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Description
A 60mm hollow steel ball, a light, tidy finial for railing end posts, pergolas and gate frames. This sphere is 60mm across, a little smaller than a tennis ball, made from two pressed mild steel halves welded together with the seam ground back. The wall is about 2mm, so each ball weighs only about 0.15 kg, around a sixth of a solid 60mm ball. It has no hole; weld it onto a cap plate or post end. It fills the step between our 50mm and 70mm hollow spheres, and suits a run of matching posts. The price shown is for one sphere, with a minimum order of 15.
Why choose this sphere
Right for 40mm posts. A 60mm ball sits in proportion on 30mm to 50mm box posts, the usual size for low railings, pergola frames and garden structures.
Light on frames and gate leaves. At about 0.15 kg it adds very little weight to a swinging gate or a slim overhead frame, so hinges and closers are not strained.
Smooth, round finish. The two halves are welded and the seam ground, so it paints up as a clean ball in black, anthracite or any colour.
Built for repeat runs. The minimum of 15 covers a typical front railing or a set of pergola and fence posts, so every post top matches.
Where it is used
Railing end posts on dwarf walls, steel pergolas and garden arches, gate frame uprights, fence posts and balustrade posts, and decorative frames and furniture.
Specifications
| What you get | One sphere, minimum order 15 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 60mm |
| Construction | Two pressed halves welded, seam ground, hollow |
| Wall thickness | About 2mm |
| Material | Mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Weight | About 0.15 kg each |
| Fixing | Weld on |
The wall thickness is worked out from the weight and rounded, so allow a little either way.
Which post does it suit?
| Post you are topping | How the 60mm ball looks and fits |
|---|---|
| 20mm to 30mm post or bar | A bold, top-heavy look, weld round the joint |
| 30mm to 50mm box post | A balanced finial, weld a cap plate first |
| 60mm post | Flush with the post sides, sit it on a cap plate |
| 75mm post or larger | Looks small, choose an 80mm or 100mm sphere |
Is this the right sphere?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A light, hollow 60mm ball | This sphere |
| A heavy solid 60mm ball | 60mm solid sphere |
| A smaller hollow ball | 50mm hollow sphere |
| A larger hollow ball | 70mm hollow sphere |
| A 60mm half ball dome | 60mm hollow hemisphere |
| Every sphere and hemisphere | All spheres and hemispheres |
Fitting and care
Weld a cap plate on box section posts and grind it clean. Sit the ball centred on the plate, tack it in three places and weld round in short runs, keeping the heat down on the thin wall. If the ball will be hot-dip galvanised, drill a small vent hole underneath first so trapped air can escape safely.
Degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer before painting. Hot-dip galvanising before powder coating gives the longest life outdoors.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one sphere?
Yes, it is for one 60mm hollow sphere, with a minimum order of 15.
Is it solid or hollow?
Hollow. It is two pressed halves welded together, with a wall about 2mm thick.
Can I see the join?
The seam is ground back, leaving a smooth, slightly brighter band. Paint covers it completely.
Does it have a hole?
No. It is a plain ball that you weld to a cap plate or post end.
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 15 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 15 pcs