Cattle fence β also known as field fence, grassland fence, or ranch fence β is a heavy-duty graduated-mesh woven wire fence specifically engineered for livestock containment and large-area perimeter fencing. The distinctive graduated mesh design (smaller openings at the bottom, larger at the top) optimizes material usage while providing effective animal control at every height.
## Graduated Mesh Design
The core innovation of field fence is its vertical mesh graduation:
- **Bottom (0-30cm)**: 100mm x 150mm β Prevents lambs, kids, and small wildlife from passing through or getting stuck
- **Middle (30-90cm)**: 150mm x 200mm β Contains sheep, goats, and pigs while allowing visibility
- **Top (90-200cm)**: 200mm x 300mm β Contains cattle, horses, and large wildlife; larger openings reduce weight and cost without compromising effectiveness
- **Top Line Wires**: 2.5mm high-tensile wire β Withstands impact from cattle leaning or rubbing
- **Bottom Line Wires**: 2.0mm wire β Adequate strength for small animal containment
- **Fill (Stay) Wires**: 2.0mm β Vertical wires woven between horizontal line wires
## Knot Type: Hinge Joint
The hinge joint knot is the industry standard for livestock fencing:
- **Flexible Connection**: Vertical stay wires wrap around horizontal line wires, creating a hinged joint that flexes under pressure without breaking
- **Self-Recovery**: When an animal pushes against the fence, the mesh flexes and returns to its original position β absorbing impact energy that would break welded joints
- **Tangle-Free**: Smooth knot design prevents animals from catching horns, hooves, or fur
- **High Strength**: Each knot maintains full wire tensile strength (unlike welded joints which create heat-affected zones)
## Key Advantages
- **High Tensile Strength**: Manufactured from high-tensile steel wire (900-1200 MPa), 2-3x stronger than ordinary low-carbon steel. Withstands cattle impact without permanent deformation.
- **Graduated Cost Efficiency**: Larger mesh at the top reduces total wire consumption by 30-40% compared to uniform-mesh fencing, lowering both material and freight costs.
- **Corrosion Resistance**: Heavy hot-dipped galvanizing (>=120g/m2) ensures 20-25 years service life in rural outdoor environments. Class 3 galvanizing available for coastal areas.
- **Long Spans**: High-tensile wire allows post spacing of 5-8m (vs 2-3m for low-carbon fence), reducing post quantity and installation labor by 50-60%.
- **Animal Safety**: Hinge joint flex prevents injury. No sharp wire ends or welding burrs. Smooth knot surface protects animal hides.
- **Versatile Height Options**: Available 1.2m to 2.0m heights to contain everything from sheep (1.2m) to cattle and horses (1.8-2.0m).
## Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Mesh Type | Graduated hinge-joint woven |
| Top Mesh Opening | 200mm x 300mm |
| Middle Mesh Opening | 150mm x 200mm |
| Bottom Mesh Opening | 100mm x 150mm |
| Line Wire Diameter | 2.5mm (top 5 lines) / 2.0mm (bottom) |
| Stay (Fill) Wire Diameter | 2.0mm |
| Material | High Tensile Steel Wire |
| Tensile Strength | 900-1200 MPa (wire) / 400-550 MPa (standard) |
| Zinc Coating | >=120g/m2 (Class 1) / >=230g/m2 (Class 3) |
| Knot Type | Hinge joint |
| Hinge Gauge | 2.0mm stay wires, wrap-knotted |
| Height Options | 1.2m, 1.5m, 1.8m, 2.0m |
| Roll Length | 50m (standard) / 100m / 200m |
| Line Wire Count | 7-line (1.2m), 8-line (1.5m), 10-line (1.8m), 11-line (2.0m) |
| Post Spacing | 5-8m (high-tensile) / 2-3m (standard) |
| Standard | ASTM A116, AS/NZS 2423, YB/T 4028 |
| Certification | ISO 9001, CE |
## Height & Line Wire Configurations
| Height | Line Wires | Typical Use | Post Spacing |
|--------|-----------|-------------|--------------|
| 1.2m (4ft) | 7 lines | Sheep, goats, pigs, boundary | 5-6m |
| 1.5m (5ft) | 8 lines | Cattle (light), horses, deer | 5-7m |
| 1.8m (6ft) | 10 lines | Cattle (standard), horses, elk | 6-8m |
| 2.0m (6.5ft) | 11 lines | Cattle (heavy), bison, wildlife | 6-8m |
## Galvanizing Classes
1. **Class 1 (Standard)**: >=120g/m2 zinc coating. Suitable for dry and temperate rural environments. Service life 15-20 years.
