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Description
A tall, bold spear sized for driveway gates. This railhead is 180mm tall: a long blade with three raised ribs and a rounded tip, ending in two curled wings 65mm across, then a turned neck with two collars 35mm across and a 20mm spigot. At about 0.62 kg it has the scale and weight to suit 20mm bar on driveway and estate gates. The price shown is for one railhead, with a minimum order of 10.
Why choose this railhead
Gate-sized spear. At 180mm tall it stands well above the top rail of a driveway gate and reads clearly from the road.
Triple-ribbed blade. Three raised ribs run the length of the blade on both faces, catching the light once painted.
Curled wings and turned collars. Short wings curl up at the base of the blade, and two round collars give the neck a turned, finished look over the weld.
20mm spigot. The 20mm round spigot, 17mm long, matches 20mm bar for a flush butt weld, or drops into a tube with a 20mm bore.
Where it is used
Driveway and estate gates on 20mm bar, heavier front railings, gate stiles and posts, and commercial frontages where a strong traditional top is wanted.
Specifications
| What you get | One railhead, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Spear with curled wings and ribbed blade |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 180mm overall |
| Width | 65mm across the wings |
| Wing tips | 70mm above the base |
| Collars | Two, 35mm across |
| Spigot | 20mm round, 17mm long |
| Weight | About 0.62 kg each |
| Fixing | Butt weld to a 20mm bar, or set into a tube |
Which bar does it suit?
| Upright on your gate or railing | How the 20mm spigot fits |
|---|---|
| 20mm square or round bar | Flush butt weld, the intended fit |
| 16mm bar | Spigot overhangs 2mm each side, the 35mm collar still covers the joint |
| 25mm bar | Bar is wider than the spigot, the collar sits over the weld |
| Tube with a 20mm bore | Spigot drops into the end, weld round the collar |
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 | At 130mm centres |
|---|---|
| 1 metre gate leaf | 8 railheads |
| 3 metre pair of driveway gates | 24 railheads |
| 2 metres of railing | 16 railheads |
| 5 metres of railing | 39 railheads |
The wings are 65mm across, so keep bar centres at 110mm or more. On stairs, landings and balconies in homes, the gap between bars must not let a 100mm sphere pass through.
Is this the right railhead?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A large winged spear on a 20mm spigot | This railhead |
| A smaller winged spear on a 24mm foot | Spear railhead 165 x 60mm, 24mm foot |
| A taller, wider spear on a 27mm base | 185 x 70mm spear railhead, 27mm base |
| A large leaf spear for gate posts | Large spear railhead 205 x 60mm |
| A decorated scroll spear on a 33mm collar | Scroll spear railhead 140 x 60mm |
| 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 railhead on its bar with the spigot centred, turn it so every blade faces the same way, check it is upright from two sides, and tack it. Run a string line across the tips before welding out.
Grind the weld smooth under the collar, degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer before painting. Hot-dip galvanising before powder coating gives the longest life on a driveway gate.
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 tip sharp?
The blade ends in a rounded tip rather than a needle point.
Is it the same on both sides?
Yes. The ribs and wings are cast on both faces.
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.
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