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GI Barbed Wire: Type A, Type B, and 12, 14, 16 SWG

Line barbed wire here is GI only. Type A is common twist. Type B is reverse twist. Gauges stop at 12, 14 and 16 SWG.

Key takeaways
  • Type A is common twist. Type B is reverse twist.
  • Line and barb are the same gauge: 12 SWG is 2.5 mm, 14 SWG is 2 mm, 16 SWG is 1.5 mm.
  • The metal is GI. Other gauges are not on this chart.
  • Concertina coil and razor tape are separate products.

A boundary that needs a barbed strand is ordered as a twist type and a gauge. "Barbed wire" alone is not a size.

Twist

Type A is the common twist. Type B is the reverse twist. Both are GI. Pick the twist the drawing names. If the drawing is silent, say which one the site already uses so the new coil matches.

Gauge on this chart

SWGWire
122.5 mm
142 mm
161.5 mm

Line wire and barb wire are the same gauge on each of these six combinations. 12 SWG is the heavier strand. 16 SWG is the lighter one. Gauges outside 12, 14 and 16 are not stocked on this line.

Concertina coils and straight razor tape are not this product. Binding wire is not this product either. Sector 9, Noida. 9910238277.

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Frequently asked questions

Type A is common twist. Type B is reverse twist. Both are GI.

On this chart, yes. 12 SWG is 2.5 mm, 14 SWG is 2 mm, 16 SWG is 1.5 mm.

This range is GI only.

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