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Description
A fleur-de-lys with a turned neck, made for 16mm bar. This Gothic railhead is 140mm tall: a pointed spear head with a raised border, two tiers of curled leaves 65mm across, then a turned neck with two round collars 27mm across and a 16mm round spigot. The spigot matches a 16mm picket and the collars hide the weld, so the head looks like it grew out of the bar. 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
Two tiers of leaves. The upper leaves curl up and out, the lower ones curl down, so the head has more movement than a single-petal fleur-de-lys. The detail is cast on both faces.
Turned collars. Two round 27mm collars sit between the leaves and the spigot. They give the neck a lathe-turned look and cover the joint once welded and painted.
16mm spigot. The 15mm long round spigot matches a 16mm square or round picket for a flush butt weld with the head dead in line, or drops into a tube with a 16mm bore.
Raw steel, ready for your finish. It comes as bare cast steel at about 0.29 kg, so you can weld first, then prime and paint, or galvanise and powder coat the finished panel.
Where it is used
Front garden railings on dwarf walls, pedestrian, side and driveway gates, period house restorations, church and chapel railings, and balcony and landing balustrades.
Specifications
| What you get | One railhead, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Gothic fleur with two tiers of leaves |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 140mm overall |
| Width | 65mm across the leaves |
| Upper leaf tips | 90mm above the base |
| Collars | Two, round, 27mm across |
| Spigot | 16mm round, 15mm long |
| Weight | About 0.29 kg each |
| Fixing | Butt weld to a 16mm bar, or set into a tube |
Which bar does it suit?
| Upright on your railing | How the 16mm spigot fits |
|---|---|
| 16mm square or round bar | Flush butt weld, the best match |
| 12mm square or round bar | Spigot overhangs about 2mm each side, grind to blend |
| Tube with a 16mm bore | Spigot drops into the end, weld round the lower collar |
| 20mm bar or larger box section | Weld a cap plate on first, then weld the spigot to it |
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 leaves are 65mm across, so at 110mm centres there is a 45mm 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 two-tier Gothic fleur on a 16mm spigot with collars | This railhead |
| A single-petal fleur-de-lys on a 16mm spigot | Fleur-de-lys railhead 150 x 70mm, 16mm spigot |
| A taller head on a 16mm base | 160 x 65mm railhead, 16mm base |
| A pierced Gothic head with crescent horns | Gothic railhead 140 x 60mm, 23mm base |
| A larger Gothic spear on a round foot | Gothic railhead 160 x 70mm, 28mm foot |
| Every railhead shape and size | All railheads |
Fitting and care
Cut every picket to the same height, then grind the cut ends square. Stand each railhead on its bar with the spigot centred, turn it so 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 lower collar, degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer, working it into the leaf curls. Hot-dip galvanising before powder coating gives the longest life on a front railing.
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 16mm bore.
Is it the same on both sides?
Yes. The leaves and border are cast on both faces, so it looks right from the street and from the garden.
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