Polyrope: Robust Conductor Material for Horses and Cattle

Polyrope – Visible and Wind-Resistant Fencing

With a diameter of usually 6 to 8 mm, polyrope is significantly thicker than conventional polywire. It consists of strong, braided plastic that absorbs tensile forces, and interwoven metal wires that conduct the electricity. Because of its thickness, the rope is visually very easy for animals to recognize as a barrier.

Compared to wide electric fence tape, the polyrope has a decisive advantage on windy pastures: It offers the wind almost no surface to attack. As a result, it rubs less in the insulators and does not sag as quickly.

The most important properties of polyrope:

• High breaking strength: Thanks to the strong braid, the rope withstands heavy pressure or tension.
• Injury protection: In the event of panic, the rope breaks at a certain load or stretches, but due to its thickness, it does not cut as deeply into the skin as a thin wire.
• Weather resistance: The compact cross-section makes the rope insensitive to strong wind and snow loads.

The Ideal Conductor Material for Horses

For keeping horses, polyrope is often the best choice. Horses are flight animals and need a highly visible optical boundary. At the same time, the risk of injury is significantly lower than with thin polywire or smooth wire. Polyrope is also very popular for cattle or robustly kept animals in wind-exposed locations.

FAQs about Polyrope

How do I repair a broken rope?
Never tie a polyrope together in a knot. The internal wires made of copper or stainless steel do not touch sufficiently when knotted, which causes the current flow to drop sharply. Always use special rope connectors (often made of galvanized steel) that clamp the ends firmly together and pass the current on cleanly.

Which insulators do I need for polyrope?
For the normal course of the fence, ring insulators with a continuous support are usually used. For the corners or the beginning of the fence, you should use special rope tension insulators, as this is where the greatest tensile forces occur.

How many rows of rope do I need for horses?
For large horses, two to three rows of rope are generally tensioned. Heights of approx. 140 cm, 95 cm, and (with three rows) another 50 cm are common. The exact height always depends on the size of your animals.