Importer & distributor buying guide
Woven Wire Fence Types: Fixed Knot, Hinge Joint and S-Knot
Fixed knot, hinge joint and S-knot are three woven wire fence constructions. Choose the connection type first, then define mesh geometry, wire, coating and roll length as separate order fields. For a bulk buyer, the useful comparison is a specification that can be checked on the quotation, drawing and delivered roll.
This guide focuses on selecting and approving woven-wire SKUs for import and distribution. For the wider choice between woven mesh, barbed wire, vinyl and other fence systems, use the farm fence types guide.
Compare the Three Woven Wire Connections
| Construction | Connection | Product route | Order decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed knot | Separate knot wire locks line wire to a continuous stay. | Fixed knot cattle, pasture and deer ranges | Compare complete opening schedules; specify line, edge, stay and knot wire requirements. |
| Hinge joint | Stay wire is wrapped around the horizontal line wire at the joint. | Hinge joint field fence | Confirm height, line-wire count, stay spacing and vertical openings for each field-fence SKU. |
| S-knot | An S-shaped knot secures the intersection. | S-knot horse fence and sheep/goat selection | Check animal suitability and the actual opening sizes; the knot name alone does not establish a non-climb specification. |
“High tensile” describes a wire requirement, not a fourth knot type. “Woven wire farm fence” identifies a broad use and construction family; it still needs the dimensions and material fields below. Welded wire has welded intersections and should be treated as a separate product comparison.
Build One Specification Row per Distributor SKU
A distributor catalogue often groups several products under one nominal height. Keep distinct ordering codes when the line count, opening schedule or material package differs. This prevents a replacement product from being approved only because its height appears similar.
| Field | Record for every SKU | Approval check |
|---|---|---|
| Construction and reference | Knot type, buyer SKU and supplier model/drawing revision | All parties use the same reference on the quote and drawing. |
| Mesh geometry | Height, number of horizontal lines, every vertical gap and stay spacing | The sum of vertical gaps matches the specified mesh height. |
| Wire positions | Edge, intermediate line, stay and knot wire diameters; grade/tensile requirements | A general gauge claim is not substituted for the complete wire schedule. |
| Coating | Material, relevant standard, class or minimum coating mass and test scope | The coating description and inspection acceptance criteria agree. |
| Roll length and quantity | Length per roll and roll quantity by SKU | Exact metric and imperial lengths are distinguished. |
| Packing and traceability | Label artwork, lot reference, packing method, actual weights and dimensions | The final packing list matches the approved SKU mix. |
For example, 949-6-330 has 9 horizontal line wires and a 49 in height, while 1348-6-330 has 13 lines and a 48 in height. Both references specify 6 in stays and 330 ft rolls. The extra lines and different height require a layout comparison; neither model code defines every wire diameter, coating value or roll weight.
Choose Applications Without Assuming One Mesh Fits All
Cattle and pasture: compare the proposed mesh against animal size, pressure and the fence-system design. Use the cattle fence comparison to select the construction before finalizing the SKU.
Deer and game: height is one part of the boundary specification. The 2096-6-330 reference identifies a 96 in height and 20 horizontal lines. Check species, openings, ground conditions, gates and the installed system before accepting a substitution.
Horses, sheep and goats: opening dimensions matter for hooves, heads and horns. Choose a product for the actual animal group rather than treating all close-mesh or S-knot descriptions as equivalent. Record the intended use on the inquiry and have the proposed layout reviewed.
Six-foot requirements: KUNYU can supply 72 in fixed knot fence, with the complete configuration agreed for the order. A 61 in or 1.9 m product is a different height, even if offered as a nearby alternative.
Compare Factory Quotations on the Same Basis
- Freeze the drawing: agree the knot type, geometry and revision before comparing prices.
- Match the wire and coating: ask for values by wire position and an agreed coating basis. Record any deviations clearly.
- Separate product and freight scope: use the same quantity, packing method, destination and delivery term.
- Request relevant evidence: agree the sample and inspection scope. A generic factory photo or another supplier’s test report does not verify the ordered batch.
- Release against approved documents: reconcile model labels, quantities, measured weights and package dimensions before the shipment is finalized.
Use the blank woven wire RFQ checklist to record the same fields across suppliers. See the container loading guide for the information needed to calculate a shipment. Roll quantity depends on actual packing dimensions, weight and the SKU mix; fence height alone cannot establish container capacity.
Separate Installation Requirements from the Roll Specification
Post spacing, end and corner bracing, gates, ground changes and the tensioning method belong to the installed fence-system design. They cannot be derived from the knot name alone. Provide the exact fence model and wire requirements to the installer or designer and follow the applicable product and equipment instructions.
Read the woven wire field fence installation guide together with the post-spacing and quantity guide. Use planning examples to prepare questions and quantities, then confirm the layout for the actual site.
Source the Woven Wire Range for Your Market
KUNYU supplies fixed knot, hinge joint and S-knot fence for bulk import and distribution. Start with the range that matches your customer’s use, then submit the approved specification fields and destination port.