.../WHY CHAIN LINK FENCING
.../GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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WIRES The wire which forms the top and bottom of wire netting. The name is also common to a fence wire placed at the top and bottom of netting, field fence or diamond mesh to support these products in a fence. >STEEL WIRE A misnomer applied to high strain steel wire. All fencing wire is manufactured from steel. >STRAIN To tension wire. |
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>STRAND Wires twisted together to form a single strand. >TENSION To apply a load to a fence wire - usually with a wire strainer. >WIRE DRAWING A key process in the manufacture of wire which converts steel rod to wire by reducing it's diameter. >WHITE RUST The initial signs of the effect of moisture on the zinc coating. |
