The Cable Connection

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DESIGN & FABRICATION GUIDE
FOR METAL FRAMED RAILINGS
NOTE: This guide covers metal frames for horizontally run cables.
For vertically run cables, see our "Vertical Railings" publication.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Cable
Cable Applications ......................................................................... 1
Cable Minimum Breaking Strengths ............................................. 1
Design Parameters and Constraints ....................................... 2-3
Railing Frame Components Material Specifcations ............ 4-6
Horizontal Railings Descriptions/Drawings
Double End Post Construction ................................................. 8-10
Square Tubing ........................................................................ 11-13
Round Pipe and Steel Tubing ................................................. 14-20
End Post Using Structural Tees .............................................. 21-22
Other Frame Materials ................................................................ 23
Tubed Corner Sections ........................................................... 24-27
Stair Rail Aids
Stair Rail End Posts ..................................................................... 29
Measurement Worksheet for Laying Out Stair Rail Fabrication .. 30
Mounting Options
Floor Plate Mounting ................................................................... 31
Concrete Embedding ............................................................. 32-33
Fascia Mounting .......................................................................... 34
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT CABLE
Cable Construction
The Cable Connection offers cable in fve different
diameters for Ultra-tec

Cable Railing System:

1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", and 3/8".
For cable railings, you want to use a cable that is
a rigid as possible and does not stretch. For most
applications, we recommend 1x19 construction,
type 316 stainless steel strand (cable). Other
constructions can be used, such as 7x7 or 7x19, but
they are rarely recommended because they are less
rigid than 1x19, and have elevated levels of stretch.
The breaking strengths for 1x19 construction are
also higher than 7x7 and 7x19 (see Cable Minimum
Breaking Strengths below).
Cable Applications
Cable Minimum Breaking Strengths
Coated Cable
Any of our standard sizes of cable can be special-
ordered with a PVC coating to any standard color.
Using coated cable may require special hardware
and hole specifcations for frame components that
differ from those shown in our design guides, boring
diagrams, and other publications. PVC coatings have
UV inhibitors, but they will deteriorate over time if
exposed to sunlight. They also have a tendency to
attract dust and dirt which may present a cleaning
problem.
The 1x19 construction stainless steel strand (cable)
is smooth to the touch and does not fray as easily as
some other constructions, so there is no need to coat
it for the purpose of creating a smooth, protective
surface on the cable.
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Design Parameters
and Constraints
We will frst address the issues encountered while
designing a horizontally run cable railing system.
Currently, a horizontally run series of cables
that are used as in-fll in a guardrail is legal in most
jurisdictions. There is, however, an effort underway
to eliminate the ladder effect of horizontal railings.
Therefore, the frst step to be taken is to determine if
the jurisdiction of the site will allow a ladder effect
type of railing. If you are unable to use a horizontal
railing, we offer a vertical cable railing system, which
is described later on in this section.
Cable is very strong in tensile strength and is a
suitable in-fll material for a guardrail. There are many
different types of constructions of cable (also referred
to as wire rope). Most cable is designed to be fexible
for going over pulleys or for lifting/moving heavy loads.
Other constructions of cable are designed to hold
something in tension, such as guy wire or a sailboat
stay, and is less fexible. For any particular diameter
of cable, the tradeoff for fexibility is strength. The
opposite is also true. You compromise strength when
you require a construction of cable that is capable of a
higher degree of fexibility.
Cable fexibility is an important consideration
in designing a cable railing. The UBC states that a 4
sphere shall not pass through any portion of a barrier
on a guardrail/stair rail. Having the rigidity to prevent
defection of a horizontally run cable that is subjected
to a vertical load is partly mitigated by the cables lack
of fexibility. Therefore, it is our initial preference to
use the most rigid of cable constructions possible
when designing a guardrail using cable. The other
factors are the tension of the cable, the span between
supporting intermediate members, the diameter of the
cable, and the vertical spacing of the cables on center.
Lets start with the spacing of your
intermediate members, which are posts and/or
braces, which will support the cable as it passes
through the walls of the railing frame. (An intermediate
post runs from the top rail to the mounting surface.
A brace is a lighter weight material placed between
posts, its primary purpose being to support the cable.)
Cable can be run quite long distances between
terminating ends (150 ft. or more, depending upon
railing confguration), but it needs to be supported at
intervals between end posts, to avoid cable defection
in excess of that permitted by building codes. When
a rigid cable construction is used, such as 1x19, the
spacing between posts and or braces should not
exceed 42".
The next variable is the diameter of the cable.
We feel 1/8" cable is too near the limits of the cable
breaking strength and holding strength of the cable
fttings when the cable is properly tensioned and
then subjected to abuse, such as a heavy set person
bouncing on one of the cables. We recommend
1/8" cable be used only in an area that is unlikely to
experience pedestrian traffc. For most applications,
we suggest 3/16" diameter cable. When the scale of
the project is large, a larger diameter cable may be
preferred from an aesthetics standpoint. We offer
systems using up to 3/8" diameter cable.
Spacing of the cables vertically is critical, to
minimize defection of the cables under a vertical load.
Our specifcations provide recommended maximum
vertical spacing of 3" free opening between cables
when they are installed.
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The last variable is the tension of the cables
and the construction of posts to which mounting
and tensioning hardware is attached. Defection of the
end posts must be minimized, and this is where we
have found the most mistakes made in the design of
the railing framework. An incredible amount of tension
is generated on an end post when you have ten or
more lines, each tensioned at 400 lbs. or more over a
height of 36" to 42". Often designers and fabricators
inexperienced in cable railings will not recognize
the amount of the tension applied to the posts. The
end result all too often is end posts which will bend
considerably as the cables are being tensionedor
with a railing where the cables cannot be properly
tensioned without an unacceptable amount of post
defection. The posts to which hardware is mounted
must be constructed so that they will not defect
perceptively as the cables are tensioned. The end
posts in our specifcations are designed to permit
properly tensioned cables with a minimum of post
defection. If you wish to design your own end
posts, we suggest that you contact us with regard
to supporting the loads they will be subjected to and
how they will interface with the hardware you will be
using.
All of these variables work together to
minimize the defection of the cable so as to not allow
a 4" sphere to pass between the cables when they are
properly tensioned in a well designed frame.
Now, we will discuss issues encountered in
designing a railing using vertically run cables
as in-fll.
Top and bottom rails are necessary in a
vertical railing using cable, because mounting and
tensioning hardware is attached to top and bottom
rails instead of end posts. We recommend schedule
80 pipe for both the top and bottom rail, because
of the forces applied when the cables are properly
tensioned. However, the amount of force that can be
applied to a vertical cable is generally less than can be
applied to a horizontally run cable. The result is less
force being applied to the mounting and tensioning
fttings. Therefore, you may consider using 1/8"
diameter cable with a vertical system, whereas you
would not want to use it in a horizontal system.
Also, since there are no intermediate posts or
braces to pass the cable through, the cables can be
supplied by the factory already swaged. We can also
supply pre-drilled top and bottom rails, often at a
considerable cost savings because of our automated
drilling equipment.

