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Description
The tall, slender spear of Georgian and Regency town house railings. This railhead is cast steel, 170mm tall and 60mm across, with a long blade whose edges curve in to a fine point and flare out to two sharp corners, a raised rib running the full length of each face, a narrowing neck, a rolled collar 30mm across and a round stub 20mm across and 20mm long. The price shown is for one railhead, with a minimum order of 10, enough to top a metre of railing.
Why choose this railhead
Elegant height. At 170mm the blade is nearly three times as tall as it is wide, giving the tall, refined look of city railings around areas, steps and front gardens.
Crisp rib and corners. A raised rib runs from the neck to the point on both faces and the corners finish sharp, so the outline stays clear and strong against stone and brick.
Stub base matched to 20mm bar. The 20mm round stub lines up with a 20mm bar, and the rolled 30mm collar gives a neat shoulder where they meet. There is no spigot hole to drill.
Raw steel, ready for your finish. At about 0.34 kg each it comes as bare cast steel, so weld first, then prime and paint, or galvanise and powder coat the finished panel.
Where it is used
Town house and terrace front railings, area railings around basement wells, railings beside front steps, garden square railings, driveway and pedestrian gates, and heritage restoration.
Specifications
| What you get | One railhead, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Tall London spear with centre rib |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 170mm overall |
| Width | 60mm across the spear |
| Spear corners | 70mm above the base |
| Collar | Rolled, 30mm across |
| Base | Round stub, 20mm across, 20mm long |
| Weight | About 0.34 kg each |
| Fixing | Weld the stub to the top of a bar |
Which bar does it suit?
| Bar on your railing | How the 20mm stub sits |
|---|---|
| 16mm square or round | Stub overhangs about 2mm each side, weld round the bar |
| 20mm square or round | Stub is flush with the bar, the best match |
| 25mm square | Stub sits about 2mm inside the edge, the collar still overhangs |
| 12mm square or round | Head looks too heavy, choose a lighter railhead |
How many do you need?
You need one railhead for every bar that rises above the top rail. Divide the run by your bar spacing and round up.
| Run length | 110mm centres | 115mm centres | 120mm centres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 metre gate | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| 2 metres of railing | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| 3 metres of railing | 28 | 27 | 25 |
| 5 metres of railing | 46 | 44 | 42 |
The spear is 60mm across, so at 110mm centres there is a 50mm gap between neighbouring heads. With 20mm bars, keep centres below 120mm on stairs, landings and balconies in homes, where the gap between bars must not let a 100mm sphere pass through.
Is this the right railhead?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A tall slim spear on a 20mm stub | This railhead |
| An ornate London fleur-de-lys on an 18mm stub | 165 x 85mm London fleur-de-lys |
| A shorter Gothic spear on a 16mm stub | 152 x 62mm swept spear railhead |
| A taller fluted lance for heavy bars | 200 x 68mm fluted lance railhead |
| A plain forged point on 20mm square bar | Hand forged square point, 160mm |
| Every railhead shape and size | All railheads |
Fitting and care
Cut every bar 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, 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 an outdoor railing. Touch up the points each spring.
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.
Does the stub go into the bar?
No. The stub is solid and sits on top of the cut end of the bar, then you weld round the joint. It is the same size as a 20mm bar so the two line up.
Is it sharp?
The point is cast, not ground to an edge, but it is a pointed top. Choose a ball top railhead beside play areas and busy paths.
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