InterLink™ – Welded Handrail & Guardrail Systems

Engineered Strength. Welded precision. Proven Reliability

InterLink™ is Mentis Australia’s fully welded balltube guardrail and handrail system — engineered for the demanding conditions of mining, industrial plants, ports, water infrastructure and heavy civil environments.

Designed and manufactured to AS 1657:2018, AS/NZS 1170.1, AS/NZS 1554 and AS/NZS 4680, InterLink delivers long-term structural performance with minimal maintenance and absolute installation confidence.

Welded Precision

InterLink systems are pre-fabricated offsite using precision-drilled stanchions and fully welded connections to ensure:

Zero loosening in service
High rigidity under load
Improved impact performance compared to mechanical systems
Consistent rail alignment
Faster, safer onsite installation

Welded construction also eliminates the long-term maintenance requirements associated with mechanical joints in corrosive or high-vibration environments.

Trusted Performance

InterLink has been used extensively across Australia in heavy industrial facilities where reliability is mission critical.

Key performance attributes include:

Strong ball-and-tube geometry
Hot-dip galvanised protection for long service life
Suitable for marine, mining and corrosive locations
Factory-controlled welding quality
Integrated kickplate and closure options
Compatible with steel, aluminium and FRP walkway products

InterLink works seamlessly alongside Mentis steel grating, FRP grating and walkway systems to provide complete, compliant access platforms.

Engineered for Harshest of Environments

InterLink supports complex heavy-duty environments and multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects, including:

Mining processing plants
Conveyor gantries and elevated walkways
Port, jetty and marine facilities
Water treatment plants
Industrial access platforms
Civil infrastructure (bridges, retaining structures, public works)

Welded balltube remains the preferred choice in environments requiring maximum robustness and minimal long-term intervention.

Engineered for Compliance

Every InterLink system is developed in accordance with Australian Standards and validated through engineered calculations and load performance criteria, ensuring consistent national compliance across all project conditions:

Top rail height and rail spacing to AS 1657
Impact and line load performance to AS/NZS 1170.1
Kickplate dimensions and placement to AS 1657
Geometric clearance for platforms, stairs and ramps

InterLink configurations can also be paired with mesh or infill panels for containment where required.

System Range

InterLink is available in a range of welded systems for industrial and infrastructure use:

IG250- Welded Industrial & Mining Guardrailing

Industrial and mining guardrails (two-rail, three-rail, and kickplate options)
UG450 UrbanGuard – Balustrades with vertical bar, mesh, or perforated infill
CG550 CycleGuard – Austroads-aligned barriers for cycleways and shared paths
AG350 AssistGuard – AS 1428 compliant access handrails
BridgeGuard JUMBO – Heavy-duty barriers for high-impact industrial zones