Commercial Grab Bar Series Guide
Covers grab bar series across Bobrick, Bradley, and ASI — including straight, swing-up, two-wall, security, bariatric, exposed-mount, and design-forward lines. Use this guide to compare configurations, mounting styles, finishes, diameters, and ADA-related specification requirements. A product alone is not 'ADA compliant' unless it is selected, located, and installed correctly. Before purchasing, please double-check the manufacturer's website for current technical data.
BOBRICK — STRAIGHT BARS
| Series | Diameter | Mount | Finishes | Sizes (in) | Load Rating | Primary Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-5806 | 1-1/4" | Concealed (snap flange) | Satin Peened(.99) | 12,18,24,30,36,42,48 | 900 lb | Standard 1-1/4" stall bar — offices, schools, light institutional. .99 suffix = peened. |
| B-6806 | 1-1/2" | Concealed (snap flange) | Satin Peened(.99) | 12,18,24,30,36,42,48 | 900 lb | Healthcare/heavy-use 1-1/2" stall bar — hospitals, aging-in-place, high-traffic. .99 = peened. |
| B-9806 Fino | 1-1/2" | Concealed (machined) | Satin MBLK | 18,24,36,42,48 | 250+ lb to 900 lb | Premium 14-gauge machined flange — design-forward washrooms, boutique hotels. |
| B-150C / 150CX | 1-1/2" | Concealed (machined) | MBLK only | 18,24,36,42,48 | 250+ lb | Bobrick Matte Black Collection lead — feeds 6.30% conv matte black collection page. |
| B-580616 | 1-1/4" | Concealed (snap flange) | White Vinyl | 18,24,36,42 | 330+ lb | White vinyl-coated zinc steel. Antibacterial, biocompatible, warm-to-touch — healthcare/behavioral. |
BOBRICK — TWO-WALL / SHAPED / SWING-UP
| Series | Diameter | Mount | Finishes | Sizes (in) | Load Rating | Primary Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-6861 | 1-1/2" | Concealed | Satin Peened(.99) | 16x31 | 900 lb | Two-wall L-shape for 36"x36" shower stalls. Concealed snap-flange. |
| B-68616 | 1-1/2" | Concealed | Satin Peened(.99) | 24x36 | 900 lb | Two-wall corner — wraps horizontal to vertical for tub/shower transfer support. |
| B-6897 | 1-1/2" | Concealed | Satin Peened(.99) | 42x54 | 900 lb | Large two-wall L-bar for ADA toilet/tub/shower combo. Wraps two adjacent walls. |
| B-5897 | 1-1/4" | Concealed | Satin Peened(.99) | varies | 900 lb | 1-1/4" two-wall L-bar — slimmer profile version of B-6897. |
| B-68137 | 1-1/2" | Concealed | Satin Peened(.99) | specialty | 900 lb | Two-wall configuration for specific toilet partition layouts. |
| B-4998 | 1-1/4" | Exposed | Satin Peened(.99) | 30 (W30 D24) | 250 lb | Wall-mounted swing-up — manually lifts out of way next to toilet. Aging-in-place. |
| B-49916 | 1-1/4" | Exposed | White Vinyl | 30 | 330 lb | Vinyl-coated swing-up — antibacterial, warm-to-touch. Healthcare/behavioral. |
BRADLEY — STRAIGHT BARS (8000 SERIES)
| Series | Diameter | Mount | Finishes | Sizes (in) | Load Rating | Primary Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 812 / 8120 | 1-1/2" | Concealed | Satin (-0) | 12,18,24,30,36,42,48 | 250-1000 lb | Heavy-duty 1-1/2" concealed mount — welded-through flanges, mandrel-bent. Standard healthcare. |
| 812 / 8122 | 1-1/2" | Concealed | Peened (-2) | 12,18,24,30,36,42,48 | 250-1000 lb | Peened version of 8120 — wet-hand grip surface for showers, pool decks, locker rooms. |
| 817 | 1-1/2" | Exposed | Satin Peened | 12,18,24,30,36,42,48 | 250-1000 lb | 1-1/2" exposed-mount version of 812. Lower cost, easier inspection. Visible flange. |
| 832 | 1-1/4" | Concealed | Satin Peened AM | 12,18,24,30,36,42,48 | 250-900 lb | 1-1/4" heavy-duty concealed-mount. Steadycare for bariatric. AM = antimicrobial. |
