamp fitting is an

adjustable long tee between 30° and
45°. This Pipeclamp fitting is used to
connect the vertical to the top rail on Pipeclamp Tube
a sloping or staircase systems. This Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
Pipeclamp fitting allows two top
tubes to be joined inside the fitting,
127‐B34 33.7 120 32 42 0.62
should this not be required then the 127‐C42 42.4 148 40 48 0.93
Pipeclamp fitting 129 can be used. 127‐D48 48.3 165 43 54 1.09
This Pipeclamp fitting is normally
used in conjunction with the
Pipeclamp fitting 130 on 2 rail
127 systems.

This Pipeclamp fitting is a 3 way

enclosed 90° corner joint. Typical
Pipeclamp Tube
use is on straight and level guardrail Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
for connecting the top rails to the
vertical at a 90° corner. This 128‐A27 26.9 40 0.36
Pipeclamp fitting can also be used to 128‐B34 33.7 48 0.50
create enclosed corner joints on 128‐C42 42.4 61 0.80
other rectangular structures. This
Pipeclamp fitting is normally used in
128‐D48 48.3 67 1.00
conjunction with the Pipeclamp fitting 128‐E60 60.3 86 1.67
116 on 2 or 3 rail guardrail systems.
128

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PIPECLAMP FITTINGS

This Pipeclamp fitting is an

adjustable tee between 30° and 60°
and is used to connect the vertical to
the top rail on a sloping or staircase Pipeclamp Tube
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
systems. This Pipeclamp fitting does
not allow tubes to be joined inside 129‐B34 33.7 62 0.41
the fitting. This Pipeclamp fitting is
129‐C42 42.4 75 0.67
normally used in conjunction with the
Pipeclamp fitting 130 on 2 or 3 rail 129‐D48 48.3 80 0.78
systems, it can also be used for
bracing on structures.
129

This Pipeclamp fitting is an adjustable

cross between 30° and 45°. This
Pipeclamp fitting is used as a cross
connection to connect the vertical to the
mid/lower rails on a sloping or staircase Pipeclamp Tube
guardrail systems with the upright Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
remaining vertical. The vertical must
130‐B34 33.7 147 0.65
remain continuous with the cross rails
being cut. This Pipeclamp fitting is 130‐C42 42.4 198 1.07
normally used in conjunction with the 130‐D48 48.3 216 1.17
Pipeclamp fitting 129 on 2 or 3 rail
systems. This Pipeclamp fitting is not
130 recommended to be used as the top
fitting on guardrail systems.

This Pipeclamp fitting is ideal as a

flange for terminating rails to a wall Pipeclamp Tube
or similar structures. This Pipeclamp Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
fitting can be used as a base flange
131‐A27 26.9 56 5 83 42 7 0.31
for non load bearing structure. THIS
PIPECLAMP FITTING IS NOT 131‐B34 33.7 65 7 90 48 7 0.46
RECOMMENDED FOR USE AS A 131‐C42 42.4 76 8 102 51 7 0.65
BASE PLATE FOR GUARDRAIL
131‐D48 48.3 88 8 115 60 7 0.87
SYSTEMS OR IN LOAD BEARING
APPLICATIONS. 131‐E60 60.3 95 8 127 65 10 1.04
131

This Pipeclamp fitting is a structural

base plate for all aspects of vertical Pipeclamp Tube
post support. When using this Reference N Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
Pipeclamp fitting as the base plate 132‐A27 26.9 60 52 105 77 8 11 0.41
for a guardrail system the fitting
should be positioned with holes 90° 132‐B34 33.7 72 63 128 90 9 14 0.65
to the line of the rails to give 132‐C42 42.4 86 73 140 100 10 14 0.89
maximum strength. The holes in the 132‐D48 48.3 90 90 152 113 12 14 1.24
base are large enough to allow
mechanical or chemical anchors to 132‐E60 60.3 105 97 167 128 11 17 1.59
132 be used.

This Pipeclamp fitting is a plastic Pipeclamp Tube

Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
stop end cap for sealing the open
ends of tubes. This Pipeclamp fitting 133‐A27 26.9 0.004
can be used on medium or heavy
weight tube. This Pipeclamp fitting is
133‐B34 33.7 0.007
only a frictional fit, for a more 133‐C42 42.4 0.016
permanent fix a suitable adhesive is 133‐D48 48.3 0.020
recommended.
133‐E60 60.3 0.024

133

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This Pipeclamp fitting is a base

support cast into concrete which is
flush to the finished ground level. Pipeclamp Tube
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
The upright is held in place using the
grubscrew but can easily be 134‐B34 33.7 126 128 1.95
removed without leaving any
134‐C42 42.4 138 140 2.56
obstructions. It is recommended that
the minimum size casting hole is 134‐D48 48.3 138 140 2.45
300mm x300mm x 300mm.

