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Your first choice illuminated handrail system for internal and external applications

Named ‘best on the market' by Lux Magazine

Garda is a bespoke, illuminated handrail system in grade 316 stainless steel. With either asymmetric or symmetric lighting distribution, it offers specifiers a versatile and virtually maintenance-free solution.

  • Garda can be rolled to mirror structural curves
  • Suitable for exterior or interior use
  • Designed to integrate seamlessly into an architectural scheme as well as offering a discreet emergency lighting solution
  • Garda offers a range of colour temperatures to suit project requirements and a variety of stanchion and mounting arrangements
  • 3 standard modules available; Garda, Garda Pro and Garda Comfort

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Materials

 

Stainless steel

For beautifully crafted and expertly executed quality – that can be seen, felt and admired. Offering a seamless, uncompromised aesthetic, without visible breaks or joins, straight or curved runs are cut, welded and machine brushed on-site by our expert team.

Aluminium

For schemes which require a durable high-grade painted finish, to closely match surrounding architecture. Visible joins are kept to a minimum with our expertly crafted brackets and cover plates, and is all pre-fabricated and assembled on-site.

Our handrail system is available in any RAL or bespoke finish to perfectly complement or contrast with your scheme architecture.

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Garda

Offering symmetric and asymmetric performance for a large range of handrail applications.  At launch, Garda set the standard for handrail lighting.

 

Symmetric module

Asymmetric module
Length 2700K 3000K 4000K 2700K 3000K 4000K
300mm 201lm 281lm 335lm 146lm 204lm 244lm
600mm 402lm 563lm 670lm 293lm 410lm 489lm
900mm 602lm 843lm 1004lm 440lm 616lm 733lm
1200mm 803lm 1126lm 1338lm 586lm 821lm 977lm

Garda Pro

Garda Pro is our NEW performance handrail solution with asymmetric distribution. Designed for schemes which require high (150lux) lighting levels and uniformity. Optimising lighting, performance and cost. 

 

Asymmetric module
Length 3000K 4000K
300mm 449lm 489lm
600mm 894lm 972lm
900mm 1349lm 1467lm
1200mm 1800lm 1956lm

Garda Comfort

Ensuring we have a solution for every project need; NEW Garda Comfort is now available. With no visible LEDs offering a comfortable homogenous light, its lower lighting levels - of 30lux - still provides efficient lighting performance.

 

Symmetric module
Length 2700K 3000K 4000K
300mm 294lm 300lm 320lm
600mm 647lm 654lm 703lm
900mm 995lm 1005lm 1081lm
1200mm 1352lm 1367lm 1470lm

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A bespoke solution

Our award-winning lighting solution integrates the latest LED technology into a bespoke handrail or balustrade. Offering enormous versatility combined with market-leading performance, our dedicated team work closely with our clients from concept to completion, giving advice and support throughout.

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Attention to detail at every stage

We understand that no two projects are the same. We manage all aspects of a Garda project, from lighting, aesthetic and structural design, to survey and installation.

Design and visualisation

Our designers will help select the most suitable arrangement to achieve your requirement, visualise your scheme and show predicted luminance levels, as well as planned mounting positions.

Installation

Precision installation by our specialist site team, ensuring the highest quality finish. Watch our video.

Range of LED modules

Various light levels, uniformity and effects can be created from a range of LED modules. Flexible LED modules allow curved illuminated sections.

High grade materials

Robust profile ensures optimum loading provision.

Flexible structural design

Smooth long runs and sharp bends mirror structural curves and lines.

Control

  • Total flexibility offered with LED compatible switching, dimming and/or building management system controls
  • Integrated emergency 3 hour functionality

Protection

  • Class III electrical / IP66
  • Electrical integrity maintained with IP66 rated transformer enclosures and cable integrity
  • Surge protected
  • IK 10 shock resistant with anti-tamper fixings

Compliance

  • Building Regulations Part K
  • Compliant with all relevant standards for structures, bridges and barriers for road, pedestrian, rail and water crossings
  • Specified loading requirements for wall or stanchion mounted handrail (BS 6180:2011) are accommodated
  • Lighting levels designed to customer specification or to meet the British Standard (BS 5489-1:2013)
  • Conforms to inclusive mobility requirements (BS 8300:2009+A1:2010): previously DDA

Manufactured in a Quality Assured Environment

  • ISO 9001 -  Quality Management
  • ISO 14001 - Environmental Management
  • ISO 18001 - Occupational Health and Safety Management

Projects featuring Garda

River Ettrick, Selkirk

Maritime Centre of Excellence, Southampton University

Essex Street Steps, London

St. James’s Place, Cirencester

Garda® Anti-Climb

For projects where safety or whole-life cost is paramount, such as rail, consider our innovative anti-climb balustrade

 

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