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Chain Link Fence

Durable security fencing at an economic price. Chain link fence is a cost-effective, time-tested solution for any fencing project. Reliable from light residential applications to the heavy demands of government and military agencies.

About Chain Link

Chain link fence provides extensive reliability and high security, all at a low cost. It’s durability comes from it’s galvanized heavy gauge steel core. It consists of steel wires woven together to form a diamond-patterned mesh that can be erected with posts to form a fence. Zinc galvanized coatings protect the steel wire from rust or corrosion, through a process called galvanization. This process allows steel to withstand extreme temperatures and elements – often for more than 25 years!

Why Chain Link Fence?

Chain-link fencing is arguably the fastest and most durable fencing solution available on the market. Each chain link fence can be broken down into three main parts: posts, fittings, and fabric. Posts are used as the framework that supports the chain link, allowing it to stand upright. Fittings are the hardware that is used to mount the chain link to each end post and line post. The chain link fabric is stretched between each end post and creates a high security barrier.

How Does Chain Link Fence Work?

Chain link fence is easy to install and repair with only 3 main components:

  1. Fabric (cyclone fence/chain link fence)
  2. Fittings (hardware)
  3. Posts (pipe)

1.) Chain-link fabric mesh, sometimes called cyclone fencing, is the fencing material that spans the total length of a fencing area. It most often is sold in rolls that measure 50′ long and available between 3'-12' in height. The height of the roll is the height of the finished fence, e.g. a roll of 6′ chain link is used for a fence measuring 6′ tall in finished height. Each roll of chain link fence is available in several thicknesses, diamond sizes, heights, and colors.

Note, as mentioned above, some common names for chain link fence include cyclone fence, diamond link, wire mesh, metal fabric, steel guard, and woven wire mesh and many others. The two most commonly used names are chain link and cyclone.

2.) Fitting(s) is a generic term that refers to all parts used to assemble a chain link wire mesh fence. Examples of these items include : tension bands, brace bands, carriage bolts, eye tops or loop caps, dome tops, rail ends, J-hook tie wires, hog rings, and many other parts.


3.) Framework refers to the posts and rails used in a chain link fencing system. Posts are most often round or square in shape, they are used to support the chain link fence in a vertical orientation. The fencing material mounts to the terminal, or end, posts by use of fittings. The line posts, which are installed at set intervals down the length of each fence run, differ in size and use from the terminal posts. Unlike the terminal posts, line posts provide support for the wire mesh. Optional support is possible with use of railing. Rail refers to the horizontal tube(s) often found at the bottom, middle, or top of a fence. Typically, the more rail used in a fence, the greater the strength of the fence.


Installing wire mesh fencing requires few tools, most are common household items. The essential tools needed are a shovel, string, level, wrench, and pliers. It’s worth noting that there are fence specific tools to aid in fence installation. Specialty fence tools are recommended for those doing large or continuous projects. See Figure 2A and The 5 Minute Fence: Chain Link Checklist for more information.

  • 11 GA Galvanized Chain Link Fence

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    Constructed of heavy-duty 11 gauge galvanized steel, our 11GA Galvanized Chain Link Fence fabric is ideal for reliable security and long-term resil...

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  • 9 GA Galvanized Chain Link Fence

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    Boasting a rugged 9 gauge construction, our 9 GA Galvanized Chain Link Fence fabric is ideal for top-tier security needs and long-term protection o...

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  • Black Coated Dome Top Post Cap

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    Round Chain Link Dome Top Cap, Black Coated *Mounts over the outside of the post Dome Top Caps, also known as dome tops, are used to cover the ope...

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  • Bottom Lock Slats

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    Plastic Inserts For Chain Link Fence - Bottom Locking Slats Description:  Bottom-Lock Plastic Fence Slats provide privacy and added security to a s...

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  • Brace Band

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    Brace Bands are essential for permanent chain link fence installation, providing a secure anchor point for the bracing framework of each section. ...

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  • Brace Band - Black Poly Coated

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    Black poly-coated Brace Bands (Galv. Core) Size = Choose from drop down menu (1-3/8" to 6-5/8") Overview of Coated Bands Brace bands are required ...

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  • Carriage Bolts And Nuts (1-1/4" to 3-1/2")

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    Galvanized Carriage Bolts For Chain Link Fence - Sold Per Box of (x100) Carriage bolts are essential components for constructing chain link fences...

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  • Dome Top Round Post Cap Galvanized

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    Round Post Caps Galvanized - Chain Link or Bollard  Description: Round Post Caps are used to cover the open end of Bollards, Pipe, Fence Posts, Pol...

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  • Eyetop Black

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    Eye Top Cap For Line Posts Description: Eye-Top Loop Caps are designed to fit on top of a line post and hold Tension Wire or Top Rail at the top of...

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  • Eyetop Galvanized

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    Line Post Loop Cap - Eye Top *Hot dip galvanized coating over pressed steel Eye tops are also known as loop caps, line post caps, eye toppers, eye ...

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  • Eyetop Green

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    Eye Top Loop Cap Green  Description:   Eye Tops are crafted for installation on chain link fencing top rail or tension wire. These loop caps attach...

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  • Fence Ties

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    Galvanized steel fence ties are essential in maintaining the structural integrity of a chain link fence, binding the fabric to its vertical line po...

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  • Fence Ties Black

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    9GA Black Extruded Fence Ties (Bag of 100) Ties are a type of metal wire bent into a "J" shape to hold fencing material firmly in place. Fences co...

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  • Fork Latch Galvanized Malleable Steel

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    Chain Link Gate Latch, Lockable Fork-Latch Description: Fork Latches are the standard option for Chain Link Gates. Crafted from malleable steel and...

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  • Hog Rings 10 Gauge Galvanized

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      Hog rings, otherwise known as wire mesh clips, are crafted from a variety of gauges of metal wire that is molded into a 1/2inch "C" shape. They a...

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  • Hog Rings 12-1/2 Gauge - Galvanized

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    HOG RINGS For Chain Link Fences - 12 1/2 Gauge (Sold Per Pound) Available in multiple colors & gauges Hogrings are 1/2inch wide metal wire com...

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  • Rail End

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    Rail end caps are used to secure railing, pipes, or support rods within fencing. Commonly referred to as end caps, they are located at the start of...

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  • Tension Band

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    Tension bands provide a secure link in any permanent chain link fence installation, maintaining tension. Compatible with a Carriage Bolt, they have...

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  • Tension Bar

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