Product Guide STRONGER FOR LONGER NO BULL MAY 2016

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1 STRONGER FOR LONGER NO BULL Product Guide MAY 2016 n Lightning Fence Droppers n Poly Droppers n Wire Joiners n Insulated Offsets n Electric Fencing n Tools Ph: Fax:

2 Head Office Hi Tensile Pty Ltd A.B.N Holland Street, Northgate Qld 4013 PO Box 77, Northgate Qld 4013 Contact Us Toll Free Phone Toll Free Fax Hi Tensile Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for personal injury or property damage that may arise from the use of our products.

3 Contents Fence Strength for the Long Run... 2 So Quick and Easy to Apply... 3 What s on our Web Page?... 4 The Lightning Fence Dropper Store Display... 5 How Does a Smart Farm Fence Save You Time and Money? It s easy... 6 Lightning Wire Joiner... 7 Pneumatic C-Ring Fastening Tool... 8 Does your electric fence need help?... 9 Insulated Lightning Offset Electric Fencing Lightning Poly Dropper (LPD) Tread-in Electric Fence Post Pig Tail " Lightning Fence Pliers mm Lightning Mini Bolt Cutters Transport Statistics

4 Fence Strength for the Long Run Simple Economical Design Add years to the serviceable life of your fencing and save money and stock. Lightning Fence Droppers are lightweight for maximum fence efficiency and minimum freight costs. They are easily removable, re-usable and fire resistant, require no maintenance and suit plain or barbed wire. Heavily Galvanised for Added Durability Heavily galvanised spring wire makes Lightning Fence Droppers flexible and resistant to time and the weather. They keep on springing back into place and will not stay bent or break. Proven Quality and Performance Lightning Fence Droppers are Australian-made by an Australian owned company, using highest quality springwire with a track record a country mile long. Complete Range of Sizes Standard sizes suit a range of 3 to 9 lines. Custom sized droppers are our speciality. Droppers can be supplied with overall lengths up to 120cm for any number of line wires with a minimum spacing between wires of 7.5cm*. When ordering please specify clearly, spacings of line wires starting from the bottom wire, or order standard sizes by colour code. Please ask for our supplementary list for a more comprehensive range of common sizes. See our website for a list of the standard sizes. Millions in use worldwide over 30 years testify to the proven durability of our heavily galvanised spring wire. 2

5 So Quick and Easy to Apply You can slip a Lightning Fence Dropper in place in seconds with a flick of the wrist and a screwdriver. Then you can forget it for years. Step 1 Hold dropper against the fence, with loops parallel to the fence and engage wires with downward movement. Step 2 Rotate dropper anti-clockwise to lock wires in the loops. Step 3 Wind tails onto top and bottom wires with screwdriver or rod. To remove and reuse Lightning Fence Droppers, reverse steps 1 to 3. Lightning Fence Droppers are fire proof, weatherproof, and they stand the test of time. They re simple to remove and re-use again and again. They re economical, they suit both plain and barbed wire and they re available in a wide range of standard sizes to suit steel posts. Made-to-order measurements are also no problem. Order from your local stock and station agent or fencing supplier. 3

6 What s on our Web Page? Our website is constantly being improved with useful information to help farmers & contractors build a better farm fence. You can find out how to: n Install a Lightning Fence dropper in 8 seconds. n Install a Lightning Poly Dropper with one hand. n Measure & identify the right sized dropper for your fence. For farmers: n How to build a Smart Farm Fence. n How to save over $500 per kilometre and build a stronger fence. n How to Dorper proof your fence. And for fencing contractors & rural stores: n How to win that quote. n Engineers Report on Lightning Fence Droppers. n Fact Sheets on all of our Lightning Fencing Products. Go to for heaps of other interesting information. The internet may have changed the way we do marketing and technology may have improved the manufacturing process, but the design of the Lightning Fence Dropper has remained the same for the last 50 years. Yep it s an engineering masterpiece. Lightning Fence Dropper it s an engineering masterpiece! 4

