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Description
The broad, bold spear you see on school, park and estate railings. This railhead is cast steel, 140mm tall and 70mm across, with a wide spear head whose curved sides rise to a sharp point, two short tips at the lower corners, a raised border and centre rib on each face, a short neck and a round bun base 32mm 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
A strong, clear outline. The spear is half as wide as it is tall, so it reads as a solid row of points from across the road. It suits public and commercial frontages as well as houses, where a slim head can look lost on a heavy bar.
Detail on both faces. A raised border follows the edge of the spear and a rib runs up the middle, so the head catches the light and looks finished from the street and from inside.
Bun base for heavier bars. The 32mm round base sits comfortably on 16mm to 25mm bar and gives you a full ring to weld round, with no spigot to drill for.
Raw steel, ready for your finish. At about 0.32 kg each it comes as bare cast steel, so you can weld first, then prime and paint, or galvanise and powder coat the finished panel.
Where it is used
School, park and churchyard railings, estate and boundary railings, front railings on dwarf walls, driveway and pedestrian gates, commercial frontages and railing restoration where heads are missing.
Specifications
| What you get | One railhead, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Broad spear with raised border and centre rib |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 140mm overall |
| Width | 70mm across the spear |
| Spear tips | 44mm above the base |
| Base | Round bun base, 32mm across |
| Weight | About 0.32 kg each |
| Fixing | Weld to the top of a bar or post |
Which bar does it suit?
| Bar on your railing | How the 32mm base sits |
|---|---|
| 16mm square or round | Base overhangs about 8mm each side, a collar look |
| 20mm square or round | Base overhangs about 6mm each side, the usual choice |
| 25mm square or round | Base overhangs about 3mm each side |
| 30mm or 32mm square | Base is close to flush, weld round the edge |
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 | 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 spear is 70mm across, so at 110mm centres there is a 40mm gap between neighbouring heads. On stairs, landings and balconies in homes, the gap between bars must not let a 100mm sphere pass through.
Is this the right railhead?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A broad spear 140mm tall on a 32mm bun base | This railhead |
| A taller, slimmer Gothic spear on a 16mm stub | 152 x 62mm swept spear railhead |
| A big barbed spear for heavy bars | 185 x 70mm railhead, 27mm foot |
| A spear with a softer ball top | 153 x 70mm ball top scroll railhead |
| A plain hand forged point | Hand forged 130mm point |
| Every railhead shape and size | All railheads |
Fitting and care
Cut every bar to the same height first, then grind the cut ends flat and clean. Stand each railhead on its bar with the spear 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 and casting skin from the weld with a flap disc, degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer before painting. Hot-dip galvanising before powder coating gives the longest life on an outdoor railing. Touch up the points each spring, as they take the knocks.
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.
Is it sharp?
The point and corner tips are cast, not ground to an edge, but they are pointed. Fit a ball top railhead instead beside play areas and busy paths.
Can I weld it to box section or tube?
Yes. Grind the end of the tube flat, weld a small cap plate over the open end, then weld the bun base to the cap. This also keeps water out of the tube.
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