For professional and public spaces
Picture Hanging Systems for Galleries & Museums
Frequent rehangs, valuable artwork and a spotless finish every time — rail systems built for exhibition spaces, rated up to 100kg (220lbs) per metre.
ANTI-THEFT SECURITY
Locking hooks for unsupervised public spaces
REHANG IN MINUTES
No filling, sanding or repainting between shows
UP TO 100KG/M
The highest load rating we stock
Built for exhibition spaces
Why galleries and museums choose rail-based hanging
Galleries and museums put picture hanging systems under a different kind of pressure than a home or office: artwork changes often, pieces can be heavy or genuinely valuable, and every rehang has to look immaculate with no trace of the last one.
A rail-based hanging system solves all three at once — walls stay untouched between exhibitions, rehangs take minutes instead of a day of patching and repainting, and load capacities up to 100kg (220lbs) per metre mean the system is rarely the limiting factor on what can go up.
Recommended systems for gallery and museum use
Classic Rail Plus — 100kg (220lbs)/m
The specification of choice for commercial galleries and serious collections.
View the all-in-one packageClick Rail Pro — 50kg (110lbs)/m
Hidden-slider design for a flawless finish on large canvases.
View the all-in-one kitCombi Rail Pro Light
Integrated, adjustable picture lighting built into the rail — reposition art and its lighting together.
View the railShadowline (Drywall / Masonry)
Fully recessed, ceiling-integrated systems for new-build and refurbishment projects where nothing should be visible.
View ceiling-integrated systemsSecurity and anti-theft hardware
Public and unsupervised spaces need hanging hardware that can’t be casually lifted off the rail. Our gallery rods and locking hooks range includes anti-theft clamping hooks that require a key to release, designed specifically for galleries, museums and exhibition spaces where the artwork can’t be left on a standard hook.
View gallery rods and hooksWayfinding and exhibit labelling
The Artiteq Info Rail range gives consistent, professional labelling and signage alongside your displays, updated as often as the exhibition changes.
- Info Rail — standard exhibit labelling
- Info Rail Plus — larger format signage
- Info Rail ‘me’ — with name-tag clips for rotating displays
Frequently asked questions
What’s the maximum weight a gallery rail system can support?
The Classic Rail Plus is rated to 100kg (220lbs) per metre, the highest capacity system we stock, suitable for large framed paintings, substantial photography and mixed-media pieces.
Can artwork be secured against theft on a rail system?
Yes. Anti-theft locking hooks clamp onto the rail’s hanging cord and require a key to release, so pieces can’t be lifted off by hand — standard practice for unsupervised galleries and public exhibition spaces.
How quickly can we rehang an exhibition?
Because the rail stays permanently fixed, only the cords and hooks move. A full room rehang is typically a same-day job with no drying time for filler or paint.
Do you offer custom rail lengths for large gallery walls?
Yes, our cut-to-size service supplies rails in non-standard lengths for runs that don’t fit a standard 200cm or 300cm section, at an additional cost.
Planning a gallery or museum installation?
Get in touch to discuss your project, request trade pricing, or ask about custom rail lengths.
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