Galvanized Fencing Wire Guide South Africa
Understand zinc protection, exposure and lifetime cost.
Galvanizing protects steel fencing wire with a zinc coating. The amount and quality of zinc matter because a fence is continuously exposed to weather, moisture and atmospheric contaminants.
Two wires with the same diameter can have different coating masses and expected corrosion performance. WFSA supplies wire for agricultural, security, mesh-manufacturing and general fencing applications; this reference guide explains how to select protection for South African conditions.
Current WFSA plain-wire reference
Plain galvanised wire: 360–575 MPa. High-strain wire: 950–1,350 MPa. Zinc coating class and tensile strength are separate properties; Standard galvanised (Class C) and Heavy galvanised (Class A) describe the coating.
The listed product titles below retain the stated approximate lengths and mass labels. The coating class and tensile-strength range are stated separately.
| WFSA product | Coating specification | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Galvanized / Wire / 1.60mm / 3150M / ±50 kg | Standard galvanised (Class C) | Standard galvanised wire |
| Galvanized / Wire / 1.60mm / 317M / ±5 kg | Standard galvanised (Class C) | Standard galvanised wire |
| Galvanized / Wire / 2.00mm / 2000M / ±50 kg | Standard galvanised (Class C) | Standard galvanised wire |
| Galvanized / Wire / 2.00mm / 200M / ±5 kg | Standard galvanised (Class C) | Standard galvanised wire |
| Galvanized / Wire / 2.50mm / 1300M / ±50 kg | Standard galvanised (Class C) | Standard galvanised wire |
| Galvanized / Wire / 3.15mm / 800M / ±50 kg | Standard galvanised (Class C) | Standard galvanised wire |
| Galvanized / Wire / 3.15mm / 80M / ±5 kg | Standard galvanised (Class C) | Standard galvanised wire |
| Galvanized / Wire / 4.00mm / 500M / ±50 kg | Standard galvanised (Class C) | Standard galvanised wire |
| Diameter | Approximate roll length | Coil mass label | Coating | WFSA product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.24 mm | 1,650 m | ±50 kg | Heavy galvanised (Class A) | High-strain wire 2.24 mm |
WFSA supplies high-strain wire with a tensile-strength range of 950–1,350 MPa. High-strain wire is not universally preferable to mild line or binding wire: select for the job and use compatible joins and controlled installation.
WFSA product tiers: Mzansi / Econo and specified ranges
The WFSA Mzansi / Econo range is a commercial-value range for selected price-sensitive, general-purpose, retail, hardware-store and lower-load applications where a project-specific certified or warranted specification is not required. Select it for the intended use; it is not an automatic substitute for heavier-duty, fully specified or standards-compliant material.
Depending on the product, differences can include actual wire diameter, coating level, mass, steel content and manufacturing tolerance. Compare the individual specifications rather than height, mesh opening or purchase price alone.
| Product tier | Purpose | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Mzansi / Econo | Selected price-sensitive and general-purpose applications | Actual diameter, coating, mass, intended use and warranty status |
| Standard WFSA range | General agricultural and commercial use appropriate to the product | The stated individual product specification |
| Specified / Heavy / Compliant range | Projects requiring a defined technical specification | Exact diameter, tensile properties, coating, standard and certification required; a range label alone is not certification |
Unless specifically stated otherwise, economy / VL / LD products are not supplied with a general warranty on service life or long-term performance. This does not exclude statutory consumer rights where applicable. Read the WFSA terms and conditions and Do not use economy material as a substitute for a required structural or certified specification.
What Is Galvanized Fencing Wire?
For the complete explanation of zinc, alloy and outer coating systems, read the WFSA Corrosion, Galvanizing & Protective Coatings Guide.
Galvanized fencing wire is steel wire protected by a zinc coating that helps prevent the underlying steel from corroding. Wire products with the same steel diameter can have different zinc-coating masses and therefore different corrosion performance.