134

This Pipeclamp fitting is an inline add Pipeclamp Tube

Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
on tee used for making additions to,
upgrading or modifying an existing
135‐A27 26.9 53 0.29
structure without having the need to
dismantle part or all of the structure. 135‐B34 33.7 53 0.36
The Hexagonal headed bolt is for
135‐C42 42.4 68 0.55
retaining purposes only and should
not be over tightened MAX torque 135‐D48 48.3 79 0.63
15Nm.
135‐E60 60.2 94 0.96
135

This Pipeclamp fitting is an add on

short tee used for making additions
Pipeclamp Tube
to, upgrading or modifying an Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
existing structure without having the
need to dismantle part or all of the 136‐C42 42.4 60 55 0.62
structure. This Pipeclamp fitting does 136‐D48 48.3 70 63 0.81
not allow tubes to be joined within
the fitting.

136

This Pipeclamp fitting is an add on

90° crossover and is designed to
give a 90° crossover joint used for Pipeclamp Tube
making additions to, upgrading or Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
modifying an existing structure
137‐C42 42.4 50 48 0.67
without having the need to dismantle
part or all of the structure. This 137‐D48 48.3 55 52 0.83
Pipeclamp fitting does not allow
tubes to be joined within the fitting.

137

This Pipeclamp fitting is a female

section of a 2 part gate hinge and
works in conjunction with the Pipeclamp Tube
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
Pipeclamp fitting 140. It is not
recommended to be used to support 138‐A27 26.9 30 26 14 0.19
heavy or wide gates, should this be 138‐B34 33.7 33 26 14 0.20
required then it is recommended that
the Pipeclamp fittings 101, 147, and
138‐C42 42.4 38 26 14 0.21
179 are used (see page ?? for 138‐D48 48.3 41 26 14 0.24
details).
138
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This Pipeclamp fitting is a male

section of a 2 part gate hinge and Pipeclamp Tube
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
works in conjunction with the
Pipeclamp fitting 138. It is not
140‐A27 26.9 26 30 38 13 0.25
recommended to be used to support
heavy or wide gates, should this be 140‐B34 33.7 26 33 38 13 0.27
required then it is recommended that
140‐C42 42.4 26 40 38 13 0.30
the Pipeclamp fittings 101, 147, and
179 are used (see page ?? for 140‐D48 48.3 26 44 38 13 0.33
details).
140

This Pipeclamp fitting is a wall

mounting bracket for handrails. This
Pipeclamp fitting can also be used to Pipeclamp Tube
tie structures back to walls, mount Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
exhibition panels or fix kicking flats to 143‐A27 26.9 55 45 79 58 6 7 0.32
guardrails. This Pipeclamp fitting is
not recommended as a solitary base 143‐B34 33.7 57 45 79 62 7 7 0.38
for guardrail systems or for similar 143‐C42 42.4 63 45 102 81 8 8 0.49
load bearing applications. This 143‐D48 48.3 71 50 109 83 7 8 0.60
Pipeclamp fitting does not allow
tubes to be joined inside the fitting.
143

This Pipeclamp fitting is an offset

side palm base fixing for fixing level
or sloping guardrails to walls, steps
Pipeclamp Tube
ramps etc. The tube is unable to
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
pass through this fitting as supplied,
should this be required then the base 144‐B34 33.7 68 96 47 65 104 7 14 0.83
must be reamed out. Access to the 144‐C42 42.4 73 110 54 65 114 8 14 1.15
top fixing is restricted; it is
recommended that a threaded stud
144‐D48 48.3 90 124 63 65 122 8 14 1.37
is fixed first with a maximum
144 projection of 25mm.

This Pipeclamp fitting is a non

structural offset side palm base fixing Pipeclamp Tube
for fixing level or sloping guardrails Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
to walls, steps ramps etc. The tube is 145‐B34 33.7 68 57 103 46 9 14 0.85
unable to pass through this fitting as
supplied, should this be required 145‐C42 42.4 73 64 113 55 9 14 1.16
then the base must be reamed out. 145‐D48 48.3 88 74 120 69 9 14 1.54

145

This Pipeclamp fitting is a flush side

palm base fixing for fixing level or
sloping guardrails to walls, steps
Pipeclamp Tube
ramps etc. The flush design enables
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
uprights to be tight to the structure.
The tube is unable to pass through 146‐B34 33.7 72 63 102 76 28 88 11 0.74
this fitting as supplied, should this be 146‐C42 42.4 82 70 107 85 36 108 11 1.08
required then the base must be
146‐D48 48.3 86 77 115 90 33 111 10 0.89
reamed out. If the base is reamed
out the bottom fixing will become
redundant.
146