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RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: We strongly recommend stainless steel for exterior applications.
CAD drawings of various engineered tubular
steel and pipe railings together with appropriate
material specifcations for each can be
downloaded from one of the Material Styles with
Downloadable Drawings links on our website:
www.ultra-tec.com.
2 x 1 Rectangular
3 x 1 Rectangular
2 x 2 Square
MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS
Top and Bottom Rails
and Intermediate Posts
Material End Posts
.120
*See Note
.120
*See Note
Minimum
Schedule
80
Minimum
Schedule
40
Minimum
Schedule
80
Minimum
Schedule
40
Stainless Steel Structural Tubing
Round Steel Pipe
Round Stainless Steel Pipe
Carbon Steel Structural Tubing
1-1/4 Diameter
1-1/2 Diameter
2 Diameter
2 x 1 Rectangular
3 x 1 Rectanglar
2 x 2 Square
1-1/4 Diameter
1-1/2 Diameter
2 Diameter
.120
.120
.250
.250
*Note: Minimum wall thickness shown is for double end post construction using two
rectangular posts separated by stainless steel spacers.
The material specifcations below are intended as
general guidelines for use in designing a railing for
which drawings are not available on the website,
however, the customer is responsible for engineering
the railing to meet building code requirements.
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Factory can supply many railing components, including end and intermediate posts, cable and rail braces,
top and bottom rails for vertical railings, corner section tubes and elbows, stainless steel spacers, beveled
washers, and mounting plates. Please call for pricing and availability.
RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
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RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
continued
CORNER SECTION TUBING
For use in 90 corners using tubed corner sections.
See Tubed Corner Sections, pages 24-27.
Note that the inside of the tubing cannot be sealed to prevent moisture inside the tubes. Therefore,
we recommend stainless steel tubing for all exterior tubed corner section applications, to prevent
rust inside the tubing.
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HORIZONTAL RAILINGS
This section contains descriptions, illustrations and drawings for
railing frames with horizontally run cables.
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Frame components can be carbon steel or
stainless steel. This style has been designed to
perform satisfactorily when subjected to the tension
encountered when multiple load points (cables) are
attached and tensioned properly to your end posts
(400 lbs. or more per line). Detailed drawings on the
following pages show proper spacings of the cables
vertically on the end posts that allow for cable fex
within allowable limits to meet code requirements that
a 4 ball shall not pass through at any point.
Double End Post Construction
Using 2x 1x .120 or 3x 1x .120 Structural Steel Posts
with Stainless Steel Spacers
Using 2x 1 or 3x 1 Top and Bottom Rail (if applicable)
This railing style uses an end post with two
vertical members separated by stainless steel
spacers. Intermediate posts are only 1 thick. This
construction is strong yet its elements are relatively
thin, so there is little visual obstruction created by the
frame.
Note the tubed corner sections that are illustrated.
They replace corner posts with hardware mounted
on two sides or two posts with cable pulled between
them. The cable runs through tubes welded to two
posts. It makes a nice looking corner with uniform
curves going around the corner. See Tubed Corner
Sections section of this guide for detailed drawings.

