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Description
A small, lacy Gothic railhead with see-through openings, for delicate garden railings and gates. This railhead is cast steel, 110mm tall and 48mm across, with a pointed spear pierced by a diamond opening, a tiny fleur-de-lys and ring below it, a crescent of two arms curving up to sharp tips over a second opening, a beaded leaf-bud body and a round foot 18mm across. The price shown is for one railhead, with a minimum order of 10, enough to top a 1 metre gate.
Why choose this railhead
Light shows through. The pierced diamond and the opening under the crescent let daylight through the head, so a row of them looks lacy and refined rather than heavy.
Lots of detail in a small size. Spear, fleur, ring, crescent and beaded bud are all in one 110mm casting, decorated on both faces, so it rewards a close look at the gate.
Right size for light railings. At about 0.16 kg and 48mm wide it suits 12mm to 16mm pickets on garden railings and gates around 900mm to 1200mm high.
Raw steel, ready for your finish. It comes as bare cast steel, so weld first, then prime and paint, or galvanise and powder coat the finished panel.
Where it is used
Low front garden railings, cottage and side gates, railing panels on dwarf walls, balcony and landing balustrades, garden screens and restoration of light Victorian railings.
Specifications
| What you get | One railhead, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Pierced Gothic spear with crescent arms |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 110mm overall |
| Width | 48mm across the crescent arms |
| Arm tips | 48mm above the base |
| Spear | 30mm wide with a pierced diamond |
| Base | Round foot, 18mm across |
| Weight | About 0.16 kg each |
| Fixing | Weld to the top of a bar |
Which bar does it suit?
| Bar on your railing | How the 18mm foot sits |
|---|---|
| 12mm square or round | Foot overhangs about 3mm each side, a neat collar look |
| 16mm square or round | Foot overhangs about 1mm each side, the best match |
| 20mm square or round | Foot is just inside the bar edge, weld round the foot |
| 25mm square or larger | Head looks too small, choose a larger railhead |
How many do you need?
You need one railhead for every picket that rises above the top rail. Divide the run by your picket spacing and round up.
| Run length | 110mm centres | 120mm centres | 130mm centres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 metre gate | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| 2 metres of railing | 19 | 17 | 16 |
| 3 metres of railing | 28 | 25 | 24 |
| 5 metres of railing | 46 | 42 | 39 |
The arms are 48mm across, so at 110mm centres there is a 62mm gap between neighbouring heads. On stairs, landings and balconies in homes, the gap between pickets must not let a 100mm sphere pass through.
Is this the right railhead?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A small pierced Gothic spear, 110mm tall | This railhead |
| A Gothic cross with a spear point | 162 x 90mm cross arm spear railhead |
| A ball top railhead for 12mm bar | 138 x 60mm ball top scroll railhead |
| A small forged fleur-de-lys | Forged 90 x 63mm railhead |
| Pickets to weld it to | 12mm hammered bar picket, 1000mm |
| Every railhead shape and size | All railheads |
Fitting and care
Cut every picket to the same height first, then grind the cut ends flat and clean. Stand each railhead on its bar with the arms facing along the railing, check it is upright from the front and the side, and tack it. Run a string line across the points before welding out, so the heads form a straight line along the top.
Remove spatter from the weld with a flap disc, degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer before painting. Brush primer into the openings and beads so no bare steel is left. 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.
Is it painted?
No. It is raw cast steel and will rust if left bare outdoors, so prime and paint it, or galvanise it, once it is welded on.
Are the openings strong?
Yes. The openings are cast into the head, with solid steel all round them. Treat the tips with normal care when fitting.
Is it the same on both sides?
Yes. The details are cast on both faces, so it looks right whichever side of the railing you stand on.
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