2006 Fencing Guide

Jul 4, 2006 10:31 PM

Spotlight on some of the newest products for fencing.

Solar energizer
Twin Mountain Fence Co., San Angelo, TX, features the Titan TS75 solar energizer, digitally controlled to ensure peak performance under all conditions. Special features include built-in lightning protection, battery charge conservation, LCD panel with voltmeter and load factor display. Its elongated electrical pulse shape works on long fence lines or fences lined with weed growth, pushing electrical charge down the fence line with more force than traditional spiked pulse shapes.
Twin Mountain Fence
PO Box 2240
7513 S. US Hwy. 67
San Angelo, TX 76902
Phone: 800/527-0990
www.twinmountainfence.com

High-strength barbed wire
Bekaert introduces Cattleman High Strength Barbed Wire, the strongest barbed wire available in North America, with a nominal breaking strength of 1,400 lbs. That’s more than 30% higher than standard 12½-in.-ga. barbed wire. The product is available with 2-or 4-point, 14-ga. barbs spaced at 5 in.
Bekaert
1395 S. Marietta Pkwy.
Bldg. 500, Ste. 100
Marietta, GA 30067
Phone: 800/241-4126, ext. 2272
www.Bekaert.com/na

Z-Lokk gate lock
D&D Technologies’ Z-Lokk magnetic gate lock provides an attractive and secure latching system. Made with tough engineering polymers and 316-grade stainless steel components that won't rust or corrode, the Z-Lokk can be installed with no milling, hole-drilling or welding. Plus, it can be re-keyed to other locks, is adjustable ½ in. vertically and horizontally during and after fitting, and fits right-hand and left-hand gates.
D&D Technologies (USA) Inc.
7731 Woodwind Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Phone: 800/716-0888
www.ddtechglobal.com

Solar charger
Gallagher Power Fencing introduces the SuperCharger Solar S50. The charger stores up to 0.5 joules of energy, and powers up to 30 acres, or 5 miles of multi-wire permanent fence. It can be mounted on a wall, T-Post or sit on the ground. The highly visible rotary dial turns the unit off and on and an impact-resistant plastic lens protects the solar panel.
Gallagher Power Fence
130 W. 23rd Ave.
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Phone: 800/431-2005
www.gallagherusa.com

Steel pipe fencing
Cameo Fencing, Inc., Hammond, NY, offers 440 Fence, steel-pipe fencing available in three- or four-rail, or top-rail with three or four lines of Cameo, a white monofilament (single extrusion) of nylon-based UV-stabilized material. The fence offers four layers of rust protection and can be built with an Allen wrench.
Cameo Fencing Inc.
23 Triangle Rd.
Hammond, NY 13646
Phone: 800/822-5426
www.cameofencing.com

Fencing tool
The TensileTec Tool from Kencove Farm Fence combines a wirecutter, 12.5-ga. crimper, cable stripper and staple puller in one unit. It comes with a gauge, Allen wrench, plastic carry case and free crimp sleeves.
Kencove Farm Fence
344 Kendall Rd.
Blairsville, PA 15717
Phone: 800/536-2683
www.kencove.com

Fencer
The Parmak Range Master RM-1 redesigned fencer from Parker McCrory, Kansas City, MO, features more than 12.5 joules of shock output power, updated computer-controlled circuitry and the latest in electronic technology. Its digital meter shows the voltage — accurate within 100 volts — on the fence, while multi-color LED lights show the condition of the fence. It charges more than 100 miles of fence.
Parker-McCrory Manufacturing Co.
2000 Forest Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: 816/221-2000
www.parmakusa.com

Conductors
HotStop conductors from Premier, Washington, IA, offer advanced conductivity and durability, portability and increased breaking strength. HotStop SuperWide Tape is 1½-in. wide and suited for short runs (less than 1,000 ft.) of fence. Premier's HotStop Tape is 0.4-in. wide rather than the standard 0.5 in., so is less bulky and easier to unwind or wind and to install or remove from portable posts. HotStop Twine offers less conductivity than Premier’s IntelliTwine at a lower cost.
Premier Fence Systems
2031 300th St.
Washington, IA 52353
Phone: 800/282-6631
www.premier1supplies.com

Toolcat 5600
The Toolcat 5600 utility work machine from Bobcat has added rear hydraulic and PTO kits, four new attachments and an enhanced drive system. The addition of rear hydraulic and PTO kits makes Toolcat 5600 compatible with rear implements used on compact tractors. Bobcat also added the Brushcat rotary cutter, sweeper, landscape rake and combination bucket to the 25 attachments already approved for the Toolcat.
Bobcat Company
250 East Benton Dr.
West Fargo, ND 58078-6000
Phone: 866/823-7898
www.bobcat.com

Updated energizers
Three Speedrite energizers from Tru-Test, Mineral Wells, TX, replace the Panther series and update the Panther 36000R. The 12000R covers up to 180 acres, the 20000R, up to 275 acres and the 36000R, 500 acres. All models are remote-control capable and have low-voltage terminals as standard features. They offer enhanced-output performance as well as improved remote control technology.
Tru-Test Inc.
528 Grant Rd.
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
Phone: 800/874-8494
www.tru-test.com

Wire diverter
Pivotal Fencing Systems' wire diverter for use in cross-fencing center-pivot irrigation has been modified to fold for easier handling and storage. The diverter fastens to the base-beam of the center-pivot sprinkler tower to keep wires from catching on drivelines and gearboxes. Used with the company's Pivotal Post and Pivotal Fencing System, it’s insulated and reinforced for greater strength and durability.
Pivotal Fencing Systems
10092 County Road 36
Yuma, CO 80759
Phone: 970/848-5500
www.pivotpost.com

Horse fencing
Centaur HTP Fence Systems, Muscle Shoals, AL, offers Hot-Rail horse fencing. Combining the safety and durability of a 5-in. flexible rail with electric fencing properties, there's no need to install a separate hotwire or braid and no dangerous loose wires or insulators, the company says. Installation time is greatly reduced, too. Hot-Rail is made of HTP, a cross-linked polymer.
Centaur HTP Fencing Systems
2802 E. Avalon Ave.
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
Phone: 256/248-2403
www.centaurhtp.com

PowerPlus battery
Suited for large pastures, Gallagher Power Fencing’s PowerPlus M1000 110v powers up to 400 acres, or 34 miles, of multi-wire permanent fence. Holding up to 10 joules of stored energy, the quick-scan output voltage bar graph shows output voltage of the energizer at a glance and provides a digital output reading.
Gallagher Power Fence
130 W. 23rd Ave.
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Phone: 800/431-2005
www.gallagherusa.com

Improved ATV gate
Pivotal Fencing Systems’ redesigned ATV gate is easier and faster to install in temporary gate situations. Using spring-loaded Pivotal Post and Shock-Cord Gate technology, an operator can drive over the gate in either direction without having to physically open it.
Pivotal Fencing Systems
10092 County Road 36
Yuma, CO 80759
Phone: 970/848-5500
www.pivotpost.com

Digger drivers
Munro Industries is now manufacturing its Munro Digger Drivers in the U.S. The Australia-based company manufactures the MultiSett model, suitable for 8-ft.-long posts, in Hermosa, SD. It will add the TeleSett model, which has a hydraulically extending frame for taller posts, to the South Dakota production line this summer. The domestic-built models feature a new digger assembly with greater torque hydraulic motor and hex-tube augers for tough soil conditions.
Munro Industries, Inc.
381 Fairgrounds Place
Hermosa, SD 57744
Phone: 605/255-4939
www.diggerdriver.com

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