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Handrail Lighting Retrofit Box Jig

Retrofit LED Handrail Lighting Jigs & Drilling Machine

Fast, efficient and accurate drilling of 18-30mm diameter apertures

Jigs for round or box section handrails

  • Easy to setup, quick to install
  • Jigs made from lightweight Aluminium
  • Jig and Drilling machine sold seperately
  • Retrofitting LED projectors to achieve safe illumination and Dark Skies.
  • Upgrade existing handrails without replacement
  • For 48.3 and 50.8 diameter and box section handrails
    Custom options to order
  • Drill holes from 18-30mm for Quicksert/ Quicksert Asymmetric and RAILled
  • Secure clamping of handrail without damage to the handrail
  • Installed at angles from 0-90 degrees
  • Instantly swappable left to right. Drill bracket common to all jigs
  • PRO Rotabroach hole drilling machine
  • Two speed, 110v safe operation
  • Pressure meter to ensure correct application of force
  • Estimated 100 holes per cutter (depending on material)
  • Inclinometer to achieve the correct azimuth
  • Easily replaceable parts
Handrail Clamp
Professional hole boring jigs and machine drill for upgrading existing round and box profile handrails 
Retrofit Handrail Lighting Jig for Box Handrails
Robust design for accurate results 
LED Handrail Tube Clamp Jig and Drilling Machine
Two cutting speeds with pressure meter
Retrofit Handrail Lighting Tube Clamp
Secure grip with rubber face jaws prevents damage to the handrail finish
Annular Cutter for handrails
TCT Annular cutter
Retrofit Handrail Lighting Drilling Machine
Bore apertures from 18 -30mm
Rotabroach Element 40 Drilling Machine
Reassuring dependability to get the job done 

Re-purpose existing handrail stock

Retrofitting LED Handrail lighting is an effective way of illuminating walkways and stairs using existing stock without costly and wasteful replacement. In so many cases, external paths and steps are illuminated from above by a floodlight, spreading light in all directions.  Handrail lighting offers pedestrian comfort, providing lower light levels where light is needed at ground level. The handrail tube makes the perfect conduit, and with our tube clamp and PRO hole drilling machine, apertures for our projectors can be bored quickly and efficiently.  Installing our Wiring Loom further reduces installation time and offers incredibly long distances from a single point, possibly from one of the existing lighting positions. Considering how little power our typical installations consume, autonomous Solar power is also a real possibility.

What are the benefits of retrofit handrail lighting?

Externally illuminated handrail installations provide safe illumination for pedestrians on walkways, footpaths and especially steps, highlighting level changes and hazards. Handrail lighting is ideal for emergency lighting.

Furthermore, the focused, downlighting nature of handrail lighting significantly reduces light pollution, and seeing the stars at night is a bonus; the main reason is to protect biodiversity - nocturnal wildlife.  Night creatures like bats, moths, frogs and hedgehogs have evolved with the brightest element in the night sky - a full moon (around 0.1 lux). Whilst we need a little more than that (upwards of 3 lux), using our projectors focuses light onto the surface without spilling into the surroundings, keeping wildlife in the dark.

Tube Drilling Jig

Our Tube Clamping Jig has been custom-designed for ease of use and to provide a secure grip without damaging the handrail. Machined from solid Aluminium for extra strength with reduced weight.

The two jaws feature replaceable Nitrile rubber inserts that offer a soft face to the tube without deforming. This means that high clamping forces can be applied repetitively.

The upper jaws are shaped to allow the assembly to be used where handrails are installed against a wall.

The lower retention bracket allows for the drilling machine assembly to slide on. The details are symmetrical so that drilling can be left or right of the jig.

The drilling machine is a modified Rotabroach Element 40. The magnetic base has been removed and replaced with our jig mating bracket. The bracket can be supplied as a blank to enable alternative mag drills to be used with this retrofit handrail lighting jig.

Tube Clamp Jaws
Strong clamping jaws for vibration free working

Box Profile Drilling Jigs

We offer two Clamping Jigs for drilling the vertical face of box section profiles 80 x 40mm and 100 x 50mm.

Each jig features a front quick clamp and two bolted clamps to the rear for secure fixing.

A separate EPDM shroud protects the handrail finish, ensuring the original finish is not damaged during drilling.

The drill retention bracket allows the drilling machine assembly to slide on. The details are symmetrical so that drilling can be done to the left or right of the jig. This item is common to all types of jigs.

Retrofit handrail lighting a drilled hole in the face of a handrail painted blue
The TCT cutter creates a clean, accurate hole ready for deburring.
  • Tube Clamp Jig

    Body: Lightweight Aluminium
    Round Handrail diameter: 48.3-50.8 
    Box Handrail: 80x40 & 100x50 +
    custom jig design
    Azimuth Position: Digital Inclinometer
    Handrail protection: Yes
    Boring Machine Orientation: Left and right
    Suitable for Inclines: Yes
    Wall Mounted Handrails: The Jig is designed to be used on handrails with standard wall brackets.

  • Drilling Machine

    Manufacturer: Rotabroach
    AC Supply
    : 110v
    Cutter Sizes: 18 / 24 /30
    Speeds: 300 and 600 rpm
    Motor: 1200 watts
    Features: Cutsmart™ Technology - designed to protect both cutter and motor during heavy use.
    Fixed Safety Guard 
    Cable Length: 3.5 metres

  • Can I Use My Own Mag Drill?

    Yes, the jig is available separately with a blank holding bracket to be drilled to suit your machine.

    The magnetic clamp on your will have to be removed and disconnected.

Retrofit LED Handrail Lighting

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