CI/SfB

UniclassL442

EPICD411+D42

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Architectural Handrail and Balustrade

CUBE®

The CUBECUBES have the ability to slide verticallybetween the twin flats and therefore becomeanchor points for a variety of componentconnections, whether this be the handrail,infill panel, intermediate rails or structural fixingsto the fabric of the building. Interesting andunusual transitions are created between tubularelements projecting from within the uprightswithout any welding or bolted connectionthrough the flats.

The modular rationale promotes a series ofstandard parts which adjust to any angle andperform multiple functions throughout the system.

SpecificationsThe twin uprights and CUBES are finished inour NyMet® nylon coating and most fittingsprojecting from these assemblies are producedin Stainless Steel. Handrails are offered inStainless Steel or natural Hardwood and asupright centres vary for each fixing and typeof scheme, our technical department shouldbe consulted for additional guidance whencreating project specifications.

Clean LinesAs with all icon products, icon CUBE ismanufactured as a series of machined or castfittings, mechanically connected together tocreate a highly engineered system with precise,clean lines between adjoining components.In true icon tradition, the CUBE system has asharp, sophisticated appearance, unhinderedby the presence of unsightly welds as canoften impair bespoke fabrications.

Superior FinishThe twin flats used to create the balustradeuprights are produced from extruded aluminium.This material already benefits from an inherentlysuperior surface to that of Mild Steel howeverthis is further enhanced by the application of ourunique NyMet® nylon coating. Stainless Steelhandrails are supplied with a refined, radiallybrushed finish and natural Hardwood handrailsare polished and lacquered.

More information on the range and specificationof icon finishes can be found on page 14.

Supplied, Installedicon is available Internationally on a supply andinstallation basis as a specialist ArchitecturalHandrail & Balustrade package procured directlyby the Client, Developer or Principal Contractor.

icon on lineSubscribers can compile icon specificationswithin the NBS Plus software package oralternatively, standard specification templatescan be obtained from the Internet; atwww.handraildesign.co.uk. it is also possibleto download AutoCAD drawings of the systemcomponents together with generic handrail andbalustrade designs.

CUBE® is the distinctive member of the icon modular handrailand balustrade product range. The system is derived fromthe desire to specify an alternative to tubular balusters whilstadhering to the strict philosophy of highly engineered, non-fabricated solutions. The design concept was conceivedby pairing extruded aluminium flat bar uprights and bracingthese together by means of unique CUBE® components thatinterlock inside rebates within the inner faces of each section.

The University of Birmingham

Project Title: University House, BirminghamClient: The University of BirminghamArchitect: Architects Design Partnership LLPPrincipal Contractor: Wates Construction Limitedicon Specification: HN.4G.5H.6E.CG.

Photography by Marcus Hilton

BalustradeGlass Panels

BalustradeGlass Panels

4LOffset Stem Toprail/Double Infill Panel Connector.

4LOffset Stem Toprail/Double Infill Panel Connector.

5HDouble Offset Panel Holder.

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Specification

Finish Options Detail Options (Page 12/13)Glass Panels

Toprail Uprights Ref Toprail/Upright Infill Fittings Upright Fixing Clear Tinted†

Hardwood NyMet Coated HN 4G 4H 4L 5C 5H 6A 6E 6F 6G CG TGStainless Steel NyMet Coated SN 4G 4H 4L 5C 5H 6A 6E 6F 6G CG TG

In price descending order. † Bronze or Grey.

6GFin Side Fixing.

SN.4L.5H.6E.CGSatin Polished Stainless Steel toprail connected withoffset stems to Cadmium NyMet® coated side fixedtwin flat uprights at maximum 1400mm centres withdouble offset panel holders supporting 10mmtoughened clear glass.

SN.4H.5C.6G.CGSatin Polished Stainless Steel toprail connected withoffset stems to Gun Metal NyMet® coated fin fixedtwin flat uprights at max 1400mm centres with offsetpanel holders supporting 10mm thick toughened glass.

BalustradePerforated Panels

BalustradePerforated Panels

SN.4H.5C.6G.PC6SN.4H.5C.6G.PC6Satin Polished Stainless Steel toprail connected withoffset stems to Gun Metal NyMet® coated fin fixedtwin flat uprights at maximum 1400mm centres withoffset panel holders supporting 3mm thick NyMet®

coated Mild Steel infill panels.