| 837 | 1-1/4" | Exposed | Satin Peened | 12,18,24,30,36,42,48 | 250 lb | 1-1/4" exposed mount version of 832. Cost-effective for non-prestige projects. |
| 852 | 1" | Concealed | Satin | 12,18,24,36,42 | 250 lb | 1" diameter concealed mount. ⚠ Does NOT meet ADA §609.2 (1-1/4" min). Specify carefully. |
| 857 | 1" | Exposed | Satin | 12,18,24,36,42 | 250 lb | 1" diameter exposed mount. Same ADA caveat as 852. Non-ADA support applications. |
BRADLEY — SWING-UP / BARIATRIC / SECURITY / DESIGN
| Series | Diameter | Mount | Finishes | Sizes (in) | Load Rating | Primary Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8170 | 1-1/2" | Exposed | Satin Peened | 30,32 (with TP option) | 550 lb | Swing-away grab bar — 1-1/2" version. -1581 variant has integral toilet tissue dispenser. |
| 8270 | 1-1/4" | Exposed | Satin Peened | 30 | 550 lb | Swing-up grab bar — 1-1/4" version. Mid-tier between 8170 and 8370. |
| 8370 | 1-1/4" | Exposed | Satin Peened | 30 | 550 lb | Swing-up — most common Bradley. -107 plain, -108 with integral TP dispenser. |
| 8320 Steadycare | 1-1/4" | Concealed | Satin Peened | 36,42 (intermediate support) | 800-1250 lb | Bariatric grab bar — extra structural support for hospital/long-term care up to 1,250 lb. |
| 8520 | 1-1/2" | Concealed | Satin | specialty | 500-700 lb | Heavy-duty grab bar with intermediate support — between standard 812 and bariatric 8320. |
| SA70 Security | 1-1/2" | Front | Satin | 18,24,36,42 | 250-1000 lb | Security/anti-ligature with welded closure plate. Behavioral health, detention, psychiatric. |
| Elvari 8B1 | Oval (1-9/16″ × 1-3/64″) | Concealed | Satin Peened MBLK Brass Bronze Nickel | 18,24,36,42,48 (+96 hooks opt) | 250 lb | Premium pill-shape oval bar. Electrocoat finishes. Boutique hotels, design-led projects. |
ASI — STRAIGHT BARS (MAIN SERIES)
| Series | Diameter | Mount | Finishes | Sizes (in) | Load Rating | Primary Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3401 (3400) | 1-1/4" | Exposed | Satin Peened | 12,18,24,30,36,42,48 | 250 lb | Exposed flange 1-1/4" — most cost-effective ASI. Cleaner inspection, visible mounting. |
| 3501 (3500) | 1-1/2" | Exposed | Satin Peened | 12,18,24,30,36,42,48 | 250 lb | Exposed flange 1-1/2" — heavy-grip exposed-mount. Hospital corridors, schools, locker rooms. |
| 3701 (3700) | 1-1/4" | Concealed | Satin Peened WPC | 12,18,24,30,36,42,48 | 250 lb | Concealed snap-flange 1-1/4" — architectural standard. -P peened, -W white powder coat. |
| 3801 (3800) | 1-1/2" | Concealed | Satin Peened MBLK WPC | 12,18,24,30,36,42,48 | 250 lb | Flagship ASI series. -P peened, -41 matte black, -W white. Healthcare + design projects. |
| 3100 | 1-1/4" | Concealed (tenon) | Satin Peened | 12,18,24,30,36,42,48 | 250 lb | Concealed mount with replaceable tenon plate. Older spec, still in catalog. |
| 3200 | 1-1/2" | Concealed (tenon) | Satin Peened | 12,18,24,30,36,42,48 | 250 lb | Concealed mount 1-1/2" with replaceable tenon plate. Older spec, still available. |
| 3000 (1") | 1" | Concealed | Satin | varies | 250 lb | 1" diameter — ⚠ Does NOT meet ADA §609.2 graspability. Limited use cases. |
ASI — SHAPED / SWING-UP / SPECIALTY
| Series | Diameter | Mount | Finishes | Sizes (in) | Load Rating | Primary Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3414 | 1-1/4" | Exposed | Satin Peened(-P) | 30 (3 detent positions) | 250 lb | Swing-up grab bar — wall mounted, 3 detent stops (full up, 45°, full down). |
| 3414-25 | 1-1/4" | Exposed | Satin Peened(-P) | 30 (with TP holder) | 250 lb | Swing-up grab bar with integral toilet tissue roll holder. Tight ADA stalls. |
| 3420 | 1-1/4" | Exposed | Satin Peened(-P) | 32 + support leg | 250 lb | Swing-up with support leg — extra structural rigidity. ADA aging-in-place + bariatric. |
