Fencing that doesn't rust and ties by hand
AGROPET® is the high-tenacity polyester monofilament that replaces galvanised steel wire in fencing and the demarcation of agricultural and livestock plots. It doesn't rust, is dielectric and weighs about 5 times less than steel. It tensions at 1% with Gripple® or strainers and is tied by hand, with no cuts and no maintenance.
Fencing
Polyester fencing to mark out plots and manage livestock
The fencing with AGROPET® polyester thread serves to mark out plots, separate cropping blocks and guide or contain livestock without resorting to galvanised steel wire. Unlike metal, PET monofilament it doesn't rust: it is immune to damp, the salt air of coastal areas and contact with crop sprays, so it doesn't stain the posts or weaken over the years. It is 100% recyclable and made in Europe by Textil Villa de Pego, S.L. (Pego, Alicante) to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
For livestock management, its dielectric nature is a key advantage: polyester does not conduct electricity, so a knocked-down wire or a fallen branch on the fence doesn't cause dangerous leakages. What's more, weighing only 1,36 g/cm³ —about 5 times less than steel— one coil yields far more metres per kilo, is transported and rolled out by a single person, and is tied by hand without pliers or cut-resistant gloves. It withstands UV radiation and works without becoming brittle from −40 °C a +90 °C, so it copes with the weather season after season.
- Rust-free: immune to damp, salt air and crop sprays; it doesn't stain the posts or need maintenance or replacement due to corrosion.
- Dielectric: polyester doesn't conduct electricity, so the fence creates no dangerous leakages for the livestock or the operator.
- 5 times lighter: at just 1,36 g/cm³, one coil yields more metres per kilo and a single person rolls it out and tensions it, with no machinery.
- Tied by hand: it tensions at 1% with Gripple® or strainers and is tied without pliers or cut-resistant gloves, speeding up installation and repairs in the field.
- European and recyclable: 100% recyclable, UV-resistant and from −40 °C to +90 °C, made in Europe by Textil Villa de Pego, S.L. to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Technical data
AGROPET® technical data for fencing
High-tenacity PET polyester monofilament. These are the recommended gauges for this application along with the product specifications, according to the official AGROPET® catalogue.
| Gauge (Ø) | Breaking load | Recommended use |
|---|---|---|
| 3 mm | 365 kgf | Intermediate lines of agricultural fences and plot demarcation; the most versatile gauge for light fencing. |
| 4 mm | 405 kgf | Livestock handling and containment fences; main lines that spread the tension between posts. |
| 5 mm | 616 kgf | Long perimeter fences, runs highly exposed to wind and enclosures of the highest demand. |
| Material | high-tenacity PET polyester |
|---|---|
| Gauges | 2,2 · 2,6 · 3 · 4 · 5 mm |
| Breaking load | from 215 kgf (2,2 mm) to 616 kgf (5 mm) |
| Elongation at break | 16,66 % |
| Service temperature | −40 °C to +90 °C |
| Melting point | 250 °C |
| Specific gravity | 1.36 g/cm³ |
| Optimal installation tension | 1% of the line length |
| Format | 10 kg spools, in white and crystal |
| Electrical behaviour | dielectric (doesn't conduct electricity) |
| Recyclability | 100% recyclable |
| Certification | ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 (Bureau Veritas) |
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