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Description
A cast steel open diamond Gothic railhead, 100 x 44mm, to finish the top of railings and gates. A pointed Gothic head pierced by an open diamond window, over two small curled petals, a round collar 24mm across and a plain 12mm spigot 11mm long. The price shown is for one railhead, with a minimum order of 10.
Why choose this railhead
Light through the head. The open diamond window lets the light through, so the head looks delicate even at a small size.
A spigot that locates it. The 12mm round spigot sets the head on the bar end or in a drilled socket, so it stands straight while you weld.
Raw steel, ready for your finish. At about 0.12 kg each, it comes as bare steel, so you can weld first, then prime and paint, or galvanise and powder coat the finished panel.
Where it is used
Front garden and boundary railings, side and pedestrian gates, park and churchyard railings, and repairs to existing runs.
Specifications
| What you get | One railhead, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Open diamond Gothic railhead |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 100mm overall |
| Width | 44mm at the widest |
| Foot | 12mm round spigot, 24mm collar |
| Weight | About 0.12 kg each |
| Fixing | Weld to the end of the bar or post |
Which bar does it suit?
| Upright on your railing | How it fits |
|---|---|
| 12mm square or round bar | Butt weld the spigot to the bar end, near flush. The best match |
| 16mm square or round bar | Drill a 12mm socket in the bar end and drop the spigot in, or butt weld it centrally and dress the joint |
| 16mm tube with a 2mm wall | Spigot drops into the 12mm bore, weld round the collar |
How many do you need?
You need one for every bar that rises above the top rail. Divide the run by your bar spacing and round up.
| Run length | 110mm centres | 120mm centres |
|---|---|---|
| 1 metre gate | 10 | 9 |
| 2 metres of railing | 19 | 17 |
| 3 metres of railing | 28 | 25 |
| 5 metres of railing | 46 | 42 |
The head is 44mm across, so check it clears its neighbour at your spacing. On stairs, landings and balconies in homes, the gap between bars must not let a 100mm sphere pass through.
Is this the right railhead?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| This open diamond Gothic railhead, 100 x 44mm | This railhead |
| Diamond spear railhead on twin fluted balls, 134 x 40mm | Diamond spear railhead on twin fluted balls |
| Diamond spear railhead on a fluted ball, 132 x 40mm | Diamond spear railhead on a fluted ball |
| Broad arrowhead railhead, 123 x 64mm | Broad arrowhead railhead |
| Diamond spear railhead with twin collars, 160 x 62mm | Diamond spear railhead with twin collars |
| Every railhead shape and size | All railheads |
Fitting and care
Cut every bar to the same height, square the ends and grind them flat. Stand each head on its bar, check it is upright from the front and the side, tack it, then weld all round and dress the joint. A string line across the tips keeps the row level.
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?
Yes, one railhead, with a minimum order of 10. For a larger run, call us for a quantity price.
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.
Is it sharp?
The tip is pointed. For schools, play areas and public places, consider a rounded head such as the rounded bud railhead.
Are they all exactly the same?
They are cast from the same pattern, but cast parts vary by a millimetre or two. Set them to a string line when fitting.
Ordering and delivery
Order 10 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 10 pcs