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Galvanized Tension Bars For The Chain Link Fence Industry-Truss Rods, Drop Rods & Gate Rods

Galvanized Tension Bars

For the last 20 years Southwestern Wire Inc, Norman, OK has been producing domestic tension bars for the chain link fence industry. Manufacturing processes have changed a bit over that 20 year period but the quality of the end product has continued to improve. Production of the all of the galvanized tension bars, truss rods, gate rods and drop rods comes from raw material produced domestically at our sister mill Mid American Steel & Wire in Madill, OK. With Southwestern Wire controlling the process from beginning to end we can ensure that the product you receive has undergone the highest quality standards you have come to expect from all Southwestern Wire products.

Many wholesalers are searching for quality products to add to their line up and they are looking for products that will diminish the aggravation of dealing with contractor complaints. Contractors and installers are also searching for products that will make their install times quicker and will also reduce any call backs from their client base. With tension bars and truss rods from Southwestern Wire, you will find that straight clean bars and rods are the standard and are what you have come to expect.

Domestic Galvanized Tension Bars-Our tension bars are produced in the nominal size widths, 3/8″, 1/2″, 5/8″ and 3/4″ with the nominal thickness of 3/16″. The 3/16″x3/8″ and 3/16″x1/2″ most often are used for security mesh applications for 1″ and 1.25″ mesh applications. The 3/16″x5/8″ tension bars are for residential applications most commonly used on 4′, 5′ and 6′ fence jobs. 3/16″x3/4″ galvanized tension bars most commonly start at 6′ applications and can be made up to 12′ in length. Also produced is a 1/4″ bar with a width of 3/4″ for industrial applications.

Truss Rods

Domestic Truss Rods also produced at our plant are nominal for a 3/8″ nut in lengths from 10′ to 20′ including lengths of 10′, 10’6″,11′, 15′ and 20′. These rods have become the standard in the industry for quality of thread and consistency of material workability.

Residential Drop Rods

Residential drop rods and gate rods round out the this product line with drop rods in nominal 1/2″ diameter with lengths of 30+4, 36+4, 40+4 and 44+4. Gate pencil rods are made in .250″ and .275″ diameters from 30″ in length to 144″ in length with increments of 1/4″ available.

All the tension bars and truss rods manufactured in this list are Certified as “Domestically Melted and Manufactured”. Please contact your local dealer, wholesaler or salesman for details of any other specifications required.