Rope Insulators: Secure Guidance for Electric Fence Rope up to 8 mm

Rope Insulators: Made for Thick Conductors

Rope insulators are designed for electric fence rope. Their opening is larger and smoother than that of simple rings, so the rope does not jam or rub against edges. On horse paddocks in particular, where 6 mm rope is often used, they help the conductor last a long time. Many models can also be opened, so you can lay the rope in afterwards instead of threading it through from the start.

Lay It In Instead of Threading It Through

Insulators such as Euro Cord or Easy Cord have an opening at the side. You simply lay the rope in rather than threading it through every insulator. That saves a lot of time when building a long fence and makes later repairs easier. For permanent fences made of steel wire there is the Highland permanent fence insulator, which withstands high tensile forces. On long fences you notice the difference the very first time you put one up.

The Right Version for Every Post

For timber posts there are screw in rope insulators, and for fibreglass posts plastic loops and push on insulators. On oval posts, clip on insulators do the job, and on round steel posts matching replacement insulators. Corner rollers on a threaded shank guide the rope around corners without kinking it. So you will find an insulator that matches the rope for every type of construction. If you are switching an existing polywire fence to rope, fit the new insulators section by section and convert it bit by bit. That way the pasture stays usable while you work.

Frequently asked questions

Why is my electric fence rope chafing at the insulator?
Usually the opening is too small or has sharp edges. The rope rubs with every gust of wind and gradually loses its metal strands. A rope insulator with a larger, smooth opening solves the problem.

How firmly should the rope sit in the insulator?
Along the run, the rope should be able to slide freely. It is only tensioned firmly at the corner and end posts, so that the tension is spread evenly.

Do rope insulators also work with polywire?
Yes, most rope insulators take polywire too. That is handy if you later switch a fence from polywire to rope.