HN.4H.5C.6G.PC6Polished Maple Hardwood toprail connected withoffset stems to Gun Metal NyMet® coated fin fixedtwin flat uprights at max 1400mm centres with 3mmthick NyMet® coated Mild Steel infill panels.

5CSingle Offset Panel Holder.

4HOffset Stem Toprail/Single Infill Panel Connector.

4HOffset Stem Toprail/Single Infill Panel Connector.

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Specification

Finish Options Detail Options (Page 12/13)Panel Perforation

Toprail Uprights Ref Toprail/Upright Infill Fittings Upright Fixing Ø 6mm

Hardwood NyMet Coated HN 4G 4H 4L 5C 5H 6A 6E 6F 6G PC6Stainless Steel NyMet Coated SN 4G 4H 4L 5C 5H 6A 6E 6F 6G PC6

In price descending order.

Perforated Panel FinishMild Steel perforated infill panels are supplied with our NyMet® coated finish either in astandard BS or RAL colour or in one of the unique icon metallics as shown on page 14.

BalustradeMidrails

BalustradeMidrails

6GFin Side Fixings.

SN.4G.5E.6G.X4Satin Polished Stainless Steel toprail connected withoffset stems to Tungsten NyMet® coated fin sidefixed twin flat uprights at maximum 1400mm centreswith 4 x 22mm diameter offset midrails.

5EOffset Midrail - Intermediate.

5EOffset Midrail - Termination.

5EOffset Midrail - Intermediate.

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Specification

Finish Options Detail Options (Page 12/13)Midrail

Toprail Uprights Ref Toprail/Upright Infill Fittings Upright Fixing Ø 22mm

Hardwood NyMet Coated HN 4G 5E 6A 6E 6F 6G X*Stainless Steel NyMet Coated SN 4G 5E 6A 6E 6F 6G X*

In price descending order. * Transpose last digit by number of rails.

SN.4G.5E.6G.X4Satin Polished Stainless Steel toprail connected withoffset stems to Tungsten NyMet® coated fin sidefixed twin flat uprights at maximum 1400mm centreswith 4 x 22mm diameter offset midrails.

Handrails

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Handrail Specification

Finish Options Detail Options (Page 12)

Handrail Bracket Ref Brackets Ø mm

Hardwood Stainless Steel HS 1C 1F 50Stainless Steel Stainless Steel SS 1C 1F 50

In price descending order.

Handrails

SS.1FSatin Polished Stainless Steel walltop handrailconnected at maximum 1200mm centres to StainlessSteel stem supports with concealed fixings.

HS.1CPolished Cherry Hardwood handrail connected atmaximum 1200mm centres to Stainless Steel stembrackets with concealed fixings.

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SS.1CSatin Polished Stainless Steel handrail connected atmaximum 1200mm centres to Stainless Steel stembrackets with concealed fixings.

Opposite: HS.1CPolished American Black Walnut† Hardwood handrailconnected at maximum 1200mm centres to StainlessSteel stem brackets with concealed fixings.†Special species to order.

Handrail Ends, BendsHandrails and balustrade toprails typicallyhave stopped or capped ends and mitres aregenerally used to change direction whetherStainless Steel or Hardwood is specified. Forstructural purposes a steel core rail is rebatedinto offset Hardwood balustrade toprails.

Concealed Fixingsicon endorses positive detailing and with suchemphasis placed on precision it is complimen-tary for fixing screws and bolt heads to bediscretely concealed wherever possible. Endcaps, cover discs and rosettes feature in thedesign of most components to provide a tidy andtamper proof solution, particularly appropriate forpublic and educational building applications.

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Technical DetailsTechnical Details

150

Ø 80

Ø 22 6Ø

50

95

75

Ø80

Ø35

Ø 226

Ø50

5

Ø50

Ø50

Ø 106

100

16

R50

110

Ø10

6

16

Ø50

Ø50

92

Ø 50

R50

110

5

R101

Ø50

87

Ø50

R50

135

R101

Ø50

31.510

115

Ø50

Ø35

Ø 22

30

37

60

37

95

37

6037

37

60

75

Ø50

95

Ø35

Ø 22

30

Ø 22

160

115

Ø50

30

22Ø35

31.510

37

60

95

37

60

3760

Ø22

Ø22

37

376013

Ø35

31.5

1060 37

3760

37 Ø35

31.5

Ø22

10

160

3760

376037

Ø22

Ø35

80 min from concrete edge

Ø 65 x 150Deep CoreDrilled Hole

Epoxy Grout

10

3760

125

typ

170

min

160

typ

20

3760

3760

1C Stem Bracket with Concealed Fixings 1F Straight Stem with Concealed Fixings 2A End Cap

2B End with Concealed Fixings 2C End Return with Concealed FixingsHardwood not available.

