RKN Associates
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Where Stainless Steel
Becomes Architecture.

Six disciplines. One standard since 2005.

A Complete Stainless Steel Specialty

RKN Associates is a dedicated stainless steel fabrication and installation firm. Our speciality is the Complete Tile Corner Design Protection System — but our scope extends across handrails, cladding, glass fittings, and custom architectural elements. Secondary capabilities in interior detailing and modern design complement our core offering.

01

Stainless Steel Handrails

Our flagship offering. Residential, commercial, and institutional handrail systems in a wide range of design models — from the signature Color Diamond to the standard 3/4/5-Line configurations.

  • Grades 304, 316, 321 — 16 Guage polished pipe
  • Polished, matt, semi-matt & brass finishes
  • Staircase, balcony, terrace & gallery
  • Signature: Color Diamond Model (1st in TN)
02

Tile Corner Design Protection

Our heritage specialty — the Complete Tile Corner Design Protection system preserves tile edges at staircases, thresholds, and transitions while delivering a premium architectural finish.

  • Tile-edge protection for all traffic surfaces
  • Seamless integration with handrail installations
  • Suitable for hospitals, hotels, commercial spaces
  • Extends tile lifespan significantly
03

Wall & Pillar Cladding

Full stainless steel cladding for walls, pillars, columns, and architectural features. Ideal for high-traffic commercial spaces, showroom façades, hotel lobbies, and statement residential features.

  • Custom-formed sheets in 304 / 316 grade
  • Mirror polish, hairline, or textured finishes
  • Structural substrate + SS surface integration
  • Corrosion resistant — suitable for all environments
04

Glass Canopy & Glass Fittings

Toughened 10mm glass canopies, balustrades, and staircase inserts, combined with stainless steel frames. Used in hotel entrances, commercial façades, and premium residential stairways.

  • 10mm toughened glass standard
  • SS clamps, spider fittings & patch fittings
  • Glass Stage (Kilakarai) reference project
  • Custom fabrication to architect drawings
05

Wall-Mounted Safety Railings

Specifically engineered for hospitals, elderly-care homes, mosques, and public institutions. ADA-inspired ergonomics with medical-grade corrosion resistance.

  • Satin-finish for comfortable grip
  • Concealed wall-bracket systems
  • Corridor & ramp installations
  • Kader Mahal Nagore, Hospital Chennai references
06

Pergola & Custom Architectural SS

Custom stainless steel architectural work — pergolas, canopies, decorative grilles, custom furniture (table and chair frames), and bespoke fabrication per architect drawings.

  • Design-led fabrication from architect drawings
  • Custom SS furniture frames
  • Pergolas for terrace & garden spaces
  • Interior detail finishes and fittings

Signature Models

Over 20 years, RKN has refined a distinct library of design models — each proven on-site, each with its own character. Here are the models most requested by our architects and clients.

#01

Color Diamond Model

Our pride. First introduced in Tamil Nadu by RKN at La Chocolate Patisserie, Egmore (2010). Polished SS frame with color-diamond baluster inserts in glass, polish, or semi-matt finish.

#02

Wood-Steel Western

Modern wood-top handrail with stainless steel infill. The signature of Actor Vishal's house and dozens of premium residences.

#03

Glass & Wood Model

10mm toughened glass panels integrated with SS frames and wood capping. Used in Kinley Water MD Residence and luxury homes.

#04

Spiral Handrail

Indian Classic Standard spiral handrail — Grade 304, 16 Guage polished spiral pipe. Crescent CellCity and Asthinapuram Crompet references.

#05

Line Models (3/4/5/6-Line)

Our workhorse — horizontal SS rod configurations for staircase, balcony, and gallery applications. Scalable, maintainable, and cost-balanced.

#06

Wall-Mounted Safety

Concealed-bracket handrail for institutions, elderly homes, and public buildings. Designed for continuous grip and easy cleaning.

Only the Right Grade — Every Time.

We use only international-grade stainless steel — 304, 310, 316, 321, 410 and 430 — with minimum 7.6–8% nickel content for rust resistance. No shortcuts. No substitutions.

  • Grade 304 / 316 / 321 — 16 Guage pipe
  • 10mm toughened glass (architectural)
  • Polished / Matt / Semi-Matt / Brass / Color Diamond finishes
  • Welded and polished to aesthetic-grade tolerances
Certified Grade
8%
Min. Nickel Content
304 310 316 321 410 430
International-grade stainless steel only. 16 Guage polished pipe. 10mm toughened glass. No substitutions — ever.

Built to Outlive the Building.

Low Maintenance

Easy to clean, easy to fabricate, easy to install — and no recurring painting or rust treatment ever.

Corrosion Resistant

Critical in a pollution-heavy urban environment. SS resists what other materials surrender to within a decade.

Infinite Finishes

Polished, matt, textured, or even coloured — stainless steel adapts to any architectural language.

Tensile Strength

High load tolerance and exceptional fatigue properties — every installation is structurally overbuilt.

Long-Term Economic

Initial cost may be higher — but over 20 years, no material is more economical once maintenance is factored in.

Universal Compatibility

Star hotels, hospitals, commercial complexes, residential flats, IT parks, cinema halls — SS works in every environment.

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