2. **Class 3 (Heavy)**: >=230g/m2 zinc coating. Required for coastal, humid, or acidic soil environments. Service life 25-30+ years.
3. **Class 40 (Zinc-Aluminum)**: 5% aluminum-zinc alloy coating. Superior corrosion resistance. Service life 30+ years. Premium pricing.
## Complete Fence System
A cattle fence system includes:
- **Field Fence Rolls**: Graduated mesh panels in 50m/100m rolls
- **Line Posts**: T-posts, round wood posts, or steel pipe posts (driven or concreted)
- **Corner Posts**: Heavy-duty wood or steel H-posts with braces
- **Gate Panels**: Steel tube gates (4m-6m wide) with slam-latch hardware
- **Tensioning Hardware**: In-line strainers, tension springs, wire vises
- **Fasteners**: Fence staples, clips, or wire ties for attaching mesh to posts
- **Optional**: Top rail (wooden or steel), electric wire offset brackets
## Applications
### Livestock Containment
- **Cattle Ranches**: Perimeter and cross-fencing for beef and dairy operations
- **Horse Farms**: Safe, visible fencing for pastures and paddocks
- **Sheep & Goat Operations**: Predator-deterrent boundary fencing
- **Pig Farms**: Secure containment for breeding and finishing operations
### Wildlife Management
- **Nature Reserves**: Large-animal exclosure fencing
- **Game Ranches**: Elk, bison, and deer containment
- **Highway Wildlife Barriers**: Prevent animal-vehicle collisions
### Agricultural
- **Farm Boundaries**: Property line demarcation and security
- **Crop Protection**: Exclude grazing animals from cultivated areas
- **Orchard Perimeters**: Deter deer and livestock from orchards and vineyards
### Infrastructure
- **Highway Right-of-Way**: Boundary fencing for rural highways
- **Railway Corridors**: Animal exclusion along rail lines
- **Airport Perimeters**: Wildlife hazard management
## Packaging & Delivery
- **Packaging**: Rolls wrapped in waterproof plastic film. Custom labeling available.
- **Container Loading**: 20ft GP ~ 200-400 rolls; 40ft HQ ~ 400-800 rolls (depends on height and length)
- **Lead Time**: 7-15 days for standard specifications; 15-25 days for custom heights and Class 3 galvanizing
- **Shipping**: FOB Tianjin / CIF / DDP. Sea freight to major ports worldwide.
## Quality Assurance
- ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing process
- High-tensile wire test reports (tensile strength, elongation)
- Zinc coating weight test (per batch, ASTM A90/A90M)
- Hinge joint knot pull-apart test (per batch)
- Mesh dimension verification: opening size, wire diameter, line count
- Roll length and height verification
- SGS/BV third-party inspection available upon request
## Why Choose Angu Wire Mesh?
- 15+ years manufacturing experience in Anping β China's Wire Mesh Capital
- Factory-direct pricing β no middleman markup
- Full graduated mesh range: 6-line to 11-line, 1.0m to 2.4m heights
- Multiple galvanizing classes: Class 1, Class 3, Zinc-Aluminum
- Complete fence system supply: mesh + posts + gates + hardware
- Custom mesh graduation patterns for specific livestock species
- Export to 30+ countries β North America, Australia, Europe, Africa
- Dedicated project manager for each order
- 24-hour quote turnaround