Waratah Barbed Wire Longlife 1.57mm x 500m High Tensile
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Waratah High Tensile Barbed Wire Longlife Blue, recommended for maximum stock pressure and security.
Features
- Made from continuous no join, high tensile wire in a reverse twist pattern.
- Meets Australian Standards (AS 2423:2002) with consistent twisting between barbs.
- A flat section every 10 cm ensures barb spacing stays consistent and movement is limited.
- Reverse twist pattern provides maximum strength and safety, allows the wire to unravel when it is placed under abnormal loads and reduces possible breaking.
- Consistent and closer barb spacing means more barbs for maximum stock pressure and security.
- No join in the wire coil provides consistent strength along the length of the reel.
- Can be set as a sight or bottom wire, helps cope with added pressure from prime lambs and feral animals.
Specifications
- Diameter: 1.57mm
- Breaking strain: 3.0kN
- Recommended tension: 1.3kN
- Reel length: 500m
Suggested applications: conservation, exclusion, livestock.
Common Questions
What makes this barbed wire different from standard wire?
It is made from continuous no join, high tensile wire in a reverse twist pattern. It meets Australian Standards (AS 2423:2002), and a flat section every 10 cm ensures barb spacing stays consistent and movement is limited.
How much wire is on a reel and what tension should I use?
Each reel is 500m. The 1.57mm wire has a breaking strain of 3.0kN and a recommended tension of 1.3kN.
Where can I use it in a fence?
It can be set as a sight or bottom wire and helps cope with added pressure from prime lambs and feral animals.
What happens if the wire is put under extreme stress?
The reverse twist pattern allows the wire to unravel when placed under abnormal loads and reduces possible breaking.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via road courier. It is too large or heavy for Australia Post. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 if you have any questions about delivery to your area.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.