| 3460 | 1-1/4" | Exposed | Satin Peened(-P) | varies | 250 lb | Swing-up grab bar variant — alternative configuration to 3414/3420. |
| 3804/3805 | 1-1/2" | Concealed | Satin Peened(-P) | specialty (R/L hand) | 250 lb | L-shaped two-wall grab bars (right hand / left hand variants). |
| 3833 | 1-1/2" | Concealed | Satin Peened(-P) | 33 (R/L hand) | 250 lb | Wall-to-floor L-shape with outrigger — right hand / left hand variants. 30" × 33" ADA bathtub/transfer support. |
| 3815 | 1-1/2" | Concealed | Satin Peened(-P) | 33 | 250 lb | Specialty angled grab bar from 3800 series. Tub/shower configuration. |
| 3874 | 1-1/2" | Concealed | Satin Peened(-P) | 18-1/8 x 33-1/8 | 250 lb | Horizontal two-wall grab bar from 3800 series. Standard ADA tub/shower configuration. |
| 3860 | 1-1/2" | Concealed | Satin Peened(-P) | 30 (Type 60) | 250 lb | 3800 series Type-60 straight bar variant. 30" length specialty configuration. |
| 3875 | 1-1/2" | Concealed | Satin | 33 | 250 lb | Wall-to-floor grab bar — 18" × 33" with outrigger. ADA shower/transfer support configuration. |
ASI — SECURITY / ANTI-LIGATURE (100 SERIES)
| Series | Diameter | Mount | Finishes | Sizes (in) | Load Rating | Primary Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 | 1-1/2" | Front | Satin | 18 | 1350+ lb | Security front-mount with welded closure plate — anti-ligature. Smallest size. |
| 162 | 1-1/2" | Front | Satin | 30 | 1350+ lb | Security front-mount, 30" — common detention/psychiatric specification. |
| 164 | 1-1/2" | Front | Satin | 36 | 1350+ lb | Security front-mount, 36" — meets ADA §604.5.2 with anti-ligature closure plate. |
| 165 | 1-1/2" | Front | Satin | 24 | 1350+ lb | Security front-mount, 24" — vertical or supplemental support in secure facilities. |
| 167 | 1-1/2" | Front | Satin | 42 | 1350+ lb | Security front-mount, 42" — meets ADA §604.5.1 side-wall length. |
| 169 | 1-1/2" | Front | Satin | 48 | 1350+ lb | Security front-mount, 48" — upgraded side-wall length. |
| 160 | 1-1/2" | Chase | Satin | 24 | 1350+ lb | Security chase (rear) mount — fasteners accessed from behind. 24" length. |
| 161 | 1-1/2" | Chase | Satin | 30 | 1350+ lb | Security chase mount, 30" — rear-access fasteners. |
| 163 | 1-1/2" | Chase | Satin | 36 | 1350+ lb | Security chase mount, 36" — meets ADA rear-wall length with chase access. |
| 166 | 1-1/2" | Chase | Satin | 42 | 1350+ lb | Security chase mount, 42" — meets ADA side-wall length with chase access. |
| 168 | 1-1/2" | Chase | Satin | 48 | 1350+ lb | Security chase mount, 48" — upgraded length with chase access. |
How to read this grid
Diameter — ADA §609.2 requires 1-1/4" to 2" graspable diameter. 1-1/2" is the healthcare/heavy-use standard, 1-1/4" is offices/light-institutional, 1" is exposed-mount lighter-duty.
Mount — Concealed = snap-flange covers hide screws (architectural). Exposed = visible flange (lower cost, easier inspection). Front = security/anti-ligature with welded closure plate. Chase = rear-access fasteners through utility chase wall.
Finish suffix decoder — Bobrick: .99 = peened, .MBLK = matte black powder coat. Bradley: -0 satin, -2 peened, -AM antimicrobial. ASI: -P = peened, -41 = matte black, -W = white powder coat.
ADA quick reference — §604.5.1 toilet stall side wall: 42" min, 33–36" AFF, extends 12" min past toilet centerline. §604.5.2 toilet stall rear wall: 36" min. §608.3 accessible shower compartments. §609.2 graspability: 1-1/4" to 2" OD. §609.3 wall clearance: 1-1/2". §609.8 structural strength: 250 lb min load.
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