Agricultural fencing is made of either low carbon or high tensile wire and it is our job to make sure you know the difference between the two before you select a fence for your next project. Knowing the differences in tensile strength and determining which type of wire is right for your project will save time and money on labor and materials.
High tensile fencing is made from high carbon steel with a carbon content of .28%, the higher the carbon content, the stronger the wire will be. High carbon wire will stretch 4% before breaking and will not sag as much as low carbon wire. This type of wire is easy to install and requires little maintenance even in harsh weather conditions. High tensile wire is often used to fence off livestock that are nearby highways as it is strong enough to withstand the force of a car skidding into it.
Wire used in traditional agricultural fencing is made of low carbon steel with a maximum carbon content of .10 percent. Low carbon wire is used to construct products like conventional field fence and barbed wire. It is not as durable as high tensile wire, making low carbon wire prone to sagging, stretching and elongation over time. Be mindful of maintenance time and costs when working with it.
Regardless of which wire tensile strength you need for your project, SASCO can ensure that the product you select is made to get the most out of your time and money.
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