Studded T Posts: What You Need to Know

13 May.,2024

 

Studded T Posts: What You Need to Know

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When you build a wire fence, the type of wire you use is very important. Using an inferior wire will lead the fence to rust quickly and need to be replaced. Instead, you should use vinyl coated, stainless steel, zinc aluminum with black paint (if available), or Class 3 galvanized (if available), which will stand up to the elements and last much longer. However, just as important as the type of wire you use are the type of posts that hold the wire up. These are often overlooked when it comes to fence building, but if you use the wrong type, it can weaken the structural integrity of your fence even faster than the wrong wire. That’s why it’s important, when building a Class 3 galvanized wire fence, to use galvanized posts as well.


A Protective Finish


  • Galvanized: To galvanize something is to coat it

    in

    a protective layer of zinc. Zinc will stand up against water and the elements better than other types of metals, protecting against rust and making your

    metal

    last longer. Galvanization takes place either before (GBW) or after (GAW) the welding. GAW is the longest lasting of those two. Class 3 galvanized wire (if available). Class 1 galvanization uses only a very thin layer of zinc, which lasts 2 - 11 years before it rusts. In a coastal area, where salt water is a factor, it can last 2 years or less. Class 3 galvanization, on the other hand, is thicker and can last anywhere from 13 to 30 years. It’s a little more expensive, but it doesn’t have to be replaced nearly as often, saving you more money in the long run.

  • Stainless Steel: Stainless steel welded wire mesh is strong and long-lasting. By its very nature, stainless steel wire needs no additional finish, such as galvanizing or PVC, to protect it. The wire itself is extremely resistant to rust, corrosion, and harsh chemicals. If you need a welded mesh or fence in an area with prolonged exposure to corrosives, stainless steel products will meet the demands. Type 316 is recommended for saltwater environments since it has a higher resistance to corrosion than Type 304.

  • Vinyl Coated - VC: Welded wire fencing and meshes are both long lasting and attractive. Galvanized welded mesh is coated with a thick layer of PVC which is tightly bonded to the wire by a heat process. The coating is flexible and will not crack when the wire is bent. It is stable over a wide temperature range, maintaining its qualities in extremes of both hot and cold temperatures. UV inhibitors are in the vinyl to retard degradation from sunlight. The coating is also very resistant to scraping and abrasion. Vinyl coated welded wire mesh and fence sometimes referred to as plastic coated wire products, are very strong and durable. They are long lasting and rust resistant. They have double protection. Not only does the vinyl coating seal the wire from water and other corrosive elements, but the underlying mesh is also protected by a zinc coating.

  • Zinc Aluminum - ZA: A new, zinc-coated aluminum hybrid coating. It lasts more than twice as long as Class 1 but uses less coating then Class 3, which saves you money.

  • ZA with Black paint: Lasts more than twice as long as Class 3 and is painted black. It will last 13 to 30 until rust in non-coastal environments.

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The Benefits of Steel Posts
The wire isn’t the only part of your fence that’s subject to the elements. The posts are as well. You can have the best wire on the market, but if the posts fail first, you’ll still have to replace your fence sooner than intended. A lot of wire fences use wood posts. They’re strong and sturdy, but they can rot over time, or be eaten away by termites and other bugs. It’s much better to use metal posts. The best posts are the steel T-posts because they are galvanized. They are made with studs every 2 1/8" down the length of the post, allowing you to customize the height of your fence easily and prevent the fence from riding up and down the post.

Galvanization: An Essential

Of course, metal posts are subject to the same issues as metal wires are. If you’re not careful, they can rust. Therefore, just as it’s important to use the choices mentioned above for your fence, it’s also essential to use galvanized posts. Galvanization will guard your posts against the elements so that they don’t rust as quickly.

Your posts are what hold your fence together, so it’s important that they be strong, sturdy, and long-lasting. A high-quality wire on a cheap, low-quality post will cause problems and likely need to be replaced within a few years. But if you use strong, metal, galvanized posts, with top quality wire, then your wire fence can last you for decades.

 

Painted and Galvanized T-Post-San Antonio Steel Company

T-posts

Painted and galvanized

San Antonio Steel Company carries a variety of import and American-made studded t-posts. CMC Southern Post and W. Silver provide us with t-posts made from high-strength steel and coated with green or orange high-gloss, lead-free baked enamel paint.Painted T-posts are an economical alternative to galvanized T-posts in less-corrosive environments and are ideal for smooth or barbed wire fences.