2D Dropped or Returned EndHardwood not available.

3A Elbow BendHardwood not available.

3B 90º Pulled BendHardwood not available.

3C Angled BendHardwood not available.

5C Single Offset Panel Holder 5E Offset Midrail 5H Double Offset Panel Holder

6A Spigot Fixing

6G Fin Side Fixing

Also bolt fixings to Steel.

4G Offset Stem Toprail Connector 4H Offset Stem Toprail/Single Infill Panel Connector

4L Offset Stem Toprail/Double Infill Panel Connector

3760

3760

6F Special Top Fixing as required

Also bolt fixings to Steel.

3760

37

37

50

Ø35

60

20

100

min

200

min

5050

6E Side Fixing

Also bolt fixings to Steel.

NyMet® CoatingThe extruded aluminium CUBE componentsand twin flat uprights are factory finished inour unique NyMet® nylon coating. NyMet®

comprises a three coat system of electro-statically applied Polymer offering a 150 micronfinish which has twice the thickness and 10times the resistance to abrasion of a typicalpolyester powder coating. NyMet® has flexibleproperties which prevent the coating fromchipping and flaking, weathering resistanceis excellent and the finish satisfies all relevantFire Officer requirements.

NyMet® RangeNyMet® is generally applied as a semi glossfinish and is available in an exclusive range ofmetallics together with black and white as theprimary range of options. Standard BS or RALcolours can be supplied and even special solidcolours or metallics can be formulated uponrequest.

Stainless SteelThe handrails, midrails and associated bracketsare produced in 304 grade Stainless Steelfor internal use and 316 grade for externalapplications. A refined, brushed satin finishis directionally applied to certain componentswhereas tubes are radially polished.

Natural Hardwoodsicon CUBE offers a contemporary selectionof factory polished and lacquered Hardwoodhandrails as standard. Other species can beconsidered upon request and all Hardwoodsused for icon handrails are supplied fromsustainably managed sources.

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Duke of York’s Headquarters

Project Title: Duke of York’s Headquarters, LondonClient: Cadogan Estates LimitedArchitect: Paul Davis & PartnersPrincipal Contractor: Ibex Interiors LimitedQuantity Surveyor: The Trevor Patrick Partnershipicon Specification: HN.4G.5E.6E.X4*

Photography by John Freeman

* NyMet® coated stem brackets, midrails and fittings to special order.These components are supplied in Stainless Steel as standard.

Finishes

icon can be tailored to suit the requirements of any interiordesign concept with options ranging from sophisticatedcorporate steel finishes through to inviting natural Hardwoodsfor retail or even residential environments. Whatever the natureof the scheme icon has a finish, design and specificationcapable of making a tangible contribution towards thesuccessful execution of the project. As tactile elements ofbuildings directly influence the occupiers’ perception of theirsurroundings, it is essential to attain a quality finish for highprofile fixtures such as handrails.

SSatin Stainless Steel

NPlatinum

NCadmium

NTungsten

NGun Metal

NBlack

NVanadium

HOak

HAsh

HCherry

HMaple

HBeech

NTitanium

NOsmium

NBS or RAL

Twin Uprights and CUBE Handrails

Handrail Design LimitedSail & Colour Loft Historic Dockyard Chatham Kent ME4 4TETel: +44 (0)1634 817800 Fax: +44 (0)1634 817711E-mail: info@handraildesign.co.ukwww.handraildesign.co.uk

© Handrail Design Limited 2005. All information correct at the time of going to press.Handrail Design Limited reserve the right to amend icon specifications without prior notice.CUBE, NyMet, icon and the icon logo are registered trademarks of Handrail Design Limited.

Literature designed by Grade Design Consultants, London.Photography by John Freeman.Additional photography by Marcus Hilton.Printed by Butler and Tanner in the UK.