Rapid Return by Rapid Rise™ is a game changing prefabricated bend system. Our prefabricated bend system keeps handrails continuous and correctly spaced, ensuring compliance without hot works or added balusters. The result is faster installs, cleaner finishes, and no shutdowns for welding.
Every change of direction in a stair shaft has typically meant hours of welding and finishing. Beyond the obvious time and cost, welding is classified as hot works. That triggers added compliance requirements and forces the shaft to be shut down while bends are installed.
During this period, no trades can use the stairs for access, causing delays, disrupting workflows, and slowing progress across the entire site.
It’s more than just slow:
Every corner adds cost, delays, and risks.
The real gain? Because no hot works are involved, you don’t need to close the shaft. Other trades can continue to use the stairs safely for access while bends are being installed. This keeps your site moving and your program on track.
Key Benefits:
Three steps to a safer, faster install.
Align the prefabricated Rapid Return™ bend with the handrail section. No welding prep, no fire permits.
Slide the engineered bend into place and connect it.
Tighten the bolts in minutes. No hot works, no grinding, no repainting, the shaft remains usable throughout the process.
By switching from welded bends to Rapid Return™, builders save hours per install, reduce site hazards, and deliver a higher quality finish that lasts.
For construction managers, it means fewer headaches and more predictable schedules.
For crews, it means easier, safer installs. For clients, it means faster delivery and better outcomes.
Changing direction in handrail systems shouldn’t be a half-day job.
Don’t waste time on outdated methods. Rapid Return™ by Rapid Rise™ is the faster, safer, and smarter way to deliver compliant, long-lasting handrails.
