The Glass Railing Round Surface Mount Post with Handrail Bracket is part of Inline Design’s Virginia Round Style Glass Railing System. This version is designed for surface-mounted glass railing installations and includes top hardware for a handrail or top rail.
The post comes with a cone handrail bracket at the top, allowing a handrail/top rail to be mounted above the glass railing system. Built from a 1.67" / 42.4 mm outside-diameter round stainless steel profile with a 12 gauge / 0.102" / 2.6 mm wall thickness, this post is a heavy-duty option for modern glass railing systems that need strong post construction, a clean round profile, round glass clamps, and integrated handrail support.
Use it for balconies, decks, porches, patios, stairs, landings, terraces, indoor railings, outdoor railings, wet or dry locations, residential projects, and commercial projects when installed according to local code, approved mounting conditions, glass requirements, and project-specific engineering.
Glass panels are purchased separately. This post system is designed for use with compatible tempered or laminated glass panels. Verify glass thickness, panel height, panel width, local code requirements, and project-specific engineering before ordering glass.
Quick Product Highlights
| Handrail Support | Includes cone handrail bracket for mounting handrail/top rail tubing above the post |
| Heavy-Duty Round Post | 1.67" / 42.4 mm outside diameter with 12 gauge / 2.6 mm wall thickness |
| Glass Clamp System | Includes round glass clamps based on selected post type: end, middle, corner, stair, or angle configuration |
| Finish Options | 316 Satin Stainless Steel and Black Matte Powder Coat options |
| Glass Compatibility | For 3/8", 1/2", or 9/16" tempered or laminated glass |
| Important | Glass panels, handrail/top rail tubing, and base anchors are not included |
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Details
| System | Virginia Round Style Glass Railing System |
| Top Rail Hardware | Included with this version: cone handrail bracket for handrail/top rail tubing |
| Profile Size | 1.67" / 42.4 mm outside diameter round post |
| Post Thickness | 12 gauge / 0.102" / 2.6 mm heavy-wall construction |
| Glass Thickness | 3/8", 1/2", or 9/16" tempered or laminated glass |
| Satin Stainless Steel | AISI 316 stainless steel for wet, dry, indoor, outdoor, and coastal environments with routine stainless steel maintenance |
| Black Matte Powder Coat | Black Matte powder coat over AISI 304 stainless steel |
| Finish Standard | ASTM A480 No. 4 linearly textured satin finish for satin stainless steel options |
| Handrail Compatibility | Designed for handrail/top rail tubing installed above the post using the included cone handrail bracket |
| Post Preparation | Pre-drilled and tapped M8 x 1.25 mm for round glass clamps |
| Construction | Heavy-duty construction, sturdy upon completion, and designed for straightforward installation |
| Installation | Surface mount installation to approved concrete, steel, wood blocking, or other structural substrates using project-specific anchors |
| Code References | Designed for guardrail systems installed according to applicable IBC, IRC, and ASTM E2358 requirements, subject to project layout, anchoring, glass type, post spacing, handrail/top rail continuity, and engineering review |
Available Configurations
| Heights | 36" and 42" |
| Post Types | End, Middle, Corner, Stair Lower, Stair Middle, Stair Upper, Angle Lower, Angle Middle, and Angle Upper |
| Finish Options | 316 Satin Stainless Steel; Black Matte Powder Coat over 304 SS Post Only; Black Matte Powder Coat over 304 SS Post & Base Cover; Black Matte Powder Coat over 304 SS Post, Base Cover & Glass Clamps |
What Is Included in the Kit?
| Post | (1) round surface mount post, pre-drilled and tapped M8 x 1.25 mm |
| Cone Handrail Bracket | (1) included for mounting handrail/top rail tubing above the post |
| Round End Cap | (1) included |
| Round Base Cover | (1) included |
| Round Glass Clamps | (4) for Middle or Corner Post, or (2) for End Post and applicable stair configurations Included with every clamp: Each glass clamp includes its own M8 × 1.25 mounting bolt for attaching the clamp to the post. |
| Round Pivot Flange | Optional (1) at the bottom for Angle Post when applicable |
Important Installation Notes
- Glass panels are not included. Glass must be provided by a local vendor.
- Handrail/top rail tubing is not included. Select compatible handrail/top rail tubing based on the project design.
- Base anchors are not included. Due to the variety of floor surfaces, customers must supply the appropriate connecting hardware for the base, including screws, bolts, anchor bolts, or other project-specific fasteners. For substrate-specific fastener guidance and recommended approaches, see Anchoring Options for Railing Posts.
- Anchor selection must be based on the mounting surface, including concrete, steel, wood framing, blocking, or other approved structural substrates.
- Stair posts and other custom posts require an additional fee to account for custom post fabrication and CAD drawings specific to the customer field measurements when necessary.
- Custom fabrication requires a minimum of 1–2 weeks for production.
- Handrail height, top rail layout, guardrail height, glass type, post spacing, anchoring, and other structural requirements must be verified against local code and project-specific engineering.
- For coastal or high-corrosion environments, stainless steel must be cleaned and maintained regularly.
Handrail Bracket M6 Screw Direction Disclaimer
The direction of the M6 screw on the handrail bracket may vary. The M6 screw that secures the saddle on top of the post may be positioned either on the inside or the outside face. This orientation is random and depends on the production batch. We cannot guarantee a specific direction, and mixing post batches may result in variation. This does not affect structural performance.
Links & Downloadable Materials
More Information
- More Info on Handrail Height Requirements
- More Information on AISI 316 (Satin SS) and AISI 304 (Black Matte PC) Stainless Steel