What Problem Do Weld on Continuous Fence Clips Solve?
When installing continuous fence panels, you may not want to weld the panel or cross rails permanently to every line post via saddle notch (or saddle cut). Making a saddle notch for every rail to post application is going to take a lot of labor and time. The benefit with the weld on clips they still create a heavy-duty installation, with no cutting and minor welding.
What are continuous fence post clips used for?
Fence post clips allow you to attach a chain link fence panel or cross rails to your fence posts without directly welding your panels. This allows for faster overall maintenance and fence installation, additional drilling, and generally allows for more customization.
What are continuous fence post clips made of?
Fence clips can be made from many different kinds of metal including pressed steel, aluminum, or for AG Fence Fittings, low carbon steel. Low carbon steel is a great, affordable material that is ideal for residential chain link fences as it is strong, recyclable, and generally easy to work with due to its ductility (how easy it can be shaped).
Can fence clips be installed without a professional?
Yes, if you are able to weld then yes these can be installed DIY. However, it is highly recommended that you have a professional fence installer take care of your fence clips as they will better understand optimal placement and welding for this particular product.
Why not just weld the chain link fence to the post?
Yes, it is an option to weld your chain link fence directly to your post. However, in the event that your chain link fence needs repaired or a panel need replaced, these direct weld on panels can be difficult and times to work on whereas with a fence clip, they can be removed much quicker.
In short?
- Fence clips allow you to avoid drilling through steel posts
- Lets a damaged or relocated panel be cut loose from the clips and replaced quicker than a panel welded directly rail to post
- Avoids having to saddle notch rails to posts