The t-posts range in weight from 1.01 to 1.50 pounds per foot and have distinctive white and silver reflective tips. These posts feature a 3-studded rivet anchor plate.

Our posts are sold in bundles of 200 and come with Class 1 galvanized steel clips to swiftly attach fence wire to the metal posts. We recommend the use of galvanized t-posts and Class 3 clips for all Class 3, ZA and 50-Year Fence projects.

Painted t-posts

CodeManufacturerColorLbs
Per FtHeightPallet
QuantityWeight T6XW  W. Silver  Green  1.10  6'  200  7.05lbs  T255XW  W. Silver  Green  1.25  5'  200  6.25lbs  T3356S  Sheffield  Green  1.33  5'6"  200  7.99lbs  T3356OS  Sheffield  Orange  1.33  5'6"  200  7.99lbs  T336XS  Sheffield  Green  1.33  6'  200  8.28lbs  T336XOS  Sheffield  Orange  1.33  6'  200  8.65lbs  T336XOW  W. Silver  Orange  1.33  6'  200  8.36lbs  T3366S  Sheffield  Green  1.33  6'6"  200  9.32lbs  T3366OS  Sheffield  Orange  1.33  6'6"  200  9.32lbs  T3366OW  W. Silver  Orange  1.33  6'6"  200  8.95lbs  T4  CMC  Raw  0.95  4'  200  3.8lbs  T6R  CMC  Raw  0.95  6'  200  6.95  T6X  CMC  Green  1.10  6'  200  7.05lbs  T66  CMC  Green  1.10  6'6"  200  7.6lbs  T7X  CMC  Green  1.10  7'  200  8.15  T255X  CMC  Green  1.25  5'  200  6.69lbs  T256X  CMC  Green  1.25  6'  200  7.95lbs  T256XW  W. Silver  Green  1.25  6'  200  7.88lbs  T2566  CMC  Green  1.25  6'6"  200  8.57lbs  T2566W  W. Silver  Green  1.25  6'6"  200  8.5lbs  T257X  CMC  Green  1.25  7'  200  9.2lbs  T3356  CMC  Green  1.33  5'6"  200  7.99  T336X  CMC  Green  1.33  6'  200  8.65lbs  T336XW  W. Silver  Green  1.33  6'  200  8.36lbs  T336XO  CMC  Orange  1.33  6'  200  8.65lbs  T3366  CMC  Green  1.33  6'6"  200  9.32  T3366W  W. Silver  Green  1.33  6'6"  200  8.95lbs  T3366O  CMC  Orange  1.33  6'6"  200  9.32lbs  T337X  CMC  Green  1.33  7'  200  9.98lbs  T337XW  W. Silver  Green  1.33  7'  200  9.69lbs  T338X  CMC  Green  1.33  8'  200  11.31lbs  T338XW  W. Silver  Green  1.33  8'  200  11.02lbs  T3310X  CMC  Green  1.33  10'  200  14lbs  T3310XW  W. Silver  Green  1.33  10'  200  13.68lbs  T50104  CMC  Green  1.50  10'4"  200  16lbs  T50104I  Import  Green  1.50  10'4"  200  16.3  T5012X  CMC  Green  1.50  12'  200  18.55lbs 

Galvanized T-Posts

CodeManufacturerColorLbs
Per FtHeightPallet
QuantityWeight T66W  W. Silver      6'6"  200  76  T50104W  W. Silver  Green    10'4"  200  16  T336XG  Import  Galvanized  1.33  6'  200  9.25  T3366G  Import  Galvanized  1.33  6'6"  200  9.97  T3366GC  USA  Galvanized  1.33  6'6"  200  9.97  T337XG  Import  Galvanized  1.33  7'  200  10.67  T337XGC  USA  Galvanized  1.33  7'  200  10.67  T338XG  Import  Galvanized  1.33  8'  200  12.1  T3310G  Import  Galvanized  1.33  10'  200  14.98  T3310GC  USA  Galvanized  1.33  10'  200  14.98  T50104G  Import  Galvanized  1.50  10'4"  200  17.12  T50104GC  USA  Galvanized  1.50  10'4"  200  17.12 

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t-post clips

CodeManufacturerColorLbs
Per FtHeightPallet
QuantityWeight CLPX  Extra T-Post Clips            CLPT  Sheffield T-Post Clips            CLPTP              CLPS  T-POST CLIPS  Galv Class 1      1,000 Per Bag  17.7  CLPS3  Class 3 T-Post Clips