CHAIN LINK

Things to look out for:

• Width of chain link: The standard sizes are between 4 feet to 8 feet, but other sizes up to 3.0 meters can be made as per the customer’s requirements.
• Mesh size: The holes’ size is important. The smaller the size, the stronger the chain link. Available size is 80 x 80mm.
• Size of wire: This refers to the thickness of wire being used. The thicker the wire the stronger the chain link. Available sizes range from 1.80mmto 4.00mm diameter.
• Zinc coating: The amount of zinc coating on the wire determines the life of the chain link; commercial coating will have a lifespan of 5 to 10 years
depending on the environment, while heavy coated wire will serve up to 20 years. It is generally recommended that coastal areas fencing material should
be heavily coated due to high humidity and salty sprays.
• Length of roll: The packaging per roll is also important. Typical lengths are not less than 18 meters.
• Types of edges: Wire edges are either barbed end or knuckled edge (see circled in the picture). Barbed end provides better security as it is not easy to
open a link and gain access. These are used mainly for high strength chain link as opposed to knuckled edge, which is preferred for light weight chain link.

SPECIAL HEAVY DUTY

This chain link is made as per customer’s specifications but
limited to the following:
SHAMBA CHAIN LINK TYPE A SHAMBA CHAIN LINK TYPE B
Width available in feet 3 feet to 12 feet
This chain link is much stronger compared to chain
This chain link has the following specifications: Mesh size  80mm by 80mm
link type B due to the wire diameter which is thicker
 50mm by 50mm
by 15%.
Width available in Ft 4ft, 5ft, 6ft, 7ft, 8ft Type of edge Knuckled edge or Barbed edge
Width available in Ft 4ft, 5ft, 6ft, 7ft, 8ft Mesh size 80mm by 80mm Length of roll As per customer’s requirements
Mesh size 80mm by 80mm Type of edge Knuckled edge Wire diameter  2.50mm or 12.5G
Type of edge Knuckled edge Length of Roll 18 meter  3.00mm or 11G
Length of roll 18 meter Wire diameter 15G (1.75 to 1.80mm)  3.20mm or 10G
 4.00mm or 8G
Wire diameter 14G (1.95 to 2.05mm) Commercial coating,
Zinc coating (Life: 5 to 10yrs) Zinc coating Commercial coating, Life
Commercial coating,
(5 to 10yrs) Heavy coating,
Zinc coating (Life: 5 to 10yrs) KEBS Standard KS 261 : 2013
Life (10 to 20yrs)
KEBS Standard KS 261 : 2013
KEBS Standard KS 261 : 2013
Other standards include the ASTM, BS standards.

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 Knuckled edge Barbed end

TYPE A TYPE B SPECIAL HEAVY GAUGE

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 COLOUR COATED CHAIN LINK
Things to look out for:
• Width of chain link: The standard sizes are between 4 feet to 8 feet.
Additional sizes up to 3.0 meter width can be made as per customers’ requirements.

• Mesh size: The size of the hole is important as the smaller the size, the stronger the chain link. Available sizes are 50x50mm and 80x80mm

• Size of Wire: This refers to the thickness of wire being used. The thicker the wire the stronger the chain link. Available sizes range
from 2.5mm to 4.00mm diameter.

• Coating: This provides protection against rust as zinc + plastic coating ensures prolonged lifespan.

• Length of roll: The packing per roll is also important. Typical lengths are no less than 18 meters.

• Types of edges: Available in knuckled edge only (see circled in the picture).

Width available in Ft 3 ft to 12 ft
Mesh size 80mm by 80mm
50mm by 50mm

Type of edge Knuckled edge

Length of roll 18 meter
Wire diameter 8G to 12.5G
KEBS Standard KS 261 : 2013

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Knuckled edge

COLOUR COATED

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