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Description
A big fleur-de-lys spear that stands out on tall railings and gates in 20mm bar. This railhead is cast steel, 184mm tall: a diamond spear 53mm wide with a raised cross rib, two flat petals that sweep out low down and curl up at the tips to 89mm across, a round collar 30mm across and a 20mm round spigot. 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
Sized for tall railings. At 184mm it keeps its proportions on railings and gates from about 1.2 to 2 metres high, where a small picket head would look lost.
A spear you can see from the road. The diamond spear takes up the top two thirds of the head, with its widest point 114mm up, so the outline reads clearly above the top rail. The cross rib catches the light once painted.
Spigot sized to 20mm bar. The 20mm round spigot, 26mm long, matches a 20mm bar for a flush butt weld, and the 30mm collar covers the joint.
Solid raw steel, ready for your finish. At about 0.48 kg each it is a substantial casting. 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
Tall front railings on period houses and villas, driveway and estate gates, church, school and civic railings, pier-to-pier gates, and replacement heads on old 20mm bar railings.
Specifications
| What you get | One railhead, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Fleur-de-lys spear with swept petals |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 184mm overall |
| Width | 89mm across the petals |
| Spear | 53mm wide, widest 114mm above the base |
| Collar | 30mm across, 10mm thick |
| Spigot | 20mm round, 26mm long |
| Weight | About 0.48 kg each |
| Fixing | Butt weld to a 20mm bar, or set into a tube |
Which bar does it suit?
| Upright on your railing | How the 20mm spigot fits |
|---|---|
| 20mm square or round bar | Flush butt weld, the best match |
| 25mm square bar | Spigot sits 2.5mm inside the edge, weld round it |
| 16mm square or round bar | Spigot overhangs 2mm each side, grind to blend |
| 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 | 115mm centres | 120mm centres | 125mm centres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 metre gate | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| 2 metres of railing | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| 3 metres of railing | 27 | 25 | 24 |
| 5 metres of railing | 44 | 42 | 40 |
The petals are 89mm across, so at 120mm centres there is a 31mm gap between neighbouring heads. With 20mm bars, keep centres at 120mm or less 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 large fleur-de-lys spear on a 20mm spigot | This railhead |
| A bigger fleur-de-lys for posts, on a block foot | 200 x 118mm fleur-de-lys railhead |
| A bold classic fleur-de-lys with curled scrolls | 158 x 93mm fleur-de-lys railhead |
| A forged fleur-de-lys on a 20mm square spigot | Forged 131 x 90mm railhead |
| A tall ribbed leaf spear on a 20mm spigot | 205 x 60mm leaf spear railhead |
| 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 the petals run along the railing and every head faces the same way, 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 points form a straight line.
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 front railing or gate. Touch up the tips and petal ends 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.
Does the spigot need a hole drilled in the bar?
No. On solid bar you butt weld the spigot to the cut end. It only goes inside when you fit it to a tube with a 20mm bore.
Can I use it on 12mm pickets?
It is too big and heavy for 12mm bar. For light pickets, choose a smaller head from the railheads collection.
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