Installation tips

DeLaval permanent fencing keeps your herd safe and comfortable. Strong and robust enough for the demands of tough everyday usage.

Permanent fencing

1.	For permanent fences, impregnated wooden posts are recommended. For good stability, corner posts should have a bigger dimension than the other posts. NOTE: Corners are the most critical work on the entire fence. The posts should be set one metre into the ground and surrounded by gravel or sand. Alternatively, a corner can be braced if the ground is shallow and rocky.
2.	At the corner, use DeLaval tube insulator around the wire and post or end and connect the wire to a corner insulator/tensulator
3.	Use a ring insulator on wooden posts. The insulator insert tool makes the installation work easy.
4.	Use the reel to make erecting the galvanized wire easy and convenient.
5.	The wire connector makes the joint strong and reliable.
6.	Use a wire strainer and handle to stretch the wire.

Temporary fencing

DeLaval temporary fencing keeps your herd safe and comfortable

1.	In most cases we recommend fibreglass posts. They are lightweight, easy to carry and durable.
2.	Use wooden corner posts to make the system stable.
3.	We recommend ending a wire/rope at a corner. Use the wire connector to create a strong joint to the next wire/rope.
4.	We recommened using a ring insulator on wooden corner posts.
5.	Wires and ropes should be made of durable polymer with conductors woven into the material. These are easy to use when rebuilding and their bright colours are clearly visible to animals
6.	When tying two ropes together there is a big risk of poor connection. The wire connector makes the joint strong and reliable.
7.	Use a reel when putting up or taking down wires/ropes and tapes.
	NOTE: For entirely straight lines, stretch a wire between the corner posts to indicate where the other fence posts should go.
	NOTE: A temporary fence should not be longer than 3 000 m.