Casson Hardware carries support rails — wall-mounted accessibility rails, fold-down support arms, and barrier-free support hardware engineered for accessible washrooms, healthcare facilities, and barrier-free residential projects. Casson sources support rails primarily from HEWI. Trade pricing and specification support available across Canada with shipping to the US.
Last reviewed: April 2026.
Which architectural support rails do designers specify for accessible bathrooms and barrier-free projects?
What is the difference between a support rail and a grab bar?
Where can I buy support rails in Canada?
Frequently asked questions
What are support rails?
Support rails are wall-mounted accessibility hardware — including fixed support rails, fold-down support arms, and barrier-free support systems — designed to assist standing, sitting, and movement in accessible bathrooms and healthcare environments.
What is the difference between a support rail and a grab bar?
A grab bar is a single horizontal or vertical bar used for steady balance. A support rail is a more substantial structural piece often combining horizontal and vertical functions, sometimes folding or articulating, designed for greater weight transfer in accessible washrooms.
What load do support rails support?
Casson Hardware lists exact load ratings on every support rail product page. Most architectural support rails are rated to support full body weight transfer when properly anchored into framing or solid blocking.
Which brands does Casson Hardware carry for support rails?
Casson Hardware carries support rails primarily from HEWI, the German barrier-free hardware specialist whose support systems are specified across healthcare and accessible environments.
Are support rails code-compliant?
HEWI support rails are engineered to support universal design standards. Specific compliance — ADA, OBC, CSA B651 — should be confirmed against the project's governing code on each product page or with the specification team.
Where can I buy support rails in Canada?
Casson Hardware is a Canadian supplier of HEWI support rails, available to specify online at cassonhardware.com or through our project team.
