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TwistLink
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Neat device for joining HT wire. Provides a
conductive, reliable joint or splice that’s stronger
than HT wire.
Easy to use, needs no tools. Almost impossible
to install incorrectly. Removable, so it allows for
mistakes or changes in connection patterns. Use
2 interwoven TwistLinks for splices.
Reusable. 12.5 gauge. 13" long.
TwistLink, 0.10 lb............................................#336500 $0.96
A. High-Tensile Tap
For electrical connections only.
Won’t take high strain.
Tap, 0.10 lb.........................#338000 $0.50
B. High-Tensile Sleeves
For conductive joints that will
take strain. Use 3 sleeves for splices;
2 to terminate; 1 for electrical joints.
Slide sleeves over each wire before
compressing with Crimping Tool
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High-Tensile and Hayes: 100/box.
Barbed: 50/box.
1. High-Tensile, 1 lb..........#339000 $35.00
2. Hayes, 0.50 lb............... #339010 $24.75
3. Barbed, 0.50 lb.............#339020 $20.75
Four different methods of connecting HT wires shown above (for barbed wire, use Gripple D.
barbed option). Each has strengths and weaknesses.
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WireGuard Protects animals and people from HT wire ends. WireGuard, 0.01 lb #336865.............$0.13 C. Manual Joint Clamp Can electrically connect up to 4 wires with 1 clamp. Reliable. Not for high tension. Clamp, 0.08 lb............... #337000 $0.93 D. Gripples Simple, nifty device for rapid splicing of most wires. Insert a wire in it and it grabs it instantly. Use Gripple Tensioning Tool (p. 138) to achieve the preferred level of tension. Medium size is for most HT wires. Barbed for (surprise!) barbed wire (do not electrify). 1. Medium, 0.06 lb........ #336800 $1.50 2. Barbed, 0.10 lb...........#336820 $2.05 TwistLink works like a Chinese finger puzzle—the harder the wire is strained, the tighter it grips the wire.Methods of connecting high-tensile wires
4-Slot Crimping Tool For squeezing (correct word is swaging ) HT sleeves onto 12.5 gauge HT wires. A 2-handed tool. Robust and durable. 4-Slot Crimping Tool, 6.50 lb......#401100 $89.50 Knipex HTWire Cutters Cuts HT wire with ease. The Knipex wire cutter “wowed” our experts. Knipex, 0.75 lb........................#406002 $68.00 Multi-purpose Fence Tool Name says it all. Can be used to hammer, hold staples, remove staples or cut wire. Comfortable grip. Multi Tool, 1.55 lb........................... #408301 $10.00 8" long 10.5" long 21.5" long