RATCHET STRAINER PORCELAIN PERMANENT END GALLAGHER G79604
Strong galvanised steel and porcelain fence wire strainer.
Improved spool design has had extra teeth added and its hub size increased.
Two extra teeth on spool now provide easier wire tightening action and control, requiring less clip turning to hook into next tooth
Increased spool hub thickness to larger than standard hub provides extra strength to accommodate using up to 4mm gauge fence wire
Strong galvanised steel frame holding a tapered die cast aluminium spool designed for ease of starting and wire alignment
Smooth clicking action
Frame designed to maximise spark distance
Heat-resistant porcelain high strain insulator is ideal for use in high fire risk areas
High quality spring loaded locking clip
5/8" (16mm) square drive
Wire can be tightened using ratchet strainer or similar tool
Common Questions
What is the Ratchet Strainer Porcelain Permanent End?
It's a strong galvanised steel and porcelain fence wire strainer made by Gallagher. It's designed to tighten fence wire and features a heat-resistant porcelain insulator, making it suitable for high fire risk areas.
What gauge wire can this strainer handle?
The strainer is designed to accommodate up to 4mm gauge fence wire. The increased spool hub thickness provides extra strength for heavier gauge wire.
What makes the improved spool design easier to use?
The spool now has two extra teeth and a larger hub size. The extra teeth on the spool provide easier wire tightening action and control, requiring less clip turning to hook into the next tooth.
What size drive does it have?
It has a 5/8" (16mm) square drive, so you can tighten the wire using a ratchet strainer or similar tool.
Why is the porcelain insulator important?
The heat-resistant porcelain high strain insulator is ideal for use in high fire risk areas. The frame is also designed to maximise spark distance for safety.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via Australia Post or road courier. Select your preferred shipping method at checkout.
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.