Crestala Fencing Centre

Barbed Wire - High Tensile and Mild Steel

£49.98
Tax included.

Barbed wire is two strands of galvanised wire loosely twisted with three or four pointed barbs at approximately 100mm (4") spacing.

A versatile wire fencing that can be used in several rows on its own or mixed with alternate rows of plain galvanised line wire. Barbed wire is also used as a deterrent by fixing over the top of any fence or type of netting.

When selecting Barbed wire, please consider the following:

Mild steel (MS) is thicker, more pliable and softer. Stretches more when tensioned.

High tensile (HT) is thinner, stiffer and harder to work with or cut. Though it stretches less when tensioned.


Length: 200m
Gauge: 1.6mm High Tensile

Pickup available at Crestala Fencing Centre

Key Features
  • High Tensile or Mild Steel.
  • Two strands of wire loosely twisted together with 4 pointed barbs at approx 100mm (4″) spacing.
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Product Specifications
Materials:Galvanised High Tensile and Mild Steel Wire
How to Use

Barbed wire can be used in several rows on its own or mixed with alternate rows of plain galvanised line wire. It is also used as a deterrent by being fixed over the top of any fence or type of netting.

It is usually stapled to supporting posts, either Chestnut or treated peeled softwood. These are typically set at 2m to 3m (7' to 10') centres.

Measuring & Quantity Calculations

Barbed wire is supplied in 50m rolls.

Health & Safety
Health & Safety:

Take care when carrying using the handles. Hold well and clear the body, particularly the legs. If the rolls brush against your legs, they can easily rip through your trousers and skin.

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