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Description
A spear point rising from a rounded, richly scrolled body, for decorative garden railings. This railhead is cast steel, 125mm tall and 48mm across, with a slim ribbed spear tip, a teardrop-shaped body whose shoulders curl into two small round scrolls, raised scroll relief across both faces, a fluted collar and a round foot 25mm across. The price shown is for one railhead, with a minimum order of 10, enough to top a 1 metre gate.
Why choose this railhead
A full, decorative outline. The rounded scrolled body gives each head real weight and character, so even a short run of railing looks ornate and finished.
Detail on both faces. The scroll relief, centre rib and fluted collar are cast on both sides, so the railing looks right from the street and from the garden.
Round foot for an easy weld. The 25mm foot sits squarely on the cut end of a 16mm to 25mm bar and gives a full ring to weld round, with no spigot to drill for.
Light, raw steel, ready for your finish. At about 0.22 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
Front garden railings on dwarf walls, pedestrian and side gates, Victorian and Edwardian railing restoration, balcony and landing balustrades, and decorative panels fixed to fences.
Specifications
| What you get | One railhead, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Spear rising from a scrolled teardrop body |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 125mm overall |
| Width | 48mm across the body |
| Shoulder scrolls | 78mm above the base |
| Base | Round foot, 25mm across, 18mm tall |
| Weight | About 0.22 kg each |
| Fixing | Weld to the top of a bar |
Which bar does it suit?
| Bar on your railing | How the 25mm foot sits |
|---|---|
| 12mm square or round | Foot overhangs about 6mm each side, a collar look |
| 16mm square or round | Foot overhangs about 4mm each side, the usual choice |
| 20mm square or round | Foot overhangs about 2mm 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 | 110mm centres | 120mm centres | 130mm centres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 metre gate | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| 2 metres of railing | 19 | 17 | 16 |
| 3 metres of railing | 28 | 25 | 24 |
| 5 metres of railing | 46 | 42 | 39 |
The body is 48mm across, so at 110mm centres there is a 62mm 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 spear on a scrolled body, 125mm tall | This railhead |
| A small pierced Gothic spear | 110 x 48mm pierced spear railhead |
| A ball top railhead with scrolled leaves | 153 x 70mm ball top scroll railhead |
| A classic fleur-de-lys on a bell base | 120 x 60mm fleur-de-lys railhead |
| 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 with the body 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 from the weld with a flap disc, degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer before painting, brushing it into the scroll relief. Hot-dip galvanising before powder coating gives the longest life outdoors.
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 it the same on both sides?
Yes. The scroll relief is 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 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