Manufacturer & exporter · Mumbai, India · Since three decades
Tactile Indicator Manufacturer: Stainless Steel, Brass, PU & Aluminium Tactile Studs, Strips and Tiles
MetalX Engineering Inc. manufactures tactile ground surface indicators (TGSI) for platform edges, stairs, crossings and guiding paths. One geometry across five materials, standard sizes in stock, and delivery to more than 142 countries within 7 days.
In short: Tactile indicators are raised warning studs and directional bars that let blind and vision-impaired pedestrians detect hazards and follow routes. MetalX makes them in stainless steel SS 304 / 316, brass, aluminium, polyurethane and porcelain, as individual studs (Ø35 mm, 4.5 mm high), 280 mm directional strips and 300 × 300 mm integrated tiles, with drill-fix, 3M self-adhesive and screw-fix options.
Product range
Tactile studs, strips and tiles in five materials
Every product below shares the same dome and bar geometry, so materials can be mixed across a project without changing the tactile signal underfoot.
“Excellent quality SS 316 tactile studs delivered on time for our Saudi Arabia metro project.”
Ahmed Al-Farsi, Saudi Arabia
“Competitive pricing, fast quotes, and zero rejections across 14 shipments. We use MetalX Engineering Inc for all tactile requirements on our commercial and residential projects across the Gulf Coast region. Highly reliable partner.”
Edward Rosales, USA
“MetalX Engineering Inc handled an urgent order for our project including self-adhesive and drill-to-fit tactile products. Delivered on schedule, with proper documentation and excellent quality. Will order again without hesitation.”
Julien Moreau, France
Frequently asked questions about tactile indicators
What are tactile ground surface indicators (TGSI)?
Tactile ground surface indicators are raised studs, bars or tiles installed on floors and pavements so that blind and vision-impaired people can detect hazards and follow routes by foot or cane. Warning studs mark hazards such as stairs and platform edges; directional bars guide along a safe path.
Which materials does MetalX manufacture tactile indicators in?
Stainless steel (SS 304 and SS 316), brass, aluminium, polyurethane (PU) and porcelain. All are made to one geometry: Ø35 mm studs 4.5 mm high on a 50 mm grid, 280 × 35 × 4.5 mm bars at 75 mm centres, and 300 × 300 mm tiles.
Do MetalX tactile indicators meet international standards?
The stud and bar dimensions align with AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009 and fall within ISO 23599:2019 ranges. ADA §705 truncated-dome profiles are available for US projects, and products are supplied to Indian Harmonised Guidelines 2021, DMRC and airport drawings.
How fast can MetalX deliver?
Standard sizes are held in stock at the Mumbai factory. Non-stock items are manufactured in 3–4 working days, and urgent orders can be delivered worldwide within 7 days by air courier.
Does MetalX export?
Yes. MetalX Engineering Inc. is a Government of India recognised Export House and has supplied tactile indicators to more than 142 countries, including the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar.
How do I get a price for tactile studs, strips or tiles?
Send the product type, material, quantity and delivery location through the inquiry form, by email to tarun@metalxind.com or on WhatsApp at +91 92233 66922. We reply with a quotation and datasheet, usually within one working day.
From enquiry to delivery: samples, lead times, cartons and pallets, the documents you will receive, Incoterms, and how long air and sea shipments take to the Gulf, Europe, North America and Australia.
Four numbers cover almost every take-off: 400 studs per square metre, 240 per metre of field, 6.7 tiles per metre, 13.3 bars per metre of path. Worked examples for a stair, a platform and a hospital corridor.
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