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This Pipeclamp fitting is an offset

swivel tee and is normally used in
conjunction with Pipeclamp fittings
Pipeclamp Tube
101 or 125 to create a 360° swivel Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
joint on handrail or offset guardrail
down variable angled slopes. This 147‐B34 33.7 23 29 34 0.33
Pipeclamp fitting can also be used 147‐C42 42.4 28 36 42 0.45
with a 101 and a 179 to create a 147‐D48 48.3 31 41 48 0.55
heavy duty gate hinge (see page??
For details).
147

This Pipeclamp fitting is shown

priced and sold as a single fitting but
is normally used in Pairs to create Pipeclamp Tube
angles between 85° and 235°. A Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
centre tube is required to join the
fittings together to create the angle.
148‐A27 26.9 53 32 0.19
When using this Pipeclamp fitting for 148‐B34 33.7 60 38 0.30
the top rail of a guardrail system the 148‐C42 42.4 73 48 0.43
upright must be left at full height and
the open end capped using a
148‐D48 48.3 95 62 0.63
Pipeclamp 133 plastic stop end.
148

Pipeclamp Tube
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
This Pipeclamp fitting is an external
in line connector for joining 2 tubes 149‐A27 26.9 77 0.30
of the same diameter. This
Pipeclamp fitting is not
149‐B34 33.7 89 0.40
recommended to be used as a 149‐C42 42.4 102 0.58
structural joint. For a smooth inline 149‐D48 48.3 102 0.61
joint the Pipeclamp 150 can be used.
149‐E60 60.3 120 0.94

149

This Pipeclamp fitting is an internal

Pipeclamp Tube
inline connector for joining 2 tubes of
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
the same diameter. This Pipeclamp
fitting is not to be used as a 150‐A27 26.9 76 22 0.16
structural or load bearing joint. When
150‐B34 33.7 79 20 0.25
used to connect tubes on a guardrail
system this Pipeclamp fitting must be 150‐C42 42.4 80 20 0.37
used within a 100mm from an
150‐D48 48.3 80 20 0.44
upright. This Pipeclamp fitting can
150 only be used on 3.2mm wall thick
tube.

This Pipeclamp fitting is a structural

Pipeclamp Tube
base flange for use on sloping Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
guardrail systems between 0° and
11° enabling the upright to remain 152‐B34 33.7 88 90 80 127 8 14 0.88
vertical. The design of this 152‐C42 42.4 100 99 90 140 10 15 1.15
Pipeclamp fitting will only allow its 152‐D48 48.3 113 101 96 153 11 15 1.47
installation in the correct plane.

152
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This Pipeclamp fitting is a short tee

for use on sloping guardrail systems Pipeclamp Tube
between 0° and 11°. Typical use is to Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
connect the vertical post to the top
rail or end/mid rail. This Pipeclamp
153‐B34 33.7 48 0.38
fitting cannot be used to join tubes in 153‐C42 42.4 60 0.54
the top of the short tee, to join tubes 153‐D48 48.3 68 0.68
used the 155 Pipeclamp fitting.

153

This Pipeclamp fitting is an elbow for

Pipeclamp Tube
use on sloping guardrail systems
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
between 0° and 11°. Typical use is
on guardrail to connect the vertical 154‐B34 33.7 47 0.41
post to the top rail. This fitting is 154‐C42 42.4 58 0.64
normally used in conjunction with
Pipeclamp fitting 153 when building
154‐D48 48.3 68 0.84
a 2 or 3 rail guardrail system.

154

This Pipeclamp fitting is a long tee

for use on sloping guardrail systems
between 0° and 11°. Typical use is
Pipeclamp Tube
on guardrail to connect the vertical
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
post to the top rail. This Pipeclamp
fitting can be used to join tubes in 155‐B34 33.7 104 45 0.55
the top of the long tee. This fitting is 155‐C42 42.4 143 61 0.95
used in conjunction with the
Pipeclamp fitting 156 when building
155‐D48 48.3 169 68 1.15
2 or 3 rail guardrail systems.
155

This Pipeclamp fitting is a long tee

for use on sloping guardrail systems
between 0° and 11°. Typical use is
Pipeclamp Tube
on guardrail for connecting the Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
mid/lower rail to the vertical. The
vertical must remain continuous with 156‐B34 33.7 110 55 0.47
the cross rails being cut. This fitting 156‐C42 42.4 140 70 0.73
is normally used in conjunction with 156‐D48 48.3 160 80 0.86
Pipeclamp fitting 155 when building
a 2 or 3 rail guardrail system.
156

This Pipeclamp fitting is a 4 way

cross connection that enables the Pipeclamp Tube
vertical to pass through the centre of Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
the fitting with 4 horizontal tubes 158‐A27 26.9 41 0.53
joining at 90° to each other. This
Pipeclamp fitting is ideal for 158‐B34 33.7 46 0.62
structures with multiple verticals. The 158‐C42 42.4 60 1.03
vertical must remain continuous with 158‐D48 48.3 67 1.18
the horizontal rails being cut.

