A variety of loop sizes are available from 550mm to 1500mm.The concertina effect gives a much more three-dimensional protection and prevents any attempt to climb around and over the wire.

Hazardous chemical plants or storage areasĬoncertina razor wire can be used as a standalone security measure or affixed to the top of walls, fences and gates.Electrical substations or high voltage pylons.Flat loop razor tape is ideal for medium security applications including:Ĭoncertina razor wire, as the name suggests, consists of linked loops of steel razor tape reinforced with high tensile wire forming a concertina pattern somewhat similar to a stretched spring.Ĭoncertina razor wire is intended for high security applications including: We supply galvanised short barb razor tape with a loop size of 550mm. The loops do not allow intruders to gain any possible hand hold positions for climbing and the steel tape is vastly more resistant to cutting than ordinary barbed wire. Such situations might include where a gate opens against a wall and a more bulky overhanging wire topping such as the concertina razor wire will prevent the gate opening fully. Individual loops of barbed steel tape running along the same plane are the distinguishing feature of flat loop razor tape.įlat loop razor tape is the perfect addition to the tops of fences and gates particularly where a flat line is needed. Razor wire comes in a range of barb lengths, wire diameters, and loop sizes. Profence can supply razor wire in two basic forms: concertina wire and flat loop razor tape. Some of its effectiveness is also due to its intimidating appearance and well-earned fierce reputation creating a certain amount of fear in potential intruders. Razor wire works to impede entry by either catching clothing or ripping through flesh. The success of razor wire lies in the longer length of its spear-like barbs, difficulty of gaining a handhold, and the strength of the steel tape. The design of the razor wire barbs and the enhanced cutting resistance of the steel tape is a much more effective deterrent than barbed wire in preventing intruders climbing over or cutting through the wire. Razor wire is a highly developed form of the traditional barbed wire. Profence is proud to provide a wide range of razor wire types to cater for all your security requirements. Razor wire or razor tape comes in a number of forms each with specific advantages or uses. Razor wire is one of the most common and widely used high security fencing products it represents the ultimate evolution of barbed wire and provides a very effective low-cost deterrent against unwanted intrusion and vandalism.

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