Barbed Wire
Barbed wire is a type of fencing material made up of twisted strands of wire with sharp, pointed barbs spaced at regular intervals along its length. It is primarily used for securing and delineating property boundaries, livestock containment, and various security applications.
Barbed wire is often favored because it is inexpensive, making it a popular choice among people. Due to its relatively low cost, it is widely used in agriculture, livestock containment, and some security applications. Especially in rural areas, people often opt for barbed wire to establish livestock fences as it provides a cost-effective way to protect farmland and livestock. However, despite its affordability, it still needs to be used with caution to ensure safety and avoid harming people or animals.
Materials
Stainless Steel Wire、Electro-Galvanized Wire、Hot Dipped Galvanized Wire、PVC-Coating Wire、etc.
Galvanized Wire
Single StrandBarbed Wire
PVC-Barbed Wire
Galvanized Wire
Variations
Single Strand
Some barbed wire consists of just one strand with barbs spaced along it.
Double Strand
This type has two parallel strands twisted together, with barbs on both strands.
Barbed wire typically consists of two or more twisted strands of wire with sharp barbs protruding at regular intervals. The barbs can take various forms, but they are designed to deter animals or people from crossing the fence.
Barbed wire can be dangerous to both humans and animals. Contact with the sharp barbs can cause injuries and infections. Care should be taken when handling and installing barbed wire to minimize the risk of injury.
In some applications, such as securing sensitive or high-security areas, other fencing materials like chain link fences, electric fences, or concrete walls may be preferred over barbed wire.
Application
Agriculture: Barbed wire is commonly used in agriculture to create fences for containing livestock, such as cattle, horses, and sheep.
Security: It is also used in security applications to deter unauthorized access to restricted areas.
Boundary marking: Barbed wire is used to mark property boundaries and keep trespassers out.
Specification
| BWG | Barb Spacing 3″ m/Kg | Barb Spacing 4″ m/Kg | Barb Spacing 5″ m/Kg | Barb Spacing 6″ m/Kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12×12 | 6.0617 | 6.7590 | 7.2700 | 7.6376 |
| 12×14 | 7.3335 | 7.9051 | 8.3015 | 8.5741 |
| 12-1/2×12-1/2 | 6.9223 | 7.7190 | 8.3002 | 8.7221 |
| 12-1/2×14 | 8.1096 | 8.8140 | 9.2242 | 9.5620 |
| 13×13 | 7.9808 | 8.8990 | 9.5721 | 10.055 |
| 13×14 | 8.8448 | 9.6889 | 10.292 | 10.715 |
| 13-1/2×14 | 9.6079 | 10.613 | 11.471 | 11.855 |
| 14×14 | 10.457 | 11.659 | 12.542 | 13.175 |
| 14-1/2×14-1/2 | 11.988 | 13.367 | 14.378 | 15.103 |
| 15×15 | 13.893 | 15.494 | 16.667 | 17.507 |
| 15-1/2×15-1/2 | 15.349 | 17.114 | 18.406 | 19.339 |