This guide is your go-to resource for understanding and ordering Chain-link Fencing. Whether you're a tradesperson, a site manager, or someone doing a bit of DIY, this guide will help you choose the right product for your job.

We’ve included technical specifications, finish options, sizing charts, and real-world application advice — all written in plain language and based on decades of experience in the industry.

Knuckle Knuckle (KK)

Knuckle Barb (KB)

Barb Barb (BB)

What is Chain-link Fencing?

Chain-link fencing (also known as Chainwire, Chainmesh, or Cyclone Fencing) is a woven steel mesh used for boundary and security applications. It’s strong, cost-effective, and available in various coatings, wire diameters, and mesh sizes to suit everything from backyard fences to industrial compounds.

Common Uses

Residential: Boundary fencing, pet enclosures, pool areas
Commercial: Storage yards, car parks, industrial perimeters
Recreational: Tennis courts, cricket nets, schools, playgrounds
Security: Warehouses, substations, airports, correctional facilities

What are the options?

Selvedge

KK (Knuckle-Knuckle): Soft and safe edge — used in residential or low-risk applications
KB (Knuckle-Barbed): Top barbed for extra deterrent — popular in commercial fencing
BB (Barbed-Barbed): Full security option with barbs top and bottom

Diamond Pitch Sizes

Pitch Size (mm) - Typical Use

60mm - Budget fencing, temporary fencing
50mm - Standard for most commercial/residential use
45mm - Tennis courts (stops ball pass-through)
40mm - Cricket nets, sports impact fencing
32mm - Golf course fencing
25mm - Window screens, vermin barriers

Wire Gauge & Strength

2.50mm (Light Duty): Temporary fencing, domestic use
3.15mm (Heavy Duty): Recommended for permanent, high-impact applications like schools or industrial sites
4.00mm (Extra Heavy Duty): High-security and correctional facility use

3.15mm offers 40% more strength and longer lifespan than 2.50mm.

Wire Diameter (Gauge)

2.50mm (Light Duty): Temporary fencing, domestic use
3.15mm (Heavy Duty): Recommended for permanent, high-impact applications like schools or industrial sites
4.00mm (Extra Heavy Duty): High-security and correctional facility use

3.15mm offers 40% more strength and longer lifespan than 2.50mm.

Coating & Finish

Standard Galvanized (W02Z): Budget-friendly but shorter lifespan
Heavy Galvanized (W10Z): Longer-lasting, corrosion-resistant — meets AS2423 standards
PVC Coated: Protective and aesthetic — available in Black or Evergreen
Fusion Bonded: Highly durable coating for coastal or sporting applications (Black only)

How to Specify Your Chain-link Fencing

To order chain-link fabric correctly, you’ll need to specify the following:

Rolls / Length (m)	Height (mm)	Diamond Pitch (mm)	Wire Diameter (mm)	Selvedge Type	Coating Finish
2 rolls or 20m	1800	50	2.50	KB	PVC Black

Heavy Galvanized – 50mm Pitch

Other finishes and pitch sizes (e.g. PVC-coated, 45mm pitch) available by order. Default selvedge is Knuckle-Knuckle (KK); KB available upon request.

Black PVC Coated Wire – 50mm Pitch

NB:All stock items available with (KK) Selvedge as standard stock item.*Include option for (KB) as a standard stock item. BB is available but not as standard stock item.

Heavy Galvanized & Black PVC Coated Wire – 45mm Pitch

NB:All stock items available with (KK) Selvedge as standard stock item.*Include option for (KB) as a standard stock item. BB is available but not as standard stock item.

Helpful Tips When Ordering

Measure fence height at the middle of the roll — not the peaks or valleys
Choose KB or BB selvedge if added deterrent or security is needed
Use heavy gauge wire for permanent or high-traffic applications
Confirm pitch size to match with gates, posts, or existing fencing