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Description
A tall Gothic railhead with two tiers of curled scrolls, for churches, Victorian Gothic houses and grand railings. This railhead is cast steel, 195mm tall: a pointed diamond spear with a raised border, two stacked pairs of C-scrolls that curl outward, the lower pair 70mm across, a small raised diamond where they meet, and a rounded bun foot 30mm across. The price shown is for one railhead, with a minimum order of 10, enough to top about a metre of railing.
Why choose this railhead
Two tiers of scrolls. Most fleur heads have one pair of petals. This one has two stacked pairs of curled C-scrolls under the spear, which gives a richer, more Gothic outline that still reads clearly from the road.
Tall enough for grand railings. At 195mm it stays in proportion on railings from about 1.2 to 2 metres high, on 20mm or 25mm bars.
Bun foot for a clean weld. The rounded bun foot, 30mm across and 21mm deep, sits on the cut end of the bar and gives you a full edge to weld round.
Solid raw steel, ready for your finish. At about 0.50 kg each it is a substantial casting. 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
Church and churchyard railings, Victorian Gothic house frontages, school and civic railings, driveway gates, and restoration of tall period railings where heads have been lost.
Specifications
| What you get | One railhead, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Gothic spear with two tiers of C-scrolls |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 195mm overall |
| Width | 70mm across the lower scrolls |
| Lower scroll tips | 80mm above the base |
| Foot | Bun foot, 30mm across, 21mm deep |
| Weight | About 0.50 kg each |
| Fixing | Weld to the top of a bar |
Which bar does it suit?
| Bar on your railing | How the 30mm bun foot sits |
|---|---|
| 20mm square or round | Foot overhangs about 5mm each side across the face |
| 25mm square | Foot overhangs about 2.5mm across the face, the usual choice |
| 16mm square or round | Looks heavy, choose a smaller head |
| Box section or tube | Weld a cap plate on first, then the foot to the cap |
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 | 115mm centres | 120mm centres | 125mm centres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 metre gate | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| 2 metres of railing | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| 3 metres of railing | 27 | 25 | 24 |
| 5 metres of railing | 44 | 42 | 40 |
The scrolls are 70mm across, so at 120mm centres there is a 50mm 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 tall Gothic head with two tiers of scrolls | This railhead |
| A smaller two-tier Gothic fleur on a 16mm spigot | Gothic fleur railhead 140 x 65mm |
| A large fleur-de-lys spear on a 20mm spigot | 184 x 89mm fleur-de-lys spear |
| A tall London spear on a fluted bell | 245 x 80mm London spear |
| A bold classic fleur-de-lys with curled scrolls | 158 x 93mm fleur-de-lys railhead |
| 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 scrolls facing along the railing, check it is upright from the front and the side, and tack it. Run a string line across the tips before welding out round the foot, so the points 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 a front railing. Touch up the tips and scroll ends each spring.
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.
Does it have a spigot?
No. The bun foot sits on the cut end of the bar and you weld round it.
Is it the same on both sides?
Yes. The spear border and scrolls are cast on both faces.
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