Guardrail & Handrail Systems Adjustable Aluminum Guardrail System. One rail. Infinite possibilities. Prefabricated & Adjustable FlowRail is the first prefabricated aluminum guardrail system engineered to adjust in the field to every slope, curve, and corner the jobsite gives you. As a permanent OSHA-compliant guardrail, FlowRail eliminates fitting catalogs, custom fabrication, and on-site welding — reducing installed cost, install time, and complexity. Whether it’s a loading ramp, elevated walkway, or mezzanine, our weather-resistant aluminum components bolt together and adjust on site to handle any slope from 0° to 20° and follow curves, corners, and switchbacks without splice castings or shop drawings. Avoid Shipping Delays and Tariffs Call (513) 889-2492 ORDER NOW Field Adjustable Pivoting connections that follow slopes, curves, corners, and switchbacks. Mounting Options Top-mount or side-mount for vertical concrete or metal substrates. Field-Forgiving Slot-and-trunnion connections adjust on site and lock when tightened. Easy to Order Sold by the linear foot to your plan. Ships with all the hardware you need. Easy Installation Bolts together. No field welding or on-site fabrication. Long Lasting 6061 / 6063 aluminum. Mill or powder-coated. Won’t rust, warp, or rot. Always OSHA Compliant Meets OSHA 1910.29 and 1926.502 for permanent guardrail systems. In Stock, Ready to Ship Proudly designed and manufactured in West Chester, Ohio, United States. The APEX system is a line of integrated access products that can be configured to meet the most challenging applications. Ramps Stairs Canopies Product Resources Product Info & Tech Specs BIM/CAD Files Specifications (CSI Spec) Elevation/Plan Views Environmental/LEED/HPD Resource Center Prefabricated stairs for loading docksMore on dock stairs Generator access platforms & stairsMore on generator stairs Access stairs for semi-trucks & trailersMore on semi-truck stairs Adjustable stairs with pivoting risersMore on portable stairs Commercial and Industrial Guardrail Our FlowRail Adjustable Aluminum Guardrail System is prefabricated and ready to install. The industrial-grade lightweight aluminum components bolt together and adjust on site, allowing the rail to follow every slope, curve, and corner the jobsite gives you. This eliminates fitting catalogs, custom fabrication, welding, and time-consuming engineering while reducing costs, installation time, and complexity. Slope-Adjustable Base — SlopeLock The top-mount base is the adjustable, slope-handling foundation of FlowRail. It bolts to the top surface of a ramp, platform, walkway, or deck and continuously adjusts from 0° to 20° to keep posts plumb on any slope — no shims, no field cuts. Mounting Options Top mount — Adjustable trunnion base for ramps, decks, and platforms Side mount — Cast aluminum base for vertical concrete or metal substrates Code Compliant FlowRail complies with OSHA 1910.29 (general industry walking-working surfaces) and OSHA 1926.502 (construction fall protection) for permanent guardrail systems. 100% Aluminum — Long Lasting FlowRail is built from 6061 / 6063 industrial-grade aluminum in mill or powder-coated finish. It will never rust, warp, or rot. Low maintenance and durable, aluminum guardrail lasts much longer than steel — maximizing your ROI over the life of the installation. HPD/LEED/ESG FlowRail’s aluminum construction is fully recyclable and contains post-industrial recycled content, contributing to LEED v4.1 credits and other green building rating systems. More on LEED v4.1 Credit Contributions Post Connection System Self-adjusting top rail and mid rail trunnions connect to each post through slotted, laser-cut mounting positions. Multi-axis pivoting lets the rail follow curves, corners, switchbacks, and odd-angle conditions without custom fabrication. Tighten to lock — the connection stays exactly where you set it. Bolt-Together Assembly Posts, rails, bases, and fasteners bolt together on site with standard hand tools. No welding, no hot-work permits, no certified welders required — and no production shutdowns. Sold by the Linear Foot Order by the linear foot — no detailed drawings, no fitting takeoffs, no anticipating every angle on the run. FlowRail ships as a complete kit with all the hardware you need and adjusts on site to match what’s actually in front of you. Easy Installation & Field-Forgiving Design FlowRail arrives as a prefabricated kit with all hardware included. Plumb the posts, drop the trunnions into the slotted connections, tighten, and move on. Basic hand tools, two-person crew, no on-site fabrication. When the as-built site doesn’t match the drawings, FlowRail adjusts on site to fit what’s actually there. Pivoting trunnions accommodate misalignment, uneven substrates, and unexpected grade changes without requiring rework or return trips. FlowRail Resources Download FlowRail — The first prefabricated aluminum guardrail that adjusts in the field FlowRail SellSheet View all Thank you for the quality work.Thank you for the quality work. The stairs definitely enhance the look at Lakeside [Garden Apartments]. We appreciate your service to us, and we look forward to