Pipe

The Strofix pipe (Ø42.4 × 2 mm) is an AISI 304 stainless-steel round tube with a 42.4 mm outer diameter and 2 mm wall thickness, used as a handrail, railing post, or crossbar tube in balustrade and railing systems. Available in 3000 mm or 6000 mm lengths, satin finish. The pipe can be cut to specific sizes on request.

The Ø42.4 mm outer diameter is the standard railing tube size used across the Strofix product range, compatible with Strofix crossbar holders, end caps, elbows, connectors, handrail supports, and base clamps designed for Ø42.4 mm tubes. The 2 mm wall thickness provides structural rigidity for railing applications. The pipe is supplied as a straight length and is suitable for joining by pasting (adhesive bonding) or welding. AISI 304 stainless steel is suitable for standard interior and exterior railing installations.

The satin finish provides a uniform, low-maintenance appearance that reduces visible fingerprints and micro-scratches, consistent with other Strofix railing components in the same finish.

Use cases:

• Handrail tubes for balcony, terrace, and staircase railings
• Railing post tubes for glass and crossbar infill balustrade systems
• Horizontal crossbar tubes in combination with Strofix crossbar holders
• French balcony railing tubes with Strofix French balcony component sets
• Perimeter and garden railings with stainless-steel tube construction
• Commercial and residential railing systems requiring Ø42.4 mm tube

FAQ:

What lengths are available?

This pipe is available in two lengths: 3000 mm (3 m) and 6000 mm (6 m). Select the required length in the dropdown at order time. The pipe can also be cut to specific sizes on request.

What are the pipe dimensions?

The pipe has a 42.4 mm outer diameter (ø) and 2 mm wall thickness (t). These are fixed for this SKU.

Is Ø42.4 mm the standard railing tube size?

Yes. Ø42.4 mm is the standard railing tube diameter used across the Strofix product range. All Strofix crossbar holders, end caps, elbows, connectors, handrail supports, and base clamps for round tubes are designed to fit Ø42.4 mm pipe.

How is the pipe joined?

The product description states the pipe is suitable for pasting (adhesive bonding) or welding. The appropriate joining method depends on the specific installation requirements and the components being connected.

What steel grade and finish is used?

The pipe is manufactured from AISI 304 stainless steel with a satin finish. AISI 304 is suitable for standard interior and exterior installations. For coastal or high-humidity environments, confirm AISI 316 pipe availability with Strofix directly.

Can the pipe be used as a handrail?

Yes. The Ø42.4 mm diameter with satin finish is a standard handrail profile used in residential and commercial railing systems. Combine with Strofix handrail supports, elbows, and end caps to complete the handrail assembly.

About Pipes & Bars

Pipes and bars are the stainless-steel raw-stock components used to build handrails, railing infills and structural frames in balustrade systems. Round pipes serve as handrails and post tubes, square tubes form flat-sided posts and handrails, and solid bars function as horizontal rod infills between railing posts.

Strofix supplies three products in this category: a round pipe in AISI 304 stainless steel with a satin finish (3000 mm length), a square tube in AISI 304 with a satin finish (6000 mm length), and solid bars in Ø10 and Ø12 mm diameters in AISI 304 with a raw surface (6000 mm length), with AISI 316 available on the bars.

These are cut-to-length stock items that the installer trims to the required dimensions on site.

The correct product depends on the railing component being built, the required profile shape and the steel grade.