Specify both the mechanical wire requirements and its protective coating. The general word “galvanized” does not establish that two rolls are equivalent.
How Does Galvanizing Protect Steel?
Zinc protects steel in two ways: it forms a physical barrier between the steel and its surroundings, and it can provide sacrificial protection by corroding preferentially to nearby exposed steel.
This does not make protection unlimited. Zinc is gradually consumed in the environment; damaged areas, persistent moisture and aggressive exposure can shorten useful protection. Large exposed areas or deteriorated wire require assessment rather than reliance on zinc elsewhere on the roll.
Why Does Zinc Coating Thickness Matter?
In general, greater zinc-coating mass provides more zinc available to protect the steel and can significantly increase expected corrosion life under comparable conditions.
Steel diameter and zinc-coating mass are different specifications. A thick steel wire does not automatically carry a heavy zinc coating. Ask for the coating mass or requirement, coating quality and applicable test/compliance evidence alongside diameter and tensile grade.
Zinc-coating mass is commonly expressed in grams per square metre (g/m²); thickness can be described in micrometres (µm). Do not substitute an unverified conversion or generic coating value for a product certificate.
Standard vs Heavy Galvanising
Coating selection should be based on environmental exposure, the project specification and required service life. WFSA recommends heavy galvanising or another suitable enhanced-corrosion coating for coastal, humid and highly corrosive environments. Standard galvanised coating may be used for selected price-sensitive inland applications where the project specification and expected service life allow them; Standard galvanised coating is not a universal inland recommendation.
Wire diameter, tensile strength, coil mass and zinc coating are separate specifications. WFSA supplies Class C Standard galvanised and Class A Heavy galvanised wire. Compare the applicable coating mass at the actual wire diameter; enhanced zinc/aluminium coatings are separate systems and must be specified as such.
WFSA supplies Class C Standard galvanised and Class A Heavy galvanised wire. Check the diameter-specific zinc coating mass in the supplied schedule and
Compare measurable coating requirements and the applicable standard/edition. Informal class names do not necessarily map directly onto a current standard. Coating uniformity, adherence, damage and the application also matter.
Class A Heavy galvanised and Class C Standard galvanised wire
WFSA’s confirmed supplier range uses Class C — Standard galvanised and Class A — Heavy galvanised wire. Class C is the Standard galvanised wire supplied by WFSA; Class D is not the specification of this range.
The following SANS 10244 coating schedule supplied to WFSA gives minimum zinc coating mass by nominal wire-diameter band. The approximate thickness figures are equivalent average thicknesses for comparison; coating acceptance is based on the applicable mass and test requirements, not a thickness estimate alone.
| Nominal wire diameter (mm) | Class A Heavy galvanised minimum zinc (g/m²) | Class A approximate thickness (µm) | Class C Standard galvanised minimum zinc (g/m²) | Class C approximate thickness (µm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.20–1.39 | 110 | 15.4 | 50 | 7.0 |
| 1.40–1.64 | 130 | 18.2 | 60 | 8.4 |
| 1.65–1.84 | 150 | 21.0 | 70 | 9.8 |
| 1.85–2.14 | 170 | 23.8 | 80 | 11.2 |
| 2.15–2.49 | 190 | 26.6 | 90 | 12.6 |
| 2.50–2.79 | 210 | 29.4 | 100 | 14.0 |
| 2.80–3.19 | 230 | 32.2 | 110 | 15.4 |
| 3.20–3.79 | 245 | 34.3 | 125 | 17.5 |
| 3.80–4.00 | 275 | 38.5 | 135 | 18.9 |
Classes must be read against the named standard. For example, SANS 675 guidance uses a different class schedule; that does not change WFSA’s confirmed Class A / Class C supplier specification shown here. Do not substitute one standard’s coating masses for another’s. A hot-dip process description alone does not establish either coating class, and no class name promises a fixed service life in every environment.
