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Description
A heavier, richly decorated head for gates and posts. This railhead is 140mm tall: a slim spear rising out of a rounded body 60mm wide, with rolled scrolls at its shoulders, raised scrollwork on both faces and a leaf motif at the base, all set in a round collar 33mm across. At about 0.47 kg it has real weight, which suits 25mm bar, gate stiles and posts better than a light flat head. The price shown is for one railhead, with a minimum order of 10.
Why choose this railhead
Detail you can see from the road. The rounded body carries raised scrollwork and a leaf motif on both faces, framed by two rolled scrolls at the shoulders. Painted black, the relief picks up the light like a cast Victorian gate.
Collar base for bigger bar. The round 33mm collar, 16mm tall, sits comfortably on 25mm square bar and on the top of gate stiles, giving a full ring to weld round and hiding the joint.
Weight that suits a post. At about 0.47 kg it is twice the mass of a light flat spear, so it looks in proportion on heavier sections where a slim head would look lost.
Raw steel, ready for your finish. It comes as bare cast steel, so you can weld first, then prime and paint, or galvanise and powder coat the finished gate.
Where it is used
Driveway and estate gates on 25mm bar, gate stiles and hanging posts, heavier front railings, pier-mounted railings, and as a feature head on the end posts of a lighter railing.
Specifications
| What you get | One railhead, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Spear on a scrolled body with relief decoration |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 140mm overall |
| Width | 60mm across the body |
| Scroll tops | 97mm above the base, 52mm apart |
| Collar base | Round, 33mm across, 16mm tall |
| Weight | About 0.47 kg each |
| Fixing | Weld to the top of a bar or post |
Which bar does it suit?
| Upright on your gate or railing | How the 33mm base sits |
|---|---|
| 20mm square or round bar | Base overhangs about 6mm each side |
| 25mm square or round bar | Base overhangs about 4mm each side, the best match |
| 30mm square bar | Base is close to flush, weld round the edge |
| 40mm box section or larger post | Weld a cap plate on first, then weld the base to it |
How many do you need?
You need one railhead for every bar that rises above the top rail, plus one for each post you want to top. 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 body is 60mm 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 decorated 140mm head on a 33mm collar | This railhead |
| A larger head with a 50mm base for big posts | 160 x 80mm railhead, 50mm base |
| A Gothic spear on a 28mm round foot | Gothic railhead 160 x 70mm, 28mm foot |
| A plain pike for 25mm square bar | 160mm railhead, 25 x 25mm base |
| A slim spear with curled wings | Spear railhead 165 x 60mm, 24mm foot |
| Every railhead shape and size | All railheads |
Fitting and care
Cut every bar to the same height, then grind the cut ends flat. Stand each railhead on its bar, turn it so every face points 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.
Clean the weld with a flap disc, degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer, working it into the relief. 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 it the same on both sides?
Yes. The scrollwork and leaf motif are cast on both faces.
Can I fit it on a hollow post?
Yes. Weld a flat cap plate over the open end of the post first, then weld the collar base to the centre of the cap. This also keeps water out of the post.
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