Galvanised Palisade Fence Corner Fishplate, Right-Angled Rail Joining Plate

A galvanised corner fishplate for turning a steel palisade fence through a corner. If your run changes direction at a post, a flat plate will not do the job, because the two rails meet at an angle. This plate is bent to take a rail on each face of the corner, with one slotted hole in each leg for the bolts. You need one at the top rail and one at the bottom rail of every corner post, so plan for two per corner. The price shown is for one plate, with a minimum order of 5, which covers two corners and one spare.

Important: this is a fence fitting. It is not a lifting bracket or a structural connector, and it should not be used for anything other than joining palisade rails.

Why this plate works

The bend does the work. The angle is formed in the plate, so the two rails meet the corner post squarely without you having to cut, twist or pack anything on site.

Slots give you some adjustment. Each leg has a long slotted hole instead of a tight round one. That gives you a little play to bring the bolt holes in line when the posts are set in concrete and cannot move.

One piece of steel. A corner is where a fence is pulled from two directions, so a single bent plate with no joint in it is the right part for the position.

Galvanised like the rest of the fence. The zinc finish matches galvanised posts, pales and rails, and suits outdoor use with no painting.

In short: a ready-formed angle, slotted holes and a finish that matches the fence.

Where it is used

The corners of steel palisade perimeters around yards, depots, compounds and factory boundaries, at any point where the line turns through a right angle. It also suits repairs to a corner that has taken a vehicle strike and needs new fittings. Straight runs and free ends take a different plate, so check each post position before you order.

Specifications

Choosing the right plate

Walk the line of the fence and note what happens at each post. Where the rails continue straight through the post, use a mid plate. Where the fence stops at a post, use an end plate. Where the fence turns, use this corner plate. Each position takes one plate for the top rail and one for the bottom rail. If your corner is much sharper or wider than a right angle, call us before ordering, because this plate is formed to a fixed angle.

Each bay bag includes two fishplates and the fixings for one bay. You will also need rails and posts to suit your fence height.

See every part in our palisade fencing range.

Fitting and care

Set the corner post plumb, then offer the plate up to the post with one leg facing along each run of fence. Bolt the rails to the legs through the slotted holes and nip the bolts up. Check that both runs are straight and level before you tighten everything, because snap-off nuts cannot be undone once they have sheared. Treat any damaged area with a zinc-rich paint, and check the fixings during routine inspections, especially after an impact.

Frequently asked questions

Ordering and delivery

Order 5 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.