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Description
A spear railhead with a see-through diamond in the blade, for light, decorative garden railings. This railhead is cast steel, 122mm tall and 55mm across, with a blade whose curved edges rise to a point and flare to two sharp corners, a large open diamond through the middle, two small curled scrolls below, a rounded collar 28mm across and a round stub 15mm across and 17mm long. The price shown is for one railhead, with a minimum order of 10, enough to top a 1 metre gate.
Why choose this railhead
Light through the blade. The open diamond lets daylight through each head, so a run of railing looks lighter and more decorative than solid spears.
Neat proportions. At 122mm tall and 55mm across it suits garden railings and gates from about 900mm to 1200mm high on 14mm to 16mm pickets.
Stub base. The 15mm round stub sits on the cut end of a 14mm to 16mm bar, and the 28mm collar gives a neat shoulder. There is no spigot hole to drill.
Light, raw steel, ready for your finish. At about 0.22 kg each it comes as bare cast steel, so weld first, then prime and paint, or galvanise and powder coat.
Where it is used
Front garden railings on dwarf walls, pedestrian and side gates, Victorian terrace railing restoration, balcony balustrades and decorative fence panels.
Specifications
| What you get | One railhead, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Spear with open diamond and scrolls |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 122mm overall |
| Width | 55mm across the spear |
| Spear corners | 58mm above the base |
| Collar | Rounded, 28mm across, 10mm thick |
| Base | Round stub, 15mm across, 17mm long |
| Weight | About 0.22 kg each |
| Fixing | Weld the stub to the top of a bar |
Which bar does it suit?
| Bar on your railing | How the 15mm stub sits |
|---|---|
| 12mm square or round | Stub overhangs about 1.5mm each side, weld round the bar |
| 14mm or 16mm square or round | Stub is close to flush, the best match |
| 20mm square or round | Stub sits 2.5mm inside the edge, the collar covers the bar end |
| 25mm square or larger | Head looks small, choose a larger railhead |
How many do you need?
You need one railhead for every picket that rises above the top rail. Divide the run by your picket spacing and round up.
| Run length | 110mm centres | 120mm centres | 130mm centres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 metre gate | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| 2 metres of railing | 19 | 17 | 16 |
| 3 metres of railing | 28 | 25 | 24 |
| 5 metres of railing | 46 | 42 | 39 |
The spear is 55mm across, so at 110mm centres there is a 55mm gap between neighbouring heads. On stairs, landings and balconies in homes, the gap between pickets must not let a 100mm sphere pass through.
Is this the right railhead?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A spear with an open diamond | This railhead |
| A smaller pierced spear with crescent arms | 110 x 48mm pierced spear railhead |
| A solid broad spear on a 14mm stub | 136 x 60mm swept spear railhead |
| A Gothic spear with a diamond boss | 152 x 62mm swept spear railhead |
| Every railhead shape and size | All railheads |
Fitting and care
Cut every picket to the same height first, then grind the cut ends flat and clean. Stand each railhead on its bar with the blade facing along the railing, check it is upright from the front and the side, and tack it. Run a string line across the points before welding out.
Remove spatter from the weld with a flap disc, degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer before painting, brushing it round the inside of the diamond. Hot-dip galvanising before powder coating gives the longest life outdoors.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one railhead?
Yes, it is for 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 cast steel and will rust if left bare outdoors, so prime and paint it, or galvanise it, once it is welded on.
Is the open diamond weak?
No. The diamond is cast into the head with solid steel all round it.
Are all the railheads 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 rather than measuring each one from the bar.
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