158
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This Pipeclamp fitting is an add on Pipeclamp Tube

Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
90° crossover and is designed to
give a 90° crossover joint used for
160‐A27 26.9 30 42 0.27
making additions to, upgrading or
modifying an existing structure 160‐B34 33.7 34 46 0.26
without having the need to dismantle
160‐C42 42.4 43 58 0.39
part or all of the structure. This
Pipeclamp fitting does not allow 160‐D48 48.3 49 64 0.51
tubes to be joined within the fitting.
160‐E60 60.2 62 84 0.70
160

Pipeclamp
Reference No
Tube Size A B C D E F DIA Kg

This Pipeclamp fitting is an 161‐A27 26.9 35 36 0.21

offset 90° crossover. This 161‐B34 33.7 43 40 0.33
Pipeclamp fitting does not 161‐B34/C42 33.7/42.4 43 38 / 47 0.39
allow tubes to be joined
within the fitting. Typical use
161‐B34/D48 33.7/48.3 45 38 / 56 0.45
is on offset guardrail systems 161‐C42 42.4 50 45 0.48
or for racking systems. 161‐C42/D48 42.4/48.3 48 45 / 56 0.52
161‐D48 48.3 52 55 0.57
161‐D48/E60 48.3/60.2 59 56 / 62 0.71
161 161‐E60 60.3 65 63 0.90

This Pipeclamp fitting is a

combination fitting designed for the
construction of racking systems. This
Pipeclamp fitting enables the Pipeclamp Tube
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
connection of a vertical upright at 90°
to 2 horizontal rails, 1 being the tie 165‐A27 26.9 36 31 39 0.29
rail and the other being the load rail.
165‐B34 33.7 42 38 48 0.48
On pallet racking the upright
normally has the load rail on the 165‐C42 42.4 50 45 60 0.67
inside, whilst for shelved racking the 165‐D48 48.3 55 52 68 0.82
upright normally has the load rail on
165 the outside.

This Pipeclamp fitting is a double

combination fitting with the swivel
connectors at 180° to each other. Pipeclamp Tube
Each swivel has a travel of Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
approximately 85° from the horizontal
167‐A27 26.9 0.70
in both vertical directions. This
Pipeclamp fitting combines 1 x 167M 167‐B34 33.7 1.10
and 2 x 173F. THIS FITTING IS NOT 167‐C42 42.4 1.34
DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND
167‐D48 48.3 1.55
LATERAL LOADS. ENTIRE
STRUCTURES SHOULD NOT BE 167‐E60 BOLT 60.2 2.48
BUILT JUST USING SWIVEL
167 FITTINGS AS IT WOULD BE
UNSTABLE.

This Pipeclamp fitting is a double Pipeclamp Tube

male inline fitting with the lugs at Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
180° to each other. This Pipeclamp 167M‐A27 26.9 15 35 32 8 0.20
fitting is the male part of the 167
swivel combination, this Pipeclamp
167M‐B34 33.7 19 42 41 11 0.35
fitting can also be used to secure 167M‐C42 42.4 19 48 46 11 0.41
various types of infill in place. THIS 167M‐D48 48.3 19 52 48 11 0.45
FITTING IS NOT DESIGNED TO
WITHSTAND LATERAL LOADS.
167M‐E60 60.3 19 60 53 11 0.60
167M
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PIPECLAMP FITTINGS
This Pipeclamp fitting is a 90° corner
combination fitting with the swivel
connectors at 90° to each other. Pipeclamp Tube
Each swivel has a travel of Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
approximately 85° from the
horizontal in both vertical directions.
168‐A27 26.9 0.71
This Pipeclamp fitting combines 1 x 168‐B34 33.7 1.08
168M and 2 x 173F. THIS FITTING
IS NOT DESIGNED TO
168‐C42 42.4 1.24
WITHSTAND LATERAL LOADS. 168‐D48 48.3 1.53
ENTIRE STRUCTURES SHOULD
NOT BE BUILT JUST USING
168‐E60 BOLT 60.2 2.42
168 SWIVEL FITTINGS AS IT WOULD
BE UNSTABLE.