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3.10
3.10
STAINLESS STEEL SPACER
3.50
31.00
36.50
D1
OPTIONAL .25" X 1" CABLE BRACE
SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
3" x 1" and 2" x 1" RECT. TUBE x 36-1/2" HIGH RAIL
WITH BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
3.23
3.23
36.50
STAINLESS STEEL SPACERS
D2
OPTIONAL .25" X 1" CABLE BRACE
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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
3" x 1" and 2" x 1" RECT. TUBE x 36-1/2" HIGH RAIL
WITHOUT BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
Detailed Drawings for Double End Post Construction
Railing Frames
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Detailed Drawings for Double End Post Construction
Railing Frames
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42.50
STAINLESS STEEL SPACERS
D3
OPTIONAL .25" X 1" CABLE BRACE
3.08
3.08
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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
3" x 1" and 2" x 1" RECT. TUBE x 42-1/2" HIGH RAIL
WITH BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
3.19
3.19
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STAINLESS STEEL SPACERS
D4
OPTIONAL .25" X 1" CABLE BRACE
SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
3" x 1" and 2" x 1" RECT. TUBE x 42-1/2" HIGH RAIL
WITHOUT BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
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Frame components can be carbon steel or
stainless steel. This style has been designed to
perform satisfactorily when subjected to the tension
encountered when multiple load points (cables) are
attached and tensioned properly to your end posts
(400 lbs. or more per line). Detailed drawings on the
following pages show proper spacings of the cables
vertically on the end posts that allow for cable fex
within allowable limits to meet code requirements
that a 4 ball shall not pass through at any point.
2x 2x .250 Wall Structural Steel
End Post Construction
Using 2x1 Top Rail and Bottom Rail (if applicable)
Even though the end posts are 2x2x.250,
intermediate posts can be 2x1x.120 to minimize
the bulkiness of the frame.
Note the tubed corner sections that are
illustrated. They replace corner posts with hardware
mounted on two sides or two posts with cable pulled
between them. The cable runs through tubes welded
to two posts. It makes a nice looking corner with
uniform curves going around the corner. See Tubed
Corner Sections section of this guide for detailed
drawings.
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Detailed Drawings for 2" x 2" Structural Tubing
Construction Frames
3.10
3.10
3.50
31.00
36.50
D5
OPTIONAL .25" X 1" CABLE BRACE
SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
2" SQ. TUBE x 36-1/2" HIGH RAIL
2" x 1" RECT. TOP RAIL
WITH BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
3.23
3.23
36.50
D6
OPTIONAL .25" X 1" CABLE BRACE
SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
2" SQ. TUBE x 36-1/2" HIGH RAIL
2" x 1" RECT. TOP RAIL
WITHOUT BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
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Detailed Drawings for 2" x 2" Structural Tubing
Construction Frames
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42.50
D7
OPTIONAL .25" X 1" CABLE BRACE
3.08
3.08
SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
2" SQ. TUBE x 42-1/2" HIGH RAIL
2" x 1" RECT. TOP RAIL
WITH BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
3.19
3.19
42.50
D8
OPTIONAL .25" X 1" CABLE BRACE
SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
2" SQ. TUBE x 42-1/2" HIGH RAIL
2" x 1" RECT. TOP RAIL
WITHOUT BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
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Round Pipe and Round Steel
Tubing Posts
Frame components can be carbon steel or
stainless steel. This style has been designed to
perform satisfactorily when subjected to the tension
encountered when multiple load points (cables) are
attached and tensioned properly to your end posts
(400 lbs. or more per line).
The following pages contain detailed drawings
for 1-1/4, 1-1/2 and 2 standard pipe. Minimum
schedule 80 pipe is required for your end posts.
The drawings show proper spacings of the cables
vertically on the end posts for standard round pipe.
Those spacings allow for cable fex within allowable
limits to meet code requirements that a 4 ball shall
