Barbless / Smooth Wire
Barbless smooth wire for livestock fences, electric fence lines and bracing, offered in high-tensile and low-carbon grades for farms, ranches and fence builders.
About Barbless / Smooth Wire
Smooth wire is a single plain strand with no barbs. Farmers use it for livestock fences, electric fence lines and bracing. A cattle fence can be built from 4 or 5 strands of barbless or barbed wire at a minimum height of 60 in.
Choosing the grade comes first. High-tensile smooth wire is strong and stays tight, while low-carbon wire is softer and easier to handle. 12.5 gauge is the usual high-tensile size, and 14 and 17 gauge are used for electric lines. Zinc coating protects the wire, and Class 3 is the choice for longer life. Typical spools are a quarter mile (1,320 ft) or a half mile (2,640 ft).
Accessories can go on the same order: 8 gauge staples in 8 lb and 50 lb buckets, stretcher bars, wedges, smooth wire pullers and splicing sleeves. For a quote, list total footage, strand count, gauge, grade and coating, plus any tools and hardware. Axiom South ships nationwide.
Colors, sizes and specifications
Sizes and configurations
- Minimum cattle fence height 60 in
Features
- Cattle fencing can use 4 or 5 strands of barbed or barbless wire
Specifications
| Gauge | 12.5 gauge is the usual high-tensile size; 14 and 17 gauge are used for electric lines |
|---|---|
| Grades | High-tensile or low-carbon |
| Coating | Zinc; Class 3 for longer life |
| Spool | Quarter-mile (1,320 ft) and half-mile (2,640 ft) spools are typical |
Accessories and works with
- Staples (8 gauge; 8 lb and 50 lb buckets)
- Stretcher bars, wedges and smooth wire pullers
- Splicing sleeves
Best for
- Cattle and livestock fencing
One product or the whole package
Order this on its own, with a few related products, or with everything else for the project. One itemized quote, shipped to all 50 states. Need someone to install it? Find an installer serving your area.
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