Aluminium Wire For Electric Fencing

Product Description

Key Characteristics

🔹 Material & Construction

• Made primarily of aluminium — a lightweight metal with good electrical conductivity (~61% that of copper per volume).

• Often manufactured as single solid strands or multi-strand (braided or stranded) wire to increase flexibility and tensile strength.

🔹 Electrical Conductivity

• Carries the electric current from the fence energizer (charger) along the perimeter.

• Delivers short, safe pulses of electricity that deter animals and intruders when they touch the fence.

🔹 Mechanical Strength & Flexibility

• Aluminium is more flexible and lighter than steel, making it easier to handle and install over long runs.

• Though not as strong as high-tensile steel wire, aluminium wire can be used effectively when supported by strong posts and proper tensioning.

🔹 Corrosion Resistance

• Naturally forms a thin protective oxide layer, which reduces rust and weathering, especially important in outdoor, varied climate conditions.

🔹 Cost & Availability

• Generally less expensive than copper and lighter than steel, making it a cost-efficient choice for fencing projects that need long runs of conductive wire.

Typical Uses

Electric fencing applications:

• Livestock containment: cattle, goats, sheep, pigs.

• Animal exclusion: keeping wildlife out of gardens, crops, or yards.

• Perimeter security: as part of a deterrent system around farms, industrial sites, or restricted areas.

• Temporary fencing: easily moved and reconfigured for rotational grazing.