7 The Lightning Fence Dropper Store Display Do you run a store or does the store run you? Tired of answering the same old questions over and over again? Now you can Make More Sales with Less Effort using the Lightning Fence Dropper Store Display. The Lightning Fence Dropper Store Display: n Answers most of the questions a client will have (except how many do I need and how much?) n Shows how quick and easy they are to install. n Explains all the features and benefits of using a Lightning Fence Dropper. n Helps your staff sell more with less effort. Want one? The Lightning Store Display is available for free to rural merchandising stores across Australia. Call and request yours today! Or visit 5

8 How Does a Smart Farm Fence Save You Time and Money? It s easy By replacing every second post with a Lightning Fence Dropper, you: Save $$$ on Material n A quality fence post is 2 to 4 times the price of a Lightning Fence Dropper. Save $$$ on Labour n It takes over a minute to install and attach wire to a post and less than 10 seconds to install a Lightning Fence Dropper. Save $$$ on Transport n 1,000 star posts weigh approx. 3,400 kg. n 1,000 Lightning Fence Droppers weigh less than 200 kg. Help Save the Environment n Making the wire for a Lightning Fence Dropper produces less than 1 /20th of the air pollution created making a steel post. Save on Repairs n Using more droppers and less fence posts creates a stronger fence with greater elasticity imposing less strain on your posts when impacted by an animal. n An elastic fence bounces back after an animal strike resulting in a very low maintenance fence. Find out how much you ll save on our price comparison at 6

9 Lightning Wire Joiner Description Lightning wire joiner have the flexibility to be used again and again. With an alloy case and stainless steel spring the wire joiner has complete corrosion resistance. Reliability is assured as the wire joiner is made to the highest tolerance. Saves time and effort when joining wires. The Lightning Wire Joiner is easy to install! From the middle of a fence, back to the strainer post. Features n Reusable. n Corrosion resistant. n High tensile steel locking mechanism. n 2 sizes available: Medium mm 400 kg Large mm 600 kg n Can be used with existing tensioning tools. Saves time and effort when joining wires. Front view Medium size (100 per bag) Rear view Large size (50 per bag) 7

10 Pneumatic C-Ring Fastening Tool Part Number: C-7C Description The lightweight Woodpecker C-7C Pneumatic Ring Fastening Gun is ideal for attaching rolls of pre-fabricated fencing wire to fence line wires with C- Rings. This tool has been specifically designed for just this task. You ll zip comfortably through your job in half the time! You ll also save wear and tear on your most valuable fencing tool your hands. Features n Weight (without c-rings) 1.76 kg n Tool Height: 220 mm n Tool Width: 92 mm n Tool Length: 271 mm n Air Inlet Connector: ZG1/4 n Quick Connector Load: 100 fasteners n Air Consumption: M3 n Operating Air Pressure Range: 5-7 bar/ psi Equivalent Model Tools n Stanley: SC7 n Airco: Mod 81 Pneumatic Air Ringer n Paslode: A515 Ringfast n Waratah: Ringmaster Fastener Specifications n Fasteners: C-Rings. n Typical carton quantity = 10,000 clips. n Finishes: Electro Galv, Galfan, Stainless Steel. n Open length: 23.7 mm n Max flow: 4.8 mm n Wire Diameter: 1.80 mm Zip comfortably through your job in half the time! 8

11 Does your electric fence need help? If you re not up to replacing your whole fence: n Simply use Lightning offsets (standoffs) and SAVE! n You won t find tougher, longer lasting, better-priced offsets anywhere else. Threading wire through miles of porcelain insulators is crazy! Lightning offsets are quick and easy to use. Just slip the hot wire into our unique insulated jaws and forget it for years. Don t worry about maintenance. Lightning offsets have strong, long-lasting insulators that won t let go! So the wire remains firmly in place. They re made to withstand the harsh Australian sun and to take knocks to you won t have to worry about them for years to come! AND Lightning offsets can handle 12,000 volts without arcing. You don t even need to switch systems! Lightning offsets will work perfectly on any type of fence with all electrical fence systems. And if you DO change fences NO PROBLEM! Lightning offsets are fully reusable making them ideal for temporary fencing too. To find out more and get the lowest price on the best offsets available see your rural agent now or call us toll free on

