The chain-link fitting family
Bands hold the tension bar and rail ends to the posts, caps close the post tops, sleeves join rail lengths, tighteners draw up truss rods, and hinges, latches and guides hang and hold the gates.
Fencing Components
Fence Fittings
Fence Fittings are the pressed and cast steel parts that join chain-link mesh, rails and posts: tension and brace bands, rail ends, dome and loop caps, rail sleeves, truss tighteners, gate hinges, fork latches, drop rod guides, eye bolts and fence ties. Each is sized to the outside diameter of the post or rail it fits. Specify the fitting types, sizes, finish and the quantity you need.
At a glance
Fence Fittings at a glance.
Eight post and rail OD sizes across metric and imperial ranges
1-3/8 in, 1-5/8 in, 1-7/8 in, 2 in, 2-3/8 in, 2-1/2 in, 3 in and 4 in OD (35, 41, 48, 51, 60, 64, 76 and 102 mm). Every fitting is keyed to one of these post or rail sizes, so the right band or end seats on the right pipe without adjustment.
Pressed steel and malleable cast steel with galvanizing
Pressed steel for bands, caps and sleeves, and malleable cast steel where a heavier fitting is needed. Hot dip galvanized, powder coated, or polymer coated black, green or brown to match the mesh.
Also known as
Also called chain link fittings in the US. Spanish-speaking crews call it abrazadera de tensión.
- US English
- Español (US)
More names (1)
- US English
Connect and secure every joint in the fence frame
Bands wrap the post and bolt closed around it. Rail ends and caps seat on the post tops, sleeves join rails end to end, and tighteners screw onto truss rod threads. Ties then hold the mesh to the posts and rails.
Common applications
Where it is used.
Commercial and industrial chain-link perimeter systems
Fittings assemble the complete framework for commercial and industrial fencing, carrying the load of tensioned mesh and framework components through each joint from post base to rail top.
Gates
Hinges hang the leaves from the gate posts, fork latches join them, and drop rod guides hold the drop rod on double gates.
Line wire and topping
Eye bolts strain line wires on chain-link systems, and ties fix barbed wire to security arms and toppings.
Questions answered
Common questions.
What chain-link fence fittings does GV supply?
Fence fittings include tension bands, brace bands, rail ends, dome caps, loop caps, rail sleeves, truss tighteners, gate hinges, fork latches, drop rod guides, eye bolts and fence ties. Available in various finishes: hot dip galvanized, powder coated, and polymer coated. Sized for post and rail OD from 1-3/8 to 4 inches.
What else are fence fittings called?
In the US they're called chain link fittings, with parts like brace band and rail end. Spanish-speaking contractors call them abrazadera de tensión for the tension band component.
The connection and completion system for all fence types
Fence Fittings join the chain-link fence framework and hang its gates, and supply the ties for barbed-wire topping and field fencing.
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Fence Fittings configuration
ParameterUS / PrimaryMetric / Additional
TypesTension bands, brace bands, rail ends, dome caps, loop caps, rail sleeves, truss tighteners, gate hinges, fork latches, drop rod guides, eye bolts, fence tiesTension bands, brace bands, rail ends, dome caps, loop caps, rail sleeves, truss tighteners, gate hinges, fork latches, drop rod guides, eye bolts, fence ties
Post and rail sizes1-3/8, 1-5/8, 1-7/8, 2, 2-3/8, 2-1/2, 3, 4 in OD35, 41, 48, 51, 60, 64, 76, 102 mm OD
Bands12 G x 3/4 in brace bands; 14 G tension bands2.7 x 19 mm; 1.9 mm
MaterialPressed steel; malleable (cast) steelPressed steel; malleable (cast) steel
FinishHot Dip Galvanised, Powder Coated, polymer coated black, green or brownHot Dip Galvanised, Powder Coated, polymer coated black, green or brown
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