not pass through at any point.
Round tubing can be used with a wall thickness at
least comparable to schedule 80 pipe. If you are using
round tubing, the drawings on the following pages
must be modifed to allow for the different diameters
of tubing versus pipe. Spacing of the cables vertically
on the end posts should provide for no more than 3
of free opening between cables, to allow for cable fex
within most allowable code limits.
Note the tubed corner sections that are illustrated.
They replace corner posts with hardware mounted
on two sides or two posts with cable pulled between
them. The cable runs through tubes welded to two
posts. It makes a nice looking corner with uniform
curves going around the corner. See Tubed Corner
Sections section of this guide for detailed drawings.
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Pipe Railing Frames
3.50
29.68
36.50
D25
OPTIONAL .25" X 1" CABLE BRACE
2.97
2.97
SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
1-1/4" PIPE x 36-1/2" HIGH RAIL
WITH BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
36.50
3.17
3.17
D26
OPTIONAL .25" X 1" CABLE BRACE
SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
1-1/4" PIPE x 36-1/2" HIGH RAIL
WITHOUT BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
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Detailed Drawings for
Pipe Railing Frames
3.24
3.24
3.50
35.68
42.50
D27
OPTIONAL .25" X 1" CABLE BRACE SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
1-1/4" PIPE x 42-1/2" HIGH RAIL
WITH BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
42.50
3.14
3.14
D28
OPTIONAL .25" X 1" CABLE BRACE
SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
1-1/4" PIPE x 42-1/2" HIGH RAIL
WITHOUT BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
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Detailed Drawings for
Pipe Railing Frames
3.24
3.24
3.50
29.20
36.50
D21
OPTIONAL .25" X 1" CABLE BRACE
SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
1-1/2" PIPE x 36-1/2" HIGH RAIL
WITH BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
36.50
3.15
3.15
D22
OPTIONAL .25" X 1" CABLE BRACE
SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
1-1/2" PIPE x 36-1/2" HIGH RAIL
WITHOUT BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
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Pipe Railing Frames
3.20
3.20
35.20
42.50
3.50
D23
OPTIONAL .25" X 1" CABLE BRACE SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
1-1/2" PIPE x 42-1/2" HIGH RAIL
WITH BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
42.50
3.12
3.12
D24
OPTIONAL .25" X 1" CABLE BRACE
SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
1-1/2" PIPE x 42-1/2" HIGH RAIL
WITHOUT BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
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3.50
28.25
36.50
3.14
3.14
D17
OPTIONAL .25" X 1" CABLE BRACE SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
2" PIPE x 36-1/2" HIGH RAIL
WITH BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
36.50
3.10
3.10
D18
OPTIONAL .25" X 1" CABLE BRACE
SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
2" PIPE x 36-1/2" HIGH RAIL
WITHOUT BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
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Detailed Drawings for
Pipe Railing Frames
42.50
3.50
3.11
3.11
34.25
D19
OPTIONAL .25" X 1" CABLE BRACE
SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
2" PIPE x 42-1/2" HIGH RAIL
WITH BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
42.50
D20
OPTIONAL .25" X 1" CABLE BRACE
3.09
3.09
SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
2" PIPE x 42-1/2" HIGH RAIL
WITHOUT BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
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Frame components can be carbon steel or
stainless steel. These styles have been designed to
perform satisfactorily when subjected to the tension
encountered when multiple load points (cables) are
attached and tensioned properly to your end posts
(400 lbs. or more per line). Detailed drawings on the
following pages show proper spacings of the cables
End Posts Using
Structural Tees
vertically on the end posts that allow for cable flex
within allowable limits to meet code requirements
that a 4 ball shall not pass through at any point.
For intermediate posts and cable braces, refer
to drawings for the particular railing style that meets
your requirements.

