STEELCO FENCE
Commercial - Industrial - Municipal Fence Installation
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Chain Link Fence - Commercial Fence Applications
42" - 60" Chain Link Fence
Posts: 2 3/8" O.D. Terminal/End/Corner; 1 7/8" O.D. Line
Fabric: 9GA x 2" Mesh
Top rail: 1 5/8" O.D.
Middle Rail: 1 5/8" O.D
Bottom Rail: 1 5/8" O.D
Post Caps: Dome Style
Ties: 9GA Aluminum
Footings: Terminal posts 42" deep x 12"; Line Posts 36" x 10";
Concrete: 3000 PSI
72" - 84" Chain Link Fence
Posts: 2 7/8" O.D. Terminal/End/Corner; 2 3/8" O.D. Line
Fabric: 9GA x 2" Mesh
Top rail: 1 5/8" O.D.
Middle Rail: 1 5/8" O.D
Bottom Rail: 1 5/8" O.D
Post Caps: Dome Style
Ties: 9GA Aluminum
Footings: Terminal posts 48" deep x 12"; Line Posts 42" x 10";
Concrete: 3000 PSI
96" - 120" Chain Link Fence
Posts: 4" O.D. Terminal/End/Corner; 2 7/8" O.D. Line
Fabric: 9GA x 2" Mesh
Top rail: 1 5/8" O.D.
Middle Rail: 1 5/8" O.D
Bottom Rail: 1 5/8" O.D
Post Caps: Dome Style
Ties: 9GA Aluminum
Footings: Terminal posts 48" deep x 14"; Line Posts 48" x 12"
Concrete: 3000 PSI
Chain Link Fence Specifications
A chain link fence is a type of woven fence usually made from galvanized steel wire. The chain link fence wire runs vertically and are bent into a zigzag pattern so that each "zig" hooks with the wire immediately on one side and each "zag" with the wire immediately on the other. This forms the characteristic chain link fence diamond pattern seen in this type of steel fence.
Common chain link fence heights include 3', 42", 4', 5', 6', 7', 8', 10', and 12', though almost any height is possible. Common mesh gauges are 6, 9, and 11.
Chain link fence is relatively low cost and easy to install. Due to the open weave, chain link fence offers little privacy. This can be improved by the insertion of slats into the mesh or the installation of fence screen fabric on the surface.
Chain Link Fence Manufacturers / Distributors
NO particular order!
Master Halco
Allied Tube and Conduit
Richards Fence
Wheatland Tube
Dynamic Tube and Pipe
Price Levels
Galvanized Chain Link Fence
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Black Chain Link Fence
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Green or Brown Chain Link Fence
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Special Mesh Size
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Commercial Fence Installation Tips
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For commercial purposes, 9GA wire is common on chain link fence, although when security is an issue some prefer 6GA because it is harder to cut. 11 gauge wire is usually only used for temporary construction fence.
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Consider using top rail. Most commercial chain link fencing has top rail to help prevent bending of wire tops. Sometimes top rail is left off purposely to make jumping the fence more difficult.
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Bottom rail on chain link fence helps keep people from pulling up the wire and climbing under it. On ball fields, it helps keep players from sliding under it accidentally.
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Setting chain link fence posts in concrete is very common on commercial applications.
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Installing chain link fence posts in wetlands can be accomplished using Anchor Shoes.
2 1/4": Suitable for temporary fences or residential use.
2" Mesh: Standard size. Use on most commercial / industrial applications.
1 3/4" and 1 1/2": Generally uses on tennis courts and bottom of backstops so balls dont get stuck.
1 1/4": Considered climb resistant: This size is pool code in many cities. Consult your building inspector for pool mesh size.
1": Considered higly climb resistant: Commonly seen on clilmb resistant fences for security applications.
Mesh Size Choices
Wire Selection
11 Guage: Suitable for temporary fences or residential use. Also for canopy on backstops.
9 Guage: Standard weight. Use on most commercial / industrial applications. Higher elevations on backstops.
6 Guage: Heavy duty security applications and bottom of backstops.