12 Gauge Stainless Steel Square Tube 1-9/16" x 1-9/16" | 3' to 19'-8"
TBE.SQU.157.3.26M
Regular price $98.57 Sale price $69.00 Save 30%Heavy-wall 12 gauge (2.6mm) stainless steel square tube with a 1-9/16" x 1-9/16" profile (40mm x 40mm), available in pre-cut lengths from 3' to 19'-8" for handrail, top rail, bar rail, foot rail, queue rail, pony rail, shelving, and custom fabrication.
Quick Product Highlights
| Product | 12 Gauge Stainless Steel Square Tube |
| Category | Handrail Parts |
| Finish Options | 316 Satin Stainless Steel and Black Matte Powder Coat over 304 Stainless Steel |
| Available Lengths | 3' to 19'-8" pre-cut |
Details
| Profile | 1-9/16" x 1-9/16" (40mm x 40mm) |
| Wall Thickness | 2.6mm (0.102") |
| Gauge | 12 gauge, heavy wall |
| Approx. Weight | 2.09 lb/ft |
| Compatible Connector | Square Flush Angle 180° Connector |
Installation / Ordering Notes
| Finish Guidance | 316 Satin Stainless Steel is recommended for exterior, coastal, pool, and high-corrosion environments; Black Matte Powder Coat over 304 Stainless Steel suits interior and standard non-coastal exterior applications |
| Shipping | Lengths over 8' ship by LTL freight |
| Custom Cuts | Standard drop-down lengths are pre-cut sizes; exact custom cuts may require a custom setup fee — contact Sales at (425) 405-4405 |
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These directions will assist the user in properly cutting Premium-grade stainless steel tubes.
Inline Design recommends using a cold saw,band saw, preferably oil-fed. These saws will leave minimal burr and no heat marks. For round tubing, use 65S Premium-grade stainless steel Pipe Cutters.
For demonstration purposes, Inline Design is providing directions based on the use of the cut-off saw.
Caution: Wear protective AISI-approved safety glasses, work gloves, and masks all the time.
Tools Required
- Cut-off saw
- Duct tape
- Abrasive disk/blade
- Paper towel
- Disk sander
- Inner/outer reamer tool*
Instructions
- Place duct tape on the clamp of the cut-off saw and to all other areas where the tube will touch the metal to protect the surface from getting scratched while being cut
- Mark cutting point, clamp the tubing in place, and commence the cut
- Immerse the cut end into water to cool the cut tube
- File any sharp edges evenly with a fine metal file
- Clean the tube using a paper towel and some household cleaner
- Note: if necessary, ream/deburr the outside and inside of the tube. Be careful not to scratch the tubing while deburring; keep the deburr tool straight
- To polish the cut, follow instructions formaintaining Premium-grade stainless steel surface
NOTE:A small amount of surface corrosion is not uncommon after exposure to weather or salty conditions. We recommend using ourpassivation solutionto prevent any surface corrosion from happening; more information is available on ourEngineering Specifications Page.
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Overview
This document contains the comprehensive information for how to drill and tap holes for brackets use or handrail brackets
Caution:Wear protective AISI approved safety glasses, working gloves and breathing mask at all times • Inspect before installation or use; do not use if parts are loose or damaged
Tools Required
- Center Punch
- Hand drill
- Cobalt Drill bit
- Tap bit
- Cutting oil
- Marker Pen
Guide Bit and Tab Guide
| Bracket/Screw | Drill Size | AISI Size | Tap Size |
| Pyramid | 4mm | 5/32" | M5 x 0.8 |
| Cone | 4mm | 5/32" | M5 x 0.8 |
| HBWA.005 | 4mm | 5/32" | M5 x 0.8 |
| HBWA.006 | 5mm | 3/16" | M6 x 1.0 |
| HBWA.008 | 4mm | 5/32" | M5 x 0.8 |
| HBWA.009 | 5mm | 3/16" | M6x1.0 |
| HBWA.010 | 4mm | 5/32" | M5 x 0.8 |
| HBWA.011 | 4mm | 5/32" | M5 x 0.8 |
| HBWA.012 | 4mm | 5/32" | M5 x 0.8 |
| HBWA.013 | 4mm | 5/32" | M5 x 0.8 |
| HBWA.014 | 4mm | 5/32" | M5 x 0.8 |
| HBWA.015 | 4mm | 5/32" | M5 x 0.8 |
| HBWA.016 | 4mm | 5/32" | M5 x 0.8 |
| M8 | 6.9mm | 17/64" | M8 x 1.25 |
Instructions
- Mount the posts to the floor or the brackets to the wall before installing the handrail tube. Please referto other instructions document found on our website for help in that operation
- Place the handrail tubing on the saddles. Mark the drilling points using a marker
- It’s very important not to skip this point otherwise the drill bit will skid. Remove the handrail then place it on a working table. Mark the drilling points with acenter punch tool. Repeat this several times in the same locationto give a good guide for the drill bit.
- Use the corresponding drill bit size shown in table above.
- Apply cutting fluid on the drill bit.
- Hold firm but without pressing too hard the hand-drill then gradually apply pressure to drill through the top rail with stopping a couple of times to reapply the cutting fluid. Complete all marked location.
- Replace the drill bit with the corresponding tap bit shown in table.
- Apply cutting fluid on the tap. Tapping is to be done at a slower speed then drilling. Start at a slow speed then increase the speed once the tap catches a couple of threads.
- Reverse the direction of the drill to remove the tap remembering to carefully keep the tap bit straight.