This Pipeclamp fitting is a double Pipeclamp Tube

male inline fitting with the lugs at 90° Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
to each other. This Pipeclamp fitting
is the male part of the 168 swivel 168M‐A27 26.9 15 38 34 8 0.22
combination, this Pipeclamp fitting 168M‐B34 33.7 19 44 40 11 0.33
can also be used to secure various
types of infill in place at 90° to each 168M‐C42 42.4 19 48 33 11 0.29
other. THIS FITTING IS NOT
168M‐D48 48.3 19 54 46 11 0.45
DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND
LATERAL LOADS. 168M‐E60 60.2 19 60 46 11 0.54
168M

This Pipeclamp fitting is a NON

STRUCTURAL swivel locating flange
combination fitting, this Pipeclamp fitting Pipeclamp Tube
should never be used as an angled base Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
fitting for guardrail systems. The swivel
169‐A27 26.9 0.62
has a travel of approximately 85° from the
vertical in each direction. This Pipeclamp 169‐B34 33.7 0.75
fitting combines 1 x 169M and 1 x 173F.
THIS FITTING IS NOT DESIGNED TO
169‐C42 42.4 0.84
WITHSTAND LATERAL LOADS. 169‐D48 48.3 0.91
ENTIRE STRUCTURES SHOULD NOT
BE BUILT JUST USING SWIVEL
169‐E60 BOLT 60.2 1.26
169 FITTINGS AS IT WOULD BE
UNSTABLE.

This Pipeclamp fitting is the male

part of the 169 swivel locating flange
combination. This Pipeclamp fitting Pipeclamp Tube
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
can also be used to secure various
types of infill in place. THIS FITTING 169M 48.3 85 34 112 52 52 7 11 0.36
IS NOT DESIGNED TO
WITHSTAND LATERAL LOADS.

169M

This Pipeclamp fitting is a single

location panel clip. The typical use for
Pipeclamp Tube
this Pipeclamp fitting is for retaining Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
weld mesh panels between tubes on
guardrail systems. To enable this 170‐A27 26.9 52 26 0.06
Pipeclamp fitting to retain the mesh 170‐B34 33.7 56 28 0.07
correctly it is recommended that the
mesh panels are framed with an 8mm 170‐C42 42.4 60 30 0.08
bar. This panel clip has an 18mm slot
170‐D48 48.3 70 35 0.09
in the main body that enables
dimensions A & B to be increased by 170‐E60 60.3 72 36 0.10
170 up to 10mm.

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This Pipeclamp fitting is a double
location panel clip. The typical use
Pipeclamp Tube
for this Pipeclamp fitting is for
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
retaining weld mesh panels between
tubes on guardrail systems. To 171‐A27 26.9 52 26 0.10
enable this Pipeclamp fitting to retain
the mesh correctly it is 171‐B34 33.7 56 28 0.11
recommended that the mesh panels 171‐C42 42.4 60 30 0.12
are framed with an 8mm bar. This
panel clip has an 18mm slot in the 171‐D48 48.3 70 35 0.13
main body that enables dimensions 171‐E60 60.3 72 36 0.14
A & B to be increased by up to
171 10mm.

This Pipeclamp fitting is a single

swivel combination fitting. The swivel Pipeclamp Tube
has a travel of approximately 85° Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
from the horizontal in both vertical
directions. This Pipeclamp fitting 173‐A27 26.9 0.41
combines 1 x 173M and 1 x 173F. 173‐B34 33.7 0.64
THIS FITTING IS NOT DESIGNED
TO WITHSTAND LATERAL 173‐C42 42.4 0.82
LOADS. ENTIRE STRUCTURES 173‐D48 48.3 0.90
SHOULD NOT BE BUILT JUST
USING SWIVEL FITTINGS AS IT 173‐E60 60.3 1.43
173 WOULD BE UNSTABLE.

Pipeclamp Tube
This Pipeclamp fitting is the female Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
section of all the swivel combination
fittings. This Pipeclamp fitting is used 173F‐A27 26.9 10 58 27 8 0.23
in conjunction with the “M” part of the
173F‐B34 33.7 19 62 27 11 0.35
swivel combination and is not
generally used on its own. THIS 173F‐C42 42.4 19 69 27 11 0.44
FITTING IS NOT DESIGNED TO
173F‐D48 48.3 19 78 27 11 0.53
WITHSTAND LATERAL LOADS.
173F‐E60 60.3 19 96 42 11 0.89
173F

