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    Key Clamp Handrail Tube & Fittings

    Modular designed key clamp handrail system with almost endless configurations available!
    Key Clamp Handrail Fittings - Project: Kelston Embankment
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Keeping your work site safe doesn’t have to mean hassle, expense and paperwork. With a key clamp handrail system, all you need is an Allen key to build a rock-solid handrail from steel tubes – no need for welders, hot works permits or site closure.

With over 60 key clamp fittings available, your flexible key clamp handrail system can be adapted to the layout of commercial sites in any industry – and lasts up to seven times longer than the welded equivalent.

The tube & fittings are supplied in galvanised finish as standard. We also offer polyester powder coating in any standard RAL colour.

Turn to Ezi Klamp for expert modular key clamp design, and a stress-free service our rivals can’t match. Just send us a quick sketch or site dimensions – then sit back as our expert key clamp suppliers assess your needs and sort the right key clamp fittings from our Bristol factory. Plus, if you place your order before 3pm, we’ll deliver next-day – all part of a service that gets 9.4/10 positive feedback from our loyal customers.

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Key Clamp Handrail Fittings

  • Key Clamp Fitting 145 - Railing Support

    Key Clamp 145 Side Support

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    This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Key Clamp 145 Side Support

    The 145 Side Support key clamp fitting is designed for side fixing handrails or guardrails to walls, ramps or steps.

    Usually, the tube cannot pass through the bottom of the socket, but if this is a requirement, our team of experts can bore out the base for a small surcharge. This product is available in sizes 2-4.

    This product is always kept in good supply at our warehouse in Bristol so that we can deliver your order promptly.

  • Key Clamp 146 - Side Fix Palm

    Key Clamp 146 Palm Fixing

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    This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Key Clamp 146 Palm Fixing

    This is a palm-type fitting, usually used to fix handrails or guard rails to walls, ramps and steps. Usually, the tube cannot pass through the bottom of the socket, but if this is a requirement, our experts can bore out the base for a surcharge. The flush design of the fitting allows it to fit in closely to the structure.

    This key clamp fitting comes in sizes 2-4 to suit your needs.

    The 146 Palm Fixing is kept in stock at our warehouse in Bristol, meaning it is available and ready to be delivered to you quickly so that your project is kept on track.

  • Key Clamp Fitting 147 - Swivel Tee 2

    Key Clamp 147 Offset Swivel Tee

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    This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Key Clamp 147 Offset Swivel Tee

    This tee is an offset swivel fitting, which can accommodate varying angles, making it versatile, an excellent benefit to your project. It is often used on ramps, staircases or other declines where the gradient angle is unknown, or where a handrail needs to be offset from the upright posts.

    This product is a strong, reliable fitting, like all of our range, and is available in sizes 1-5.

    The 147 Offset Swivel Tee is always kept in stock at our warehouse in Bristol and can be delivered to you faster than our rivals to give your project the best chance of success.

  • Key Clamp Fitting 148 - Swivel Pair

    Key Clamp 148 Swivel Pair

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    This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Key Clamp 148 Swivel Pair

    This combination of clamps is used together to create a variable angle corner joint with an angle range of 85° to 253°. They are typically used on handrails or guardrails to create a corner at something different than 90° with an upright post.

    The fitting is priced and sold in pairs and is available in 5 different sizes.

    A good stock is kept at our warehouse in Bristol, and we can deliver faster than our rivals to ensure your project gets ahead.

  • Key Clamp Fitting 149 - Sleeve Joint

    Key Clamp 149 External Joiner

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    This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Key Clamp 149 External Joiner

    This simple key clamp fitting is designed for connecting two lengths of tube of the same diameter safely and securely. If a flusher finish is required, the 150 Internal Joint is an excellent alternative.

    This fitting is available in sizes 2-4, all of which are kept in good stock at our warehouse in Bristol. Here, our team of experts will pick, pack and dispatch your order faster than our rivals to ensure that your project continues to run smoothly.

  • Key Clamp Fitting - 150 Internal Joiner - Final

    Key Clamp 150 Internal Joiner

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  • Key Clamp 150 Internal Joiner

    The 150 Internal Joiner is an alternative to the 149 External Joiner key clamp, designed to join two lengths of tube of the same diameter. It offers a smoother, more discrete finish if needed.

    This fitting is available in sizes 1-5. It is not recommended to use this fitting as a load bearing point.

    A good stock of this product is kept at out warehouse in Bristol and can be delivered fast so that your project remains on track.

