3-1/2" Round Galvanized Steel Fence Post Cap

3-1/2" Round Galvanized Steel Fence Post Cap

 
 

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3-1/2" Round Galvanized Steel Fence Post Cap

3-1/2 Inch Round Galvanized Steel Fence Post Cap

This 3-1/2 inch round galvanized steel post cap is a medium-size post-top cover for compatible fence, gate, barrier, maintenance, and fabrication requirements. The published approximate mass is 0.12 kg per cap. Procurement should distinguish the nominal three-and-one-half-inch reference from nearby tubing sizes and should approve the finished cap on a representative post before arranging repeat cartons or mixed fence-hardware loads.

Published Product Reference

Nominal round size 3-1/2 in
Material Galvanized steel
Approximate unit weight 0.12 kg / 0.26 lb
SKU / barcode EONE-FPC-RD-3500
Supply Bulk project and distributor quantities by RFQ

Document Diameter and Engagement

Record the measured outside diameter, seam height, ovality, cut squareness, and final coating thickness. Define how deep the cap must seat and the permitted clearance after installation. If a post is dented or enlarged at the top, correct the member rather than forcing the cap. Keep the accepted sample and dimensional record for future replacement orders.

Plan for Maintenance Access

Identify whether caps will be installed during new fabrication or replaced on existing fence lines. Existing posts may contain rust scale, old adhesive, fastener holes, weld residue, or paint buildup that changes fit. Establish cleaning and removal procedures before the crew starts. Never treat the cap as a lifting point, climbing aid, or support for signs and accessories.

Approve Zinc and Optional Color

Clarify the required galvanized condition and whether powder coating is added. For a colored cap, provide the code, gloss, texture, exposure, and match requirement. Additional surface build can reduce internal clearance. The sample used for approval should carry the same final treatment as production, and field damage should be repaired by the agreed method.

Protect the Rounded Top

Choose packing that prevents the cap profile from being flattened under carton or pallet pressure. Specify separators, inner count, carton gross weight, label position, and finish segregation. Mixed orders need a dedicated 3-1/2 inch identifier. Confirm unloading and storage conditions so cartons are not exposed to standing water or uncontrolled stacking.

Retain a Lot Reference

Check first-off pieces for size, shape, edge quality, surface condition, approximate weight, and post fit. Verify SKU, carton count, and lot label. Keep photos and one accepted sample when the program repeats. Installation should use the approved friction, crimp, fastener, adhesive, or weld process and should restore any damaged protective coating.

3-1/2 Inch Round Cap RFQ

Provide measured post diameter, quantities by finish, retention, packing format, destination, and delivery window. Eone Industry can review samples, coordinate production and inspection, combine related hardware, and quote air or sea door-to-door freight.

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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