The Ring Top Post’s sleek new design removes the age-old frustration of tangled pigtail posts, making it easier for farmers to store, transport and erect temporary electric fences.
Product manager Graham Johns says a key feature is the distinctive ring-shaped head, made from heavy-duty glass-fibre nylon, which eliminates the risk of shorting and makes it much easier to handle and erect standards.
It is lightweight yet extremely strong.
“We talked to farmers about what they liked and didn’t like about portable fencing and a common complaint about pigtail standards was that they were constantly becoming entangled during transport and storage. Farmers were also frustrated about pigtail heads wearing through, resulting in shorting.”
So the Gallagher research and development team designed a new standard that would overcome the shortcomings and provide a sound alternative to traditional pigtail posts.
Johns says feedback from farmers who have trialled the Ring Top Post has been fantastic.
“We’ve run tests in Taranaki, Waikato and Southland and farmers love them.
“Most said they wouldn’t go back to the old standards and one farmer said his staff members argue over who gets to use the new Ring Top Posts.”
Gallagher has also redesigned the foot section to boost strength and usability.
Constructed from over-moulded glass-fibre for increased durability, the foot will withstand 200kg of tread pressure and will not bend out of shape like a steel foot.
The blade-type design of the foot stops the standard rotating when erected and its sleek profile again reduces the risk of standards becoming tangled and entrapped during handling and storage. An extended insulated section also provides extra strength and better handling.
Gallagher Ring Top Posts are available through Gallagher resellers nationwide.