This Pipeclamp fitting is a single Pipeclamp Tube

Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
male inline fitting with one lug. This
Pipeclamp fitting is the male part of 173M‐A27 26.9 16 38 34 11 0.16
the 173 swivel combination, this
Pipeclamp fitting can also be used to 173M‐B34 33.7 19 43 40 11 0.26
secure various types of infill in place. 173M‐C42 42.4 19 48 45 11 0.33
THIS FITTING IS NOT DESIGNED
TO WITHSTAND LATERAL 173M‐D48 48.3 19 54 45 11 0.35
LOADS. 173M‐E60 60.3 24 62 48 11 0.49
173M

Pipeclamp Tube
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
This Pipeclamp fitting is a 3 way
outlet tee allowing 3 tubes to join at 176‐A27 26.9 40 0.35
90° to each other with the vertical 176‐B34 33.7 48 0.51
passing through the fitting. Typical
use would be on structures such as 176‐C42 42.4 60 0.77
market stalls or play frames. 176‐D48 48.3 67 0.98
176‐E60 60.3 86 1.47
176
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This Pipeclamp fitting is a simple Pipeclamp Tube

locking collar. Typical use is for extra Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
support on structures such as
racking systems where the slip load 179‐A27 26.9 23 0.09
on the set screw may be exceeded.
This Pipeclamp fitting can also be 179‐B34 33.7 26 0.12
used as the pivot point for a 179‐C42 42.4 26 0.14
Pipeclamp heavy duty gate hinge.
179‐D48 48.3 27 0.15
179

This Pipeclamp fitting is a simple

Pipeclamp Tube
hook. Typical use is for locating
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
chains in place across openings.
This Pipeclamp fitting not 182‐A27 26.9 26 33 12 0.17
recommended as a permanent chain
location, should this be required then
182‐B34 33.7 26 35 12 0.19
it is recommended that the fitting 182‐C42 42.4 26 40 12 0.21
173M is used with the chain held in
place using a nut and bolt.
182‐D48 48.3 26 43 12 0.23

182

This Pipeclamp fitting is a metal stop

Pipeclamp Tube
end cap for sealing the open ends of Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
tubes. This Pipeclamp fitting can be
used only be used on medium (3.2) 184‐A27 26.9 0.05
weight tube. This Pipeclamp fitting is
184‐B34 33.7 0.06
a drive in fit that is difficult to remove
without the need for adhesive. For a 184‐C42 42.4 0.11
plastic alternative use the Pipeclamp
184‐D48 48.3 0.15
fitting 133.
184‐E60 60.3 0.26
184

This Pipeclamp fitting is a weather

Pipeclamp Tube
shield for giving added protection to
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
a vertical post support. Normally
used in conjunction with a Pipeclamp 192‐B34 33.7 25 125 146 0.35
132 base fitting on flat roofs. This
192‐C42 42.4 25 150 157 0.40
fitting needs to be sealed to the
Vertical using a suitable sealant. For 192‐D48 48.3 25 155 170 0.45
installation procedure refer to
technical details below
192

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Pipeclamp Tube
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
This Pipeclamp fitting is a double
sided fixing bracket. Normally used 198‐A27 26.9 94 128 36 10 0.33
to fix boards or display panels almost 198‐B34 33.7 86 120 32 10 0.33
flush to the tube. The tubes cannot
be joined inside this fitting. 198‐C42 42.4 95 130 37 10 0.40
198‐D48 48.3 104 140 37 10 0.45

198

Pipeclamp Tube
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
This Pipeclamp fitting is a single
sided fixing bracket. Normally used 48 10
199‐A27 26.9 65 0.24
to fix boards or display panels almost
flush to the tube. The tubes cannot 199‐B34 33.7 43 62 10 0.23
be joined inside this fitting. 199‐C42 42.4 48 65 10 0.31
199‐D48 48.3 50 72 10 0.34

199

These are case hardened Stainless

Steel setscrews. These setscrews
Pipeclamp
are supplied pre fitted into the Size Kg
232
Pipeclamp fitting but can be Reference No
purchased as spares. The
recommended torque setting for the 232 ‐ ABC 1/4" BSP 0.01
setscrews is 39Nm
232 ‐ DE 3/8" BSP 0.015

This ratchet key is for tightening the

setscrews. The ratchet key is
supplied with 2 removable hexagon
heads. Whilst this ratchet key can Pipeclamp
tighten the setscrews tighter than the Size Kg
hexagonal key a torque wrench is Reference No
recommended to be used to achieve
the correct torque setting. 233 ABCDE 0.39
233

Pipeclamp
Size Kg
Reference No
These are replacement heads for the
Pipeclamp 233 ratchet key. 234 ‐ ABC 1/4" A/F 0.04
234
234 ‐ DE 5/16" A/F 0.04
A/F = Across Flats

