What is high tensile fencing?

What is high tensile fencing?

High tensile wire is the product of high carbon steel with a carbon content of . 28%. Other wire fencing is made of low carbon steel with a maximum of 10% carbon content. The higher the carbon content, the stronger the wire.

What size pipe is used for fence?

A single steel pipe can be used on fences 2 wires or less. Minimum of 2-3/8 inch steel pipe or equivalent, capped, set 3 ft. in ground in concrete.

What pipe is used for chain link fence?

065 wall galvanized framework, or ‘Tubing’ as we refer to it as, is the most popular grade of galvanized round tube used for our residential grade chain link fence systems.

What is stronger 9 gauge or 11 gauge?

Gauges range from 13 down to 6 but the most common gauges are between 11-1/2 and 9. The 9 gauge is referred to as “light commercial duty” and is most often found in public and government projects. It is considered better than the 11-1/2, which is not as strong.

Is high tensile wire galvanized?

Great for electric fencing or simply as a barrier, our high tensile wire contains your livestock and protects them from unwanted predators. This high tensile electric fence has a breaking strength of 170,000 PSI. It is galvanized to resist rust and corrosion.

How tall should a 6 foot fence be?

2 feet
As a general rule of thumb, you’ll need to place at least 1/3 the height of the post in the ground. For example, a 6-foot tall fence will need at least 2 feet of post in the ground.

How deep do you dig for chain link fence post?

Dig 4-inches to 6-inches for line posts. Make the holes a third of the length of the pole length plus 4-inches for gravel. Fill all the holes with 4-inches of gravel.

What is the best gauge for a chain link fence?

9 Gauge
9 Gauge is the most common wire sized used for both residential and commercial applications. 11 and 11-1/2 gauge are typically used for temporary fencing, while the 6 gauge is used in high security applications.

Is 10 gauge or 12 gauge steel thicker?

A door made from 10-gauge (. 135) steel is over twice as strong as one made from 12-gauge (. 106) steel even though it is only . 029 thicker (see Steel Strength Chart).

How much does a HTP fence cost per foot?

HTP rails can be electric or non-electric. They mimic the appearance of split-rail fence but will not split, rot, or break like wood. HTP rail, like that manufactured by Ramm or Centaur, can last 30 years or more. The cost to install a vinyl or PVC fence ranges from $0.90 to $1.60 per rail, per foot.

How to crimp a high tensile fence wire?

Nicopress sleeves can be crimped around high tensile wires with a nicopress tool. The resulting connection has a break strength equal to that of the wire. To tie off wire with nicopress sleeves: Thread two nicopress sleeves (or use one long sleeve) on to the wire and slide them back about 2 feet.

How does a stay tuff high tensile fence work?

An important and unique feature of the Stay-Tuff high tensile fence that you should keep in mind as you read the Guide is that it is supported and held under tension by braces at the beginning and end of each run. The Line Posts between the braces are intended only to hold the fence wire vertically in place.

What are the features of a high tensile fence?

There is also an Ap- pendix with tools to help you plan and install your fence. An important and unique feature of the Stay-Tuff high tensile fence that you should keep in mind as you read the Guide is that it is supported and held under tension by braces at the beginning and end of each run.