The Reader Rail is the ideal choice for installations where you want to display an extensive quantity of information in a continuous format that provides an accessible narrative style, with the opportunity and space for a vibrant mix of text and images.

It can also serve to separate visitors from vulnerable displays or provide additional information as part of a defined pathway.

The Freestanding display is presented on top of two or more stainless steel Information Stands at an angle of 60 degrees, so that it is visible to adults, children and wheelchair users alike, and minimises or eliminates reflected glare from overhead lighting. The artwork is also protected with a faceplate of clear, low reflect acrylic that comes ready fitted to the Reader Rail.

The Reader Rail can be installed as individual sections or in a single continuous run that will follow the contours of your display.

Key Features of the Reader Rail:

• Display information, narrative or media easily, clearly and professionally
• Display can be individual sections or continuous run
• The height and angle are designed to maximise accessibility to all
• Sections can be linked at any angle up to 90 degrees to follow the outline of your display
• All displays are supplied with low reflect acrylic for a professional finish
   

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If this is the first time purchasing a Reader Rail, you will need this Reader Rail Starter Kit product. These kits come complete with everything you need to display the information that is required. However, if you have an existing Reader Rail and wish to extend it, we now offer Extension Kits. Each kit is designed specifically to attach to the current Reader Rail.

Please note: Only purchase an Extension Kit if you already have an existing Reader Rail. Please contact us for more details, not sold online.

There is a range of Reader Rail components to suit a wide variety of displays. These can be Freestanding, Floor Socket or Fixed to the wall, and all in a choice of lengths to suit the needs of your particular installation. Please contact us for more details.

If you already have a Freestanding Reader Rail and wish to mount it on the wall, then individual wall brackets are available on request. Please contact us for more details.

General Reviews

Dan Kendall, Curator & Exibition Manager on 27th November 2025

"Good quality products – look good now they’re installed. The service was also very good / trouble free. Nice and easy."

Fiona Innes, The Exchange, University of Birmingham on 20th March 2025

"I am always very pleased with the service and products from Absolute. The communication is great and the ordering process is straight forward. The quality of the product is brilliant. We have required replacement parts for our products and these have been supplied quickly and efficiently. We love Absolute so thank you for the great service."

Sophie Fuce, Fylde Council on 19th December 2024

"The service was outstanding. Kerry was my first point of contact and couldn’t have been more helpful or more pleasant to deal with. A part was out of stock, and she went above and beyond to find a solution. Absolute has been fantastic.”"

Alan Rennie on 27th November 2024

"Absolute always produce good quality products, and your services are always very good."

Caroline, Gallery Got on 27th November 2024

"Great quality of products, and the packaging is just perfect, and very well thought out for everything to be delivered safely. What I've liked best is the nice and friendly adaptation to the new customer request. Thank you for that. Also, the very professional way Absolute answer very quickly and precisely. Very good design of the products, very practical."

Rodrigo Orrantia Gomez, RIBA on 2nd September 2024

"We are very happy with our order, the product is specialised for museums, so we know we can trust the specifications. It also was easy to find on the website, and the delivery was trackable and very prompt"

Seven Habermann, Conservation Letterfrack on 2nd September 2024

"I ordered the products for one of our clients to install in a new exhibition. I am very familiar with Absolute’s products and very happy with the products and the service. Delivery from the UK to Ireland was straightforward, with no customs delays."

Julie Biddlecombe-Brown, Curator on 15th August 2024

"I’m very happy with the products you have supplied us - I have bought from Absolute many times over the last ten years or so in different jobs and they are always good quality and well designed for purpose."

Phil Wake, JPW Picture Hanging Services on 14th August 2024

"The product (Ryman brackets) are unique, practical, well made and are an essential part of our kit. Your service is good and easy to navigate."

Iain Stewart, National Trust on 2nd August 2024

"My team buys a selection of your products every year. They are sleek and stylish and good quality and I'm gradually replacing all of our barriers and signage around the NT Wimpole Hall so that they match. Your products give a professional look to the museum and with the adaptability that allows us to move them easily to where we need them."

Steve Conway, The Box Plymouth on 2nd August 2024

"Absolute pulled out all the stops to deliver short notice. I cannot fault the service and the products are well engineered and have good lifespan."

Museum grade products, designed for all settings. We design and manufacture high quality products in the UK to display, protect and explain artworks as well as to guide and inform visitors. Absolute has built a reputation for innovative, high-specification solutions for museums and galleries around the world, which are available for use in all types of environments, from attractions and hospitality venues to airports, restaurants and everything in between. For more information about how our product solutions could support or enhance your space, please contact us.

Important Note: Due to current high demand, orders for large quantities of barriers or signage products may require an additional 24 hours for despatch. If your order is urgent, please contact us.

Every effort is made to despatch the same day for orders placed before 13:00 (Monday-Thursday, 11:00 Friday), this is subject to warehouse capacity and stock availability. We use UPS courier service; all prices are calculated on weight at the checkout and are delivered by the courier between 8am – 6pm. Please contact us if your delivery country is unavailable for website ordering, this will be shown during checkout. Also note that international orders delivery time does not include customs clearance. Further information about delivery please contact us.

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All of our signage holders are produced from our core alluminium extrusions, allowing for many customisation options:

• Bespoke lengths - we can produce labels/signage plates in any length up to 2.4m
• Bespoke finishes - we can powder coat in any RAL colour

If you are planning a new exhibition or updating your current label holders please get in touch with us to discuss the best information presentation options for your project.