H21
Frame Material
2 x 1 Rectangular
3 x 1 Rectangular
2 x 2 square
Structural Tee
2 x 2 x 1/4
2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1/4
2 x 2 x 1/4
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42.50
SECTION
D9
3.19
3.19
3.08
3.08
SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
WITH BOTTOM RAIL WITHOUT BOTTOM RAIL
3" x 1" and 2" x 1" RECT. TUBE x 42-1/2" HIGH RAIL WITH TEE
for use with ADJUST-A-JAW

,
ADJUST-A-BODY

WITH THREADED EYE and FIXED JAW HARDWARE

3.50
SECTION
D10
3.10
3.10
3.23
3.23
A A
A-A
36.50
SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING METHODS
WITH BOTTOM RAIL WITHOUT BOTTOM RAIL
3" x 1" and 2" x 1" RECT. TUBE x 36-1/2" HIGH RAIL WITH TEE
for use with ADJUST-A-JAW

,
ADJUST-A-BODY

WITH THREADED EYE and FIXED JAW HARDWARE

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Frame components other than those shown in
this guide can be used using carbon steel or stainless
steel. Other frame styles should be engineered to
perform satisfactorily when subjected to the tension
encountered when multiple load points (cables) are
attached and tensioned properly to your end posts
Other Metal Frame Materials
(400 lbs. or more per line). Spacings of the cables
vertically on the end posts should provide for no more
than 3 of free opening between cables, to allow
for cable fex within allowable limits to meet code
requirements that a 4 ball shall not pass through at
any point.
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Tubed corner sections can replace corner
posts with hardware mounted on two sides or
two posts with cable pulled between them.
The cable runs through tubes welded to two
posts. It makes a nice looking corner with
uniform curves going around the corner.
Tubed Corner Sections
See the following pages for detailed drawings
you can use or modify for your project.
Frame components can be carbon steel
or stainless steel, and your vertical posts
can be the same material used for your
intermediate posts.