  • Key Clamp Fitting 158 - 6 Way Cross

    Key Clamp 158 6-Way Cross

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  • Key Clamp 158 6-Way Cross

    This is a key clamp that is used to connect four horizontal tubes at 90° angles, with a vertical upright going through the middle of the fitting. It is usually used as a midrail joint for a handrail or other structure but can also be used on the top rail with the centre post being capped.

    The 158 6-Way Cross fitting is very useful for structures with multiple vertical posts and comes in sizes 1-5 to allow you to choose the perfect size for your project.

    This key clamp fitting is always kept in stock in our warehouse in Bristol, and our team of experts there will makes sure the products you order are delivered promptly.

  • Key Clamp Fitting 160 - Clamp On Crossover

    Key Clamp 160 Clamp-on Crossover

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  • Key Clamp 160 Clamp-on Crossover

    The 160 Clamp-On Crossover fitting is usually used to add to existing structures. It forms a 90° joint between tubes in a handrail, guardrail or other structure and is usually used to retro-fit a horizontal tube to the existing structure.

    This key clamp is useful when dismantling an existing construction is impossible as it allows you to make alterations rather than having to build new structures. It is available in sizes 1-5.

    The team at our warehouse in Bristol will be happy to pack and dispatch your order as quickly as they can so that your project can progress with all due haste.

  • Key Clamp Fitting 161 - 90° Crossover

    Key Clamp 161 Crossover

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  • Key Clamp 161 Crossover

    This key clamp is designed to form a 90° offset crossover connection between two tubes. It is often used for racking systems, offset handrails and can help to reduce the needs for cutting tubes.

    The 161 Crossover fitting comes in sizes 1-5 and are best used along with our own tubing for a polished finish.

    Our warehouse in Bristol is well stocked up with this fitting, and our helpful friendly team of experts will be happy to prepare your order and make sure it is delivered on time so you can continue your project.

  • Key Clamp Fitting 165 - Combination Socket

    Key Clamp 165 Combination Socket

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  • Key Clamp 165 Combination Socket

    The 165 Combination Socket is designed to join a horizontal carrying rail to an upright post, in addition to enabling the socket to take a horizontal tie across the section.

    This fitting is available in sizes 1-5 as with a lot of our key fittings and can be used with our high-quality tubing to achieve an optimum handrail, guardrail or other structure.

    This product is of course kept in good stock at our Ezi Klamp warehouse in Bristol and is ready to be shipped out and delivered quickly whenever you require it.

  • Key Clamp Fitting 167 - Double Swivel

    Key Clamp 167 Double Swivel

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  • Key Clamp 167 Double Swivel

    This key clamp fitting is a very versatile connecting fixture. It is often used in a handrail with angles that are awkward and hard to accommodate. The swivels are adjustable through 170°.

    This product is available in sizes 1-5. It is made by combining a 167M and two 173F, which are supplied riveted together. The male and female parts can however be supplied separately too if needed.

    The 167 Double Swivel is kept in stock at our warehouse in Bristol with next-day delivery to keep your project moving.

  • Key Clamp Fitting 168 - Corner Swivel

    Key Clamp 168 Corner Swivel

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    This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Key Clamp 168 Corner Swivel

    The 168 Corner Swivel is a very adaptable fitting, ideal for managing angles which could otherwise not be accommodated for. The swivels can move by up to 85° from the horizontal in either direction.

    This fitting is a combination of a 168M and 2 173Fs, although these are again available separately if needed. The product is available in sizes 1-5.

    Our warehouse in Bristol always has a good supply of this product in stock and your order can be delivered quickly so there are no delays to your project.

  • Key Clamp 169 - Wall Swivel

    Key Clamp 169 Wall Swivel

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    This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Key Clamp 169 Wall Swivel

    This swivel fitting is designed to fix an angled tube to a flat surface, often a wall. It is not designed to support an entire structure whether it be a handrail, guardrail or other, as a base plate.

    The 169 Wall Swivel is a combination fitting, made up of 169M and 173F which can be supplied separately as required. The key clamp is available in sizes 1-5.

    As always, a stock of the 169 Wall Swivel key clamp is kept at our warehouse in Bristol, enabling our team to deliver your requirements to you as fast as possible.

  • Key Clamp Fitting 170 - Single Mesh Clip

    Key Clamp 170 Single Mesh Clip

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  • Key Clamp 170 Single Mesh Clip

    This fitting is typically used to attach weldmesh infill to a handrail or guardrail post, although it can also be used to attach other types of infill panel up to a thickness of 9.5mm.

