Fittings
Starting
Fittings
Starting fittings are used in Over-the-Post stair applications for a smooth flowing, uninterrupted handrail line. "Left" and "Right" reference regarding stair fittings is determined as if you stood at the bottom of the staircase, and looked up. Starting Fittings require a Starting Step and Volutes also require additional balusters.
Left Hand Volute
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Right Hand Volute
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| Left Hand
Turnout
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Right Hand
Turnout
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Starting & Up Easings
Use Starting Fittings to provide smooth transitions when connecting the handrail. Use Up Easings to raise the rail from a normal rake to join with other fittings. Use 90 degree Up Easings to transition between horizontal and vertical rail sections. Use Over-Easings to transition up from a lower angled rail section (the run of the stair), to a level section of the stair (balcony or landing).
Starting
Easing w/ Cap
 P.I. # 7110 |
Starting
Easing w/out Cap
 P.I. # 7115 |
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| Regular
Up Easing
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90°Up Easing
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| Over
Easing
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Level Fittings
Use Level Fittings to start handrail or change handrail direction when the handrail remains level. Opening Caps can be used to begin level sections of divider rail. Tandem Caps are used over Newel Posts to help support long sections of level rail. Quarterturns are used to turn level rail either 90 degrees or 135 degrees at critical turning points. A Level Turn 180 is used to turn the direction of the rail 180 degrees. A Return End is used to end a length of rail.
| Opening
Cap
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Tandem
Cap
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| Quarterturn
w/ Cap
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135° Level Turn w/ Cap P.I. # 7126 |
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| Level Quarterturn
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135° Level Turn P.I. # 7116 |
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| Level
Turn 180 Degrees
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Return
End
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Goosenecks
Gooseneck Fittings enable the handrail to remain parallel to the stair�s angle of ascent (the rise) while transitioning the handrail up - to connect with, or flow over - the newel post, or join another run of level or angled rail. Gooseneck Fittings also provide additional strength and stability to the balustrade system when connected to support-bearing newel posts.
| Quarterturn
w/ Up Easing
-No Cap
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Quarterturn
w/ Up Easing
-No Cap
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Quarterturn with Up Easing - used at the turning point of a stair, typically the landing, to connect two angled sections of rail. |
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| Quarterturn
w/ Up Easing
- w/Cap
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Quarterturn
w/ Up Easing
- w/Cap
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Quarterturn with Up Easing with Cap - used at the turning point of a stair, typically the landing, to connect two angled sections of rail. The cap is positioned over a newel post to add support. |
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| Level Quarterturn
No Cap
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Level
Quarterturn No Cap
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Level Quarterturn - connects and turns a lower angled rail into a level section of rail (typically at a landing or balcony). |
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| Level
Quarterturn w/Cap
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Level
Quarterturn w/Cap
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Level Quarterturn with Cap - connects and turns a lower angled rail into a level section of rail where a newel post is used for support at the critical turning point. |
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| Level
180° Turn
No Cap
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Level
180° Turn
No Cap
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Level 180 Degree Turn - connects angled rail to level rail while turning 180 degrees. |
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| Tandem
Cap
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Opening
Cap
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Tandem
Cap - connects and supports a lower angled section of rail with level landing rail. |
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| No
Cap
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No Cap - connects angled rail with a newel post, or connects angled rail to level rail. |
