Nail Insulators: Simply Hammer In and Hook On the Polywire
Nail insulators are fixed to a timber post in no time and hold polywire or wire reliably. Here you will find models in button and roof shape.
Nail Insulators: The Quick Solution for Timber
Nail insulators are hammered straight into timber posts, trees or boards. You do not need to pre drill and you need no tool other than a hammer. They work well for polywire and wire on permanent fences, for temporary divisions in the barn or for upgrading a wooden fence with a live strand that stops animals chewing and leaning on it. It is a simple, low cost upgrade.
Button Shape or Roof Shape
The button shaped insulator has a round, compact design and holds the conductor in a groove. The roof shaped version shields the conductor from above and is particularly suitable for hooking in polywire and wire. Both versions keep the conductor far enough from the wood that no current leaks into the post, even when it is wet. For larger projects there are packs of 50. All you need is a straight blow so that the insulator sits cleanly in the wood.
Typical Places to Use Them
Many horse owners use nail insulators to protect a wooden fence with a strand of polywire. That stops the horses chewing the rails and leaning against them. They can also be fitted quickly in the stable, on turnout pens or around chicken runs. For ring and Maxi Tape insulators there is also a driver bit that makes the work easier when you have many posts to do. On old wooden fences that are still standing well, this is an affordable way to keep using them instead of replacing them completely.
Frequently asked questions
Do nail insulators hold in hard wood?
They hold well in most timber posts. With very hard or dry wood, drilling a small pilot hole can help so that the nail does not bend and the wood does not split.
Can I fit nail insulators to a tree?
It is possible, but it is not a good long term solution for trees. A separate post next to the tree is better, so the tree is not damaged and the fence stays stable.
How do I stop horses chewing a wooden fence?
A live polywire on nail insulators along the inside of the wooden fence keeps horses at a distance. Position it so that the animals touch it before they reach the wood.
Nail Insulators for Timber Posts and Wooden Fences
Sometimes you do not need an elaborate solution, just an insulator that is in place quickly. You hammer nail insulators into the timber post, hook in polywire or wire, and that is it. That makes them popular for wooden fences that need a live strand to stop chewing and leaning, for turnout pens or for small divisions around the yard. With us you will find models in button shape and roof shape that keep the conductor well away from the wood even in the rain. If you are fitting out many posts, the pack of 50 saves you money. For ring and Maxi Tape insulators you will also find a driver bit for your cordless drill here. Fit the insulators at the same height so the conductor runs straight, and check after the first winter that they are all still firmly in the wood. Then the fence will serve you reliably for a long time.