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Description
The fleur-de-lys look, with the point taken off. This railhead is 140mm tall: a tall ribbed blade that ends in a round 16mm ball instead of a sharp point, a pair of curled petals 70mm across, a turned neck and a round 26mm foot. It gives a front railing the classic fleur-de-lys outline while the ball tip keeps it kinder to hands, coats and children. 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
Rounded ball tip. A 16mm ball caps the blade, so the head has no sharp point. It suits railings beside pavements, front paths and family gardens where a spear tip is unwelcome.
Classic outline. The tall ribbed blade and two outward-curling petals give the familiar fleur-de-lys silhouette, cast with the same detail on both faces.
Turned neck and foot. A ringed neck 35mm tall leads down to a round 26mm foot, which sits on the cut end of the bar and gives a full ring to weld round.
Raw steel, ready for your finish. It comes as bare cast steel at about 0.3 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, pedestrian and side gates, railings along footpaths and driveways, school and nursery frontages, and balcony fronts.
Specifications
| What you get | One railhead, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Fleur-de-lys with ball tip |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 140mm overall |
| Width | 70mm across the petals |
| Petal tips | 70mm above the base |
| Ball tip | 16mm across |
| Neck | Turned, 35mm tall |
| Foot | Round, 26mm across, 12mm deep |
| Weight | About 0.3 kg each |
| Fixing | Weld to the top of a bar or post |
Which bar does it suit?
| Bar on your railing | How the 26mm foot sits |
|---|---|
| 16mm square or round | Foot overhangs about 5mm each side |
| 20mm square or round | Foot overhangs about 3mm each side, the usual choice |
| 25mm square | Foot is close to flush, weld round the edge |
| 12mm bar | Foot overhangs 7mm, choose a smaller head for the best look |
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 petals are 70mm across, so at 110mm centres there is a 40mm 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 fleur-de-lys with a rounded ball tip | This railhead |
| A smaller head on a 24mm base | 126 x 62mm railhead, 24mm base |
| A pointed fleur-de-lys on a 16mm spigot | Fleur-de-lys railhead 150 x 70mm, 16mm spigot |
| A small rounded bud with no blade at all | Bud railhead 74 x 36mm, 15mm spigot |
| A head with a ball under it, 16mm base | 152 x 70mm railhead with ball, 16mm base |
| Every railhead shape and size | All railheads |
Fitting and care
Cut every picket to the same height, then grind the cut ends flat. Stand each railhead on its bar, 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 ball tips before welding out so they form a straight line.
Clean the weld with a flap disc, 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.
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 ball tip part of the casting?
Yes. The ball is cast in one piece with the blade, so it cannot come loose.
Is it the same on both sides?
Yes. The rib and petals 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 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