Traditionally used where fence post spacings are closer or where the fence is electrified and the strained wire is not as integral in preventing stock penetration as with high tensile.
Low Tensile
| DIAMETER (mm) |
Wire Gauge | WEIGHT (kg) |
LENGTH (m) |
MINIMUM BREAK LOAD (kg force) |
RECOMMENDED TENSION (kg force) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.60 | 16g | 25 | 1584 | ||
| 2.00 | 14g | 25 | 1013 | 140 | 65 |
| 2.50 | 12g | 25 | 648 | 215 | 80 |
| 3.15 | 10g | 25 | 408 | 365 | 150 |
| 4.00 | 8g | 25 | 253 | 590 | 250 |
Electric Fence Wire
| DIAMETER (mm) |
Wire Gauge | WEIGHT (kg) |
LENGTH (m) |
MINIMUM BREAK LOAD (kg force) |
RECOMMENDED TENSION (kg force) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.60 | 16g | 5 | 315 | ||
| 1.60 | 16g | 10 | 630 | ||
| 2.00 | 14g | 5 | 205 | 140 | 65 |
| 2.00 | 14g | 10 | 410 | 140 | 65 |
Stainless Steel Wire
| DIAMETER (mm) |
Wire Gauge | WEIGHT (kg) |
LENGTH (m) |
MINIMUM BREAK LOAD (kg force) |
RECOMMENDED TENSION (kg force) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.15 | 10g | 5 | 80 | 365 | 150 |
Galvanised Lacing Wire
| DIAMETER (mm) |
Wire Gauge | WEIGHT (kg) |
LENGTH (m) |
MINIMUM BREAK LOAD (kg force) |
RECOMMENDED TENSION (kg force) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.60 | 16g | 0.5 | 32 | ||
| 2.00 | 14g | 0.5 | 20 | 140 | 65 |
| 2.50 | 12g | 0.5 | 13 | 215 | 80 |
Lacing Wire Needles
| DIAMETER (mm) |
Wire Gauge | LENGTH (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Galv 1.6 | 16g | 63 |
| Galv 2.0 | 14g | 40 |
| Galv 2.5 | 12g | 26 |