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Description
A solid 120mm forged steel ball, a heavy finial for gate piers, large posts and bollards. This sphere is 120mm across, about the size of a grapefruit, 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 post or bollard. Each ball weighs about 7.29 kg. The price shown is for one sphere.
Why choose this sphere
Big and solid. At 120mm and over 7 kg it gives a gate pier or bollard a bold, traditional ball top that will not dent or fill with water.
Suits modern and traditional entrances. Painted black on a period pier, or in anthracite grey on a rendered pier with a slate cap, it looks right either way.
Sized for piers and big posts. It suits 100mm to 150mm posts and bollards, and brick or rendered piers up to about 330mm across.
Easy to weld. Mild steel welds cleanly, and being solid you can grind the weld smooth.
Where it is used
Rendered, brick and stone gate pier finials, large gate posts, park and street bollards, landscape features, and sculpture and counterweights.
Specifications
| What you get | One sphere |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 120mm |
| Construction | Solid forged, no hole |
| Material | Mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted forged surface |
| Weight | About 7.29 kg each |
| Fixing | Weld on |
Which post or pier does it suit?
| What you are topping | How the 120mm ball looks and fits |
|---|---|
| 75mm to 100mm post | A bold, top-heavy look, weld a cap plate first |
| 100mm to 150mm post or bollard | A balanced finial, the usual choice |
| Brick or rendered 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 120mm ball, no hole | This sphere |
| A slightly bigger solid ball | 125mm solid sphere |
| A smaller solid ball | 100mm solid sphere |
| The largest solid ball | 150mm solid sphere |
| A hollow 120mm dome | 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 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 120mm solid sphere.
Is it solid or hollow?
Solid forged steel all the way through, about 7.29 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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