Specifying Standards and Product Evidence
A purchase specification should identify the applicable product and coating requirements, the required standard and edition, and the documentary evidence needed for the supplied wire. Ask WFSA to match the actual product to that specification. A linked listing, trade label or standard number alone does not establish compliance.
Checking the Supplied Coating Specification
Do not infer a coating class from Standard galvanised (Class C), Heavy galvanised (Class A), heavy or Heavy galvanised wording alone. Obtain the documentation required by the project before ordering.
Wire Diameter vs Zinc Coating
| Specification | What it describes | What it does not establish alone |
|---|---|---|
| Steel-wire diameter | Size of the wire; contributes to mechanical performance | Zinc-coating mass or a guaranteed service life |
| Tensile grade | Mechanical strength properties | Corrosion protection |
| Zinc-coating mass/thickness | Protective zinc on the surface | Post capacity, animal containment or security rating |
| Coating standard/certificate | Evidence against stated requirements | Suitability for every atmosphere or an automatic warranty |
Compare equivalent diameters, grades, lengths and coatings when assessing two apparently similar rolls. A low price can reflect a different specification rather than the same product at a lower cost.
Coastal vs Inland Conditions
Coastal air commonly brings salts, humidity and moisture that can accelerate zinc consumption. Many inland atmospheres are less aggressive, but rainfall, irrigation, vegetation, industrial pollution, soil contact and local humidity still matter.
Historical South African atmospheric-exposure work reported large regional differences and faster zinc consumption at aggressive coastal sites. Historical test or estimated performance is not a product warranty, and should not be used to promise a number of years for a modern installation.
What galvanized wire should be used inland?
Choose for the required life and actual conditions. Where lowest initial cost is prioritised, lighter products may be considered only where appropriate to the project. Where long service is the priority, consider heavier zinc protection even inland. Fire exposure and maintenance are additional factors.
What Fencing Wire Should Be Used Near the Coast?
For coastal or aggressive-corrosion environmentsWFSA recommends heavy galvanised wire or another appropriately specified enhanced-corrosion-resistant coating system.
Assess airborne salts, humidity, wetting, pollutants, shelter and maintenance. No absolute geographic distance from the sea guarantees a particular corrosion category. Specify mesh, ties, support wires, posts, standards, stays, fixings and gates together.
Aluzinc wire and other enhanced coatings have their own material specifications; do not label them as pure zinc galvanizing or assume all products use the same coating. For panel systems read the Wholeview / Clear View Guide.
Corrosive Environments
Industrial pollution, chemical exposure, persistent humidity, wet vegetation and soil conditions can create aggressive local environments. Tell the supplier about known contaminants and operating conditions.
Obtain a project-specific recommendation for severe exposure, including repair and maintenance provisions. A coating suited to one coastal site is not automatically resistant to every industrial chemical, and a coating description alone does not guarantee system performance.
Does Binding Wire Need to Be Galvanized?
Yes, for a galvanized fencing system, binding wire needs corrosion protection appropriate to the same environment. Ties with substantially poorer protection can fail before the mesh and release otherwise serviceable fencing.
Select binding-wire diameter, tying method and coating to suit the approved mesh installation. A 2.50 mm wire can be considered where it matches that specification; it is not a universal minimum for every fence.
A real listing is galvanized wire 2.50 mm / 1,300 m. The listing alone does not establish heavy-coating compliance; ask for the coating specification required by the site.
What Galvanizing Should Straining Wire Have?
Straining wire is a structural component of the fence and needs corrosion protection appropriate to the same environment as the mesh. Avoid pairing premium mesh with inadequately protected support wires without assessing the resulting weak point.
The store lists 2.24 mm Heavy galvanised Class A high-strain wire with 1,650 m stated length. Obtain the documentation required by the project.
Galvanized Barbed Wire
Barbed wire can be supplied with different protective coatings. Select for boundary duty, livestock, mechanical requirements, environment, desired service life and coastal exposure.
