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Description
A flat cast steel dragonfly with veined wings, made for pond-side gates, fences and garden walls. This badge measures 140mm across the four spread wings and 110mm from head to tail, with curved vein lines on each wing, a small head and a long segmented tail. It is a flat casting about 8mm thick that welds to gate bars or screws to timber and masonry. The price shown is for one dragonfly, with a minimum order of 5, enough for a group on a fence.
Why choose this badge
Perfect by water. A dragonfly belongs beside a pond, stream or wildlife area, and looks right on the gate, fence or wall nearest the water.
Looks best in a group. Three or five dragonflies set at different angles look as if they are darting across the fence, which is why we sell them from 5.
Flat and light. At about 8mm thick and 0.16 kg, it sits flat on bars, timber or masonry and is easy to weld, screw or bolt.
Ready for any colour. It comes as raw cast steel, so you can paint it black, bronze the wings, or use bright colours for a children's garden.
Where it is used
Garden gates and railings near ponds and streams, timber fences and sheds, garden walls, pergolas, wildlife and school gardens, and decorative panels.
Specifications
| What you get | One dragonfly, minimum order 5 |
|---|---|
| Design | Dragonfly with four veined wings and segmented tail |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Wingspan | 140mm |
| Length | 110mm, head to tail |
| Thickness | About 8mm, flat |
| Weight | About 0.16 kg |
| Fixing | Weld, or drill and screw or bolt |
The thickness is measured from the edge photo and rounded, so allow a millimetre either way.
How to fix it
| Where it goes | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| Across gate bars | Weld at the back of the wings where they cross the bars |
| Timber fence, shed or gate | Drill a small hole through the head and one through the tail and use stainless screws |
| Brick, render or stone wall | Plug and screw through the body, or weld a stud to the back and set it in resin |
| Steel panel | Weld round the body, or drill and bolt |
Is this the right badge?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A dragonfly, 140mm across the wings | This badge |
| A swallowtail butterfly | Swallowtail butterfly badge 130 x 95mm |
| A frog for the pond | Frog badge 95 x 100mm |
| A salamander | Salamander badge 110 x 240mm |
| A moth | Moth badge 90 x 85mm |
| Every cast badge | All cast badges |
Fitting and care
Lay the dragonflies out first to plan the group, then mark the positions. Set each at a slightly different angle so they look as if they are flying. Clean the back where it will be welded, or drill fixing holes through the head and tail where they will be least visible.
Degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer before painting. Near water, galvanising before powder coating gives the longest life. Use stainless screws on timber so they do not stain.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one dragonfly?
Yes, it is for one dragonfly, with a minimum order of 5. For a larger quantity, call us for a price.
Is it painted?
No. It is raw cast steel and will rust if left bare outdoors, so prime and paint it, or galvanise it, once it is fixed.
Can I fix it to a fence without welding?
Yes. Drill small holes through the head and tail and screw it to timber, or plug and screw it to a wall.
Is the tail strong enough to drill?
Yes, but use a small drill bit and drill slowly near the end of the tail so it does not crack.
Are all the dragonflies exactly the same?
They are cast from the same pattern, but cast parts vary by a millimetre or two and the surface texture varies slightly from one casting to the next.
Ordering and delivery
Order 5 or more online, with Express UK Delivery to your site and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For a larger job, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm availability and delivery before you order.
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Minimum order 5 pcs