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Description
The plain, sturdy top for estate, park and school railings. This pike railhead is a four-sided cast steel point, 130mm tall, with a narrow collar band and a 20mm square shank. Welded to a 20mm square bar, the shank sits flush and the pike reads as the shaped end of the bar itself. It looks the same from every side, so it suits long runs seen from many angles. The price shown is for one railhead, with a minimum order of 10, enough to top about a metre of railing.
Why choose this railhead
Flush with 20mm square bar. The 20mm square shank matches a 20mm square picket face for face, so after grinding the weld you cannot see where the bar ends and the head begins.
Four-sided point. The pike tapers on all four faces like an obelisk. Unlike a flat spear, it looks the same from the pavement, from along the run and from inside the grounds.
Collar band for a crisp line. A 25mm band, 15mm tall, sits 38mm above the base. Along a run, the bands line up into a sharp horizontal detail under the points.
Solid and robust. At about 0.33 kg it is a dense casting with no thin parts to bend or snap, which suits public railings that take knocks.
Where it is used
Estate and parkland railings, school and churchyard boundaries, vertical bar railings to commercial frontages, security railings, and replacement heads on older 20mm bar railings.
Specifications
| What you get | One railhead, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Four-sided pike point |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 130mm overall |
| Point | 22mm across at its base |
| Collar band | 25mm across, 15mm tall |
| Shank | 20mm square, 38mm long |
| Weight | About 0.33 kg each |
| Fixing | Butt weld to a 20mm square bar |
Which bar does it suit?
| Upright on your railing | How the 20mm square shank fits |
|---|---|
| 20mm square bar | Flush on all four faces, the intended fit |
| 20mm round bar | Shank corners stand proud, grind to blend |
| 16mm square bar | Shank overhangs about 2mm each side |
| 25mm square box section | Weld a cap plate on first, then weld the shank to it |
How many do you need?
You need one pike for every bar that rises above the top rail. Divide the run by your bar spacing and round up.
| Run length | At 120mm centres |
|---|---|
| 1 metre gate | 9 railheads |
| 2 metres of railing | 17 railheads |
| 3 metres of railing | 26 railheads |
| 5 metres of railing | 42 railheads |
Where children use the space, keep the gap between bars small enough that a 100mm sphere cannot pass through, and set the points high enough that they are not at face height.
Is this the right railhead?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A 130mm pike flush on 20mm square bar | This railhead |
| Another 130mm head for 20mm square bar | 130mm railhead, 20 x 20mm base |
| A taller head for 25mm square bar | 160mm railhead, 25 x 25mm base |
| A head for 16mm square bar | 150mm railhead, 16mm square |
| A broad flat leaf point | Point railhead 133 x 72mm, 20mm base |
| Every railhead shape and size | All railheads |
Fitting and care
Cut every bar to the same height, then grind the cut ends square. Stand each pike on its bar with the shank lined up face to face, check it is upright from two sides, and tack it. Run a string line across the points before welding out, then grind the welds flush so the shank and bar read as one piece.
Degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer before painting. For public and school railings, hot-dip galvanising followed by powder coating gives the longest life with the least upkeep.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one railhead?
Yes, it is for one pike, 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 shank solid?
Yes. The 20mm square shank is solid steel, made to butt weld to the end of a solid 20mm square bar.
Is the point sharp?
It is a cast point with a slightly blunted tip, not a blade. It discourages climbing, so think about placement near play areas.
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