Barbed Wire

High tensile and PVC coated barbed wire available.

Made from galvanised steel and suitable for commercial and agricultural use.

Key Info:

  • Galvanised steel
  • Double stranded wire
  • Commercial, and agricultural uses
  • Supplied as 200m coil
  • UK & European made

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  • £44.99 inc. VAT
    Material : High Tensile Steel
    Finish : Hot Dipped Galvanised
    Wire Construction : Double Stranded Wire
    Length : 200m (656ft)
    Wire Diameter (Gauge) : 1.6mm (16g)
    Barb Distance : 76mm / 3"
    Colour : Grey
    Manufactured in : Europe
    Accurate Zinc Coating : Yes - conforms to BS EN 10244-2:2009
  • £62.99 inc. VAT
    Material : Heavy Galvanised Mild Steel
    Finish : Hot Dipped Galvanised
    Wire Construction : Double Stranded Wire
    Length : 200m (656ft)
    Wire Diameter (Gauge) : 2.5mm (12g)
    Barb Distance : 102mm / 4"
    Colour : Grey
    Manufactured in : Europe
    Accurate Zinc Coating : Yes - conforms to BS EN 10244-2:2009
  • £66.99 inc. VAT
    Material : Steel
    Finish : Green Anodised Ecover
    Wire Construction : Double Stranded Wire
    Length : 200m (656ft)
    Wire Diameter (Gauge) : 2mm/2.5mm (14g/12g)
    Barb Distance : 10.2cm / 4"
    Colour : Green
  • £71.99 inc. VAT
    Material : High Tensile Steel
    Finish : Hot Dipped Galvanised
    Wire Construction : Double Stranded Wire
    Length : 200m (656ft)
    Wire Diameter (Gauge) : 2mm (14g)
    Barb Distance : 76mm / 3"
    Tensile Strength : 1050-1250 N/mm2
    Colour : Grey
    Manufactured in : Europe
    Accurate Zinc Coating : Yes - conforms to BS EN 10244-2:2009
  • £56.99 inc. VAT
    Material : Steel
    Finish : PVC Coated
    Wire Construction : Double Stranded Wire
    Length : 200m (656ft)
    Wire Diameter (Gauge) : 1.6mm/2mm (16g/14g)
    Barb Distance : 76mm / 3"
    Colour : Green
EUROPEAN MADE BARBED WIRE
 

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Which option?

Material Use for
Mild Steel Cost-effective option. Easy to install as it does not require tensioning.  Strong and flexible with elongation up to 11%.  A popular choice with farmers, increasing fence heights and keeping animals in or out of areas.
High Tensile Steel Strongest and most durable option. Should be highly tensioned when installing. It’s less flexible with elongation of 1-3%. A popular choice for longer-lasting fences
Razor Wire Used to stop humans from entering high-security areas such as prisons and hazardous industrial areas.

 

Recommended Applications

 

Mild Steel

High Tensile

Razor Wire

Animal Applications

     

Cattle

 
 
 

Bull

 
 
 

Pig

 
 
 

Sheep

 
 
 

Horse

 
 
 

Large animals to lean against

 
 
 

General field boundary

 
 
 

Security Applications

     

High-Security Areas

 
 
 

Stop humans from entering dangerous areas

 
 
 

Prisons

 
 
 

Highways

 
 
 

Airports

 
 
 

Government buildings

 
 
 

Domestic Applications

     

Keep animals out

 
 
 

Stop intruders

 
 
 

 

Comparison

 

Mild Steel

High Tensile

Razor Wire

General

     

Cost

£ ££ £££

Strongest

 
 
 

Flexibility

Good flexibility

Low flexibility

Low flexibility

Conforms to British manufacturing standards

BS-EN 10218-2:2012

BS-EN 10244-2:2009

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Strength & Environment

     

Corrosion resistance

Very good

Very good

Very good

Abrasion resistance

Very good

Very good

Very good

Tensile strength range

695-850 N/mm2

1050-1250 N/mm2

 

Best if heavy livestock lean against the fence

 
 
 

Best if the fence has multiple turns

 
   

Can be installed with wooden posts

Yes, attach using staples

Can be installed with metal posts

Yes, T-Posts can be used as middle posts.  Due to the amount of tensioning that is required wooden posts are preferred as end posts.

Qty of people required to install

1-2

1-2

1-2

Handle with protective gloves

 
 
 

Recommended post spacing

2m-3m

3m-5m

3m-5m

Maintenance

     

Will stretch after installation?

 
 
 

Need retightening each year?

 
 
 

 

Installation Instructions

  • Barbed Wire Fence

  • On Top of a Fence

To Do Explanation

Step 1 – Safety Preparation

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Wear gloves, boots, and protective eyewear to prevent injury.

 

Working with someone will also reduce the risk of injury.

Step 2 – Mark the Post Location

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Indicate the post locations with a 2-2.5m distance between each one.

Step 3 – Dig Holes

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Dig a hole in which to position your posts. The depth of this hole should be approx. one-third of the post.

 

Use a spirit level to verify that the posts are straight.

Step 4 – Cement in Posts (Optional)

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Pour concrete into the holes and then position your posts within the concrete.

Step 5 – Mark Wire Location

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Mark the posts to indicate the precise locations for installing each wire strand.

Step 6 – Secure Wire to Start Post

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Fasten the first strand of wire to the bottom of the starting post while wearing protective gloves.

 

Then carefully wrap the end around itself 4-5 times.

 

Step 7 – Secure Radisseur to Last Post

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Using a distinct piece of wire attach the radisseur to the end post at the same elevation.

Step 8 – Secure Wire to Radisseur

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Cut the first line of barb wire leaving an additional 10 cm in length.

 

Thread the wire through the hole situated in the centre of the radisseur.

Step 9 – Tension the Wire

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Use pliers to turn the pin on the radisseur clockwise, thus increasing tension.

Alternative Option

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In the absence of a radisseur, you can twist the wire around the post and coil it around itself 4-5 times.

 

This method will not generate as much tension as using a radisseur.

Step 10 – Secure to Middle Posts

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Secure the wire to the middle posts with staples. Ensure there’s a bit of space for the wire to move within the staple.

Alternative Option

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For metal posts without pre-drilled holes, cut a piece of wire and use it to individually fasten each barb wire to every intermediate post.

Step 11 – Repeat Steps 6-10

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To finish your barbed wire fence, repeat steps 6-10.

FAQ

Can I use it as a fence topper?

Yes, one or two strands can be used to increase the height of a fence, often used in combination with stock fence.  It can also be used to create a stand alone fence.

Is it legal?

At the time of writing you can legally install barbed wire or razor wire on property that you own.