WFSA manufactures its own single- and double-strand barbed wire. Choose safe handling and animal-appropriate arrangements.
See the Farm Fencing Guide’s barbed-wire guidance and the store’s Agribarb single barbed wire listing.
Why Is Welded Mesh Galvanized?
Zinc protection helps welded steel mesh resist outdoor corrosion.
Select supports, ties and fasteners with compatible protection. Read the Welded Mesh Fencing Guide and browse WFSA welded mesh.
Galvanized Diamond Mesh
Woven diamond mesh, binding wire and straining wire should be specified as a complete system. The woven construction does not eliminate corrosion at damaged surfaces, ties or contacts.
Read the Diamond Mesh Fencing Guide and compare WFSA diamond mesh.
Galvanized Field Fence
Agricultural field fence remains outside throughout the year. Rain, retained moisture, salts, vegetation, animal contact and installation damage make coating selection part of farm-fence planning.
Read the Farm Fencing Guide. An actual store example is 1.19 m / 10-line / 15 cm Standard galvanised (Class C) field fence / 100 m; the Standard galvanised (Class C) description should not be treated as heavy coating or automatically preferred inland.
Galvanized Fence Posts
Choose appropriate corrosion protection for posts, standards, stays and fabricated gate components as well as wire. Bare or inadequately protected supports can require replacement before the mesh.
The shop includes painted, raw and galvanized components; these descriptions are not interchangeable. Browse posts and stays and Y/K standards. A listed 50 mm HDG square post is a real example, not automatic suitability for every wire-fence load.
Can Concrete Cause Fence Posts to Corrode?
Concrete itself is not simply the problem. The critical area can be where a steel post exits the concrete, particularly if the surface retains water against the steel.
WFSA recommends finishing the concrete top with a raised/sloped surface so rainwater drains away from the post. Do not form a water pocket or depression around steel. Keep soil and vegetation from defeating the drainage detail and inspect the post-exit zone during maintenance.
Why Does Contact with Bare Steel Matter?
Contact between coated fencing wire and inadequately protected steel components can contribute to local corrosion and coating loss, especially where moisture is present or surfaces are damaged. Dissimilar-metal contact also needs assessment for galvanic compatibility.
Specify suitable coatings for posts, standards, ties and fasteners. Avoid abrasion during tying and movement at contact points. Assess materials and isolation details where required rather than assuming any two metals can be joined without consequence.
Why Must the Whole Fence Use Compatible Protection?
A fence is only as durable as its vulnerable components. Mesh, straining wire, binding wire, barbed wire, standards, posts, stays, fasteners and gates all need protection appropriate to the same exposure.
Premium protection on one visible component will not prevent early failure of inadequately protected ties or structural supports. Check damaged coatings, joints, cut surfaces, contact points and drainage as part of the system specification.
Can Veld Fires Damage Galvanized Fencing Wire?
Yes. Fire can affect fencing independently of atmospheric corrosion. Heat may alter wire properties, protective coatings and tension. High-strength wire can be particularly sensitive to heat, depending on its mechanical properties, diameter and fire exposure.
After a fire, inspect wire, joints, tension, posts, stays and coatings. Check for loss of strength or damage rather than simply tightening loose wire. Re-tension only where material and supports remain suitable, and replace damaged material where necessary. No generic temperature or automatic reuse rule is provided here.
Can Long Grass Increase Fence Corrosion?
Persistent wet vegetation can retain moisture against lower wires and create a more aggressive local environment. Keep excessive vegetation and debris controlled, especially around lower mesh, ties and post foundations.
Consider irrigation spray, poor drainage and soil buildup when assessing repeated local corrosion. Vegetation management also assists visibility and access for inspection.
Galvanized Fence Maintenance
Inspect for coating damage, rust, broken or loose ties, wire damage, post movement, gate wear and poor drainage. Review the fence after severe weather, impact or fire.
