Are MicroGuard antimicrobial copper alloys strong enough to replace the stainless steel used on hospital handrails and grab bars?
Yes, definitely. MicroGuard materials were engineered to replace stainless steel in building applications such as handrails, grab bars, stair rails, carts, and door hardware to name just a few. See our component hardware list. For architects and building professionals that want to duplicate the look of stainless steel or chrome surfaces, MicroGuard materials have been developed to match these surfaces perfectly with the added benefit of killing harmful bacteria*. These MicroGuard alloys are both fingerprint and stain resistant. MicroGuard alloys will not react with concrete, glass, plastic, plaster, drywall, rubber, or wood surfaces.
