- Nov 02, 2020
12 Ways to Use Slip-On Pipe Rail Fittings
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Here’s the thing about slip-on pipe fittings: they don’t just connect pipes... they unlock design possibilities for interior and exterior pipe railing.
Some might see a single socket tee or a 90˚ elbow and just see a piece of simple hardware, but the fittings of the Kee® Safety line are intuitive tools that allow for endless creative opportunities. The simple modular system allows for infinite versatility, without any welding.
Kee® Klamp (made of malleable iron) and Kee® Lite (an aluminum option) are favorites in the fabrication and film world due to their cost-effectiveness and durability. With either collection, it only takes a few components to create robust, rigid pipe structures that connect securely with just a few turns of an Allen key, so really, it’s no wonder that interior designers, DIYers and stair-builders alike have found inspiration from this powerful modular design tool as well.
Where to Use Slip-On Pipe Fittings
Slip-on iron or aluminum fittings , like those from Kee® Safety, to form steel or aluminum pipe railing design for handrails, guardrails, and safety barrier systems, both indoors and out, on contemporary or industrial projects.
Virtually anyone can benefit from the functionality and versatility of Kee® Safety slip-on pipe fittings. From safety barrier systems for plant guardrail, lighting grids for film sets to racking for retail stores. Slip-on pipe railing fittings are an excellent solution for a wide range of applications and install with DIY ease.
Why Use Slip-On Pipe Fittings
Easy to Install: The ultra user-friendly design of Kee® Safety’s slip-on pipe fittings has been developed and refined for over 75 years: their simplicity and cost-effectiveness can’t be overstated. The only equipment you need is an Allen key to achieve almost any structural configuration you want. Check out some installation videos here.
Durability: Both Kee® Lite and Kee® Klamp are low maintenance and extremely durable, with Kee® Klamps having a galvanized finish for long-lasting protection. The corrosion-resistant screws resist thread stripping and firmly lock the pipe in place for sturdy, stable construction.
Versatility: The set screw construction also ensures the fittings provide a high degree of versatility: structures can be easily reconfigured during installation when necessary, and fittings can be reused on new projects when required.
Railing Design Ideas With Slip-On Pipe Fittings
Kee® Safety’s fittings are so easy to use, it’s no wonder designers, builders, and everyday crafty people are installing them wherever they can.
Check out these inspiring #KeeSafety design ideas from homes, retail spaces, and offices that feature slip-on pipe connectors in all sorts of functional and stylish applications.
HAUTE HANDRAIL. Instagram user @maike.berghuijs connected steel pipes with single socket and side outlet elbow fittings. The result is an industrial-chic steel pipe railing that makes a statement in a white-on-white hallway.
SMART SPACE SAVER. In the London workshop of Mäe Ceramics, Kee® Safety fittings connect pipes and boards into a functional parcel packaging workbench that doubles as a storage unit.
DARING DINING TABLE. This DIY two-person dining table, built by Assemblag Direct, uses pipes, elbow fittings and three socket tee pieces as a support for the tabletop — a great solution for small spaces.
DREAM DISPLAY. Simplified Building crafted a unique retail display using slip-on pipe fittings. Here, pipes hold up shelving or act as a hanging bar for clothing.
CHIC CUSTOM SHELVING. In @cryptolaurianna’s new loft office, you’ll find a one-of-a-kind wall of shelving that brings both storage and style to the space.
SAFETY FIRST. Kee® Safety’s slip-on structural pipe fittings can also connect pipe railings to create guardrail systems, as Metalworks London demonstrates with this safety-minded project.
WORK OF ART. The possibilities offered by slip-on Kee® Klamps are endless. Norwegian artist Kalle Grudes used them to create an installation for the Oslo Architecture Triennale, as shown in this photo from Instagram user @jerome.e.picard
STRUCTURAL RAILING. The versatility and durability of the Kee® Klamp and Kee® Lite fittings make them an ideal fit for industrial applications, like this warehouse staircase.
DOWN TO THE WIRE. Combine Kee® Safety fittings with pipe and wire for your railing design, and you get an industrial look that’s still sleek and sophisticated.
OPPOSITES ATTRACT. Paired with weathered wood plank steps, the steel pipe and cable railing here pops.
MIXED MATERIALS. Black pipe railing offers a striking contrast to steel and aluminum pipe fittings. Glass panels in this banister design allow the light to flow through unobstructed.
RAIN-RESISTANT RAILING. Weather-resistant and durable, these slip-on sockets will withstand the elements when used for outdoor stairway projects like this black pipe handrail.
Connecting Your Creativity
Whether you’re crafting a guardrail, a lighting rig, or a one-of-a-kind storage solution for your space, slip-on pipe fittings offer an incredible opportunity to get creative. Bezdan is an official Kee Safety distributor and we supply Kee Klamps and Kee Lite products. With the Kee® Safety collection, there’s really just one question: what can’t you do?