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This is a hexagonal key and is the Pipeclamp

only tool required for tightening up Size Kg
the setscrews in the Pipeclamp Reference No
fittings. The correct torque cannot be
235 achieved using the Hexagonal key; 235 ‐ ABC 1/4" A/F 0.03
the ratchet key and a torque wrench
are recommended to achieve the 235 ‐ DE 5/16" A/F 0.06
correct torque setting.
A/F = Across Flats

This Pipeclamp fitting is a

heavier duty side palm base
Pipeclamp Tube
fitting for fixing level or sloping
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
guardrails to walls, steps ramps
etc. The flush design enables 246‐B34 33.7 65 100 150 30 90 8 18 0.99
uprights to be tight to the 246‐C42 42.4 65 100 150 35 90 8 18 1.23
structure. The tube is unable to
246‐D48 48.3 65 100 150 40 90 8 18 1.39
pass through this fitting as
supplied, should this be
required then the base must be
246 reamed out.

Pipeclamp
Reference No
Tube Size A B C D E F
This Pipeclamp fitting is a
base flange with toe board
attachment facility. This
247‐C42 42.4 160 92 100 90 45 30
fitting is ideal as a base 247‐D48 48.3 160 92 100 90 45 30
for the vertical on
Pipeclamp
guardrails where the
Reference No
Tube Size G H I J DIA Kg
addition of a toe board or
kicking flat is required. 247‐C42 42.4 58 31 11 12 18 2.14
247 247‐D48 48.3 58 31 11 12 18 2.08

This Pipeclamp fitting is a

structural base flange for use
Pipeclamp Tube
on sloping guardrail systems Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
between 11° and 29°
enabling the upright to 252‐D48 48.3 127 108 92 166 10 17 1.52
remain vertical. The design
of this Pipeclamp fitting will
only allow its installation in
the correct plane.
252

This Pipeclamp fitting is a

short tee for use on sloping
guardrail systems between
11° and 29°. Typical use is
to connect the vertical post Pipeclamp Tube
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
to the top rail or end/mid
rail. This Pipeclamp fitting 253‐D48 48.3 144 88 60 86 0.86
cannot be used to join tubes
in the top of the short tee, to
join tubes used the 255
Pipeclamp fitting.
253
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This Pipeclamp fitting is a long tee

for use on sloping guardrail systems
between 11° and 29°. Typical use is
on guardrail to connect the vertical Pipeclamp Tube
post to the top rail. This Pipeclamp Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
fitting can be used to join tubes in
255‐D48 48.3 188 1.07
the top of the long tee. This fitting is
used in conjunction with the
Pipeclamp fitting 256 when building
2 rail guardrail systems.
255

This Pipeclamp fitting is a long tee

for use on sloping guardrail systems
between 11° and 29°. Typical use is
on guardrail for connecting the
Pipeclamp Tube
mid/lower rail to the vertical. The Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
vertical must remain continuous with
the cross rails being cut. This fitting 256‐D48 48.3 188 94 1.05
is normally used in conjunction with
Pipeclamp fitting 255 when building
a two rail guardrail system.
256

This Pipeclamp fitting is a 90° retro fit

corner joint with the vertical passing Pipeclamp Tube
through the Pipeclamp fitting. This Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
fitting enables existing structures to A116‐D48 48.3 61 88 1.17
be added to without the need to
dismantle the structure.

A116

This Pipeclamp fitting is a 90° retro

fit joint between a vertical and 2 Pipeclamp Tube
horizontal rails. This fitting enables Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
existing structures to be added to
without the need to dismantle the
A119‐D48 48.3 88 61 1.17
structure.

A119

This Pipeclamp fitting is a 4 way

retro fit cross connection that
Pipeclamp Tube
enables the vertical to pass through Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
the centre of the fitting with 4
horizontal tubes joining at 90° to A158‐D48 48.3 61 88 1.85
each other. This fitting enables
existing structures to be added to
without the need to dismantle the
structure.
A158

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This Pipeclamp fitting is a 3 way

retro fit outlet tee allowing 3 tubes to
join at 90° to each other with the Pipeclamp Tube
vertical passing through the fitting. Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
This fitting enables existing A176‐D48 48.3 178 88 61 1.51
structures to be added to without the
need to dismantle the structure.

