Railing Components

U End Loops

U-End loop ends are used at the end of a 2-line railing. This end loop is designed to save on welding and project time versus traditional elbows. Available in a 2-1/2" centerline radius. All stainless steel U-End loops are bent with pre-polished #4 satin material and some touch-up may be required. 

• Tube Sizes Available: 1-1/2" O.D. in 11 Ga.
• Pipe Sizes Available: 1-1/4", 1-1/2" in Schedule 40
• Steel U-End Loops
• Aluminum U-End Loops (Pipe: 6063 Alloy; Tube: 6061 Alloy)
• Stainless Steel U-End Loops (304 Alloy)

Learn about companion parts such as disks and end caps, welding and multi-splice connectors, and flanges.

For longer lengths, please refer to our custom bending services.

Rail Ends

This rail end is used to return a rail to the wall while meeting the ADA requirement of a 12" level off. All stainless steel rail ends are bent with a pre-polished material and may require some touch-up.

• Tube Sizes Available: 1-1/2" O.D. in 11 & 16 Ga.
• Pipe Sizes Available: 1-1/4", 1-1/2" in Schedule 40
• Steel Rail Ends
• Aluminum Rail Ends (Pipe: 6063 Alloy; Tube:6061 Alloy)
• Stainless Steel Rail Ends (Pipe & Tube: 304 Alloy)

For joining rail components, see our selection of welding connectors. 

Post Ends

Using these post ends will save you 2 welds over using traditional elbows to make a post. Available in a 2-1/2" centerline radius.

• Tube Sizes Available: 1-1/2" O.D. in 11 Ga.
• Pipe Sizes Available: 1-1/4", 1-1/2" in Schedule 40
• Steel Post Ends
• Aluminum Post Ends (Pipe: 6063 Alloy; Tube: 6061 Alloy)
• Stainless Steel Post Ends (304 Alloy)

Learn about companion parts such as disks and end caps, welding and multi-splice connectors, and flanges.

Coped (Notched) Posts

Coped (Notched) Post parts can be used to quickly and easily fabricate your railing with a simple weld, eliminating the need for additional parts. Posts are supplied with a fish-mouth cope equal to the tube or pipe O.D.

Coped (Notched) Stubs

Coped (Notched) Stubs are supplied in 6-inch lengths and can be cut to create the T’s and crosses needed to easily fabricate your railing. Each piece has a fish-mouth cope equal to the pipe or tube O.D. Custom lengths or angles can be made upon request. Get an estimate here.

Wall Returns

All wall returns are designed to meet the minimum 1-1/2" clearance specified by many building codes and guidelines. These wall returns are available with an offset hole, or a 2 or 3 hole pattern, and come as an assembly. Wall returns and flanges can also be purchased separately. Stainless wall returns are supplied with a #4 satin finish. Aluminum wall returns are made with a 3003 alloy flange. Additional options such as special finishes, additional sizes, and other center lines can be custom ordered.  

• Tube Sizes Available: 1-1/2" O.D.
• Pipe Sizes Available: 1-1/4", 1-1/2" in Schedule 40
• 2" Tangent on Stainless & Aluminum Wall Returns Only

Post Sleeves

Sharpe Products now sells EZ sleeve, a removable plastic sleeve for forming quick, accurate, clean post holes in concrete. It forms a tapered hole with extra space to plumb posts. Ideal for railings, fences or other posts.

The EZ Sleeve is lightweight and constructed of 1/16" thick plastic. The Sealed tapered tube with snap-on base keeps out debris and water.

Suggested Rail Post Installation
Set before or immediately after concrete is poured. Leave EZ Sleeve in place and remove before railing installation.