3" Flat Round Pre-Galvanized Steel Fence Post Cap

3" Flat Round Pre-Galvanized Steel Fence Post Cap

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3" Flat Round Pre-Galvanized Steel Fence Post Cap

3" Flat Round Pre-Galvanized Steel Fence Post Cap

This 3 inch flat round pre-galvanized steel fence post cap provides a simple pressed cover for round post tops in commercial fencing, gates, terminals, and maintenance inventories. Its low dome and shallow side wall are visible in the product views. The cap should be purchased against measured outside diameter and a defined fit method, not against a verbal three-inch description alone.

Product Reference

Nominal post size 3 inch round
Cap style Flat round pressed steel cap with a shallow outside rim
Base material Pre-galvanized steel
Quoted finish routes Pre-galvanized, hot-dip galvanized, or powder coated; select one in the RFQ
Approximate unit weight 0.07 kg / 0.15 lb
SKU / barcode EONE-FPC-RD-FLAT-PG-3000

Verify the Post Series Before Building the Takeoff

Check whether the project uses tube, pipe, fabricated posts, or a mix of products. Measure outside diameter in two directions and note seam, ovality, cut angle, burrs, galvanizing, paint, and dents. Use several posts to confirm the series. When an existing fence has been repaired over time, label each three-inch location on the plan instead of estimating the cap quantity from total post count.

Separate Line, Terminal, and Gate Hardware Needs

Round posts at gates and terminals may carry hinges, tension fittings, rails, or internal components that affect the open top. Confirm whether the same cap can be used across every role. Show any cable, concrete fill, reinforcement, or closer assembly. If caps are stocked for service crews, provide a compatibility list so a three-inch cap is not used on a nearby metric or pipe-size post that only appears similar.

Account for Finish Thickness in the Fit

A pre-galvanized cap may be used as supplied or specified with another finish, but hot-dip galvanizing and powder coating add different thickness and edge coverage. Confirm the final finish before approving clearance. Define color, gloss, surface preparation, and touch-up for coated orders. Avoid unqualified corrosion-life claims; exposure, drainage, attachment, and maintenance all affect service performance.

Label the Three-Inch Inventory Clearly

Use the full SKU and size on inner packs and outer cartons. State pieces per pack and per carton, and protect the pressed rims from crushing during pallet stacking. Receiving teams should sample dimensions, compare the top and underside profile with the approved reference, confirm finish and count, and isolate any mixed or damaged cartons before the caps reach the installation crew.

3 inch Flat Round Cap RFQ

Send post measurements, post role, quantity, finish, attachment detail, sample request, packing count, labeling needs, destination, and schedule. Eone Industry can review the three-inch cap against the supplied post information, prepare sample approval, consolidate matching fence hardware, manufacture the order, and quote door-to-door shipping.

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Posts & Caps

Fence posts and post caps for steel, aluminum, and farm fence systems

Built for buyers sourcing fence posts, aluminum posts, steel garrison posts, square post caps, round post caps, Y posts, flange kits, and replacement cap programs.

Exact fit

Post and cap fit depends on real outside dimension, wall thickness, mounting method, and finish thickness.

Broad cap range

Round and square caps are organized by inch and metric size for fast U.S. buyer matching.

Post options

Support aluminum posts, steel posts, Y posts, flange kits, in-ground posts, and capped posts.

Bulk packaging

Ship caps in bags/cartons and posts in bundles/pallets with project labels or private label packaging.

Common dimensions

Item Inch / ft Metric Use note
Aluminum square posts 2 x 2 in 50 x 50 mm Common aluminum fence post profile.
Steel garrison posts 2.56 x 2.56 in 65 x 65 mm Common black powder coated square steel post.
Post length 70.9 / 82.7 / 106.3 / 118.1 in 1800 / 2100 / 2700 / 3000 mm Use in-ground or flange-mounted installation needs.
Round caps 1.3 / 1.65 / 2 / 2.385 / 3 / 3.5 / 4.5 / 5.5 / 6.5 in 33 / 42 / 51 / 60.6 / 76 / 89 / 114 / 140 / 165 mm Match actual round post OD.
Square caps 1.6 / 2 / 2.5 / 3 / 3.15 / 4 in 40 / 50 / 63.5 / 76 / 80 / 102 mm Match actual square post OD.

Materials and finish

Part Raw material Surface / finish Buyer note
Posts Aluminum, steel, galvanized steel, or Y-post steel Powder coated black, galvanized, or raw/paint-ready Choose by fence type and exposure.
Caps Steel, aluminum, plastic, or die-cast cap Black coated, raw, molded color, galvanized Confirm inside fit and cap style.
Flange kits Steel base plate, bolts, anchors Powder coated or galvanized Used for surface-mount installations.
Packaging Bundles, cartons, bags, pallets Labels, private label, project packing Important for warehouse receiving and distributor stock.

Best-fit applications

  • Steel and aluminum fence post supply
  • Round and square post cap replacement programs
  • Garrison fence, ornamental fence, aluminum fence, and farm fence systems
  • Dealer stock programs for posts, caps, and flange kits
  • Project packing for installers and distributors