Use repair methods compatible with the original coating and assess whether material replacement is required. Painting over significant corrosion does not restore lost steel strength or create a new warranty. Maintain vegetation clearance and record recurring weak points so the cause can be corrected.
How Long Does Galvanized Fencing Wire Last?
There is no universal lifespan. Zinc-coating mass, atmosphere, salt exposure, humidity, rainfall, mechanical damage, installation, fire, vegetation and maintenance all affect service.
Required service life must be assessed against the actual coating, atmosphere, installation and maintenance. A specific number of years needs product- and site-specific evidence; this guide does not promise a fixed lifespan.
Obtain written warranty terms separately, identifying covered products, exposure conditions, maintenance and exclusions. Tested/estimated corrosion performance and a product warranty are different things.
How to Choose Galvanized Fencing Wire
| Environment | Consideration |
|---|---|
| Dry inland | Assess required life and project specification; location alone does not prescribe Standard galvanised coating. |
| General inland | Consider zinc coating, rainfall, humidity, local conditions and expected service life. |
| High rainfall / humid | Prefer greater protection where long life is required; assess persistent wetting and vegetation. |
| Coastal | WFSA recommends heavy galvanised or appropriately specified enhanced protection. |
| Heavy industrial / corrosive |
Microclimates matter; do not choose from distance to the sea alone.
Why Does Heavy galvanised Wire Cost More?
Greater zinc coating adds material and processing cost, but initial purchase price is only one part of a fence’s cost. Replacement involves new material, labour, removal, transport, installation, downtime and possible livestock or security disruption.
A higher initial price can be economical where it substantially extends service life. It is not always the lowest lifetime cost: compare the actual specifications, exposure, required life and maintenance for the project.
Galvanized Fencing Wire FAQs
What is galvanized fencing wire?
Steel fencing wire protected by a zinc coating that helps limit corrosion of the underlying steel.
Does thicker zinc coating last longer?
In comparable conditions, more zinc generally supplies a larger protective reserve and can extend corrosion life. Coating quality, exposure, damage and maintenance still matter.
What is Heavy galvanised wire?
A fencing trade description generally used for heavier zinc protection.
What is Heavy galvanised wire?
Wire described as having greater zinc protection than light-galvanized alternatives. Check the measurable coating specification rather than relying solely on the name.
What is Standard galvanised wire?
Wire with a lower zinc coating than a heavier-coated alternative. It may meet a particular economical/project requirement but is not the preferred choice where maximum corrosion life is required.
What is Class A Heavy galvanised wire?
Class A is the Heavy galvanised coating supplied by WFSA. Its minimum zinc coating mass depends on wire diameter and is higher than Class C at the same diameter in the supplied schedule. Coating class is separate from tensile strength and does not guarantee a fixed service life.
What is Class C Standard galvanised wire?
Class C is the Standard galvanised coating supplied by WFSA. Its minimum zinc coating mass depends on wire diameter; use the supplied SANS 10244 coating schedule. Heavy galvanised Class A wire has a higher minimum zinc coating mass at the same diameter.
What product evidence should I request?
Request the declared wire and coating specification and any traceable test or compliance documentation required by the project. A product name or standard number alone does not certify the supplied wire.
Does a galvanized trade label establish a coating class?
No. Standard galvanised (Class C), Heavy galvanised (Class A), heavy and Heavy galvanised labels do not establish compliance by themselves.
What wire should I use at the coast?
WFSA recommends heavy galvanised wire or an appropriately specified enhanced-corrosion-resistant system. Assess actual salts, humidity, pollutants and the complete fence.
Does galvanized wire rust?
Yes, steel can rust after zinc is consumed or protective coverage is sufficiently damaged. Early local corrosion can also reveal coating damage or an unsuitable exposure/specification.
How long does galvanized wire last?
