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Description
A clean, modern baluster for railings, balconies and gates. This panel is one 1000mm length of 12mm square mild steel bar. The middle 600mm is split down the centre and opened into a slim, pointed almond shape 100mm wide, and the 200mm at each end is left as plain straight bar. Set in a row, the openings line up into a simple repeating pattern that suits new-build houses, apartments and contemporary gates far better than traditional scrolls. It comes in raw steel, ready to cut, weld and finish. The price shown is for one panel.
Why fabricators use it
One bar, no joins in the opening. The two halves of the opening are the same bar, split and spread, so there are no welds or collars in the decorative part to clean up or to fail. It looks crisp from both sides.
Plain ends for an easy fit. Each end has 200mm of straight 12mm square bar. That is plenty to trim for a lower railing while keeping the opening in the middle, and the weld lands on a flat face.
Same bar as your plain balusters. It is standard 12mm square, so it sits in line with plain 12mm bars and welds to the same top and bottom rails. Use it on every bar for a bold pattern, or alternate it with plain bars.
Takes any finish. Raw mild steel can be painted, powder coated or hot-dip galvanised to match the rest of the job.
Where it is used
Front garden railings on new-build and modern homes, balcony and Juliet balcony infill, external stair and landing guarding, driveway and side gates, boundary railings on dwarf walls, commercial frontages, and screens or planters where you want a light, contemporary look.
Specifications
| What you get | One split bar baluster panel |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 1000mm |
| Width at the opening | 100mm |
| Section lengths | 200mm plain, 600mm opening, 200mm plain |
| Bar | 12 x 12mm square |
| Material | Mild steel |
| Finish | Raw steel, unpainted |
| Weight | About 1.78 kg |
How many do you need?
At 110mm bar centres a one metre run holds about nine bars. Use the panel on every bar, or alternate it with plain 12mm bars:
| Railing run | Bars at 110mm centres | Panels, every bar | Panels, alternate bars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 metre | 9 | 9 | 5 |
| 2 metres | 18 | 18 | 9 |
| 3 metres | 27 | 27 | 14 |
| 5 metres | 45 | 45 | 23 |
Stairs, landings and balconies in homes: the gaps in the guarding must not let a 100mm sphere pass. The opening itself is 100mm wide at its widest, so check it with your own 100mm gauge, and keep bar centres at 110mm or less.
Choosing the right panel
All of these are 1000 x 100mm in 12mm square bar, with plain ends, so they mix and match in the same railing. Pick the shape of the opening:
| Opening shape | Panel |
|---|---|
| Pointed almond, split bar | This panel |
| Long rounded oval | Rounded oval panel |
| Straight sided rectangle | Rectangle panel |
| Arched ends with crossing scrolls | Scrolled arch panel |
| Arched ends with square shoulders | Arched shoulder panel |
| Long slim diamond | Diamond panel |
See every design in our decorative panels range.
Fitting and care
Measure the clear height between your rails and cut an equal amount off each plain end so the openings stay level along the run. Square the ends, tack each panel to the bottom rail, set it plumb in both directions, tack the top, then weld out and grind flush. A simple timber or steel jig keeps the openings lined up across a long run. Raw steel will rust if left bare, so finish it promptly or keep it dry. Outdoors, have it hot-dip galvanised, or degrease, prime with a zinc-rich or etch primer and top coat with metal paint. Check painted railings each spring and touch up any chips.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one panel?
Yes. The price is for one split bar baluster panel. For a full railing or gate set, call us and we will price the quantity.
Can I cut it shorter?
Yes. Trim the plain 200mm ends equally. With both ends trimmed fully it fits a clear height of about 600mm, but leave some plain bar at each end to weld to.
Is it painted or powder coated?
No. It is supplied as raw mild steel so you can weld it first and finish it with the rest of the railing. Stored outside unpainted, it will show surface rust.
Is the opening the same on both faces?
Yes. The bar is split straight through, so the panel looks the same from the front and back and can go in either way up.
Will it pass the 100mm rule on a staircase?
The opening is about 100mm at its widest point, so it sits right on the limit. For domestic stairs, landings and balconies, check the finished railing with a 100mm gauge, or choose a panel with a narrower opening or bars at closer centres.
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 full railing, gate set or 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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