Rope Handrail Brackets & End Caps – 30 mm Rope

This set of supports was designed to create a rope handrail and includes:

• Wall-mounted pass-through bracket

• Rope end cap

The design was created for a 30 mm nominal diameter jute rope.

The rope opening has intentionally been designed with a 35 mm diameter to provide some extra clearance. Natural ropes can be slightly thicker than their nominal diameter and may also deform or expand over time.

The rope is held in the desired position using an M6 set screw, preventing it from sliding freely through the bracket.

Required Hardware

For installation you will need:

• 30 mm rope

• Ø6 mm wall plugs

• Suitable mounting screws

• M6 set screws for securing the rope

• The required number of pass-through brackets and end caps depending on the length of your handrail

My Installation Example

For my installation, I used approximately 3 meters of rope, intentionally leaving it slightly longer than the straight-line distance to create a gentle sag between the brackets.

I used:

• 2 end caps, one at each end of the rope

• 2 intermediate pass-through brackets

• Approximately 1 meter between each bracket

• Ø30 mm jute rope

• M6 set screws

• Ø6 mm wall plugs

The number and spacing of the brackets, as well as the amount of extra rope, can of course be adjusted according to your installation and the desired appearance.

Material & Print Settings

I printed my parts in PETG using:

• 3 walls/perimeters

• 75% infill

• Gyroid infill pattern

• Tree supports

I tried several different orientations in an attempt to print the parts completely without supports, but due to the geometry of the model, I was unable to eliminate them entirely.

However, by tilting the model appropriately, it is possible to significantly reduce the amount of support material required and minimize marks on the visible surfaces.

PETG is the material I used for my installation. Other materials such as ASA, ABS, Nylon/PA or Polycarbonate may also be used, with print settings adjusted accordingly.

Important Notice

This is a DIY 3D-printed project and is not certified as a safety device.

Actual strength depends on several factors, including the material used, print quality and settings, print orientation, wall type, wall plugs, screws, and installation quality.

This model is therefore intended primarily for decorative applications or situations where the handrail is not required to function as a certified safety device.