    The 170 Single Mesh Clip is available in sizes 1-5 so you can make sure you receive the best possible fit in your project.

    Fast delivery is guaranteed as this fitting is always kept in stock at our warehouse in Bristol, so that we can help you complete your project smoothly.

  • Key Clamp Fitting 171 - Double Mesh Clip

    Key Clamp 171 Double Mesh Clip

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  • Key Clamp 171 Double Mesh Clip

    The 171 Double Mesh Clip is primarily used for connecting weldmesh infill to a handrail or guardrail post, both sides of the post. It can also be used for other types of infill panel up to a thickness of 9.5mm.

    This fitting is available in sizes 1-5 depending on the size of the tubing you are using for your project.

    It is kept in stock at all times at our warehouse in Bristol, where our team of experts will be happy to help fulfil your order efficiently and quickly.

  • Key Clamp Fitting 173 - Single Swivel

    Key Clamp 173 Single Swivel

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    This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Key Clamp 173 Single Swivel

    This fitting is an excellent choice if your project has some awkward angles. The swivel connects an upright post with an angled post and is adjustable through 170°.

    This product is a combination of 173F and 173M and is supplied riveted together, although both parts are available separately. This item is available in sizes 1-5.

    The 173 Single Swivel is always in stock at our warehouse in Bristol and ready to be delivered to you quickly and efficiently, so your project progresses smoothly.

  • Key Clamp Fitting 173M - Single Swivel Male - Final

    Key Clamp 173M Male Swivel

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    This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Key Clamp 173M Male Swivel

    The 173M Male Swivel is half of the 173 Single Swivel fitting. It fits together neatly with the 173F Female Swivel fitting to create a reliable, strong end product.

    This fitting is kept in stock in our Bristol Warehouse in sizes 3, 4 & 5, and are ready for fast despatch by our team of experts so that your handrail project can continue easily.

  • Key Clamp Fitting 173F - Swivel Female - Final

    Key Clamp 173F Female Swivel

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    This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Key Clamp 173F Female Swivel

    The 173F Female Swivel works in conjunction with the 173M Male Swivel, each being half of the 173 Single Swivel fitting.

    This fitting is available in sizes 2, 3 & 4, and are ready for despatch so that your project can be constructed quickly and easily.

  • Key Clamp Fitting 174 - Swivel Step Cross

    Key Clamp 174 Swivel Step Cross

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    This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Key Clamp 174 Swivel Step Cross

    This swivel key clamp fitting allows an angled post to be attached to an upright, in turn with a midrail attached to the upright. This fitting is often used when a sloping handrail joins a level section.

    The 174 Swivel Step Cross fitting is available only in size 4. It should also be noted that a structure should not be built entirely using swivel fittings as this does not offer enough stability.

    A good stock of this key clamp is kept at our warehouse in Bristol and can be sent and delivered to you quickly so that your project progresses with no delays.

  • Key Clamp Fitting 175 - Swivel Step Tee

    Key Clamp 175 Swivel Step Tee

    £0.00
    This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Key Clamp 175 Swivel Step Tee

    This key clamp fitting is very versatile and is often used on staircases, ramps or any other slope where an angled handrail joins a level section.

    This fitting is only available in size 4. A structure should not be built using only swivel fittings, as they will not provide sufficient stability to the structure.

    The 175 Swivel Step Tee is always in stock at our warehouse in Bristol and our team will be happy to manage your order, sending it out for next-day delivery so your project can progress smoothly.

  • Key Clamp Fitting 176 - Side Outlet Tee

    Key Clamp 176 Side Outlet Tee

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  • Key Clamp 176 Side Outlet Tee

    This fitting is designed to connect three rails to an upright, which passes through the tee. The other three horizontal rails join at 90° angles to the upright. It is often used in larger structures.

    The 176 Side Outlet Tee is available in sizes 1-5 to suit your project.

    This fitting is always kept in good stock at our warehouse in Bristol, so your order can be prepared and delivered efficiently and quickly to help your project forwards.

  • Key Clamp Fitting 179 - Collar

    Key Clamp 179 Locking Collar

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  • Key Clamp 179 Locking Collar

    The 179 Locking Collar is a small fitting, typically used to provide structural support to another fitting on a structure that may have been left untightened. It can also be used to give extra support when the loading on a structure goes over the max. permitted slip load for a set screw.

    This fitting is available in sizes 1-5 at our warehouse in Bristol. Here, our team of experts will be happy to fulfil your order and ensure it is delivered quickly so that your project continues to run smoothly.

