AODSON manufactures custom stainless steel handrail fittings for stairs, balconies, glass balustrades and commercial railing systems. We supply drawing-based components for fabricators, railing brands, building-hardware distributors and project contractors.
Rather than limiting buyers to a fixed catalogue, we review tube dimensions, connection geometry, installation loads, surface finish and service environment. This makes the product suitable for OEM programmes as well as project-specific fittings that must integrate with an existing railing system.
Handrail Fitting Range
- Elbows, bends and adjustable angle connectors
- Tube connectors, joiners and end caps
- Base flanges, wall brackets and handrail supports
- Glass clamps, glass connectors and balustrade fittings
- Custom threaded, welded or mechanically assembled components
Design Details That Affect Fit and Performance
Correct interface dimensions are essential for a clean installation. Quotations should identify the tube outside diameter and wall thickness, required angle, glass thickness where applicable, thread or hole details, mounting method and expected service environment. For replacement parts, a sample or assembly drawing can help confirm the mating surfaces.
Material and Surface Finish Options
Common options include 304, 316 and 316L stainless steel. Material selection should consider indoor or outdoor use, coastal exposure, cleaning chemicals and any project-specific corrosion requirement. Other alloys can be reviewed when specified on the drawing.
Surface options can include satin brushing, mirror polishing and passivation. Grain direction, polishing level and visible-surface requirements should be agreed before production so adjoining components have a consistent appearance. See our surface finishing capability for additional details.
Manufacturing Route
Depending on shape and volume, handrail fittings may use investment casting, CNC machining, tube forming, fabrication, welding and polishing. Near-net-shape casting can be useful for complex elbows and brackets, while CNC machining controls bores, threads and assembly interfaces. Fabricated parts are reviewed for weld access, distortion control and finishing requirements.
Inspection and Project Documentation
Inspection can include material verification, dimensional checks, thread gauges, fixture-fit checks, surface appearance and packaging review. For critical assemblies, first-article samples can be approved before volume production. Material certificates and inspection reports are available when requested with the order.
Our quality control process supports traceability from incoming material through final packing.
Applications
- Hotels, shopping centres and office buildings
- Airports, stations and public infrastructure
- Staircases, balconies and glass balustrades
- Marine, coastal and outdoor railing systems
- Custom architectural metalwork and OEM hardware programmes
Information Needed for a Quotation
Provide a 2D drawing or 3D model, material grade, tube or glass interface dimensions, finish specification, annual quantity and delivery country. For assemblies, include an overview drawing so the connection and installation sequence can be reviewed.
Explore our architectural hardware capability and read the stainless steel handrail fittings guide for further selection guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can AODSON match an existing handrail system?
Yes. A drawing, sample or accurate interface measurements can be used to review a compatible custom fitting.
Which stainless steel grade is suitable for outdoor railings?
The answer depends on the environment. 316 or 316L is often considered for coastal or chloride-exposed locations, while 304 can suit many general architectural applications.
Can the fittings be supplied with a finished visible surface?
Yes. Satin and mirror finishes can be specified. Define the required finish standard and visible areas in the enquiry.
How do I start an OEM project?
Send your drawings and estimated quantity. AODSON will review the manufacturing route, critical interfaces and inspection requirements before quotation.
