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Help and Frequently Asked Questions

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Customer Service

Payment Terms
Terms of 30 days net with a 1% discount for payments within 10 days from date of invoice are...more

Return Policy
Great care is taken in the manufacture, packaging and shipment of Wagner products. Please inspect...more

Minimum Order
All minimums are exclusive of freight, packing and handling charges: Minimum Order for UPS...more

Shipping Dates
Orders for stock material received by 10:30 a.m. central time are generally shipped out the same...more

Confirming Orders
Confirming orders should be marked "Confirmation" – preferably across the face of the purchase...more

Warranty Information
The Wagner Companies shall not be responsible for any delay or failure to make shipment or delivery...more

Short Shipments
Wagner fittings are counted several times in the manufacturing process. However, shortages do occur...more

Shipping
All material is shipped F.O.B. Milwaukee, WI unless otherwise noted. Small packages are shipped via...more

Defective Products
All Wagner materials are carefully inspected and tested before shipment, but it is sometimes...more

Damaged or Material Lost in Transit
If you receive a delivery with visible damage, have the driver make an immediate notation of the...more

Cancellation
Special materials are not subject to cancellation or return without our written consent. Items...more

Fees
Minimum Order -- exclusive of freight, packing and handling charges$75.00 Small package orders...more

Web Site Disclaimer and Privacy Policy
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:  THIS SITE IS THE PROPERTY OF THE WAGNER COMPANIES AND IS PROTECTED BY THE U. S...more
   
Finishes and Surface Issues

Aluminum Association Finishes Designations
Mechanical Chemical AnodicExample: To obtain an etched, matte surface protected by an anodic...more

Cleaning Anodized Aluminum
Cleaning anodized aluminum is easy with the right technique. Because anodizing is so hard, you want...more

Antiquing Brass or Bronze
There are many commercially available products that can be applied to copper alloys to accelerate...more

Antiquing Iron or Steel
The following recipe was provided by Paul at Metalcrafters in Phoenix, AZ. Warning: Do not attempt...more

Galvanic Corrosion
Metals are rated according to their "nobility". When dissimilar metals are in contact with each...more

Hardware Finish Standard Designations
BHMA = Builders Hardware Manufacturing Association Standard A156.18  CDN = Canadian Equivalent  US...more

Cleaning Forged Iron and Steel
When needed, wash with a damp cloth and wipe dry. To remove rust stains, rub with kerosene, and...more

Stainless Corrosion
Stainless or Stain Resistant? Stainless steels contain at least 12% chromium and form a thin,...more

Differences Between Castings and Extrusion
This page is intended to show the difference in color and match between a casting and an extrustio...more
   
Polishing Information

Polishing Flow Chart
Material Ready For PolishFlow Chart for Polishing Stainless Steel Pipe and...more

Mechanical Finish Designations
#3 Finish – Also called Grinding, Roughing or Rough Grinding  These...more

Satin Finishing Round Tube, Pipe or Bar
For round tube, pipe or bar that require a #4 Satin Finish.  Note: When...more

Polishing Tips from Kane Behling
I have been asked to share some metal...more

Automatic Tube Polisher
WAGNER ADDS AUTOMATIC TUBE POLISHER FOR CIRCUMFERENTIAL FINISHING  New...more

Are you or your company looking for a reliable polishing outfit to handle...more
   
Weld Joint Fabrication Guidelines

Stainless Steel
Guideline for Weld Joint -- Fabricated Stainless Steel Components to be welded must have “Class 1”,...more

Brass
Guideline for Weld Joint -- Fabricated Brass Components to be welded must have “Class 1” or...more

Aluminum
Guideline for Weld Joint -- Fabricated Aluminum Components to be welded must have “Class 1” or...more
   
Weld Joint Finish Guidelines

Stainless Steel
Guideline for Weld Joint Finishes -- Stainless Steel Components to be...more

Aluminum
Guideline for Weld Joint Finishes -- Aluminum Components to be welded...more
   
Technical Questions

Aluminum Reaction With Cement
When aluminum components come into contact with cement or lime mortar, exposed aluminum surfaces...more

What are the differences among welding, brazing and soldering of aluminum?
Aluminum Standards and Data provides definitions for welding and brazing:  Welding is the "joining...more

What is the difference between Pipe and Tube?
IPS stands for iron pipe size – a standard that was originally developed for fluid transfer but has...more

Mechanical Properties of Various Alloys
View Allowable Stress, Minimum Yield and Modulus of Elasticity for Aluminum, Bronze, Stainless...more

What is the difference between "wrought" and cast iron?
In contemporary useage, Wrought iron is metal that is "worked," often on an anvil. Using the skills...more

Clearing the Confusion Over Wrought Iron
One of the most confusing terms in the ornamental metals business is the phrase "wrought iron...more

NFPA Code brackets
2003 ruling NFPA handrails need to have a minimum of a 2-1/4” clearance The 1770 bracket will meet...more
   
Glass Rail FAQs

Setting Glass in Shoe Mouldling
How is the glass set in the shoe moulding?   The glass may be set into the shoe with a wet or a dry...more

Glass Type
What type of glass may be used as balusters?  The building code requirements for glass in balusters...more

Tempered Glass Structural Information
Do you have engineering data on tempered glass?  Wagner does not supply glass. As such, we do not...more

Specifying Holes in Glass
How do I specify my glass if I need holes or special angles?   Use plywood to create...more

Is a Top Railing Required?
  This has become a very controversial issue with much confusion over interpretation. There are...more
   
Building Codes

Building Codes
Prior to using any railing products, it is incumbent on designers, fabricators and installers to...more

Code Comparison Chart
The following information is based on information compiled by the National Ornamental and Miscellan...more

Accessibility Codes
Handrail Accessibility Standards and Information -- Updated July 2004 There are two references that...more

The Ladder Effect
The 2000 International Residential Code (IRC) states that guardrails . . . shall not be constructed...more

ADA Grab Bar Requirements
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OSHA Railing Requirements
Requirements from the General Industry Standards Guarding Floor and Wall Openings and Holes (1910...more

Handrail bracket clearance: Past, present & future
This article was originally published in NOMMA's Fabricator Magazine, January/February 2003 The...more

Building Codes By State
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Clarifying Bracket Clearance
Required clearance between a handrail and other building elements continues to confound and...more
   
Reference Tables and Tools

Stair Run Angles

Fraction Conversion Table

Metric Conversion Table

Minutes to Decimal Conversion
   
Quality and Tolerances

Quality Control
The Wagner Companies is committed to providing superior value to our customers through Advanced...more

Quality Expectations
For: Architectural castings, forgings, and stampings; handrail mouldings and terminals; ball style...more

Casting Porosity
Porosity is a normal attribute of cast products. Every effort is made to minimize the appearance of...more

Standard Tolerances
Hole sizes are .015" – .025" over the listed dimensions unless specifically mentioned. Product ID...more
   
Glossary of Terms

A Through G

H Through P

Q through Z
   
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