Fence Supply Buying Guide: Polywire, Polytape and Insulator Dimensions

Buyer summary: Separate overall wire diameter or tape width from the diameter and count of internal conductors. Then specify spool length and insulator mounting requirements. A listed 40 mm tape capacity or rope-diameter limit is a dimensional field, not confirmation of a complete matched fence system.

This guide compares ten listed fence-supply products: five polywire or polytape families and five insulators. It helps distributors and farm purchasing teams prepare a configuration-specific quotation. It does not specify an energizer, electrical installation, fence layout or animal-containment design. Electrical performance, suitability and required documentation need separate confirmation.

Prepare a quotation checklist

Distinguish spool length from fence-system reach

FEN00001, 00002 and 00003 list 250 m per plastic spool. FEN00004 and 00005 list 200 m, 250 m, 400 m and 500 m length options. A spool length is an orderable product dimension; it does not establish the usable length of an energised system. Request the exact conductor variant and relevant electrical data rather than selecting on length alone.

Separate overall diameter, tape width and conductor size

FEN00004 lists an overall diameter of 2 mm and six conductor options, from 3 x 0.15 mm to 9 x 0.2 mm. FEN00005 lists a 40 mm tape width and seven conductor options. The 2 mm and 40 mm dimensions describe the product format, not the individual steel conductors. Keep the full conductor option text on each quotation line.

Do not transfer details between similar-looking spools

FEN00002 and 00003 both list three strands with six stainless steel conductors of 0.15 mm and a 250 m spool length. Their other recorded fields differ: 00003 lists orange and silver colour; 00002 lists polymer with UV additive. FEN00001 lists yellow and black colour and polymer with UV additive but no tape width or conductor configuration in the compared fields. Do not copy a width, construction or material statement between SKUs.

Check insulator dimensions and mounting separately

FEN00007 lists maximum round-post diameter 16 mm, maximum tape width 40 mm and listed maximum rope diameter 16 mm. These are separate interface dimensions. FEN00014 lists maximum tape width 40 mm; FEN00015 lists maximum rope diameter 8 mm. Request the actual geometry and mounting details for the selected product. A maximum dimension alone does not establish fit with every conductor below that value.

Keep catch and corner formats distinct

FEN00009 is listed as a rope-and-tape insulator with catch; FEN00018 is a screw-in corner format. Both record nylon with UV additive, 50 pieces per polybag, maximum tape width 40 mm and a zinc-plated screw. These shared fields do not establish equivalent load capacity, electrical performance or installation role. Confirm the required configuration and product-specific documentation.

Request missing performance and supply information

Resistance per unit length, breaking load, electrical ratings, quantified weathering life and energizer compatibility are not established by these comparison fields. Polymer or nylon with UV additive is a material description, not a specified service life. Request the documentation required for the actual system, plus the exact supplied components, packing and order terms.

Compare the listed specifications

Values below belong to the linked product code. A field marked not listed requires confirmation for that SKU; it is not filled from another model.

250 m spool families

250 m spool families — product-specific catalogue fields
Specification Yellow and Black Fence Polytape 250m
ERV-VI-FEN-00001
Fence Polywire with Six 0.15 mm Steel Conductors
ERV-VI-FEN-00002
Orange and Silver Fence Polywire 250m
ERV-VI-FEN-00003
Color Yellow and black Not listed; confirm for this SKU Orange and silver
Length 250 m per plastic spool 250 m per plastic spool 250 m per plastic spool
Material Polymer with UV additive Polymer with UV additive Not listed; confirm for this SKU
Construction Not listed; confirm for this SKU Three strands with six stainless steel conductors Three strands with six stainless steel conductors
Steel conductor diameter Not listed; confirm for this SKU 0.15 mm 0.15 mm

