High Tensile Galvanized Wire 2.0mm Farm Filed Using Fixed Knot
Fence
Fixed knot fence description
It’s time to phase out wood posts, single-strand, barbed-wire, and
field fencing enclosures with the latest fixed knot fence.
Fences. They’re a sign of the of the American frontier. They’re
meant to hold things in, keep things out, and establish obvious
boundaries. Many different types of fencing have been devised
throughout the past couple centuries, but the game is changing.
Fixed knot fence knot type
The most familiar knot that we all recognize is the barbed-wire
knot. It consists of two wire strands twisted together and starred
with either 2- or 4-point barbs at intermittent distances.
Fixed knot fence tensile strength
Wire strength is expressed as tensile strength. The tensile
strength of a material is the maximum amount of tensile stress that
it can take before failure, for example breaking. As such, wire
strength is largely dependent on its carbon content, and wire
fencing products are manufactured using either low-carbon or
high-tensile wire.
Low-carbon wire is made from a steel rod with a carbon content of
approximately 0.10%. This type of wire is easy to work with and
fairly forgiving, allowing for increased stretching and elongation.
High-tensile wire is made with higher carbon content at
approximately 0.28%. By almost tripling the carbon content the wire
strength significantly increases and reduces stretching and
elongation.
Between the two options, Tejas’ chooses high tensile. Our product
framework is among the highest-strength steel available for
fencing. With a tensile strength of 50,000 psi, it is more than 45%
stronger than standard steel, leading to reductions in elongation,
and minimizing the need for future tensioning and repair work.
Fixed knot fence guage
Size of wire is expressed as gauge, which signifies its thickness
or diameter. As the gauge number increases, the wire size
decreases. Basically, the bigger the number, the smaller the wire.
A lower-gauged (thicker) wire is best used for heavy animals that
press against the wire. A higher-gauged (thinner) wire is
sufficient for small, lightweight animals.
Fixed knot fence galvanized coating
The galvanization process includes dipping the manufactured product
in hot molten zinc, or in some cases, zinc and aluminum. Thickness
of the galvanized coating is ranked by class, indicating its life
expectancy.
Class 1 is the industry standard and has 0.28 ounces of zinc
coating per sq. foot. Class 3 is applied at 0.80 ounces per sq.
foot. This coating weight is three times greater than Class 1.
Class 40 (zinc-aluminum) coating provides the highest degree of
protection available on the market. It is designed for fence
installations in highly corrosive areas. The zinc-aluminum hybrid
base coat extends the life of the wire by up to two times that of
Class 3 galvanized wire.
Fixed knot fence mesh spacing
High-tensile, fixed-knot fences are available in a variety of
heights and configurations. Mesh designs are available in 3- to
12-inch vertical stay wire spacing with 3-inch minimum and 5-inch
maximum horizontal wires in the two bottom courses. Selection
depends on specific goals for the enclosure.
Most manufacturers use a standard numbering system to designate
their woven-wire designs. Generally, the first digit represents the
number of horizontal wires. The second and third digit expresses
the height of the fence (in inches). The fourth and fifth digit
reveals the vertical stay wire spacing (in inches).
