The Pyramid Bracket (PB) is a connecting piece of a railing system that attaches a square vertical post to a horizontal or inclined top rail. It is made of two main parts: the sleeve and the saddle. The sleeve is the bottom part of the bracket that's shaped like a pyramid (hence the name Pyramid Bracket) with a recessed lower area that fits into a vertical post. The saddle is the top part of the bracket that connects the top rail to a post. The saddle connects to the sleeve by a screw which allows it to swivel or pivot and thus accommodates inclined top rails (see
The PB is suitable for many different Handrail or Guardrail Systems and styles. The pyramid shape of the sleeve provides the PB with superior stability and rigidity while the sleeve gives it the convenient ability to swivel any angle. This means the PB can be used in both horizontal/flat situations (decks, balconies mezzanines etc.) and angled one (stairs, ramps etc.) The saddle can also be made flat or curved in order to accommodate any shaped top rail (see
Mounting the PB on top of a post can be achieved in two different ways. One is by compression fitting while using a glue (like ePoxy) on the inside sleeve. The second way is by welding the PB to the top of the Post. Grinding and Polishing is recommended after the welding process like the case of a stainless steel post (see