2 mm polywire and 40 mm polytape variants

2 mm polywire and 40 mm polytape variants — product-specific catalogue fields
Specification 2 mm Electric Fence Polywire
ERV-VI-FEN-00004
40 mm Electric Fence Polytape
ERV-VI-FEN-00005
Overall diameter 2 mm Not listed; confirm for this SKU
Conductor options 3 x 0.15 mm; 3 x 0.2 mm; 6 x 0.15 mm; 6 x 0.2 mm; 9 x 0.15 mm; 9 x 0.2 mm 8 x 0.15 mm; 10 x 0.15 mm; 12 x 0.15 mm; 10 x 0.25 mm; 13 x 0.2 mm; 15 x 0.2 mm; 10 x 0.3 mm
Conductor material Stainless steel Stainless steel
Length options 200 m; 250 m; 400 m; 500 m 200 m; 250 m; 400 m; 500 m
Width Not listed; confirm for this SKU 40 mm

Round-post screw-tight insulator

Round-post screw-tight insulator — product-specific catalogue fields
Specification Screw-Tight Fence Insulator for Round Posts
ERV-VI-FEN-00007
Maximum round post diameter 16 mm
Maximum tape width 40 mm
Listed maximum rope diameter 16 mm

Catch and corner insulator formats

Catch and corner insulator formats — product-specific catalogue fields
Specification Rope and Tape Insulator with Catch
ERV-VI-FEN-00009
Screw-In Corner Insulator for 40 mm Tape
ERV-VI-FEN-00018
Material Nylon with UV additive Nylon with UV additive
Packaging 50 pieces per polybag 50 pieces per polybag
Maximum tape width 40 mm 40 mm
Mounting Zinc-plated screw Zinc-plated screw

Tape and rope dimensional-limit listings

Tape and rope dimensional-limit listings — product-specific catalogue fields
Specification Fence Tape Insulator for 40 mm Tape
ERV-VI-FEN-00014
Fence Rope Insulator for 8 mm Rope
ERV-VI-FEN-00015
Maximum tape width 40 mm Not listed; confirm for this SKU
Maximum rope diameter Not listed; confirm for this SKU 8 mm

Quotation checklist

  • State each SKU, full conductor option, spool length and quantity as separate quotation fields.
  • Distinguish overall diameter, tape width and individual conductor count/diameter; attach the reference drawing if needed.
  • For insulators, state conductor format, post material/diameter and mounting requirements; request product-specific geometry and written fit confirmation.
  • Keep catch, corner, tape and rope formats separate; request applicable load and electrical documentation for the intended system.
  • Request resistance per unit length, breaking load and any required compliance evidence; do not infer these from conductor count or material.
  • Confirm supplied screws, connectors and other parts; no complete fence kit or energizer is assumed.
  • Confirm packing units, spool or piece totals, carton dimensions and gross weights.
  • Provide destination, intended system reference, required documents and order quantities; confirm availability and commercial terms.

Frequently asked purchasing questions

Does 2 mm describe the individual steel conductor?

No. FEN00004 lists 2 mm as Overall diameter. Its internal conductor options are listed separately, such as 3 x 0.15 mm and 9 x 0.2 mm. Specify both fields independently.

Is the yellow-and-black 250 m tape confirmed 40 mm wide?

Not by the compared fields for FEN00001. That SKU lists colour, length and material. The 40 mm width belongs to FEN00005 and must not be transferred to another tape product.

Does a 250 m spool mean the system can energise 250 m?

No system-performance conclusion follows from a spool length. Electrical data and suitability for the actual system need separate confirmation; this guide does not select an energizer or prescribe a fence installation.

Are the two 16 mm limits on FEN00007 the same interface?

No. Maximum round-post diameter and listed maximum rope diameter are separate fields; maximum tape width is separately listed as 40 mm. Request a labelled drawing to confirm the required mounting and conductor interfaces.

Are all insulators listed as 50 pieces per bag?

No. That packaging is listed for FEN00009 and 00018 in this comparison. No bag count is listed here for FEN00007, 00014 or 00015. Confirm packing separately for each SKU.

Does UV additive specify a service life or certification?

No. It is part of the listed material description for selected SKUs. No quantified weathering life or certification is established by that field; request supporting product-specific documentation if required.

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