  • Key Clamp Fitting 182 - Hook

    Key Clamp 182 Hook

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  • Key Clamp 182 Hook

    The 182 Hook is a small fitting that fits onto an upright tube. It is commonly used to attach chains to a handrail or post but can also be used for the connection of netting and advertisement banners.

    This fitting is available in sizes 1-4 and can be fitted onto our tubing to achieve a neat finish.

    The 182 Hook is kept in stock all the time at our Bristol warehouse, meaning that your order can be sent out and delivered quickly so you can continue your project smoothly.

  • Key Clamp Fitting 184 - Metal End Cap

    Key Clamp 184 Metal Cap

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  • Key Clamp 184 Metal Cap

    The 184 Metal Cap is an alternative to our type 133 End Cap, which is plastic. It can be used to stop off tubes as a drive-in component without the need for any adhesive.

    This fitting is available in sizes 3 and 4.

    It will always be kept in high stock at our warehouse in Bristol so that your order can be fulfilled quickly and easily, ensuring your project experiences no delays.

Frequently asked questions

  • Why use key clamp handrails?

    Key clamp handrails are the best way to keep your workplace safe and secure.

    Whether it’s helping your customers to avoid slips on stairways, or safeguarding workers during goods deliveries, a professional key clamp handrail system should be one of the first additions to your site.

    Best of all, with Ezi Klamp, it couldn’t be easier to install your new key clamp handrail system. Simply read this buyer’s guide, then let our expert key clamp handrail suppliers take the stress out of ordering. All you have to do is send us a quick sketch or site dimensions – then relax as we work out all the fittings you’ll need for your made-to-measure key clamp handrail design.

    There’s a good reason why key clamp handrail systems are used in sites across the UK. Key clamps are simply the strongest, most efficient and adaptable way to connect steel tubes and create a rock-solid everyday handrail. For a busy site manager, a key clamp handrail system means fewer accidents, reduced risk of insurance claims – and complete peace of mind.

    Alongside that, with a key clamp handrail system, you can skip the time, expense and paperwork of a specialist welder. All that’s needed for installation is a standard Allen key and an employee to tighten the fittings – letting you get your site back up and running fast, while your competitors close for business to arrange an on-site welder and hot works permit.

    There’s no limit to the things you can make from key clamps. With Ezi Klamp’s Bristol factory offering a complete range of fixtures and fittings – and our team of experts always on-hand with advice – our commercial and domestic customers have used key clamp handrail systems for:

    • Carports & shelters
    • Display stands
    • Exhibition stands & traders stalls
    • Garment rails
    • Signage
    • Storage racking
    • Support structures
  • How durable is a key clamp handrail system?

    Once your key clamp handrail system is installed, you’re all done. Our key clamp fittings are constructed from corrosion-resistant galvanised steel and meet BS EN 1562 and BS EN 1563 standards, so they’ll survive heavy use and weather conditions, keeping your site secure for years to come. The added protection of galvanised steel – plus the fact that if a part ever does fail, it’s easy to order and install a replacement – means key clamp handrail fittings typically last seven times longer than the welded equivalent.

  • What key clamp handrail components do I need?

    It’s your site – and we’re ready to work with your spec. As the UK’s specialist key clamp suppliers, Ezi Klamp draws on our complete range of fittings and connectors to design a bespoke key clamp handrail system for even the largest multi-level sites. No other handrail system is so user-friendly and flexible.

    You can trust Ezi Klamp to pick out the ideal key clamp components, whether that’s long tee fittings or sharp acute angles for a steep stairway. Meanwhile, our personal service gives you total flexibility. We offer a choice of steel tube diameters (26.9mm to 60.3mm), cut our standard 6.4m/3.2m-length tubes to suit you, and can even finish with polyester powder-coating in the RAL colour of your choice.

    Order from Ezi Klamp and expect a smart, clean-finish key clamp handrail system that meets all the relevant building and safety regulations.

  • What do I need to install a key clamp handrail?

    Fortunately, key clamp handrail systems don’t require much equipment. Use our key clamp checklist below to make sure you have everything you need. 

    • An allen key (supplied free of charge with your order). 
    • Something to cut the tube with – ideally a metal cutting chopsaw, but a reciprocating saw, angle grinder or hacksaw can work too.  
    • A spirit level – magnetic is best  
    • An SDS drill  
    • An impact driver – useful for installing concrete fixings 
    • A tape measure and marker pen  

    Watch our video on how to install a key clamp handrail, or let us do the legwork and arrange installation for you. Get in touch for a quotation on this.