working with you again in the future. Tanya P. View all View all So easy to work with!Upside was so easy to work with! From estimating, to product selection, and all the way to delivery, they were very responsive and easy to work with. When we need another set of stairs, we will be buying them from Upside Innovations. Matt S. View all View all I am very impressed.It went together well, I am very impressed that your fit and finish was as tight as it is. Thanks again to everyone involved in the project. Vince B. View all View all Fit perfect and was easily assembled.The platform and stairs are now up and installed and are fantastic. It fit perfect and was easily assembled just as you said it would. Thank you for a wonderful product. Ken W. View all View all The stairs worked out great. The stairs worked out great, and they love them! Paul R. View all View all My #1 choice.Upside Innovations is my clear #1 choice for all our pre-engineered deck, ramp, and stair needs. From simple single stair installations to complex custom designed multi-story projects I can always count on Upside to deliver on time and on budget. David J. View all View all Easily assembled in the field.This is the second project we have done in the past year where we have utilized a multicomponent stair, ramp and handrails system from Upside Innovations. In both instances the components were well labeled and easily assembled in the field. The engineering for the shop drawings read clearly and the tolerances were very good. Working with Nick Bishop was a pleasure. He was very responsive and met the required delivery dates. We look forward to using these systems on future projects. David D. View all View all Couldn’t be happier with the whole experience.The quality was fantastic, and they showed up quickly. From the time they were pulled off the delivery truck, the stairs were assembled, stood up, and lag bolted into the floor in under 1 hour. We really couldn’t be happier with the whole experience we have had with Upside Innovations. Plus, the stairs are much sturdier than I had even hoped for. Below is a picture of the steps installed on the side of our gun range. Thanks again for the great job. Derek P. View all View all Upside Innovations was a pleasure to work with from design to delivery.Nick Bishop was responsive and quick to get a quote started, and Tish Carroll did an excellent job shepherding the job through the engineering design, fabrication, and shipping stages, expediting the process when the deadlines got tighter on my end. The product arrived early and was a pleasure to install – all of the hardware clearly marked and bagged, and the pallet strapped and wrapped securely. These stairs are being used for robotics research/testing and are working flawlessly. I would recommend Upside to anyone looking for professional crossover stairs for their project or building. Bryan H. View all View all We couldn’t be more pleased.Very pleased with this product. It looks great and the material will hold up well to the elements. We couldn’t be more pleased with how this project turned out. Everyone at your company was great to work with and very helpful through the entire process. Mike S. View all View all Upside innovations is an expert in their trade.Upside Innovations is an expert in their trade. Their ability to design and complete complex and unique projects has solved many egress challenges accessing our modular buildings. Brad G. View all View all You have truly set the bar pretty high.I really appreciate the professional manner in which you have structured your company. You have truly set the bar pretty high, and I hope that all projects in the future get the same personal attention as you have given all of our projects together. You have won me over as a repeat client, and as I follow new endeavors Upside will be my decking company in the future. Your no-questions-asked follow-up on all problems is something that is extremely appreciated as well as your timely installations. Thomas F. View all View all Love the quality.What a great product to work with. Love the quality and ease of assembly! Denny R. View all View all Worked out great.Everything worked out great. Thanks to your team for taking care of the details. Leo D. View all View all Upside innovations was a pleasure.Upside Innovations was a pleasure to work with from design to delivery. Nick Bishop was responsive and quick to get a quote started, and Tish Carroll did an excellent job shepherding the job through the engineering design, fabrication, and shipping stages, expediting the process when the deadlines got tighter on my end. The product arrived early and was a pleasure to install – all of the hardware clearly marked and bagged, and the pallet strapped and wrapped securely. These stairs are being used for robotics research/testing and are working flawlessly. I would recommend Upside to anyone looking for professional crossover stairs for their project or building. Bryan H. View all View all The steps are well built.The steps are well built and sturdy enough to handle our needs safely but yet light enough for two men to move without the use of equipment. Matthew P. View all
