DIY Ready Made Stanchion – Round – Pipe Holder – No Weld – 50.8mm

The 50.8mm Round Pipe Holder Stanchion is a complete, ready-to-install post for horizontal round tube infill balustrade systems. Eight pipe holders come pre-fitted to the post, each designed to accept either 12.7mm or 15.88mm round infill tubing — so all you need to do is bolt the post down, slide your infill tubes through the holders, and fit your top rail.

This is the most straightforward of all DIY balustrade systems: no cable tensioning, no glass handling, and no clamp alignment. The pipe holders keep every infill run perfectly spaced and parallel, producing a clean, uniform result that is difficult to achieve with any other method. It is ideal for first-time DIYers who want a professional-looking finish with minimal complexity.

The 50.8mm post diameter provides excellent structural rigidity, making it well suited to longer spans, deck perimeters, and pool surrounds. Each pack includes the base plate, cover plate, and saddle bracket — infill tubing, top rail, fixing hardware, and end caps are all sold separately.

What’s Included

• 50.8mm round stanchion post — 900mm height — pre-drilled
• 8 x pipe holders (pre-fitted, accepts 12.7mm or 15.88mm infill tubing)
• Saddle bracket for top rail
• Flange / base plate with pre-drilled fixing holes
• Cover plate for base plate

Sold Separately

• Infill tubing (12.7mm or 15.88mm round tube)
• Top rail tubing
• End caps
• Screws, bolts, and pop rivets

Specifications

• Profile: Round
• Diameter: 50.8mm
• Height: 900mm
• Pre-Drilled For: Pipe holder infill system
• Pipe Holders Included: 8 x (accepts 12.7mm or 15.88mm round infill tube)
• Fixing Method: Bolt-down flange — no welding required
• Finish Options: Brushed Satin | Mirror Polish
• Grade Options: 304 Stainless Steel | 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel
• Material: Stainless Steel
• Category: Pre-Drilled Posts – Ready Made Stanchions

Which Grade Should I Choose?

Grade 304 is strong and reliable, suited to internal applications and external use in non-coastal, non-corrosive environments — ideal for inland areas such as Johannesburg, Pretoria, and most non-coastal suburbs.

Grade 316 (Marine Grade) offers superior corrosion resistance and is the essential choice for coastal properties, poolside installations, and any environment exposed to salt air, moisture, or chemicals. If you are in Cape Town, the Winelands, Durban, or any coastal area, Grade 316 is strongly recommended.

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