Barbed Wire 500 m – High-Resistance Agricultural Fence

A barbed wire designed for agricultural fencing

Barbed wire remains a widely used solution for creating permanent fences around meadows and pastures.

This model is particularly suitable for:

• marking off meadows and pastures;
• fencing agricultural plots;
• containing certain categories of livestock;
• completing an existing fence;
• enhancing the protection of an agricultural perimeter;
• creating long lengths of permanent fencing.

Thanks to its 500-meter roll, it allows work on large perimeters while limiting the number of connections.

Two twisted high-resistance steel wires

The wire is made up of two twisted steel wires.

This construction provides excellent mechanical resistance while ensuring good stability of the barbs. Unlike a simple smooth wire, the two strands work together to form a robust fence capable of maintaining significant tension.

With a diameter of 1.70 mm, it combines a relatively thin section with high mechanical resistance.

Up to 440 kg of break resistance

One of the main characteristics of barbed wire is its break resistance of up to 440 kg.

This high resistance allows the wire to be properly tensioned to achieve a straight and well-maintained fence between posts.

Proper tension has several advantages: it reduces wire sagging, improves the overall hold of the fence, and allows reasonable spacing of intermediate posts when the terrain and installation configuration permit.

4-point barbs every 10 cm

The wire is equipped with barbs composed of four points, arranged at regular intervals of 10 cm.

This short distance between barbs creates a continuous deterrent effect along the entire length of the fence.

The four points are securely held around the carrier wires to maintain their position and effectiveness once tensioned.

Alternating twists for better stability

The wire design uses alternating twists.

This process helps to balance the stresses exerted in the wire and to maintain good stability of the whole when it is unrolled and then tensioned.

This construction is particularly interesting for long permanent fences, where the mechanical stability of the conductor plays an important role in the final quality of the installation.

Coating against corrosion

An agricultural fence remains exposed all year round to rain, humidity, frost, and temperature variations. Protecting the steel against corrosion is therefore essential.

This wire benefits from a coating made of a protective alloy of zinc and aluminum.

This type of coating is designed to offer superior anti-corrosion protection compared to traditional galvanization. It thus helps to prolong the life of the wire when installed outdoors.

This feature is particularly interesting for a permanent fence intended to remain in place for many years.

A 500-meter spool for large fences

It is offered in a 500-meter roll.

This professional packaging is particularly suitable for farms and large plots. It allows covering a significant length with a single spool and reduces the number of necessary connections.

Fewer connections also mean a more homogeneous installation and fewer points likely to require special monitoring over time.

For which animals to use barbed wire?

Barbed wire is mainly intended for agricultural fences for certain large animals, notably cattle.

However, its use should always be adapted to the animals present on the plot.

Barbed wire is generally not recommended for horses, due to the risk of significant injuries when an animal gets caught in the fence. For equines, it is preferable to choose solutions offering better visibility and presenting less risk of cuts, such as certain ribbons, cords, or wires specifically designed for equine fencing.

The design of a fence should therefore always take into account the type of animal, its behavior, and the environment of the plot.

Barbed Wire Alone or as a Complement to an Electric Fence Depending on the layout of the farm, barbed wire can serve as the main physical fence or be integrated into a setup that also includes an electric fence. Adding a properly positioned electric conductor can help keep animals away from the physical fence and limit contact with the barbed wire. This combination can also help preserve the fence when animals tend to push, rub, or exert significant pressure on the wires. However, the design of the installation must be tailored to the animals involved and comply with the applicable rules for electric fences. An Installation That Requires Proper Tensioning The quality of a barbed wire fence depends as much on the wire used as on its installation. The starting, corner, and end-of-line posts must be robust enough and properly anchored to withstand the tension exerted by the wires. The intermediate posts help maintain the alignment and height of the different rows. Since this barbed wire is high-resistance wire, it is advisable to use appropriate tensioning and connecting equipment to fully exploit its mechanical properties. Precautions During Installation Handling barbed wire requires more precautions than a standard fence wire. Its four points are designed to be deterrents and can cause injuries during installation. It is therefore strongly recommended to use: - resistant protective gloves; - covering work clothes; - safety glasses when tensioning operations justify it; - tools suitable for unrolling, cutting, and tensioning. During unrolling, it is also important to properly control the spool to avoid uncontrolled unrolling of the wire. Technical Characteristics | Characteristics | Details | |-----------------|---------| | Type | Agricultural barbed wire | | Length | 500 m | | Construction | 2 twisted wires | | Wire Diameter | 1.70 mm | | Number of Points | 4 | | Spacing of Barbs | 10 cm | | Breaking Strength | Up to 440 kg | | Coating Composition | Zinc-aluminum alloy | | Twists | Alternating | | Use | Permanent agricultural fences | | Packaging | 500-meter spool | Advantages of 500 m Barbed Wire - Professional spool of 500 meters. - High-resistance steel wire. - Two twisted wires of 1.70 mm. - Breaking strength of up to 440 kg. - Four points per barb. - Barbs spaced only 10 cm apart. - Alternating twists improving wire stability. - Zinc-aluminum coating. - Excellent corrosion protection. - Suitable for permanent fences. - Ideal for pastures, meadows, and large agricultural plots. - Large length allows for reducing the number of connections. - Particularly suited to the needs of agricultural operations. A Robust Solution for Permanent Fences The 500 m barbed wire is intended for farmers and breeders looking for a robust solution to create or renovate their permanent fences. Its combination of two high-resistance twisted wires, a breaking strength of up to 440 kg, and four-point barbs every 10 cm gives it the necessary features to effectively secure pastures and agricultural plots. Its zinc-aluminum coating is another significant advantage for permanent outdoor installation by improving the wire's resistance to corrosion. Finally, its packaging in a 500-meter spool perfectly meets the needs of farms that need to fence large perimeters while limiting connections. Terwagne-Élevage, we offer a complete range of equipment for the construction and maintenance of your agricultural fences: wires, electric conductors, stakes, insulators, tensioners, connectors, and electrifiers.