High Tensile Galvanised Electric Fence Wire | 1.8mm | 250m Reel
High Tensile Galvanised Electric Fence Wire is a durable and dependable high tensile steel conductor wire designed for permanent electric fencing. Made from solid galvanised high tensile steel, it provides excellent conductivity, high tensile strength and a long service life, making it a practical choice for farmers and contractors building fixed fence lines that need to stay live, tight and reliable over long distances.
Supplied on a 250 metre reel in 1.8mm diameter, this wire is a single-conductor solid high tensile steel wire rather than a stranded polywire. Because it is high tensile, it can be strained up tight under tension without sagging or stretching over time, giving a clean, stable fence line that stays secure between posts. The high tensile construction also gives it very low resistance, strong current carrying capacity and a breaking strength of approximately 500kg, so it is well suited to longer fence runs where consistent voltage and a taut line both matter.
High tensile galvanised wire is a popular choice for permanent and semi-permanent fencing because it is long-lasting, cost-effective and carries current efficiently over distance. The high tensile strength means fewer intermediate posts are needed and the line holds up well in demanding outdoor conditions, including exposure to wind, livestock pressure and changing temperatures. It is particularly useful for boundary fences, paddock divisions and livestock control systems where the fence needs to perform reliably season after season without the conductor degrading or going slack.
Because it is a solid high tensile wire rather than a braided conductor, it is best suited to permanent fence lines rather than temporary or frequently moved grazing systems. For medium to long fence lengths, high tensile galvanised steel wire gives a clean, low-maintenance and high-performance conductor that helps keep the fence live and tightly strung from one end of the run to the other.
Key benefits
- High tensile galvanised steel wire for permanent electric fencing.
- 1.8mm diameter, 250 metre reel.
- High tensile strength, approximately 500kg breaking load.
- Can be strained tight without sagging or stretching over time.
- Low resistance (0.05 Ohm/m) for strong conductivity over distance.
- Single solid high tensile conductor for clean, consistent current flow.
- Long-lasting and cost-effective for fixed fence lines.
- Suitable for medium to long fence runs up to approximately 60km.
Typical uses
- Permanent electric fence boundary lines.
- Paddock divisions and livestock control systems.
- Cattle, sheep and general farm electric fencing.
- Long fence runs where low resistance, high tensile strength and a taut line matter.
- Fixed fence lines using steel post and insulator systems.
Technical specifications
- Type: Solid high tensile galvanised steel electric fence wire
- Material: High tensile galvanised steel
- Colour: Silver-grey
- Wire diameter: 1.8mm
- Reel length: 250m
- Number of conductors: 1
- Breaking strength: Approx. 500kg
- Resistance: 0.05 Ohm/m
- Max. recommended fence length: Approx. 60km
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this wire used for?
It is a solid high tensile galvanised steel conductor wire used for permanent and semi-permanent electric fencing on farms, paddocks and boundaries.
Is this high tensile wire?
Yes. It is made from high tensile galvanised steel, which means it can be strained up tight under tension without sagging or stretching over time, giving a clean and stable fence line.
What diameter and length is it?
It is 1.8mm in diameter and supplied on a 250 metre reel.
Is this solid wire or stranded polywire?
It is a single solid high tensile galvanised steel wire, not a braided polywire. This gives it lower resistance and higher tensile strength, making it better suited to fixed fence lines rather than temporary fencing.
How strong is the wire?
It has a breaking strength of approximately 500kg, giving a strong, taut and stable fence line under tension.
What fence length is it recommended for?
It is suitable for medium to long fence runs, with a maximum recommended fence length of approximately 60km depending on your energiser and fence conditions.
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