Kee Lite Aluminium Fittings • Kee Safety Singapore

Kee Lite® Aluminium Fittings

A Lightweight Alternative to Steel Structures with an Aesthetic Look and Design

KEE LITE aluminium tube fittings are ideal for construction of modular aluminium railing systems that require no welding, low long-term maintenance, and a lightweight solution.

Innovative

KEE LITE aluminium pipe fittings are versatile products that are used in the construction of railings, safety barriers, racks, greenhouses, structural framework, and thousands of other uses. Large, recessed stainless steel grub screws resist corrosion and thread stripping, with maximum surface contact with tube, while providing a smooth appearance. Colour powder coating is also easy to achieve if required.

Lightweight and Corrosion Resistant

KEE LITE aluminium tube clamps are made from high grade Aluminium Silicon Magnesium Alloy (A356-T6) which provides a lightweight, corrosion resistant, and strong alternative for fabrication of tubular structures. Due to the superior corrosion resistance, KEE LITE aluminium tube fittings offer extremely low maintenance in outdoor settings. KEE LITE aluminium pipe fittings are only one-third the weight of our iron tube fittings, with about 75% of comparable tensile strength.

For harsh environments our alumininum fittings can be anodised, providing the extra corrosion protection needed.

Easy Assembly

KEE LITE pipe connectors are installed using only a standard hex key, so no threading or welding is required, and no need for hot-permits, specialised labour or equipment. A standard hex key and tube cutters are the only tools required to create strong, rigid structures. Recessed grub screws, tightened by the hex key, firmly lock the tube into the fitting.

Affordable

Fabricating and building with KEE LITE aluminium tube fittings saves time, money, and resources.

The main KEE LITE aluminium pipe fittings are approved by TÜV, Europe’s leading independent testing house. The maximum load of each fitting type is as stated on the TÜV Certificate. You may download the certificate here.

Features of KEE LITE Aluminium Tube Fittings

Lightweight

Corrosion Resistant

Require little long term maintenance

Fitted with Stainless Steel recessed grub screws

Main fittings are TÜV approved

Benefits of KEE LITE Aluminium Tube Fittings

No welding, so no hot work permits are required

Aluminium fittings are ideal for harsh environments

No threading or bolting so no special tools required

A flexible system that can accommodate on site variations

Cost effective to install; no specialist labour required

Kee Safety Singapore can help you with all aspects of a project, including Free Technical Assistance, Site Surveys and Installation.

General Questions

Are Kee Lite fittings available with alternative finishes?: Kee Lite fittings are available anodized or powder coated to your colour requirements on a special order basis.
Does the size of the grub screw matter?: Yes, the size and style of grub screw does matter. The large grub screw with a hardened cup point used in Kee Lite fittings cut into the tube and provides the highest rated slip load in the industry.
What about the fittings being tampered with?: Grub screw inserts are available to deter tampering with a finished Kee Lite structure.
What are Kee Lite fittings used for?: The most common applications for Kee Lite fittings is hand rail and guard rail, the contours designed into Kee Lite components give a smoother appearance and better look than typical non welded systems. Various other tubular-structures such as retail store fixtures, soft contained play systems, awning, fencing, machinery framework, can be economically produced with Kee Lite components.
What are Kee Lite structural slip-on tube fittings ?: Kee Lite structural slip-on tube fittings are made from a high grade Aluminium Silicon Magnesium Aloy. Kee Lite components are used in conjunction with BS EN 755 Aluminum tube to build structures of unlimited size and scope. Stainless Steel grub screws attach the components securely around the tube. There is no welding, drilling, or bolting required when building with Kee Lite components. The only tools required for building Kee Lite structures are a tube cutter and a standard hex key.
What style or types are available?: The Kee Lite range is a product line that is expanding constantly. Please check our updated online catalogue for the current availability.
What type of pipe or tubing can be used with Kee Lite fittings?: Kee Lite fittings are designed to be used with Aluminium Tubing to BS EN 755

Installation Questions

What size hex key is used with Kee Lite fittings?: Kee Lite fittings use the following imperial hex key sizes. Size 6 (33.7mm o/d) uses ¼” A.F. (across the flats), Kee Lite components for sizes 7 to 9 (42.4mm o/d to 60.3mm o/d) uses 5/16” A.F. (across the flats). The ability to use ¼” and 5/16” hex keys makes building a structure with Kee Lite fittings quick and easy.

Technical Questions

What is the recommended torque for the grub screws?: When constructing with Kee Lite fittings we recommend that you tighten the grub screw to 29 lbs./ft. or 39 Nm. This is approximately "hand-tight." Apart from size 6 Kee Lite components. The setting for tightening the grub screw for this size components is 25 Nm ( 19 lb.ft). The theoretical design slip load ( factored ) per grub screw will be around 4.90 KN at this reduced torque setting.
What quality certifications has Kee Lite attained?: The majority of the Kee Lite fittings are TUV tested and approved.
Which sizes of tube can I use with Kee Lite fittings?: Most types of Kee Lite fittings are available to suit tube sizes 33.7mm o/d (size 6), 42.4mm o/d (size 7) & 48.3mm o/d (size 8) and even a few to suit 60.3mm o/d (size 9) Please refer to brochure to check availability.
Will Kee Lite fittings corrode if used outdoors?: Kee Lite fittings are Aluminium Silicon Magnesium Alloy (A 356-T6) a highly corrosion resistant alloy. If conditions, require the components can be anodized for additional corrosion resistance. Kee Lite fittings are fitted with Stainless Steel grub screws to resist corrosion.
Will the component or the grub screw strip tightening to 29 lbs./ft 39Nm?: No, the large diameter grub screws and the British Standard Thread used, along with the alloy of the component, give you the correct combination to create a strong mechanical joint between the fitting and the tube.