RM-PRO™ 3500MF-TM Picket
Structural Mechanically Fastened Aluminum Picket Railing System
A structural picket guard in full 6061-T6, top- or fascia-mounted, for institutional and high-traffic buildings.
- Mounting
- Top-mounted / Fascia-mounted
- Infill
- Picket
- Fabrication
- Mechanically fastened
- Post profile
- 6061-T6 structural post, rail and picket
- Glass capture
- Not applicable
- Field adjustment
- Fixed once installed
- Catalogue
- RM Product Line Vol. 2, pp. 24–26
System overview
The RM-PRO™ 3500MF-TM Picket is a structural mechanically fastened aluminum guard system engineered for commercial, institutional and high-load balcony and terrace applications.
6061-T6 aluminum structural components, precision mechanical connections and configurable picket assemblies provide reliable load transfer, long-term durability and architectural flexibility.
Designed for projects requiring enhanced structural performance with a picket guard configuration.
Configuration
- Structural aluminum posts, rails and pickets manufactured from 6061-T6 aluminum
- Mechanically fastened guard system designed for direct load transfer into primary structure
- Top-mounted or fascia-mounted configurations available
- Fixed, non-adjustable structural system once installed
- Vertical aluminum picket infill with spacing configured to meet building code requirements
- Picket profiles, orientation and spacing configurable to suit project and jurisdictional requirements
- Suitable for commercial, institutional, podium and high-traffic applications
Materials
- Primary structural components fabricated from 6061-T6 aluminum
- Precision machined aluminum connection components
- Aluminum picket profiles available in multiple sizes and configurations
- Stainless steel mechanical fasteners and concealed hardware
- Isolation materials incorporated to mitigate galvanic interaction and moisture intrusion
Fabrication
- Mechanically assembled structural components to maintain full material strength
- Precision fabrication ensures consistent tolerances and panel alignment
- Modular panel design supports efficient installation
- Surface preparation completed prior to architectural finishing
Mounting & anchorage
- Top-mounted or fascia-mounted to structural slab, steel framing or embedded plates
- Anchorage engineered based on project loading requirements
- Concealed mechanical anchorage systems including threaded rod and structural anchors
- Designed to transfer guard loads directly into primary structure
Performance & code compliance
Designed to meet or exceed:
- Ontario Building Code guard load provisions (OBC 4.1.5.14)
- CSA structural design requirements including aluminum design provisions
- Guard opening limitations restricting passage of a 100 mm sphere
- Engineering review of mechanical structural assembly
Finish options
- Factory powder-coat and Duracron, Acrynar, Duranar (XL) finishes meeting AAMA 2603, AAMA 2604 or AAMA 2605
- Standard and custom architectural colors available
- Textured and matte finishes supported
- Anodized finishes available upon request
Applications & advantages
Typical applications
- Commercial developments
- Institutional buildings
- Podium terraces
- High-traffic environments
- Stair guards
- Retrofit structural guard replacement
Advantages
- Full structural capacity using 6061-T6 aluminum
- Mechanical assembly preserves material strength
- High durability in demanding environments
- Flexible picket configuration
- Concealed anchorage for clean appearance
- Suitable for high-load guard conditions
- Premium structural positioning within the Railing Masters product line
Short-form specification
Ready to paste into Section 05 73 00 (Decorative Metal Railings) or the guard schedule. Project-specific values (glass thickness, guard height, color) are left for the specifier to complete.
Guard system: RM-PRO™ 3500MF-TM Picket (Structural Mechanically Fastened Aluminum Picket Railing System), as manufactured by Railing Masters Inc., 110 Claireport Crescent, Unit 4, Etobicoke, Ontario.
Fabrication: Mechanically fastened structural aluminum assembly with precision-machined connection components and concealed anchorage; no weld heat-affected zones.
Materials: Structural components of 6061-T6 aluminum; stainless steel fasteners and concealed hardware; isolation materials at all dissimilar-metal interfaces. Extrusions supplied by certified North American manufacturers with mill certification available.
Infill: Vertical aluminum picket infill, sized and spaced to restrict the passage of a 100 mm sphere.
Mounting and anchorage: Top-mounted or fascia-mounted to structural slab, steel framing or embedded plates. Anchorage engineered to project loading requirements; shop drawings showing anchorage layout and panel configuration to be submitted for review.
Performance: Designed to meet or exceed Ontario Building Code guard load provisions (OBC 4.1.5.14) and CSA S157 aluminum structural design. Independently field load tested (JRAMCO Inc., Field Test Report RT25-330-1111-01).
Finish: Factory-applied powder coat, Duracron, Acrynar or Duranar (XL) coating to AAMA 2603, 2604 or 2605 as scheduled; color per architect's selection.
Drawings & downloads
Stamped detail package covering this mounting condition, reviewed 31 July 2025 by F. Alibai, P.Eng. (PEO 100206138).
| Reference dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Guard height | 1100 mm |
| Picket zone | 896 mm |
| Picket spacing | 112 mm c/c (< 100 mm clear opening) |
| Module | 1022 mm |
| Base plate | 171 mm, 2 × ½" Hilti KB TZ, 89 mm embedment |
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RM-PRO™ 3500MF-TM Glass
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