There is no universal lifespan. Coating mass, atmosphere, salts, moisture, installation damage, fire and maintenance affect service life. Obtain a project-specific assessment.
Does binding wire need to be galvanized?
For a galvanized fence, use binding wire with corrosion protection appropriate to the same environment. Poorly protected ties can fail before the mesh.
What is zinc coating mass?
The amount of zinc coating per unit area, commonly expressed in g/m². It is a coating specification, not the steel-wire diameter.
Is wire diameter the same as zinc-coating thickness?
No. Steel diameter describes the wire’s size; coating thickness or mass describes its protective zinc. A thick wire can still have a Standard galvanised coating.
WFSA Wire and Fencing Products
Use actual store listings to identify a product, then Linked products are not blanket endorsements for severe exposure.
- Plain galvanized wire: listed diameters include 1.60, 2.00, 2.50, 3.15 and 4.00 mm in specific coil lengths.
- 2.24 mm Heavy galvanised (Class A) high-strain wire / 1,650 m
- Welded mesh and diamond mesh
- Agribarb single barbed wire and listed field fence
- Y and K standardsposts/stays and mesh gates
Do not infer a coating mass or SANS certificate from Standard galvanised (Class C), Heavy galvanised (Class A), HDG or a product photograph. Obtain the documentation appropriate to the requirement.
Request a Wire Specification or Quotation
Tell WFSA the application, site location and exposure, desired service life, wire diameter/grade, coating requirement, quantity and related fence components. Include project standards and drawings where relevant.
Request a Quote ↗Contact WFSA Branches ↗Online prices apply to Centurion only.
WFSA Wire Supply Range
WFSA supply range: Available from WFSA — request a quotation. Contact WFSA for current branch availability, lead time and the exact combination required. A listed range does not mean every branch holds every item at all times.
Current online products: Shop links identify published online listings. The online shop shows only part of the WFSA supply and manufacturing range; additional range items can be ordered by quotation.
| Product family | Listed diameters | Exact coil / pack / length configuration | Finish label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain wire | 1.40, 1.50, 1.60, 1.80, 2.00, 2.25, 2.50, 2.80, 3.15, 3.60, 4.00 mm | Standard galvanised (Class C) / 1000KG — industrial / manufacturing jumbo coil | Standard galvanised (Class C) |
| Plain wire | 1.40 mm | EG / 1000KG — industrial / manufacturing jumbo coil | Electro-galvanized (EG) |
| Plain wire | 1.40, 1.55, 1.60, 2.00, 2.50, 3.00, 3.15, 4.00, 5.60 mm | Heavy galvanised (Class A) / 1000KG — industrial / manufacturing jumbo coil | Heavy galvanised (Class A) |
| Plain wire | 1.40, 1.50, 1.60, 1.80, 1.90, 2.00, 2.24, 2.50, 2.80, 3.00, 3.60, 4.00 mm | AZ1 / 1000KG — industrial / manufacturing jumbo coil | Aluzinc AZ1 |
| Plain wire | 1.25, 1.40, 1.55, 1.60, 1.80, 2.00, 2.25, 2.50, 2.80, 3.00, 3.15, 3.60, 4.00 mm | AZ2 / 1000KG — industrial / manufacturing jumbo coil | Aluzinc AZ2 |
