Standard Wire Gauge Chain Link Fence

Item 552276 model 58910123.

Standard wire gauge chain link fence.

Gauge of wire size of mesh and type of protective coating. We offer steel chain link fabric in galvanized and aluminized finishes which are silver in color. The higher the gauge number the smaller the wire diameter. Gauge is the diameter of the wire that makes up chain link fabric.

It can be used in residential agricultural commercial industrial and even goverment specified jobs. For commercial purposes 9ga wire is common on chain link fence although when security is an issue some prefer 6ga because it is harder to cut. Fabric sometimes referred to as chain link mesh or chain link wire this is the actual barrier that is attached to the fence framework. We also offer the steel chain link in a vinyl coated option that is.

Select your chain link fence fabric based on these three criteria. The fabric or mesh as it is sometimes called is available in a variety of gauges including 11 1 2 gauge 11 gauge 9 gauge and 6 gauge. Chain link fabric comes in a variety of gauges for a variety of applications. In addition to the gauge choosing chain link should also take into account the height of the fabric and the amount of zinc coating applied to the wire.

Chain link fence have different types. Consider using top rail. The different parts that make up a fence. 16 gauge silver galvanized steel chain link fence line post.

Galvanized pvc coated stainless steel chain link fences. 11 gauge wire is usually only used for temporary construction fence. No two chain link fences are alike. The american society for testing material has designated the standard as a 392 96.

The lowest gauge chain link fabric we carry is an 11 1 2 gauge with a 2 1 4 mesh size. A chain link fence also referred to as wire netting wire mesh fence chain wire fence cyclone fence hurricane fence or diamond mesh fence is a type of woven fence usually made from galvanized or lldpe coated steel wire. Commercial fence installation tips. The specifications can be supplied according to the application or customer s need.

Understanding the difference in gauge sizes is an essential part of the process otherwise the wrong choice could. Gauge ga or diameter of wire is one of the most important factors it helps tell you how much steel is actually in the fabric. The wires run vertically and are bent into a zig zag pattern so that each zig hooks with the wire immediately on one side and each zag with the wire immediately on. Most do it yourself centers offer a 12 or 12 1 2 gauge chain link fabric with a 2 1 2 mesh size.

Chain link fence fabric is one of the main components in a chain link fence system. Most commercial chain link fencing has top rail to help prevent bending of wire tops. The zinc protects the steel from corrosion.