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Does CE Marking apply to the manufacture of metal railings?

From 1st July 2014 it became a legal requirement for all building services products covered by the harmonised European standards to have a CE Mark […]

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What really happened to our iron railings?

When wrought iron railings and gates were cut down back in the 1940’s the reason provided was that they would be smelted down into guns […]

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Metal Railings were a distinctive feature of Victorian Britain

Alpha Rail explains the significance of wrought iron railings used in Victorian times and the projects it has completed to replace them. Traditional wrought iron […]

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Protecting and Maintaining Metal Railings and Gates

View our metal railings… The majority of metal railings, gates and architectural metalwork supplied by Alpha Rail has been galvanised to protect it against rust. […]

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New metal gate hinges options improve manufacturing & design capabilities

Alpha Rail has launched changes to metal gates hinges that simplify the design and manufacture of gates.

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Alpha Rail replaces Wrought Iron Railings removed during the war

Have you ever wondered where the phrase any old iron, any old iron came from? During the war, anything that was made of iron, including […]

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Metal railings and gates – The manufacturing process – Part 2 – Pricing

This is the second in a six-part story describing the metal railings and gates production process. We explain how your order will be dealt with, […]

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Metal gates & railings restored at Kia Oval

Kirkby in Ashfield based metal railings and gates manufacturer, Alpha Rail, have been appointed to restore the original Jack Hobbs Gates at the Kia Oval […]

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Bespoke Metal Railings, Gates and Finials created from hand sketches and 2D drawings

Using our skills and expertise we were able to transform his drawing into a fully computerised 3D image which turned the architects dream into a reality. From a simple drawing we were able to create accurate CAD drawings and manufacture them to the precise dimensions specified.

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