| Plain wire | 2.00, 2.24, 2.80, 3.60, 4.00 mm | AZ3 / 1000KG — industrial / manufacturing jumbo coil | Aluzinc AZ3 |
| High-strain wire | 1.80, 2.00, 2.24, 2.46 mm | Heavy galvanised (Class A) / 1000KG — industrial / manufacturing jumbo coil | Heavy galvanised (Class A) |
| High-strain wire | 2.00, 2.10, 2.24 mm | Standard galvanised (Class C) / 1000KG — industrial / manufacturing jumbo coil | Standard galvanised (Class C) |
| Hard-drawn wire | 1.60, 1.75, 2.0, 2.2, 2.5, 2.65, 2.8, 3, 3.15, 3.55, 4.00, 4.50 mm | Jumbo / industrial coil | Black / uncoated |
| Hard-drawn wire | 2.64 mm | Jumbo / industrial coil; Ø1300 / MPA | Black / uncoated |
| Straight-and-cut wire | 2.80, 3.15, 4.00, 5.00, 5.60 mm | {diameter} mm Black 3m | Black / uncoated |
| Straight-and-cut wire | 5.60 mm | {diameter} mm Black 6m | Black / uncoated |
| Straight-and-cut wire | 2.50, 2.80, 3.15, 4.00, 5.00, 5.60 mm | {diameter} mm Galv 3m | Black / uncoated |
| Straight-and-cut wire | 5.60 mm | {diameter} mm Galv 6m | Black / uncoated |
| Plain wire | 1.6, 2.0, 2.5, 3.15, 4.0 mm | CD / 45kg | |
| Plain wire | 1.6, 2.0, 2.5, 3.15, 4.0 mm | CD / 4.5kg | |
| Plain wire | 4.00 mm | 500M / ±50 kg | |
| Plain wire | 3.15 mm | 800M / ±50 kg | |
| Plain wire | 2.50 mm | 1300M / ±50 kg | |
| Plain wire | 2.00 mm | 2000M / ±50 kg | |
| Plain wire | 1.60 mm | 3150M / ±50 kg | |
| Plain wire | 4.00 mm | Heavy galvanised (Class A) / 500M / ±50 kg | Heavy galvanised (Class A) |
| Plain wire | 3.15 mm | Heavy galvanised (Class A) / 800M / ±50 kg | Heavy galvanised (Class A) |
| Plain wire | 2.50 mm | Heavy galvanised (Class A) / 1300M / ±50 kg | Heavy galvanised (Class A) |
| Plain wire | 2.00 mm | Heavy galvanised (Class A) / 2000M / ±50 kg | Heavy galvanised (Class A) |
| Plain wire | 1.60 mm | Heavy galvanised (Class A) / 3150M / ±50 kg | Heavy galvanised (Class A) |
| Plain wire | 4.00 mm | 50M / ±5 kg | |
| Plain wire | 3.15 mm | 80M / ±5 kg | |
| Plain wire | 2.50 mm | 130M / ±5 kg | |
| Plain wire | 2.00 mm | 200M / ±5 kg | |
| Plain wire | 1.60 mm | 317M / ±5 kg | |
| Plain wire | 4.00 mm | Heavy galvanised (Class A) / 50M / ±5 kg | Heavy galvanised (Class A) |
| Plain wire | 3.15 mm | Heavy galvanised (Class A) / 80M / ±5 kg | Heavy galvanised (Class A) |
| Plain wire | 2.50 mm | Heavy galvanised (Class A) / 130M / ±5 kg | Heavy galvanised (Class A) |
| Plain wire | 2.00 mm | Heavy galvanised (Class A) / 200M / ±5 kg | Heavy galvanised (Class A) |
| Plain wire | 1.60 mm | Heavy galvanised (Class A) / 317M / ±5 kg | Heavy galvanised (Class A) |
| Plain wire | 4.00 mm | 20M / ±2 kg | |
| Plain wire | 3.15 mm | 32M / ±2 kg | |
| Plain wire | 2.50 mm | 52M / ±2 kg | |
| Plain wire | 2.00 mm | 80M / ±2 kg | |
| Plain wire | 1.60 mm | 126M / ±2 kg | |
| Plain wire | 3.15 mm | 50M / 3kg | |
| Plain wire | 0.90 mm | 100M / <500g | |
| Plain wire | 1.25 mm | 52M / <500g | |
| Plain wire | 1.60 mm | 30M / <500g | |
| Plain wire | 2.00 mm | 20M / <500g | |