A176

This Pipeclamp DDA fitting is a 90° Pipeclamp Tube

one piece elbow. This fitting is Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
connected to the 42.3mm tube using
2 x 150-C42 Pipeclamp fittings. DDA‐1 42.4 99 0.41

DDA-1

This Pipeclamp DDA fitting is a

bracket for terminating the 42.3mm Pipeclamp Tube
tube back to the wall. This fitting is Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
connected to the 42.3mm tube using
a 150-C42 Pipeclamp fitting.
DDA‐2 42.4 85 65 108 7 cs 0.75

DDA-2

This Pipeclamp DDA fitting is a

bracket for holding the top or
intermediate rail to an upright. This
DDA fitting is attached to the upright Pipeclamp Tube
Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
using standard Pipeclamp D48
fittings. The 42.3 mm tube is fixed to DDA‐3 42.4 48 80 88 31 5.5 cs 0.58
this fitting using either 2 self tapping
screws or 2 heavy duty pop rivets.

DDA-3

This Pipeclamp DDA fitting is an

elbow for attaching the top or
intermediate rail to an upright. This
Pipeclamp Tube
DDA fitting is attached to the upright Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
using standard Pipeclamp D48
fittings and connected to the 42.3 DDA‐4 42.4 48 100 0.53
mm tube using a 150-C42 fitting.

DDA-4
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This Pipeclamp DDA fitting is a

variable elbow for creating a bend in
the 42.3mm handrail tube. This fitting Pipeclamp Tube
connected to the 42.3 mm tube using Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
2 x 150-C42 fitting. DDA‐5 42.4 88 0.60

DDA-5

This Pipeclamp DDA fitting is a

bracket for holding the top or
intermediate rail to a wall. The 42.3 Pipeclamp Tube
mm tube is fixed to this fitting using Reference No Size A B C D E F DIA Kg
either 2 self tapping screws or 2 DDA‐6 42.4 95 80 28 76 85 10 5.5 cs 0.81
heavy duty pop rivets.

DDA-6

PREBUILT POSTS

501‐D48 502‐D48 503‐D48

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GUIDE TO GUARDRAIL BAY SIZES USING PIPECLAMP FITTINGS

FITTING SIZE B34 C42 C42 D48 D48 D48 E60 E60

TUBE O/D mm 33.7 42.4 42.4 48.3 48.3 48.3 60.2 60.2
WALL
THICKNESS 3.2 3.2 4.0 3.2 4.0 5.0 3.7 4.5
mm
DESGIN
GUARDRAIL HEIGHT 900mm
LOAD IN N/m

360 814mm 1369mm 1595mm 1828mm 2584mm 3052mm 3265mm 3858mm

740 396mm 666mm 776mm 889mm 1257mm 2229mm 1588mm 1876mm

DESGIN
GUARDRAIL HEIGHT 1100mm
LOAD IN N/m

360 666mm 1120mm 1305mm 1496mm 2114mm 2778mm 2671mm 3155mm

740 324mm 545mm 635mm 728mm 1028mm 1824mm 1300mm 1535mm

THE ABOVE DIMENSIONS ARE A GUIDE ONLY

A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER SHOULD BE USED FOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

HOW TO CALCULATE THE CORRECT TUBE LENGTH

Size c
A27 ‐14
B34 ‐17
C42 ‐22
D48 ‐25
E60 ‐30

When calculating the length of the upright and crossrails to avoid interference, use the following calculation:
Upright height = B-c
Crossrail = A-2c

A = Distance between uprights centre to centre.

B = Height of upright ground level to centre line top rail

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UPRIGHT CONSTRUCTION

Size a
A27 60
B34 76
C42 86
D48 90
E60 99

When calculating the height and width of a weld mesh infill panel, use the following calculation:
Panel height = H-a
Panel width =W-a
It is recommended that the mesh panel is framed with an 8mm rod.
Panel clip centres should be no greater than 450mm.
Mesh size that is under 35mm square will require cut outs in the mesh to accommodate the panel clip

BASES AND WALL PLATES

TUBE
a c Dimensions
SIZE
a & c are
A27 (26.9) 6 5
subtracted
B34 (33.7) 6 5
from
C42 (42.4) 6 6
upright
D48 (48.3) 6 6
length
E60 (60.3) 6 6

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HEAVY DUTY GATE HINGE

For wide or heavy gates the 138 and the 140 Pipeclamp
fittings are not strong enough.
This design should be used.

The set Screw on the 101 fitting on the upright is left undone
to enable it to pivot on the 179

SELF CLOSING GATE

The gate is supplied

with U bolts that will
suit B34 / C42 / D48
tube.

TYPICAL USES

Using standard tube and Pipeclamp fittings imagination is your only limitation to what can
be built. From Industrial to Retail, from Safety to play.

Safety Railings / Racking / Shopping Trolley Bays / Exhibition Stands / Play

Areas / Lighting Grid Systems / Market Stalls / Cycle Rack Frameworks /
Handrails / Awnings and Car Ports / Benches / Hanging Rails / Support
Framework PLUS MANY MORE.....

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