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Practical buying guides and technical resources for field fence, chain link fence, barbed wire and razor wire, and Y posts / star pickets — covering wire gauge, zinc coating, knot types, installation and importing from China. Written for international farmers, contractors, distributors and importers.
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Field Fence
Hinge joint & ring lock stock fence — knot comparison, livestock fencing guides, installation tips and zinc coating advice.
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Chain Link Fence
Diamond mesh for security, sports and residential fencing — wire gauge, mesh size, surface treatment and height selection.
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Y Post / Star Picket
Steel fence posts for farm, vineyard and temporary fencing — profile comparison, installation tips and pairing guides.
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Barbed Wire
Perimeter security and livestock deterrence — wire gauge, strand type, barb spacing and coating specifications explained.
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New Buying & Installation Guides
Five new factory guides: sheep mesh apertures, fence height for sheep and cattle, chainwire privacy slats, star picket installation, and barbed wire versus razor wire.
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Africa Farm Fencing Guide: Cattle, Game & Perimeter Fence Specs
How to spec field fence, game fencing and barbed wire for African farms: wire gauge 2.0–2.5 mm, hot-dip zinc 80–230 g/m² for dry and coastal climates, Y posts and roll weights, shipped FOB Tianjin.
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Farm Fencing for Australia & New Zealand: AS/NZS 4534 & AS/NZS 4680 Explained
How to specify farm fence for Australia and New Zealand: AS/NZS 4534 zinc classes W10/W25, AS/NZS 4680 star pickets, AS 2423, and the AU/NZ hinge-joint format (7-90-30 | 2.0mm × 200m).
Read guide Barbed Wire Specifications Explained: Gauge, Strand and Barb Spacing
Barbed wire specifications explained: core wire gauge, single vs double strand, barb spacing, zinc coating grades and common applications.
Read guide Barbed Wire Guides | Lianjia Fence Blog
Factory guides for barbed wire: wire gauge, strand type, barb spacing, zinc coating and how to choose the right configuration for your perimeter.
Read guide Best Fencing for Cattle, Sheep & Deer
Best field fence for cattle, sheep and deer: heights, knot types, stay spacing and zinc coating for each animal, plus goat, horse and predator notes.
Read guide Chain Link Fence Guides | Lianjia Fence Blog
Factory guides for chain link fence: wire gauge, mesh size, surface treatment (galvanized vs PVC coated), height selection and installation tips.
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Chain Link Privacy Slats: A Buyer's Guide
How chainwire privacy slats work: HDPE, PE and PVC types, 80-95% screening, the three numbers that decide fit, and what slats do to wind load.
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Fence Height for Sheep and Cattle: How Low?
Why sheep and cattle fences stay low: recommended heights in metres, the cases where a low wire fails, and where goats and deer change the answer.
Read guide Field Fence Installation Guide: Posts, Spacing and Tensioning
Field fence installation guide: how to set corner posts, drive line posts, unroll mesh, tension wire and avoid common mistakes.
Read guide Field Fence Guides | Lianjia Fence Blog
Factory guides for field fence: hinge joint vs ring lock knots, livestock fencing, installation tips, zinc coating and more.
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Hinge Joint vs Ring Lock: How to Choose the Right Field Fence
Hinge joint vs ring lock field fence: hinge joint flexes for cattle, sheep and hills; ring lock stays rigid for deer, high-pressure stock and fixed boundaries.
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Barbed Wire vs Razor Wire: How to Choose
Barbed wire or razor wire? How the two are made, which standards apply, barb spacing, blade types, coatings and roll lengths for perimeter fencing.
Read guide How to Choose Chain Link Fence: Mesh Size, Wire Gauge and Coating
How to choose chain link fence: wire diameter, mesh opening, galvanized vs PVC coated, selvage types, height and Australian standards.
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Importing Wire Fence from China: MOQ, Lead Time & Shipping Explained
Importing wire fence from China: MOQ, samples, payment terms, lead time, FOB vs CIF, documents and how to verify a real factory.
Read guide Perimeter & Security Fencing for the Middle East: Coatings for Desert & Coastal Heat
Specifying barbed wire and chain link fence for the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC: coating life in desert heat and coastal salt, double-strand security spec, and Y post support.
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Sheep Fence Mesh Size: Why 10 cm Matters
Why sheep field fence mesh should stay at about 10 cm or tighter in the lower section, how wider wire traps heads and horns, and what holds lambs.
Read guide Cattle Fencing for Brazil & Argentina: Field Fence Specs for South American Ranches
How to spec field fence for cattle in Brazil and Argentina: hinge-joint wire 1.8–2.5 mm, hot-dip zinc 80–120 g/m², roll weights and Y posts for South American ranches.
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Star Picket (Y Post) Installation Guide
How to drive star pickets correctly: lengths, galvanised coating, post spacing for netting and wire fences, driving depth, droppers and bracing.
Read guide Y Post Profiles Explained: Plain, Scalloped and Studded Compared
Y post / star picket profiles explained: studded, plain and scalloped edges, when to use each, and how to choose the right profile for your fence.
Read guide Y Post & Star Picket Guides | Lianjia Fence Blog
Factory guides for Y posts (star pickets): profile comparison (plain, scalloped, studded), installation tips, pairing with field fence and chain link.
Read guide Understanding Zinc Coating for Rural Fencing
Zinc coating guide: regular zinc (40 g/m²) vs heavy zinc (200 g/m² for 2.0 mm, 230 g/m² for 2.5 mm), electro-galv vs hot-dip, and how to match coating to your climate.
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General Guides
Technical standards, importing know-how and advice that applies to every wire fence product.
Understanding Zinc Coating for Rural Fencing
The number-one reason wire fence fails early isn't the steel — it's the zinc. What the coating weights mean and how to specify the right one for your climate.
Importing Wire Fence from China: MOQ, Lead Time & Shipping Explained
A plain-English walk-through for first-time importers — minimum order quantities, samples, payment terms, lead time, packing and how to verify a real factory.
Farm Fencing for Australia & New Zealand: AS/NZS Compliance
How to read and specify AS/NZS 4534 zinc classes (W10/W25), AS/NZS 4680 star pickets and the AU/NZ hinge-joint format (7-90-30 | 2.0mm × 200m).
Perimeter & Security Fencing for the Middle East
Choosing barbed wire, chain link and coatings for the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the GCC — desert heat, coastal salt and high-security perimeters.
Cattle Fencing for Brazil & Argentina
Field fence wire and mesh specs for South American ranches — hinge-joint 1.8–2.5 mm wire, zinc coating and roll weights for freight.
Africa Farm Fencing Guide: Cattle, Game & Perimeter
Cattle netting, game fencing and barbed wire for Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria — wire gauge, hot-dip zinc for dry and coastal climates, and Y posts.
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