12 Insulated Lightning Offset Description Insulated Lightning Offset is quick and easy to install because it eliminates the need to thread wire through fiddly ceramic insulators. Just hook line-wire onto the unique insulated jaw to firmly capture one-piece strong construction. Front view Rear view Can handle 12,000 volts without arcing. Application n Engineered for the Australian Climate Clever Design. n Prevents wire from detaching. n Makes a great electric horse fence too! Features n Galvanised spring wire backbone. n Glass-filled reinforced nylon insulator. n Can handle 12,000 volts without arcing. n UV resistant built-in insulator. n Withstands > 500 newtons force, serial/model number FDIO. Standard supply quantity Bundle Quantity = 20 Front view of Insulator Front view of Insulator attached to wire 10

13 Electric Fencing Polytape/Rope Ideal for strip grazing or small temporary fence applications this poly rope is affordable, durable and easy to use. The conductors consist of stainless steel strands of wire and UV stable. These wire strands can be easily untwisted and separated for simple & effective joints. Horse Tape Hot Rope n 40mm n 3.5mm n 5mm n 12mm 11

14 Lightning Poly Dropper (LPD) Features and benefits n All-purpose poly fence dropper. n Made from UV stabilised high density polyethylene (HDPE) gives extreme flexibility. Returns to straight even after extreme bending. Watch a demonstration video. n I Beam Shape means the LPD is strong, compact and light (18mm flange/25mm web) for maximum strength and lightest weight (see side view picture). n Dovetail notches every 25mm along length. n Quick and easy to install, no tool needed watch the installation video. n Removable and re-usable. n Suitable for hot fence wires energized to 16,000 volts. n ⅓ lighter than similar products therefore cheaper to ship. n 4 standard lengths available: 625mm, 825mm, 950mm and 1,100mm. n Use with companion clip (see picture). Application Use to replace costly fence posts and to keep fence wires evenly spaced in following situations: n Strand Wire fencing both low and high tension. n Prefabricated wire fencing e.g. hinged joint. n Electric Fencing. n Temporary Fencing. LPD end view LPD side view LPD angled view Clips Nested for packaging Clip front view Clip rear view LPD full length front view 12

15 Tread-in Electric Fence Post Part Number Black: FDPPB4P10, White: FDPPW4P1t0 Description Black or white 1.1m long, high strength, Tread-in electric fence post. Secure-clip system takes up to 8 electric fence wires, ropes or tapes. Application n Suits any electric fence installation. n Ideal portable electric fence. n Makes a great electric horse fence too! Features n No insulators required! n A 1100mm strong post that takes up to 8 wires, rope or tapes. n Very strong. n Easy to tread in and remove. Standard supply quantity 1 box quantity = 50 Clip Foot Full length side view 13

16 Pig Tail Description 10 x Pig Tail Tread in Posts to suit Electric Fence. Features n UV stabilised plastic for effective insulation. n Ultra white insulation and coating for maximum visibility and easy location. n Welded 70mm (28 ) long pointed foot for easy installation. n Plastic insulation has sealed end for weather resistance. n Lightweight, strong spring steel. Standard supply quantity 1 bundle quantity = 10 Loop side view left Base side view left Full length view 14

17 10" Lightning Fence Pliers Description The 10 Lightning Fencing Pliers are based on a standard design and are made from top quality hardened steel. Application Designed for professional fencing contractors and farmers alike they will provide years of reliable service. Features 10 long (250mm) 200mm Lightning Mini Bolt Cutters Description The 200mm Lightning Mini Bolt Cutters are based on a standard design and are made from top quality hardened steel. Application Designed for professional fencing contractors and farmers alike they will provide years of reliable service. Features n High strength multi-purpose bolt cutters. 8 long (200 mm). n Serrated gripping jaw. n Can be used on plain or barbed wire. n Made from hi-grade steel. 15

