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New Engl and ’s Agr i cul tura l Fence Exper t s
Woven Wire
by Bekaert
Selecting the Right Strength
Bekaert fencing products will begin saving you money on materials
and labor from the day you install them and every day afterwards.
They come in various strengths to meet your needs:
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Professional strength
(Gaucho® Pro or Solidlock® Pro)
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High strength
(Gaucho® or Solidlock®)
-
Standard strength
(Bekaert)
Professional strength
Gaucho® Pro and Solidlock® Pro fences stay strong and last long.
These high-carbon fences have superior breaking strength, and
are
30-60% stronger
than standard fence. Designed for the
professional fence installer, farmer or rancher, these fences are the
strongest you can buy in the market
.
High strength
Bekaert’s high strength products offer both high value and high
breaking strength. They will last significantly longer than standard
low carbon fencing. If you need a fence that requires little or no
maintenance, and won’t sag or stretch over time, Gaucho® and
Solidlock® high strength products are a great choice.
Standard strength
Traditional strength (low carbon) fence is easy to work with and
somewhat forgiving. However, it is prone to stretching and sagging.
KnowYour Knots
Fixed Knot
Found on all Solidlock® products, this design is top
of the line. Fixed knot utilizes solid vertical stay
wires, which increase the vertical strength of the
fence and allows for increased post spacing. The
knot is a separate piece of wire tightly wrapped
around the line wire and stay wire. Fixed knot is very
resistant to animal damage. It’s the top choice of
professional fence installers.
“S” Knot
Found on all Gaucho® non-climb horse fences and
sheep/goat fence. This design uses a separate piece
of wire to attach the line wire to the solid stay wire.
The “S” knot is smooth to the touch and strong
enough to resist animal impact. The animal friendly
S-Knot protects animals’ skin and coat.
Hinge Joint
Found on all Gaucho® high strength field fence
products, this knot is common in agricultural
fencing. The knot is formed by wrapping the
vertical stay wire pieces around the line wire at each
intersection. This design can absorb animal impact
without damage. Hinge joint is the economical
choice.
BarbedWire
Consists of two strands of wire twisted together
with barbs placed at predetermined distances.
Reverse twist is the standard used by Bekaert in its
high strength barbed wire products. The design
alternates the direction of the two line wires at the
barbs to reduce sagging, to lock the barbs in place,
and makes stripping barbs during installation easier.
One of the best permanent perimeter fences is a high-tensile woven wire fence. These non-electric fences are rugged
physical fences that stand the test of time and pay for themselves within the first few years. Very little maintenance is
needed with a woven wire fence. Woven wire enclosures are safer and more secure for your livestock year round. The
Wellscroft staff has years of experience designing woven wire fences for all types of livestock inclusion and predator
exclusion situations. We can recommend the appropriate fence and ask the right questions to ensure that your needs
are covered. To get a head start, read the section on “How to estimate a woven wire fence” on pages 77-78.
Wire Strength, Coatings, Knots and Nomenclature
4 pt
2 pt
Fence basics
SELECTING THE RIGHT STRENGTH
Our fencing products will begin saving you money o
materials and labor from the day you install them and
every day afterwards.
They come in various strengths to meet your needs:
-
Professional strength
(Gaucho
®
Pro or Solidlock
®
Pro)
-
High strength
(Gaucho
®
or Solidlock
®
)
-
Standard strength
(Bekaert)
Take a look at the following charts to se the differences in
breaking strength between the products.
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Gaucho Pro
12.5g Professional
Strength Field Fence
Gaucho
14g High Strength
Field Fence
0 lbs
250 lbs
500 lbs
750 lbs
1,000 lbs
1,250 lbs
1,500 lbs
Bekaert
12.5g Low Carbon
Field Fence
Gaucho
12.5g High Strength
Non-Climb Horse Fence
Gaucho
12.5g High Strength
Non-Climb Sheep/Goat
0 lbs
250 lbs
500 lbs
750 lbs
1,000 lbs
1,250 lbs
1,500 lbs
Gaucho
12.5g Low Carbon
Non-Climb Horse Fence
Solidlock
Pro
12.5g Professional
Strength Fixed Knot
Solidlock
14g High Strength
Fixed Knot
Woven Wire Breaking Strength
(in Pounds)
0 lbs
250 lbs
500 lbs
750 lbs
1,000 lbs
1,250 lbs
1,500 lbs
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Strength
Take a look at the following charts to see the differences in breaking
strength between products.
