{"product_id":"akw-1700-series-cranked-and-newel-grab-rails","title":"AKW 1700 Series Cranked \u0026 Newel Grab Rails – Choice of Style","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAKW 1700 Series Cranked \u0026amp; Newel Grab Rails – Choice of Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAKW 1700 Series cranked and newel grab rails\u003c\/strong\u003e are special purpose rails for doorways, steps and stairs – the places around the home where a straight rail is not quite the right shape. A \u003cstrong\u003ecranked rail\u003c\/strong\u003e has an offset (cranked) shape with flat ends, so it can be fixed to a door frame or wall beside a step and still leave room for the hand. The \u003cstrong\u003enewel rail\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 32mm white powder coated steel rail with a 90° turn, designed to give extra grip where a staircase begins or ends, in left or right hand versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features \u0026amp; benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCranked rails – offset design for doorways and steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e630mm cranked rail in white plastic dipped steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e445mm cranked rail in white steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e445mm cranked rail in stainless steel with a brown epoxy finish – blends with timber door frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCranked rails have flat ends and a 43mm wall clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewel rail – 32mm diameter white powder coated steel with a 90° turn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewel rail available left hand or right hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing your rail\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003ecranked rail\u003c\/strong\u003e at a front or back door, porch or internal step, where the user needs something to hold while stepping up and through. The \u003cstrong\u003e630mm\u003c\/strong\u003e rail gives a longer grip; the \u003cstrong\u003e445mm\u003c\/strong\u003e rails suit narrower door frames, and the \u003cstrong\u003ebrown\u003c\/strong\u003e finish is less noticeable against wood. These cranked rails are intended for general internal areas rather than wet bathrooms or shower rooms – for bathrooms choose a stainless steel or plastic rail from the AKW 1200, 1400, 1600 or 1900 Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003enewel rail\u003c\/strong\u003e comes in left and right hand versions, which are mirror images of each other. Check which side of the staircase the rail will be fitted on, and call us on 0333 772 4162 before ordering if you are unsure which handing you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA grab rail is only as strong as the wall it is fixed to. Always use fixings suited to the wall type (solid masonry, timber stud or plasterboard with noggins or a pattress board) and fit the rail with every fixing point used. Wall fixings are not normally supplied, because the right fixing depends on your wall. Check for hidden pipes and cables before drilling. Where a rail is being fitted for a specific person, an occupational therapist can advise on the best height and position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSizes \u0026amp; product codes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAKW code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEAN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCranked Rail 630mm – White Plastic Dipped Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e01750\/1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5055295100183\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCranked Rail 445mm – White Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e01760\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5055295100176\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCranked Rail 445mm – Brown Epoxy Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e01770\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5055295107540\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNewel Rail – Left Hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e01745L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5055295106673\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNewel Rail – Right Hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e01745R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5055295106659\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAKW 1700 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCranked rails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e630mm white plastic dipped steel; 445mm white steel; 445mm brown epoxy stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCranked rail wall clearance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNewel rail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32mm diameter white powder coated steel, 90° turn, left or right hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFixings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supplied – choose to suit your wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a cranked grab rail?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rail with an offset shape and flat ends, designed for fixing beside a doorway or step so the hand has clearance to grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use a cranked rail in the bathroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese rails are intended for general internal areas. For bathrooms and shower rooms choose a stainless steel or plastic grab rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a newel rail?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rail with a 90° turn that gives an extra handhold at the bottom or top of a staircase, where the banister alone may not give enough support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre fixings included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo – use fixings suited to your wall or door frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNeed help choosing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure which length, colour or style you need? Call the Key West Bathrooms team on \u003cstrong\u003e0333 772 4162\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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