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The SportsRail tubular handrail system is a versatile and durable perimeter solution, specifically designed for use around running tracks, school playgrounds, and sports arenas, including spectator enclosures. Offering both functionality and visual appeal, it provides clear boundary definition and enhanced safety in active environments.

Available with or without additional mid-rails or mesh panel infills, SportsRail can be tailored to meet the specific needs of each facility. For field sports and hockey, a kickboard can be fixed to the base to prevent ball loss and improve playability. The system also supports solid panel infills, ideal for signwriting and advertising, making it a practical choice for venues looking to monetize perimeter space.

In addition to sports applications, SportsRail can serve as an attractive alternative to traditional wooden trip rails, offering a low-maintenance and long-lasting solution with superior aesthetics.

Applications include:

  • Running tracks
  • School playgrounds
  • Sports arenas
  • Spectator enclosures
  • Trip rail replacements
  • Constructed with CHS or SHS posts and toprails, and available in a full range of RAL colours, the system is quick and easy to install thanks to its efficient clamp system. Whether for crowd control, player safety, or visual branding, SportsRail is a strong, flexible, and cost-effective choice.

Description

The SportsRail tubular handrail system is ideal for the perimeter of running tracks, school playground areas and sports arenas, including spectator enclosures. It is available with or without additional mid-rails or mesh panel infill. A kickboard may be fixed to the base for hockey/ field sports applications. Solid panel infills are also available to enable signwriting and advertising space. This system can also be used as a trip rail, providing a strong and aesthetically pleasing trip rail opposed to the high maintenance wooden birdsmouth type.


Features and benefits:

  • CHS or SHS posts/ toprails available.
  • Good for advertising.
  • Quick and easy clamp system.
  • Available with or without additional mid-rails or mesh panel infill.
  • RAL colours available.

General information

Color

Green

Other

Guidance for specification option:

Any RAL colour available.

Finish

Powder-coated

Galvanized

Material

Steel

Shape

Rectangle

Height

Bespoke

Guidance for specification option:

Between 900-1390 mm.

Warranty description

15 year

Guidance for specification option:

Minimum of 15 years against manufacturing defects.

Uniclass

Ss_25_15_60_55 Metal post and panel barrier systemsPrimary

CAWS

Q40/30 Proprietary fencing

Q40/430 Proprietary fencing

Q41/125 Proprietary sports ground barriers

Product range

Sports Fences

Specification data - Metal post and panel barrier systems

System performance

Performance of sports ground barrier systems.

Standard

To BS 1722-14:2017.

Preparatory work

To system manufacturer’s recommendations.

Posts

Carbon steel posts.

Guidance for specification option:

SHS/ CHS.

Manufacturer guidance

Dependant on application with CHS top rail, galvanized after manufacture and polyester powder-coated to match fencing.

Post foundations

Set posts in holes 300 mm diameter and 800 mm deep minimum.

Rails

Single.
Twin top rail.

Panels

Dulok infill.
Securus infill.
Exempla infill.

Site applied finishes

Polyester powder-coated to 60-80 µ.
Polyester powder-coated to 160-200 µ.

Manufacturer guidance

With marine grade and metallics.

Height

-

Manufacturer guidance

Available heights between 900-1390 mm. Insert requirements.

Tube diameter

48.6 mm.

60.3 mm.

Manufacturer guidance

Dependent on infill choice.

Colours

Green.

Guidance for specification option:

As standard.

RAL colour.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer and insert requirement.

Post centres

2520 mm.

Mesh size

Dependent on infill choice.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Width

Dependent on infill choice.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Fixings

To suit application.

Sustainability data

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Steel

BIM objects

BOS

NBS BIM Object Standard

This BIM object has been authored to meet the requirements of the NBS BIM Object Standard.

Find out more about the NBS BIM Object Standard.

Platform Compatible Version
Revit
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1

IFC
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1

Literature

CLD SportsRail

CLD SportsRail

Case studies

Palmer Park Reading

Palmer Park Reading