18 Transport Statistics 1 Pallet or 1 Truck? Qty Description Average Size Weight Price line galvanised $2.45 ea 1.5 cubic m 1,150 kg Lightning Fence Droppers* cm galvanised posts $7.95 ea 12 cubic m 23,375 kg This is a pallet of line droppers. *Fence Dropper: 1 x pallet of line droppers = 17 slings of posts. Therefore, a galvanised post is: n 3 times the price n 8 times the size for transport n 20 times the weight! Transport Costs: pallet 1 truck load of galvanised posts 1 x Vs? YOUR LFD CHOICE Head Office Hi Tensile Pty Ltd A.B.N Holland Street, Northgate Qld 4013 PO Box 77, Northgate Qld 4013 Contact Us Toll Free Phone Toll Free Fax Hi Tensile Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for personal injury or property damage that may arise from the use of our products.

19 The History of Lightning Fence Droppers The History of Lightning Fence Droppers 50 Years 50 Years Fence Dropper: A light vertical component supported by the line wires in a post-andwire Fence fence, Dropper: and not embedded A light vertical in the ground. component Droppers supported serve several by the functions: line wires to keep in the a wires post-and-wire spaced, to provide fence, a and visible not signal embedded that a fence in the exists, ground. to minimise Droppers the use serve of posts, several and thus functions: save costs. to keep the wires spaced, to provide a visible signal that Almost a fence 150 exists, different to fence minimise dropper the designs use of have posts, been and patented thus save in Australia, costs. since the 1890s Almost to about , different but fewer fence than dropper 50 have designs ever manufactured have been and patented sold in large in Australia, since Dropper: the A 1890s trade to name about for 1914, a particular but fewer form than of wire 50 dropper have ever which manufac- can be easily numbers. Lightning added tured to a and fence. sold Manufactured in large numbers. and sold by National Nails Pty Ltd (now Hi Tensile) in the late 1960s, the name seems to now be applied to almost any wire dropper of similar form. Lightning Dropper: A trade name for a particular form of wire dropper (Source: Illustrated Glossary of Australian Rural Fence Terms Page 49, 50, 83) which can be easily added to a fence. Manufactured and sold by National Sometime in 1966: First designs created. Nails Pty Ltd (now Hi Tensile) in the late 1960s, the name seems to now be 9th applied October to 1968: almost After any a few wire years dropper of testing of similar and refining, form. the patent for the Lightning Fence (Source: Dropper Illustrated was submitted Glossary of by Australian the late Roger Rural Sachs Fence of Terms Mayne Page Industries 49, 50, 83) in Brisbane. Previous Sometime designs in of 1966: fence First droppers designs were created. awkward and time consuming to install. If you weren t careful you would staple your fingers or poke your eyes out. 9th October 1968: After a few years of testing and refining, the patent for 1992: Nick Sachs takes over the running of National Nails/Lightning Fence droppers after the the Lightning passing of his Fence father Dropper Roger. was submitted by the late Roger Sachs of Mayne Industries in Brisbane. 1998: Lightning Fence Droppers expands its distribution network and increases sales to over Previous 1,000,000 designs droppers of each fence year droppers throughout were Australia. awkward and time consuming to install. If you weren t careful you would staple your fingers or poke your Now, in 2016, 50 years later, very little has changed. The design is the same but the manufacturing eyes out. process has improved now to use only dedicated machines instead of 5 big 1992: noisy Nick old clunkers. Sachs takes over the running of National Nails/Lightning Some Fence of our droppers existing clients after the are passing farmers that of his have father had our Roger. fence droppers working for them 1998: for over Lightning 40 years. Fence Droppers expands its distribution network and increases sales to over 1,000,000 droppers each year throughout Australia. Your local distributor is: Now, in 2016, 50 years later, very little has changed. The design is the same but the manufacturing process has improved now to use only dedicated machines instead of 5 big noisy old clunkers. Some of our existing clients are farmers that have had our fence droppers working for them for over 40 years.