The Solaracks aluminum guard rail system gives reliable fall protection for rooftops, walkways, elevated platforms and solar maintenance zones — the structural strength crews need at a fraction of the weight of steel. The modular, bolt-together frame uses 35×35 mm 6005-T5 aluminium square tube with triangulated bracing and M8×55 bolted connections, standing 1000 mm high.

Solaracks aluminum guard rail system, modular bolt-together frame render

Because it is aluminium, the system resists corrosion outdoors with no rust and no recoating across its service life. The same frame mounts to metal decks, concrete roofs and solar arrays alike, so one product covers commercial, industrial and O&M edge-protection needs. It is engineered for the duty of maintenance zones where crews work at height.

Aluminium guard rail installed along a rooftop solar array

Installation is fast and repeatable: anchor each bottom U-rail with five ST6.3×25 self-tapping screws, bolt the square-tube legs and bracing to the U-rail with M8×55 bolts and connectors, then tie adjacent legs together with a cross rail for a continuous barrier.

Aluminium guard rail components: connector, 35x35 mm square tube, bottom U-rail and M8x55 bolts

Aluminium guard rail leg and bracing mounting detail

Key specifications: Rail height — 1000 mm · Frame — 35×35 mm square tube · Alloy — 6005-T5 aluminium · Assembly — M8×55 bolted, SR-A1 connectors · Mounts to — metal deck, concrete roof or solar array.

TAG: aluminum guard rail, solar guardrail, rooftop fall protection, walkway guardrail, edge protection system, 6005-T5 guardrail, solar maintenance safety, SR-W5

Calculation basis: AS/NZS 1170.2 / ASCE 7-22Stamped design & quote: 24 hWarranty: 12 yearsDesign life: 25+ years

Frequently asked questions

Why choose aluminium over steel for the guardrail?

The 35 x 35 mm 6005-T5 aluminium frame gives structural strength at a fraction of steel weight - no rust and no recoating across its service life.

Which roof surfaces can the SR-W5 mount to?

The same frame mounts to metal decks, concrete roofs and solar arrays alike, so one product covers commercial, industrial and O&M edge-protection needs.

How is the guardrail assembled on site?

Anchor each bottom U-rail with five ST6.3 x 25 self-tapping screws, bolt legs and bracing with M8 x 55 bolts and SR-A1 connectors, then tie legs with a cross rail.

What height does the guardrail stand?

The rail stands 1000 mm high with triangulated bracing - fall protection engineered for maintenance zones where crews work at height.

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