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Description
A big fleur-de-lys head with the point rounded off. This railhead is 172mm tall: a tall ribbed blade capped with a round 20mm ball, curled petals 85mm across, a turned neck and a round 32mm foot. It has the presence for driveway gates, 25mm bar and post tops, while the ball tip keeps it kinder to hands and clothing than a spear. The price shown is for one railhead, with a minimum order of 10.
Why choose this railhead
Rounded 20mm ball tip. The blade ends in a round ball rather than a point, so the head finishes a tall gate or post without a spike at the top.
Scaled up for heavier work. At 172mm tall and 85mm across, with a 32mm foot, it sits in proportion on 25mm bar, gate stiles and post tops where a smaller head would look lost.
Turned neck. A ringed neck 42mm tall leads down to the foot, giving the joint to the bar a finished, turned look.
Raw steel, ready for your finish. It comes as bare cast steel at about 0.47 kg, so you can weld first, then prime and paint, or galvanise and powder coat the finished work.
Where it is used
Driveway and estate gates on 25mm bar, gate stiles and hanging posts, taller front railings, school and public frontages where a rounded top is preferred, and end posts of a lighter run.
Specifications
| What you get | One railhead, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Fleur-de-lys with ball tip |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 172mm overall |
| Width | 85mm across the petals |
| Petal tips | 82mm above the base |
| Ball tip | 20mm across |
| Neck | Turned, 42mm tall |
| Foot | Round, 32mm across, 18mm deep |
| 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 32mm foot sits |
|---|---|
| 20mm square or round | Foot overhangs about 6mm each side |
| 25mm square or round | Foot overhangs about 3 to 4mm each side, the best match |
| 30mm square | Foot is close to flush, weld round the edge |
| 40mm post or box section | Weld a cap plate on first, then weld the foot 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 petals are 85mm across, so keep centres at 120mm 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 large ball-tipped fleur-de-lys on a 32mm foot | This railhead |
| The same style, smaller, on a 26mm foot | Ball-tipped fleur-de-lys railhead 140 x 70mm |
| A heavy pointed fleur-de-lys on a 50mm base | Heavy fleur-de-lys railhead 160 x 80mm |
| A decorated spear on a 33mm collar | Scroll spear railhead 140 x 60mm |
| A slim teardrop with a ball tip | Teardrop ball-top railhead 120 x 35mm |
| 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 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.
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 gates and posts.
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 part of the casting?
Yes. The 20mm ball is cast in one piece with the blade.
Can I fit it on a hollow post?
Yes. Weld a flat cap plate over the open end first, then weld the foot 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