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Description
A bold curling flame that makes a railing look alight, especially picked out in gold. This railhead is cast steel, 178mm tall and 82mm across: one flat flame that sweeps up in a deep C-shaped curve, with a short lower tip flicking out to one side 62mm above the base and a long upper tip curling to a fine point at the top. A groove follows the line of the flame on both faces, and it stands on a round bun base 35mm across that welds to the top of the bar. The price shown is for one railhead, with a minimum order of 10.
Why choose this railhead
A real eye-catcher. The deep curl and two flame tips give a lot of movement, so a row of these reads as flickering fire from across the street. Painted gold on black bars, as in the shopfront photos, they turn a plain railing into a feature.
Sized for 20mm to 25mm bar. The 35mm round base gives a neat collar on 20mm and 25mm square or round bar, and a full ring to weld round.
Flat casting, light for its size. The flame is a slim flat casting, so it looks big from the front but weighs only about 0.47 kg, little more than a standard spear head.
Raw steel, ready for your finish. It comes as bare cast steel, so you can weld first, then prime and paint black, gild the flames, or galvanise and powder coat.
Where it is used
Shop, pub and restaurant frontage railings, window and fanlight grilles, gate tops and over-gate arches, front garden railings, balcony railings and decorative screens where a stand-out top is wanted.
Specifications
| What you get | One railhead, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Curling flame with two tips and a grooved face |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 178mm overall |
| Width | 82mm across the curl |
| Lower flame tip | 62mm above the base |
| Base | Round bun base, 35mm across |
| Weight | About 0.47 kg each |
| Fixing | Weld to the top of a bar or post |
Which bar does it suit?
| Bar on your railing | How the 35mm base sits |
|---|---|
| 20mm square or round | Base overhangs about 7mm each side, a collar look |
| 25mm square or round | Base overhangs about 5mm each side, the usual choice |
| 30mm or 32mm square | Base is about the bar width, weld round the edge |
| 16mm or smaller | Base looks heavy, choose a smaller flame |
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 | 120mm centres | 130mm centres | 140mm centres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 metre gate | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| 2 metres of railing | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| 3 metres of railing | 25 | 24 | 22 |
| 5 metres of railing | 42 | 39 | 36 |
The flame is 82mm across, so at 120mm centres there is a 38mm gap between neighbouring heads. With 25mm bars, keep centres at 125mm or less on stairs, landings and balconies in homes, where the gap between bars must not let a 100mm sphere pass through.
Is this the right railhead?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A curling flame 178mm tall on a 35mm round base | This railhead |
| A shorter wavy flame on a 25mm round base | 160 x 85mm flame railhead |
| A big flame for driveway gates | 194 x 108mm flame railhead |
| A flat steel flame on a thin stem for 12mm bar | 215 x 67mm flame leaf railhead |
| A slim wave finial 220mm tall | 220mm wave railhead |
| Every railhead shape and size | All railheads |
Fitting and care
Cut every bar to the same height and grind the ends flat. Decide which way the flames will curl and keep them all the same, as a row looks best when every flame faces one way. Stand each railhead on its bar, check it is upright from the front and the side, tack it, then weld round the base. A string line across the tips keeps the row level.
Clean the welds, degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer before painting. For a gold finish, paint the whole railing black first, then pick out the flames with a gold or gilt metal paint. Hot-dip galvanising before powder coating gives the longest life outdoors.
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.
Does it come gold?
No. It comes as raw cast steel. The gold flames in the photos were painted after fitting, and you can finish yours in any colour.
Are all the flames in the shopfront photos this railhead?
No. Those railings mix several flame patterns. This railhead is the one with the deep C-shaped curl and the short lower tip, as shown in the plain steel photos and the drawing.
Can I fit them facing alternate ways?
Yes. Some fabricators alternate the curl left and right along a railing for a mirrored look. Decide before you start and keep to the pattern.
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