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Description
The finishing touch that turns a row of plain bars into a period railing. This Gothic railhead is a flat cast steel spear, 160mm tall and 70mm across, with a pointed diamond head, two tiers of curled arms and a round foot 28mm across. Weld one to the top of every picket and the whole run reads as traditional ironwork. 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
A real Gothic outline. The diamond head carries a raised cross on its face, and the arms are cast in two separate tiers: C-scrolls under the head, then a wider pair that curls upwards, then a small pair that curls down to the stem. It is decorated on both faces, so it looks the same from the street and from the garden.
Round foot for an easy weld. The 28mm button foot sits squarely on the cut end of a bar and gives you a full ring to weld round. There is no spigot to drill for and no socket to line up.
Flat casting, light to handle. At about 0.3 kg it adds little weight to a gate leaf, so hinges and closers are not overloaded on a long run of pickets.
Raw steel, ready for your finish. It comes as bare cast steel, so you can weld first, then prime and paint, or send the finished panel for galvanising and powder coating.
Where it is used
Front garden railings on dwarf walls, pedestrian and driveway gates, side gates, railing restoration where a few heads have snapped off, balcony and landing balustrades, and decorative panels fixed to fences.
Specifications
| What you get | One railhead, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Gothic spear with two tiers of curled arms |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 160mm overall |
| Width | 70mm across the lower arms |
| Lower arm tips | 65mm above the base |
| Foot | Round, 28mm across |
| Weight | About 0.3 kg each |
| Fixing | Weld to the top of a bar or post |
Which bar does it suit?
| Bar on your railing | How the 28mm foot sits |
|---|---|
| 12mm square or round | Foot overhangs about 8mm each side, a neat collar look |
| 16mm square or round | Foot overhangs about 6mm each side, the usual choice |
| 20mm square or round | Foot overhangs about 4mm each side |
| 25mm square | Foot is close to flush, weld round the edge |
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 | At 110mm centres |
|---|---|
| 1 metre gate | 10 railheads |
| 2 metres of railing | 19 railheads |
| 3 metres of railing | 28 railheads |
| 5 metres of railing | 46 railheads |
The arms are 70mm across, so at 110mm centres there is a 40mm 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 Gothic spear 160mm tall with a 28mm foot | This railhead |
| A slimmer head of the same height on a 16mm base | 160 x 65mm railhead, 16mm base |
| A shorter head for a lower railing | 140 x 60mm railhead, 23mm base |
| A heavier head for posts and driveway gates | 160 x 80mm railhead, 50mm base |
| Pickets to weld it to | 12mm hammered bar picket, 1000mm |
| 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, check it is upright from the front and the side, and tack it. Run a string line across the tips before welding out, so the heads form a straight line along the top of the railing.
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 chipped 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.
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 round foot to the cap. This also stops water getting into the tube.
Is it the same on both sides?
Yes. The casting is decorated on both faces, so it looks right whichever side of the railing you stand on.
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