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Description
A solid 100mm forged steel ball, the heavyweight finial for gate posts, piers and newel posts. This sphere is 100mm across, about the size of a large orange, forged from mild steel and solid all the way through, with a lightly textured forged surface and no hole. Weld it onto a cap plate to finish a gate post, pier, newel or bollard. Each ball weighs about 3.97 kg. The price shown is for one sphere.
Why choose this sphere
Solid and heavy. At nearly 4 kg it feels and sounds like real forged iron, it will not dent or fill with water, and it gives a gate post real presence.
Right size for posts. A 100mm ball suits 75mm to 120mm square or round posts, newels and bollards, the most common gate post sizes.
Rounded and safe. A ball top has no point to catch hands or clothing at the end of a drive, path or staircase.
Easy to weld. Mild steel welds cleanly with MIG, TIG or stick. Because it is solid, you can grind the weld smooth without breaking through a shell.
Where it is used
Gate post and pier finials, staircase newel posts, bollards and barrier posts, garden and landscape features, fire pits and sculpture, and counterweights and machine handles.
Specifications
| What you get | One sphere |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 100mm |
| Construction | Solid forged, no hole |
| Material | Mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted forged surface |
| Weight | About 3.97 kg each |
| Fixing | Weld on |
Which post does it suit?
| Post you are topping | How the 100mm ball looks and fits |
|---|---|
| 50mm to 60mm post | A bold, top-heavy look, weld a cap plate first |
| 75mm to 100mm post | A balanced finial, the usual choice |
| 120mm post | Slightly small, sit it on a stepped cap plate |
| 150mm post or pier | Looks small, choose a 125mm or 150mm sphere |
Is this the right sphere?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A solid 100mm ball, no hole | This sphere |
| A slightly smaller solid ball | 90mm solid sphere |
| A larger solid ball | 120mm solid sphere |
| A much lighter 100mm ball | 100mm hollow sphere |
| A 100mm half ball dome | 100mm hollow hemisphere |
| Every sphere and hemisphere | All spheres and hemispheres |
Fitting and care
Weld a flat cap plate on the post first and grind it clean. Sit the ball in the centre, using a ring of bar or a large nut as a seat to stop it rolling, check it is centred from the front and the side, tack it in three places and weld round. A ball this heavy needs a full weld, not a few tacks.
Degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer before painting. Hot-dip galvanising before powder coating gives the longest life outdoors.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one sphere?
Yes, it is for one 100mm solid sphere.
Is it solid or hollow?
Solid forged steel all the way through, about 3.97 kg. A hollow 100mm sphere is also available if you need much less weight.
Does it have a hole?
No. It is a plain ball that you weld on top of a cap plate or post.
Is it perfectly smooth?
No. It has a forged surface with light texture. Paint hides most of it, or you can flap-disc it smoother before painting.
Is it painted?
No. It is raw steel and will rust if left bare outdoors, so prime and paint it, or galvanise it, once it is welded on.
Ordering and delivery
Order 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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