The Cable Railing Square Surface Mount Post is part of Inline Design’s
Press & Latch Cable Railing System. This surface-mounted post is designed for cable railing
installations where the post mounts on top of the walking surface and supports a continuous handrail or top rail above the cable runs.
Each post is supplied pre-drilled and tapped for the Press & Latch cable railing layout and includes cable fittings
based on the selected post type. The system is built around a 1.57" x 1.57" / 40 x 40 mm square stainless steel post profile
and is available in 36" and 42" standard railing heights.
Use it for decks, balconies, porches, stairs, landings, terraces, indoor railings, outdoor railings,
residential projects, and commercial projects when installed according to local code, approved mounting
conditions, cable spacing requirements, top rail requirements, and project-specific engineering.
Quick Product Highlights
| Surface Mount |
Mounts on top of the deck, stair, balcony, or landing surface using the welded base flange |
| Press & Latch System |
Designed for Inline Design’s Press & Latch cable tensioners and terminals |
| Top Rail Support |
Includes a pyramid handrail bracket for mounting a continuous handrail or top rail above the cable railing system |
| Heavy-Duty Square Post |
40 x 40 mm square stainless steel post; 10 gauge for end/corner load posts and 12 gauge for middle posts |
| Finish Options |
316 Satin Stainless Steel and Black Matte Powder Coat over 304 Stainless Steel |
| Important |
Cable wire, handrail/top rail tubing, and base mounting anchors are not included unless purchased separately |
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Details
| System |
Press & Latch Cable Railing System |
| Mount Type |
Surface mount installation |
| Post Profile |
1.57" x 1.57" / 40 x 40 mm square stainless steel post |
| Post Thickness |
10 gauge / 0.14" / 3.6 mm for end and corner posts; 12 gauge / 0.102" / 2.6 mm for middle posts |
| Post Preparation |
Pre-drilled and tapped M8 x 1.25 mm for the supplied Press & Latch fittings and top bracket hardware |
| Satin Stainless Steel |
AISI 316 stainless steel for indoor, outdoor, wet, dry, and coastal environments with routine stainless steel maintenance
|
| Black Matte Powder Coat |
Black Matte powder coat over AISI 304 stainless steel
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| Finish Standard |
ASTM A480 No. 4 linearly textured satin finish for satin stainless steel options
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| Construction |
Heavy-duty construction, sturdy upon completion, and designed for straightforward installation |
| Installation |
Surface mount installation to approved concrete, steel, wood blocking, or other structural substrates using project-specific anchors |
| Typical Applications |
Decks, balconies, porches, stairs, landings, terraces, and cable railing projects where top-mounted post installation is required |
Available Configurations
| Heights |
36" and 42" |
| Finish Options |
316 Satin Stainless Steel and Black Matte Powder Coat over 304 Stainless Steel |
| Post Types |
Middle, Tensioner, Corner, Terminal, Middle Extension, Stair Lower, Stair Middle, Stair Upper, Stair Upper Straight, Stair Upper Right, Stair Upper Left, Angle Lower, Angle Middle, and Angle Upper |
What Is Included in the Kit?
| Post |
(1) square surface mount cable railing post, pre-drilled and tapped M8 x 1.25 mm |
| Pyramid Handrail Bracket |
(1) included for mounting a continuous handrail or top rail above the cable railing system |
| Square Base Cover |
(1) included |
| Square Pivot Flange |
(1) included at the bottom with Angle Post only |
Included Press & Latch Cable Fittings by Post Type
| 36" Tensioner Post |
(10) Tensioners
|
| 42" Tensioner Post |
(12) Tensioners
|
| 36" Terminal Post |
(10) Terminals
|
| 42" Terminal Post |
(12) Terminals
|
| 36" Corner Post |
(10) Tensioners and (10) Terminals |
| 42" Corner Post |
(12) Tensioners and (12) Terminals |
| 36" Middle Extension Post |
(10) Tensioners and (10) Terminals |
| 42" Middle Extension Post |
(12) Tensioners and (12) Terminals |
| 36" Stair Lower Post |
(8) Tensioners |
| 36" Stair Upper Post |
(8) Terminals |
| 36" Stair Upper Left Post |
(8) Terminals and (10) Tensioners |
| 36" Stair Upper Right Post |
(8) Terminals and (10) Tensioners |
| 36" Stair Upper Straight Post |
(8) Terminals and (10) Tensioners |
| 36" Angle Lower Post |
(7) Tensioners |
| 36" Angle Upper Post |
(7) Terminals |
Important Installation Notes
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Stainless steel cable wire is not included. Cable must be ordered separately based on project length, cable size, and layout.
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Handrail/top rail tubing is not included. A continuous top rail or handrail is required for cable railing systems and must be selected based on the project design.
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Base anchors are not included. Due to the variety of mounting surfaces, customers must supply the appropriate connecting hardware, including screws, bolts, anchor bolts, or other project-specific fasteners.
- Anchor selection must be based on the mounting surface, including concrete, steel, wood blocking, or other approved structural substrates.
- Stair posts and other custom posts require an additional fee to account for custom post fabrication and CAD drawings specific to the customer field measurements when necessary.
- Custom fabrication requires a minimum of 1–2 weeks for production.
- Cable spacing, post spacing, handrail continuity, guardrail height, base flange location, anchoring, and other structural requirements must be verified against local code and project-specific engineering.
- For coastal or high-corrosion environments, stainless steel must be cleaned and maintained regularly.
Handrail Bracket M6 Screw Direction Disclaimer
The direction of the M6 screw on the handrail bracket may vary. The M6 screw that secures the saddle on top of the post may be positioned either on the inside or the outside face. This orientation is random and depends on the production batch. We cannot guarantee a specific direction, and mixing post batches may result in variation. This does not affect structural performance.
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