| Plain wire | 2.50 mm | 13M / <500g | |
| High-strain wire | 2.24 mm | 165M / ±5 kg | |
| High-strain wire | 2.00 mm | 210M / ±5 kg | |
| High-strain wire | 2.24 mm | Heavy galvanised (Class A) / 165M / ±5 kg | Heavy galvanised (Class A) |
| High-strain wire | 2.00 mm | 2100M / ±50 kg | |
| High-strain wire | 2.24 mm | 1650M / ±50 kg | |
| High-strain wire | 2.00 mm | Heavy galvanised (Class A) / 2100M / ±50 kg | Heavy galvanised (Class A) |
| High-strain wire | 2.24 mm | Heavy galvanised (Class A) / 1650M / ±50 kg | Heavy galvanised (Class A) |
| High-strain wire | 2.31 mm | 1500M / ±50 kg | |
| High-strain wire | 3.06 mm | 870M / ±50 kg | |
| High-strain wire | 2.31 mm | Heavy galvanised (Class A) / 1500M / ±50 kg | Heavy galvanised (Class A) |
| High-strain wire | 3.06 mm | Heavy galvanised (Class A) / 870M / ±50 kg | Heavy galvanised (Class A) |
| PVC-coated wire | 2.00 mm | 2.80mm / 167M | PVC-coated |
| PVC-coated wire | 2.00 mm | 2.80mm / 840M | PVC-coated |
| PVC-coated wire | 2.00 mm | 2.80mm / 1678M | PVC-coated |
| PVC-coated wire | 2.50 mm | 3.30mm / 115M | PVC-coated |
| PVC-coated wire | 2.50 mm | 3.30mm / 579M | PVC-coated |
| PVC-coated wire | 2.50 mm | 3.30mm / 1158M | PVC-coated |
| PVC-coated wire | 1.60 mm | 2.30mm / 246M | PVC-coated |
| PVC-coated wire | 1.60 mm | 2.30mm / 1233M | PVC-coated |
| PVC-coated wire | 1.60 mm | 2.30mm / 2476M | PVC-coated |
| Black baling wire | 4.00 mm | 500M / ±50 kg | Black / uncoated |
| Black baling wire | 3.15 mm | 810M / ±50 kg | Black / uncoated |
| Black baling wire | 2.80 mm | 1035M / ±50 kg | Black / uncoated |
| Black baling wire | 2.50 mm | 1300M / ±50 kg | Black / uncoated |
| Black baling wire | 2.00 mm | 2015M / ±50 kg | Black / uncoated |
| Black baling wire | 1.60 mm | 3175M / ±50 kg | Black / uncoated |
| Black baling wire | 4.00 mm | 50M — 5 kg range label | Black / uncoated |
| Black baling wire | 3.15 mm | 80M — 5 kg range label | Black / uncoated |
| Black baling wire | 2.50 mm | 130M — 5 kg range label | Black / uncoated |
| Black baling wire | 2.00 mm | 201M — 5 kg range label | Black / uncoated |
| Black baling wire | 1.60 mm | 317M — 5 kg range label | Black / uncoated |
Range and coating labels describe the listed product.
Each row keeps the listed pack/length and finish together. Less-than labels are retained. Approximate coil lengths and nominal pack masses are not measured guarantees. PVC descriptions list the core/outside size pair
Additional Small Galvanized Coils
WFSA supply range: Available from WFSA — request a quotation. Contact WFSA for current branch availability, lead time and the exact combination required. A listed range does not mean every branch holds every item at all times.
Current online products: Shop links identify published online listings. The online shop shows only part of the WFSA supply and manufacturing range; additional range items can be ordered by quotation.
| Wire diameter | Listed pack |
|---|---|
| 0.71 mm | 500 g |
| 0.90 mm | 500 g |
| 1.25 mm | 500 g |
| 1.60 mm | 500 g |
| 2.00 mm | 500 g |