
Portable 45″ tall guardrail • Rapid installation
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A StrapRail Site Sketch :
StrapRail® complies with:
Other guardrails:
StrapRail®
The following technical drawings show identical anchor posts at each end of the system. Note that systems can be be configured with a different anchor post at each end.
These drawings show 100 ft runs for clarity. Note that the maximum allowable span between anchor posts is 150 ft.
45″ (1.14 m) StrapRail® Guardrail System
Drawing A: Column Post to Column Post, 100 foot span (30 m)
Drawing B: Wall Post to Wall Post, 100 foot span (30 m)
Drawing C: Corner Post to Corner Post, 100 foot span (30 m)
Drawing D: Inline Post to Inline Post, 100 foot span (30 m)
Drawing E: 2 Noose Posts & 6 Noose Belts to Anchor up to 150′ x 45″ Guardrail
The StrapRail® Installation Manual is a comprehensive guide to StrapRail® installation (for planners, supervisors, installers, and users of StrapRail® Guardrails).
Perimeter & Shaft Enclosure
Conceptual drawing of a StrapRail® installation.
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StrapRail® Ratchet Straps
StrapRail® Rail Straps
Use the following StrapRail® Guardrail Anchor Posts to anchor the orange rail straps to structurally adequate elements of the building.
A Noose Belt Anchor Kit:
Noose Post:
Noose Belt:
Noose Post With 3 Noose Belts
A Belt Post Kit consists of:
Basic Column Post:
Buckle Belt Anchor:
Belted Post
Wall Post (Bolt to Wall)
Corner Post (Bolt Down)
Inline Post (Bolt Down)
Use the following 45″ StrapRail® Guide Posts to prevent outward and downward movement of the straps.
Note: The maximum allowable span between any 2 fixed posts is 50 ft.
Basic Column Post (Strap on)
Toeboard Hook
Outboard Column Post (Strap on)
Outboard Installation
Inboard Installation
Corner Guards prevent corner chafe (use on on existing columns)
Square Corner Guards consists of:
Round Corner Guards consists of:
Midway Post (Bolt Down)
StrapRail® requires a post every 10’. Use these lightweight clamping posts to meet this requirement.
These posts will stiffen the guardrail and prevent deflection of the straps below the OSHA mandated height of 39”.
Anti-Deflection Post
Anti-Deflection Post with Foot
Spacing Strap for Posts
Optional overhead restraint for preventing outboard deflection in guardrail spans that lack fixed Guide Posts. Guy Rope shackle connects to the upper tip of the Anti-Deflection Post. Install every 30′ or less in lieu of fixed Guide Posts.
Anchor Type | Screw |
Model | KH-EZ 5/8″ x 5 1/2″ |
Code | 418080 |
Usable Length | 5.5" |
Minimum Embedment | 5″ |
Drill Bit | 5/8" |
Min. Slab | 7" |
Hole Depth | 6" |
Socket | 15/16" |
Torque | 85 ft.lb |
Max Impact Wrench Torque in concrete | 450 ft.lb |
Reusable | No |
Anchor Type | Expansion |
Model | HSL-3 M12/25 |
Code | 371781 |
Usable Length | 4.75″ |
Max Fixture Thickness | 1″ |
Drill Bit | 18 mm |
Min. Slab | 6.25″ |
Min Hole Depth | 4.25″ |
Socket | 19 mm |
Torque | 80 ft lb |
Reusable | No |
Anchor Type | Expansion |
Model | HSLGR M12/16 |
Code | 31655 |
Anchor Type | Expansion |
Code | 284908 |
Usable Length | 3″ |
Drill Bit | 18 mm |
Min. Slab | 6″ |
Hole Depth | 5″ |
Socket | 19 mm |
Torque | 60 ft lb |
Reusable | Yes – removable threaded stud |
Anchor Type | Thru-Bolt |
Code | Ø 3/4″ |
Usable Length | 17″ |
Drill Bit | 7/8″ |
Min. Slab | 6″ |
Hole Depth | 5″ |
Socket | 1-1/8″ |
Torque | n/a |
Reusable | Yes – removable threaded stud |
Anchor Type | Thru-Bolt |
Code | Ø 3/4″ |
Usable Length | 35″ |
Drill Bit | 7/8″ |
Min. Slab | 6″ |
Hole Depth | 5″ |
Socket | 1-1/8″ |
Torque | n/a |
Reusable | Yes – removable threaded stud |
Debris Netting Roll
Prevents tools, materials & debris from falling through or blowing through the guardrail.
Stainless Steel Strap Clip
Secure the netting between the top rail strap and toeboard strap with heavy duty disposable nylon Cable Ties. Install 1 cable tie every 5′ (1.5 m – approx) to both the top rail strap and toeboard strap.
Type | Tensile Strength (lbs) | Length Dimension (in) |
Heavy Duty Cold Weather Cable Ties | 120 | 15 |
A pliers style cutter is available for safe and quick removal of cable ties.
Carry Bag for Posts
Carry Bag for Straps
For transporting 1 rail member (Top Rail, Midrail, or Toeboard).
StrapRail® Midrail Pouch
StrapRail® Strap Winder
Use Black Rubber Wear Pads if the column has sharp edges to prevent damage to Blue Column Belts on 45″ Plastic Column Posts (Single System).
Use White Rubber Wear Pads to prevent damage to the Red Ratchet Straps on 45″ Plastic Column Posts (Single System) and on 45″ Plastic Column Guide Posts.
Yellow Plastic Gauge for Blue Column Belt
StrapRail® Toeboard Splatter Guard
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