The Kestrel polycarbonate towel rail is designed to provide the convenience of what would be expected of a traditional towel rail, however when an abnormal load is applied, such as an attempted ligature, the magnetic brackets will allow the rail to release and drop away, thus preventing a successful ligature. After the event, the rail can simply be reattached to the magnetic brackets.
The rail itself is a lightweight clear polycarbonate tube which minimises the risk of it being used as a weapon, or as a means of hiding contraband.