Moddex Pre-engineered Stainless-steel Handrail Systems are Guaranteed to Last

Ordinary steel handrails are often unsuitable for corrosive environments, like salt air, acidic or wet industrial areas.

That’s why Moddex developed the Tuffrail^® range — the pre-engineered alternative to traditional welded handrail systems — in durable galvanised, aluminium and stainless-steel materials.

Tuffrail^® 316 Marine-grade Stainless Steel  is backed by Moddex with a 50-year Product Warranty.

Designed for outstanding performance in the harshest environments — from offshore oil rigs, to acidic wastewater treatment plants — it will significantly reduce the cost of providing welded stainless steel handrails. It’s quicker and safer than welding on site and it’s easier to install than pre-fabricated stainless-steel systems that have to be dropped into place with expensive cranes, often causing work delays.

Tuffrail is a handrail system designed to go up in half the time, or less, from conveniently delivered, pre-configured kits. Fit-for-purpose compliant, it was developed to meet industrial applications that need to comply with AS/NZS 1657.

From the sea-side to the extreme side.

Being a relatively new offer in the market, Tuffrail SS is making its debut with projects like the Orao Loop retaining wall, on the coastal KiwiRail line south of Kaikoura.

Tuffrail aluminium has endured extreme conditions too, from waterfront Sydney and Western Australia, all the way to Antarctica! When the Scott Base had their 38-year-old water tanks replaced, they made the project safe with a pre-configured, aluminium Tuffrail system for safety railings and interconnecting walkways.

The Tuffrail system was so easy for the builders to install — being simple to connect, weather-resistant and ultra-lightweight — they did it in  temperatures as low as  -20^o centigrade.

Innovation is in the Moddex DNA.

You don’t want your recently installed barrier system to be tampered with — that’s just one more example of how Moddex thinks beyond the project to ensure the lowest lifetime cost of ownership for our products.

Moddex developed the DEXX^® Locking Screw, to overcome site-security issues, such as tampering, and to prevent loose screw connections from vibration.

Designed to create an automatic, long-lasting deadlock when screwed in, it’s only unlockable using a proprietary DEXX^® screwdriver, supplied by Moddex.

It’s just one of hundreds of innovative solutions to engineering problems that have made Moddex the leader in pre-engineered handrail technology — with experts on hand to help engineers, architects, specifiers and designers create compliant solutions to one-off project design hurdles.

Another example is the innovative Tuffgard^® Toeboard, a foot-level barrier for level or rake applications that prevent open access beneath, where an object could fall from a platform, landing or structure.

When it comes to overcoming challenges with pre-engineered handrail and barrier systems, Moddex brings the best in the business to bear on solving problems through innovative design, engineering and manufacturing.

They also share detailed BIM drawings and work sections straight from their website at moddex.com — or you can work with their design team to plan and pre-configure the systems for your project.

Why Tuffrail?

Tuffrail is the pre-engineered alternative to traditional welded handrail systems. Being pre-engineered, or kit-set in design, it means installation can be done a lot faster, and minor adjustments or modifications can be made as the system is installed.

You can choose a galvanised (HDG), aluminium with a mill finish or stainless steel versions of the system, and we also keep product in stock with a Y14 Safety Yellow powder coat finish — perfect for warehouse and factory areas. Custom powder coating is also done, on request, and creates another option for aesthetics.

There are top- and mid-rail designs, some incorporating the Tuffgard Toeboard, as well as simple, single-rail edge-protection options for on-ground applications.

Compliant industrial handrails that deliver protection for workers, pedestrians, employees and site visitors across mezzanines, stairs, service platforms, walkways and fall edges, they make your choice easy — and it’s even easier when you consider the support you get from Moddex.

Tuff as you need it to be.

Tuffrail gives you plenty of choices, in terms of materials, but also in terms of modifications.

It’s just one of the reasons Trans4m Rail used Moddex Tuffrail® Industrial Handrails in delivering Narrabri to North Star — Phase 1 of the Inland Rail Project.

A major freight rail infrastructure project which will deliver over 1700km of freight rail line connecting Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, the Inland Rail project is a long-term strategic investment by the Australian Government — expected to generate more than 21,000 jobs at the peak of construction and boost Australia’s GDP by more than $18 billion during construction and the first 50 years of operation.

Moddex previously supplied services on the Parkes to Narromine section. Now, they are engaged to spearhead the delivery of over 14,500 metres of industrial handrail to Phase 1.

As the project kicked off during the Covid-19 pandemic, the project team faced uncertainty around timely materials delivery and supply chain reliability. Moddex were able to provide peace-of-mind through guaranteed supply, with robust inventory systems delivering steady, continuous procurement lines for materials — something that has made them a popular choice for many large-scale infrastructure projects.

While overcoming the challenge of labour shortages caused by the state-wide lockdown, Moddex also overcame a technical issue.

The problem of misalignment in pre-cast holes on some of the walkways was solved through a streamlined, on-site drilling solution that could be completed without voiding the warranty of the structure. 

With Moddex, Everything Fits™.

Isn’t it great when everything just clicks into place? The whole world’s going your way and nobody can stop you.

That’s the vision of service Moddex has for their customers — they want you to feel that ‘everything fits’ when you trust them with your project’s barrier, balustrade, guardrail or handrail requirements.

Everything Fits™ is their trademark line — it’s not only a great way to describe their ingenious pre-engineered barrier systems, it’s also a pretty good summation of how they provide end-to-end services and support.

With a range of proprietary, pre-engineered designs manufactured in house and stocked for rapid delivery and installation across Australia, New Zealand and beyond — all complying with Australian and New Zealand Standard, BCA and WHS regulations — you know they’ve always got your back.

Their personalised approach to customer service means you have real support from concept to installation. Even the streamlined ordering and installation process is designed with customer convenience in mind.

You can take advantage of BIM and CAD support, in-house drafting, site measurement and installation services — it’s all up to you.

Keep your reputation stainless.

Moddex is committed to delivering low-risk, compliant pre-engineered handrails with the lowest lifetime cost of ownership.

That’s why their introduction of the Tuffrail^® Stainless Steel system makes so much sense. Giving you the opportunity to save time, money and effort on the most corrosion-resistant handrail option in the market.

The 50-year Product Warranty? We’ve got you covered.

Compliance and design guides to make it even easier? No problem.

Remember, when you’re planning or designing for access ways in corrosive environments, choose Tuffrail^® 316 Marine-grade Stainless Steel and your reputation will remain stainless.