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Description
A slim fleur-de-lys with a ball on the tip, for neat garden railings and gates. This railhead is cast steel, 126mm tall and 62mm across the petals, with a 14mm ball on the point, a long ribbed centre leaf, two petals that curl out and down into round scrolls, a ringed collar and a round bun base 24mm across. Weld one to the top of every picket for a traditional period finish. The price shown is for one railhead, with a minimum order of 10, enough to top a 1 metre gate.
Why choose this railhead
A softer point. The 14mm ball on the tip gives the head a finished, rounded top instead of a sharp spike. It is a good choice beside paths, on school and nursery frontages, and anywhere people brush past the railing.
Slim and upright. The centre leaf is twice as tall as the petals are wide, so the head looks tall and elegant on 12mm to 20mm pickets. At 126mm it suits garden railings and gates from about 900mm to 1200mm high.
Bun base for a clean weld. The base is a round bun 24mm across and 12mm tall, below a ringed collar. It sits squarely on the cut end of the bar and gives you a full ring to weld round, with no spigot to drill for.
Light, raw steel, ready for your finish. At about 0.24 kg each it adds little weight to a gate leaf. It comes as bare cast steel, so you can weld first, then prime and paint, or galvanise and powder coat the finished panel.
Where it is used
Front garden railings on dwarf walls, pedestrian and side gates, driveway gate infill, school, nursery and play area frontages, railing restoration where a few heads are missing, and decorative panels fixed to timber fences.
Specifications
| What you get | One railhead, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Fleur-de-lys with ball top and ringed collar |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 126mm overall |
| Width | 62mm across the petals |
| Petal tips | 61mm above the base |
| Ball on the tip | 14mm across |
| Collar | 33mm above the base |
| Base | Round bun base, 24mm across, 12mm tall |
| Weight | About 0.24 kg each |
| Fixing | Weld to the top of a bar or post |
Which bar does it suit?
| Bar on your railing | How the 24mm base sits |
|---|---|
| 12mm square or round | Base overhangs about 6mm each side, a collar look |
| 16mm square or round | Base overhangs about 4mm each side, the usual choice |
| 20mm square or round | Base overhangs about 2mm each side, weld round the edge |
| 25mm square or larger | Base is smaller than the bar, choose a head with a bigger base |
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 petals are 62mm across, so at 110mm centres there is a 48mm 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 slim fleur-de-lys 126mm tall with a ball top | This railhead |
| A classic fleur-de-lys with a pointed tip, 28mm bell base | 120 x 60mm railhead, 28mm bell base |
| A small forged fleur-de-lys for light pickets | Forged 90 x 63mm railhead |
| A taller spear head on a 16mm base | 160 x 65mm railhead, 16mm base |
| A bigger fleur-de-lys for posts and driveway gates | 160 x 80mm railhead, 50mm base |
| 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 petals facing along the railing, check it is upright from the front and the side, and tack it. Run a string line across the balls before welding out, so the heads form a straight line along the top.
Remove spatter and casting skin from the weld with a flap disc, degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer before painting. Hot-dip galvanising before powder coating gives the longest life on a front railing. Touch up the balls and scroll tips each spring, as they take the knocks.
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 ball top safer than a spear point?
It is blunter than a sharp spear, so it is kinder to hands and clothing beside a path, while keeping the tall fleur-de-lys outline.
Can I weld it to box section or tube?
Yes. Grind the end of the tube flat, weld a small cap plate over the open end, then weld the bun base to the cap. This also keeps water out of the tube.
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