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Handrail Fittings

L . J . Smith offers two types of handrail fittings in all of the handrail profiles shown near the bottom of this page . Our “ Traditional ” fittings utilize rail bolts for installation . L . J . Smith also offers an exclusive , patented line of fittings called “ Conect-A-Kit ®.” These unique fittings provide tremendous flexibility in the number of installation applications obtainable with each fitting . Aside from their common applications , seven of these fittings , used in combination , will make up 26 different Landing Fitting Assemblies ( gooseneck fittings ). Below are illustrations of how Conect-A-Kit ® fittings are used for Common Stairway Applications , and how they are used to build Landing Fitting Assemblies ( goosenecks ).
Conect-A-Kit ® Fittings for Common Stairway Applications
What ’ s Inside ...
Removable solid bottom
Upeasings have square cut ends
Top Lid
Base with machined pockets
Pre-drilled hole
All of the Conect-A-Kit ® fittings have a base with machined pockets and a removable top lid ( or bottom ) for easy installation . All assembly hardware is concealed within the base of each fitting .
Conect-A-Kit ® Fittings for Building Landing Fitting Assemblies ( goosenecks )
Conect-A-Kit ® Fitting from the box
Square cut the ends Assemble to Rail End ( s )
Individual Conect-A-Kit ® Fittings
Attach Conect-A-Kit ® Fittings Together
Landing Fitting Final Assembly
Conect-A-Kit ® fittings provide several advantages :
Versatility — make left or right turns with the same fitting . Fittings can be used to make up a variety of fitting combinations .
Ease of Assembly — most joint connections are made on top of the rail system for better access . No rail bolts required !
Added Strength — the hardware included with each fitting provides greater strength and tighter connections .
Conect-A-Kit ® fittings and traditional fittings are available in the handrail profiles shown below . When the handrail chosen is plowed , designate a plowed fitting with a “ P ” suffix . Fillet is included with each plowed fitting . Note : some fittings are available plowed 1¼ " or 1¾ " and some are not available plowed at all ... refer to the item numbers listed below each fitting throughout this section of the catalog .
LJ-6010
LJ-6010P LJ-6109 LJ-6109P0 LJ-6109P1 LJ-6210 LJ-6210P LJ-6400 LJ-6400P LJ-6519 LJ-6519P
LJ-6601
LJ-6601P LJ-6701 LJ-6701P LJ-6900 LJ-6900P LJ-6A10 LJ-6A10P0 LJ-6A10P1 LJ-6B10 LJ-6B10P0 LJ-6B10P1
When ordering fittings to match the chosen handrail , the second digit indicates the matching profile . Below is an example of how easy it is to order our handrail fittings .
How to Install
Conect-A-Kit ® Fittings
Chosen Handrail
Matching Left Hand Volute Item Number
Matching Level Quarterturn Item Number
Matching Upeasing Item Number
LJ-6210
LJ-7230
LJ-7211
LJ-7212
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