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Description
A solid 125mm forged steel ball, a heavyweight finial for stone piers, estate entrances and large gate posts. This sphere is 125mm across, about the size of a small melon, forged from mild steel and solid all the way through, with a lightly textured forged surface and no hole. Weld it to a base plate on a pier or a cap plate on a large post. Each ball weighs about 7.85 kg. The price shown is for one sphere.
Why choose this sphere
Real presence. At 125mm and nearly 8 kg it reads clearly from the road and gives a pier or large post a substantial, traditional ball finial.
Solid forged steel. It will not dent, crack or fill with water, and stands up to knocks from vehicles and machinery at farm and estate gates.
Sized for big posts. It suits 100mm to 150mm square posts and brick or stone piers up to about 330mm across.
Easy to weld. Mild steel welds cleanly, and being solid you can grind the weld smooth without breaking through.
Where it is used
Stone and brick gate pier finials, estate and farm entrance posts, large gate posts and bollards, landscape and garden features, and sculpture and counterweights.
Specifications
| What you get | One sphere |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 125mm |
| Construction | Solid forged, no hole |
| Material | Mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted forged surface |
| Weight | About 7.85 kg each |
| Fixing | Weld on |
Which post or pier does it suit?
| What you are topping | How the 125mm ball looks and fits |
|---|---|
| 75mm to 100mm post | A bold, top-heavy look, weld a cap plate first |
| 100mm to 150mm post | A balanced finial, the usual choice |
| Brick or stone pier up to about 330mm | Weld to a round base plate and fix with resin anchors |
| Large stone pier over 400mm | Looks small, choose the 150mm sphere |
Is this the right sphere?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A solid 125mm ball, no hole | This sphere |
| A slightly smaller solid ball | 120mm solid sphere |
| The largest solid ball | 150mm solid sphere |
| A lighter 100mm ball | 100mm solid sphere |
| A hollow dome instead | 120mm hollow hemisphere |
| Every sphere and hemisphere | All spheres and hemispheres |
Fitting and care
Cut a cap or base plate at least 100mm across and grind it clean. Sit the ball on a ring of bar so it cannot roll, check it is centred from the front and the side, then weld round with a full weld; a ball this heavy needs more than a few tacks. On a pier, fix the base plate with four resin anchors and bed it on mortar or sealant to keep water out.
Degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer before painting. Hot-dip galvanising before powder coating gives the longest life outdoors. Lift with care, as it is heavy for its size.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one sphere?
Yes, it is for one 125mm solid sphere.
Is it solid or hollow?
Solid forged steel all the way through, about 7.85 kg.
Does it have a hole?
No. It is a plain ball that you weld to a cap or base plate.
Is it perfectly smooth?
No. It has a forged surface with light texture. Paint hides most of it, or you can flap-disc it smoother before painting.
Is it painted?
No. It is raw steel and will rust if left bare outdoors, so prime and paint it, or galvanise it, once it is welded on.
Ordering and delivery
Order 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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