  • Does my handrail system need to be DDA compliant?

    If installed at a school, hospital or other building accessed by members of the general public, then yes, the handrail design is required by law to be compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). Please note that standard key clamp handrails are not DDA compliant – that is a different type of handrail (a DDA handrail system).

    Read more about DDA compliance here or send your drawings, sketches or photographs to sales@eziklampsystems.com for a price on a DDA compliant handrail system.

  • At what height should a handrail be installed?

    Typically, a key clamp handrail is approximately 1–1.1m high

  • Can I build my key clamp handrail on a slope or staircase?

    There’s a wide range of key clamp fittings available to accommodate a slope, ramp or staircase if needed – e.g. ramp fittings adjustable between 0-11° (product codes 201 to 232); angled fittings designed for staircase handrails and steeper slopes; and swivel fittings able to accommodate almost any angle. View the full range here.

  • What lengths does the tubing come in? Can you cut to size?

    Tubes for key clamp handrails are stocked in 6.4m and 3.2m lengths. Please note that if your order is being delivered via courier, the 6.4m tubes will be trimmed down to 6.0m to fit on the van. We can cut the tube to bespoke lengths, just let us know your requirements.

  • How many upright posts will I need?

    For a key clamp handrail system, we recommend 1.5m spaces between posts. However, this can change depending on a few different factors, for example, if the handrail is used for edge protection on a drop. For specific advice on your project please give us a ring or send over your drawings and details to sales@eziklampsystems.com.

  • What size of tube will I need for my handrail?

    Tubes for key clamp handrails come in five different diameters, all suited to different applications. Key clamp actually has a variety of uses besides commercial handrails; see below for a quick guide on sizing and uses: 

    • Size 1. Not sturdy enough to use as a handrail. Used for:
      • Lightweight clothes rails
    • Size 2. Used for some handrails (most often where the rail will be used by an elderly person), plus:
      • Clothes hanging rails (the ideal size for a clothes hanger!) 
      • Lightweight furniture  
    • Size 3. The most common size for handrails – it’s sturdy and also the perfect size for the average person’s hand to hold onto. Used for: 
      • Lighter weight guardrails 
      • Furniture  
    • Size 4. The same size as a scaffold tube. Used for:
      • Heavy duty handrails
      • Commonly used for guardrails 
      • Furniture 
    • Size 5.  Very heavy duty – not recommended for use as a handrail; it’s too large for a person’s hand to comfortably hold. Used for:
      • Industrial handrail and crash barriers  
      • Trolley bays 

    Please note that the dimension used is the outside diameter of the tube.  

    Key Clamp 184 Metal Cap
  • What's the finish on the key clamp fittings and tubes? Can I have a coloured finish?

    We stock our tube and fittings in a galvanised finish for quick despatch. However, if you need a coloured finish, we can sort this too. Key clamp handrail components can be sent off for polyester powder coating to any standard RAL colour – view the options here. 

    Please be aware powder coating will extend the lead time by approximately 10 working days.

  • Can you deliver?

    Yes – no matter where you are in the UK, we dispatch the items for your key clamp handrail promptly for delivery by our couriers. Or, if you’re local to the Bristol area, you may find it more convenient to pop in to our trade counter – all standard items are in stock for collection.

  • Can you price from my sketch or drawing?

    Yes – if all of the above seems like too much to think about right now, then let us do the thinking for you! Many people aren’t confident with working out the items they’ll need for a key clamp handrail, or just don’t have time, so we provide a take-off service. 

    Simply email us your sketch, photos or drawings and we will do the hard work for you, working out and quoting for everything you need. Email sales@eziklampsystems.com or call 0117 970 2420 if you have any questions. 

  • Where can I order a key clamp handrail system?

    Right here at Ezi Klamp! With our team boasting over 17 years’ experience, we’re one of the UK’s most respected key clamp suppliers, priding ourselves on taking the legwork out of key clamp handrail design. We’re ready to work with your plans – from a detailed blueprint to a rough sketch – source the right fittings from our Bristol factory and quote you the best possible price.

    And when you’re ready to order, trust Ezi Klamp to move faster than our rivals, preparing your key clamp handrail system for prompt nationwide delivery – and even offering next-day delivery if you order before 3pm. It’s all part of our friendly personal service, dedicated to making your project run smooth and stress-free.

    Download our brochure to find out more about our great ranges or contact us today to see how we can help your next project on 0117 970 2420 or email sales@eziklampsystems.com.