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Detailed Drawings for Tubed Corner Sections
D13
SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
3" x 1" and 2" x 1" RECT. and 2" SQ. TUBE
WITH CABLE TUBES AND BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING
METHODS
D14
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
3" x 1" and 2" x 1" RECT. and 2" SQ. TUBE
WITH CABLE TUBES WITHOUT BOTTOM RAIL
SEE MOUNTING OPTIONS
SECTION FOR MOUNTING
METHODS
Square and Rectangular Tubing Corner Sections
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Detailed Drawings for Tubed Corner Sections
Round Pipe Tubing Corner Sections
WITH BOTTOM RAIL
SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
SEE MOUNTING
OPTIONS
SECTION FOR
MOUNTING
METHODS
D29
WITHOUT BOTTOM RAIL
SEE RAILING FRAME COMPONENTS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
SEE MOUNTING
OPTIONS
SECTION FOR
MOUNTING
METHODS
D30
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Detailed Drawings for Tubed Corner Sections
Square and Rectangular Tubing Corner Sections
ALTERNATE
STANDARD
WITH CABLE TUBES
- PLAN VIEW -
D15
RADIUS
5.00
5.00
2.00
5.00
2.00
5.00
G
CABLE TUBES
5.00
5.00
WITHOUT CABLE TUBES
D16
SEE RAILING FRAME
COMPONENTS
MATERIAL
SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION
SEE DRAWING D15 FOR ALTERNATIVE TOP RAIL CONFIGURATIONS
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This section contains end post styles for use with the railing styles featured
elsewhere in this guide and a worksheet for laying out stairs for rail fabrication.
STAIR RAIL AIDS
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Illustrated here are some of the choices available
with respect to the top rail transitioning into the
vertical post. The vertical post is an end post
designed to accommodate hardware at a pitch. Stair
intermediate posts and cable braces are bored at an
angle or slotted to accommodate the cable passing
through at the same pitch as the stairs. In certain
cases, a separate grabrail must be installed onto a
railing frame on a stairway.
BF-1 BF-2 BF-3 BF-4
TF-1 TF-2 TF-3 TF-4 TF-5
D34
STAIR RAIL END OPTIONS
3"x1" & 2"x1" & 2"x2" FRAME STYLES
BR-1 BR-2 BR-3 BR-4
TR-1 TR-2 TR-3 TR-4 TR-5
D35
STAIR RAIL END OPTIONS
1-1/4" & 1-1/2" & 2" PIPE FRAME STYLES
Stair Rail End Posts
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Measurement Worksheet for
Laying Out Stair Rail Fabrication
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MOUNTING OPTIONS
This section contains drawings for post mountings
using foor plates, fascia plates or core-drilled holes
in the mounting surface. They can be modifed as
necessary for use with your railing style, if it differs
from the pre-designed styles shown in this guide.
Mounting methods and specifcations should be
determined by the architect, engineer or other
qualifed designer, depending upon the mounting
surface, to meet code requirements relating to lateral
forces on the railing structure.
See factory publication "Railing Components" for foor plates, fascia mounting plates, and other railing
components that are available from the factory.
Detailed Drawings for Mounting Options
Typical for Floor Plate Mounting
D103
DECKING SURFACE
FLOOR PLATE DRILLED
& COUNTERSUNK IN
4 PLACES FOR
SCREWS FLOOR PLATE IS 1/4" THICK
DECKING IS 1" THICK
SCREW IS 1-1/2" LONG
USE #14 X 1-1/2" SQUARE-DRIVE,
FLAT-HEAD, SHEET METAL SCREW
FOR WOOD DECKING SURFACE
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Detailed Drawings for Mounting Options
Using Pipe
Concrete embedding End Post
or Intermediate Post
3.00"
DEPTH AS
SPECIFIED BY
ARCHITECT
FILL WITH
EPOXY OR RECRETE
AS SPECIFIED BY
ARCHITECT
D112
2" SQ. TUBE
END POST OR INTERMEDIATE POST
Using 2" x 2" Square Tubing
Concrete embedding End Post
or Intermediate Post
3.00"
DEPTH AS
SPECIFIED BY
ARCHITECT
FILL WITH
EPOXY OR RECRETE
AS SPECIFIED BY
ARCHITECT
D113
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Detailed Drawings for Mounting Options
Concrete embedding
Intermediate Post
Using 3" x 1" or 2" x 1'
Rectangular Tube Posts
Concrete embedding End Post
DEPTH AS
SPECIFIED BY
ARCHITECT
1" X 2" RECT. TUBE END POST
SPACER
FILL WITH
EPOXY OR RECRETE
AS SPECIFIED BY
ARCHITECT
5.00
D110
3.00"
DEPTH AS
SPECIFIED BY
ARCHITECT
FILL WITH
EPOXY OR RECRETE
AS SPECIFIED BY
ARCHITECT
1 1/4" PIPE END POST
OR INTERMEDIATE POST
D111
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Detailed Drawings for Mounting Options
Fascia Mount
Steel Post Mounting
ROSETTE HOLES & GRIND
SMOOTH FOR APPEARANCE
WELD PERIMETER OF PAD
TO STRUCTURAL STEEL
AS SPECIFIED BY ARCHITECT
D114
FASCIA
DECKING SURFACE
JOIST
FASCIA_FAP4
(4) 3/8" X 3 1/2" S/S
LAG BOLTS
3/8" S/S FLAT WASHER
FASCIA_FAP4
FASCIA_FAP4
A
D115
BLOCKING
BLOCKING
Fascia Mount
Wood Mounting