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Description
A tall, elegant spear that adds height and detail to a railing. This railhead is cast steel, 160mm tall and 65mm across, with a reeded spear blade, two petals that curl into open loops, a small lily centre, a ringed 27mm collar and a round 16mm stub underneath. It is a classic choice for Edwardian and Victorian front railings and gates. The price shown is for one railhead, with a minimum order of 10, enough to top a 1 metre gate.
Why choose this railhead
Height without bulk. The spear rises 90mm above the petals, so a run of these reads as tall and upright from the street, while the 65mm width keeps it light on 16mm bars.
Open loops you can see through. The two side petals curl round into true open loops with holes right through the casting, and a cluster of small lily petals sits between them. The blade carries raised reeded ribs from tip to petals. The detail is cast on both faces.
Stub and collar for a neat joint. The round 16mm stub lines up with the end of a 16mm bar, and the ringed 27mm collar sits over the joint to hide the weld. On a thicker bar you can let the stub into a drilled hole.
Raw steel, ready for your finish. At about 0.34 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, driveway gate infill, railing restoration on period houses, balcony and landing balustrades, and decorative fence toppers.
Specifications
| What you get | One railhead, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Reeded spear with open-loop petals and lily centre |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 160mm overall |
| Width | 65mm across the petals |
| Petal tips | About 70mm above the base |
| Collar | Ringed, 27mm across |
| Stub | Round, 16mm across, 11mm long |
| Weight | About 0.34 kg each |
| Fixing | Weld to the top of a bar, or set the stub into a drilled hole |
Which bar does it suit?
| Bar on your railing | How to fit it |
|---|---|
| 12mm square or round | Weld the stub to the bar top, collar overhangs about 7mm each side |
| 16mm square or round | The best match: stub lines up with the bar, collar hides the weld |
| 20mm square or round | Weld the stub centrally on the bar top, collar overhangs about 3mm each side |
| 25mm square | Drill a 16mm hole 11mm deep, seat the stub and 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 | 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 petals are 65mm across, so at 120mm centres there is a 55mm gap between neighbouring heads. 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 tall reeded spear with open-loop petals | This railhead |
| A Gothic spear of the same height on a 28mm foot | 160 x 70mm Gothic railhead |
| A slightly shorter head on a 16mm base | 150 x 70mm railhead, 16mm base |
| A shorter head for a low railing, 16mm base | 140 x 65mm railhead, 16mm base |
| A classic fleur-de-lys instead | 120 x 60mm fleur-de-lys |
| Every railhead shape and size | All railheads |
Fitting and care
Cut every bar to the same height and grind the ends flat. Stand each railhead on its bar with the petals facing along the railing, check it is upright from the front and side, and tack it. Run a string line across the tips before welding out round the collar, so the heads 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. Touch up chipped tips 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.
Will paint fill the open loops?
Not if you spray or brush thin coats. The loops are open right through the casting, so blow them clear between coats if you dip.
Can I weld it to box section or tube?
Yes. Grind the end flat, weld a small cap plate over the open end, then weld the stub and collar to the cap. This also keeps water out of the tube.
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.
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