Cattleman Pro 14 Gauge Barbed Wire

This product is a high‑tensile steel wire formatted with four‑point barbs spaced at 5‑inch intervals, designed for perimeter security of livestock enclosures. The 14‑gauge designation corresponds to a nominal diameter of 2.0 mm, providing a balance between flexibility and resistance to deformation under tension.

Technical Specifications

The wire core is manufactured from cold‑drawn low‑carbon steel, then hot‑dip galvanized to a minimum zinc coating of 275 g/m². This coating thickness meets ASTM A123 Class 2 requirements, offering corrosion protection suitable for humid and temperate climates.

Nominal diameter: 2.0 mm (±0.05 mm)
Tensile strength: 550 MPa (typical)
Barb spacing: 5 in (127 mm) center‑to‑center
Barb length: 1.5 in (38 mm) with four‑point geometry
Standard roll length: 400 m (1312 ft)

Performance Characteristics

When installed at a recommended tension of 150 N, the wire exhibits an elongation of less than 2 % under sustained load, which reduces sagging over time. The four‑point barb design provides a penetrating angle of approximately 30°, increasing deterrence effectiveness compared with two‑point alternatives.

Thermal expansion of the steel core is approximately 12 µm/(m·°C), meaning a 30 °C temperature rise yields a length change of about 0.14 %—a value typically accommodated by standard tensioning hardware.

Typical Applications

Cattleman Pro 14g barbed wire is employed in agricultural fencing where livestock containment and predator exclusion are required. Its tensile strength allows spans of up to 50 m between posts without intermediate stays, reducing material and labor costs for large pastures.

In addition to farms, the product is used for securing perimeter boundaries of storage facilities, construction sites, and wildlife management areas where a low‑profile yet robust barrier is advantageous.

Quality Assurance

Each production lot undergoes inline diameter measurement using laser gauges, with acceptance criteria set at ±0.05 mm. Galvanization thickness is verified by magnetic induction testing on a random sample of 5 % of coils per batch.

Mechanical testing includes tensile testing per ASTM A370, with results recorded and traceable to the specific coil number. Visual inspection confirms barb uniformity and absence of surface defects such as cracks or uneven zinc flow.

Customization Options

While the standard configuration meets most livestock fencing needs, adjustments can be made to barb spacing, roll length, and coating weight based on project specifications. For environments with high salinity, a zinc‑aluminum alloy coating (Galvalume) up to 400 g/m² is available upon request.

Barb spacing: 3 in, 4 in, 6 in (custom)
Roll length: 200 m to 800 m
Coating: standard galvanize, Galvalume, or PVC‑over‑zinc

Comparison Table

Parameter	Cattleman Pro 14g	Standard 12.5g Barbed Wire
Nominal diameter	2.0 mm	2.5 mm
Tensile strength (typical)	550 MPa	480 MPa
Barb spacing	5 in (127 mm)	6 in (152 mm)
Zinc coating (min)	275 g/m²	200 g/m²
Standard roll length	400 m	300 m
Weight per roll (approx.)	18 kg	22 kg

Frequently Asked Questions

Can dimensions be customized?

Yes. Barb spacing, roll length, and coating type can be adjusted to match specific fence designs or environmental conditions. Provide the required parameters during quotation.

What information is needed before a quote?

To generate an accurate quote we need the desired wire gauge, barb spacing, total length (or number of rolls), coating preference, and delivery destination.

How is quality inspected?

Quality control includes dimensional laser measurement, coating thickness testing, tensile strength sampling, and visual inspection of barb geometry and surface finish.

What packaging methods are available?

Standard packaging uses UV‑stabilized polyethylene shrink wrap on wooden pallets, with edge protection boards. Custom packaging such as steel‑banded crates or corrosion‑inhibiting wraps can be arranged.