Tape Insulators: Flat Guided Tape for the Horse Paddock

Tape Insulators: So the Tape Does Not Flap

Tape insulators are made for flat electric fence tape. They guide the tape across its full width without creasing or twisting it. This matters, because a tape that constantly whips in the wind rubs against the insulators and loses its metal strands. With the right insulator the fence stays calm and your polytape lasts for many years, even through stormy weather on exposed ground.

Tape Width Is What Counts

For narrow tape up to 20 mm there are compact insulators, and for wide tape up to 40 mm larger models with a metric or wood thread. The Vario Plus tape insulator adapts to different widths. Clip insulators such as Easy Tape and Maxi Tape take both tape and rope and are quick to fit. Make sure the opening is slightly wider than your tape so that it can slide freely. Black models are barely noticeable on dark timber posts.

For Fibreglass, Timber and Corners

For fibreglass posts there are dedicated push on insulators that guide the tape securely. A plastic tape tensioner helps you pull the tape taut at the end posts. Corner and line insulators for tape up to 4 cm take up the pull at corners. For gates there are tape insulators with a connection plate, on which you hook the gate handle directly. For horse paddocks with several strands of tape, it is worth using the same insulator range for all strands. That way the tapes sit evenly, and spare parts fit everywhere later on.

Frequently asked questions

How firmly should the tape sit in the insulator?
Along the run, the tape should slide loosely. It is only clamped firmly at corners and ends. That spreads the tension evenly and stops the tape snapping in the cold.

Can I run 40 mm tape through a 20 mm insulator?
The tape would be folded and would chafe heavily at the edges. Always choose an insulator that is at least as wide as your tape.

What helps against tape rattling loudly?
Usually the tape is too loose or the insulators are too far apart. Tighten it and add extra posts if needed. One or two twists in the tape between the posts make it quieter.