Adviser: Connectors and tensioners

On electric fences, it’s important to pay attention to every aspect, and to proceed appropriately. Only in this way can a high level of safety be ensured. After all, you are dealing with electricity. With this in mind, you should invest in connectors and tensioners as these components affect the electric fence’s functional efficiency.

Connectors and tensioners for electric fences: safe, reliable and resilient

The conducting material is an important part of any electric fence. Electricity, which is transmitted by the energiser, flows through the conductors in the form of tape, polywire, rope and wire, and frightens off any animals that come into contact with them. In conjunction with the mechanical barrier, the electrifiable conducting material makes the electric fence insurmountable. Insulators play an important role here as they enable the conductors to be attached to the fence posts while also insulating against the electricity. But what about connecting the conductors together and what should I use for junctions and critical points? This is where electric fence connectors and electric fence tensioners come in. As with the other fence system components, connectors and tensioners for the electric fence must also be coordinated with the respective conducting material, and can be used in many ways.

Correct use of fence tensioners and connectors

You should never tie conductors such as electric fence tape or rope together to connect them. Not only would this impede the flow of electricity through the fence system, but it would also represent a safety risk and could damage the conducting material. Anyone wishing to correctly extend, repair or erect an electric fence, or equip it with accessories, cannot avoid the use of connectors or tensioners available from our online shop. Electric fence connectors are used for correctly connecting conductors, especially tape and cord. Electric fence tensioners are used so that you can have both hands free when erecting the fence system or performing a repair. Fence tensioners hold the polywire, wire, rope or tape firmly in position and tension them so that the fence connector can be easily mounted, enabling you to work undisturbed when performing repairs.

Connectors and tensioners: high quality and a wide choice all in one

It is, of course, important that the electric fence connectors and tensioners match the conductor as it is only in this way that it can held in position and enable an uninterrupted flow of electricity. For example, connectors for polywire are suitable for conductors with a diameter of up to 3 or 4 mm. They are made of galvanised metal or particularly sophisticated stainless steel, and are available in a set. Electric fence connectors for rope are available with diameters of 5 to 6.5 mm. These electric fence connectors can be used as an alternative to connector clips, and are characterised by their durability, robustness and by the fact that they are easy to use. Tape connectors have a different structure to connector clips but are equally high-performing.

Electric fence tensioners and connectors – an important detail

Rope connectors, polywire connectors and tape connectors in various designs are a small detail that should not be forgotten. On electric fences, the safe electric and mechanical connection of conductors is essential for ensuring flawless operation. We recommend the use of electric fence connectors made by reputable manufacturers especially on critical points of the fence subject to high stress. Whether on a gate or at the start, end or corner of the fence, the combination of a connector and tensioner for all types of electric fences makes the whole thing more secure.