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Aluminium rail end cup, unfinished, fits 1-3/8 inch post

Value Brand

Value Brand Rail End Cup Aluminum 1-3/8 In Dia

SKU CH-8174-HDS1H

Aluminium rail end cup fits 1-3/8 in posts with a 1/2 in tab hole, 9-gauge unfinished

  • Product typeTools
  • Aluminum construction resists corrosion for long outdoor life
  • 1-3/8 inch post diameter fits standard rail systems
  • 9 gauge thickness provides structural rigidity at joints
  • Unfinished surface accepts paint or coating for custom match
  • California Prop 65 notice included for regulatory awareness

Fencing rail end cup

The Value Brand rail end cup is an aluminium fitting designed to terminate a 1 3/8 in diameter fence rail. It suits installers and property owners completing or repairing chain-link or tubular fence systems. The unfinished surface allows on-site painting or coating to match existing hardware. This component addresses the need for a secure, weather-resistant rail connection.

California Proposition 65 notice

The product carries a California Proposition 65 warning for exposure to chemicals known to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. No thermals, noise or power draw apply to this passive metal fitting. The notice is a regulatory disclosure rather than a performance characteristic. Users should follow standard handling practices for unfinished aluminium.

Build and mounting implications

The cup is stamped from 9 ga aluminium with a 1/2 in tab hole for fastening to a 1 3/8 in post. The unfinished finish means corrosion protection must be applied before or after installation. The single tab hole implies a single-bolt or screw mount, so alignment accuracy matters during fitting. Builders needing a welded or multi-bolt connection will require a different hardware style.

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Price $2.99
Cheaper than about 97% of the 90 comparable items (median $26.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameZORO SELECT
Product typeTools

Questions about this item

How do I install the Value Brand rail end cup on a 1-3/8 in post, and what step is often missed?

Slide the cup over the post so the 1/2 in tab hole lines up, then secure it with a bolt or screw through that hole; the step people skip is drilling the pilot hole in the post before tightening.

What maintenance or replacement will the aluminum rail end cup need over time?

The unfinished aluminum will oxidize and may corrode at the tab hole; inspect the bolt annually and replace the cup if the metal cracks or the hole elongates.

What limit appears first when the cup is under constant tension from the rail?

The 9 ga aluminum wall will bend before the post does, so the cup deforms at the tab hole under sustained pull.

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