Electrofused Grating at Alpha Rail

At Alpha Rail our priority is to provide a range of products that satisfies your needs, is functional but is still aesthetically pleasing.

is an extremely versatile medium when it is employed in the field of architectural metalwork.

So what is Electrofused grating? It is a raw material that is strong and is formed from a combination of flat and round bars.

You can get this product in different aperture sizes which Alpha Rail can provide based on what the project in questions requires. The two most common aperture sizes are 132mm x 62m which forms a rectangular size or 62mm x 66mm which is square in size. You can also get louvred screen panels which provide a good level of security physically and visually.

Electrofused grating is a material that is ideal for the closing of structural openings such as multi storey car parks and windows. This is due to the material being strong and attractive with minimal reduction in light levels.

One main contributing factor to our products is that we want our various rails to be aesthetically pleasing as well as functional. In order to assure this all products are available in a standard galvanized finish or with optional powder coated finish, this affect will introduce colour that will blend in with the local environment.

The quality of service you will receive from us is of a high quality standard and we will provide detail drawings and photographs to ensure customers know what they are investing in.

To receive a budget quotation either complete the  form here or contact out sales department to discuss specific requirements.

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DECORATIVE ARCH PROVIDES FOCAL POINT FOR NEW COMMUNITY GARDEN

Press Release: October 2009
A decorative arch has been given pride of place at the entrance to a regenerated community garden in Stoke-on-Trent, with the arch produced by specialist metalwork manufacturer Alpha Rail.

The new community garden came about as a result of a partnership between Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Staffordshire Housing Association and the local residents association, Stokevill Residents, in a project that aimed to regenerate a green space in the area.

The decorative arch replaced a high stone boundary wall, which was taken down and lowered in places to enable residents living on both sides to access the community garden. The area now provides a focal point and a gateway to Stoke town, creating a positive first impression for people coming into the area.

Alpha Rail supplied landscape contractors Jack Moody with the decorative arch and vertical bar railings that ran at either side of it. The bespoke metalwork specialist supplied the design to meet the architect’s exact specification, which was for an Art Nouveau style arch, featuring a motif that reflected the style produced at the local Minton Hollins tile factory. The world-renowned manufacturer, which was founded in 1895, was based on the same road in Stoke.

Alpha Rail reproduced the stunning motif as the centrepiece of the archway, which was produced from mild galvanized steel, to help instill a sense of pride into the area, as well as reflect its cultural heritage. Angela Gaffney, from landscape architecture firm Hulme Upright, said: “We felt that an ornate archway produced from metalwork would open up the garden and create an attractive focal point. As the archway lies alongside a road that is a main thoroughfare into Stoke, the archway will be seen by many thousands of passers-by every day. We are really pleased with the end result.”

Phil Ball, Sales Director at Alpha Rail, explains: “The decorative arch is an important feature of the area and has opened up the whole garden to both sides of the community. It required a quite intricate design, which took advantage of our design-assist services to produce a truly stunning result. Metal Railings and gates play an important part in enhancing an area and we were delighted to be involved in a project of this type that means so much to the local community.”

Alpha Rail has over 20 years experience in manufacturing railings and gates and counts many housing associations, private developers and local authorities amongst its customers. The company has gained a reputation in the industry for the quality of its products, which are backed up by exceptional customer service.

For more information on bespoke architectural railings, contact Alpha Rail on 01623 750214 or visit the website www.alpharail.co.uk.