Strainers & Connectors for Electric Fences

Why are fence tensioners and connectors important for an electric fence?

To ensure that the fence around a horse paddock is escape-proof, the fence must have optimum conductivity. This is reduced by slack poly-wires and tapes, knots in the conductor material, materials that have become brittle due to sunlight and heavy vegetation. It is therefore important to ensure that the current flows with as little resistance as possible, which can be achieved, among other things, by using tensioners and connectors for a fence.
If you want to repair or extend an existing fence in sections, you'll need to connect the ends of the fence. If you try to do this by knotting the conductor materials, you'll experience a significant loss of fence security. Tying the conductor materials together is an absolute no-go, as this does not ensure that the conductor paths are in contact. The result: the current is interrupted at this point. In order to ensure that the connection between two fence ends remains conductive, connectors are used.
Connecting the ends of fences is now very easy and requires no tools, for example with Litzclip tape connectors from Kramer. They secure the conductor material by shifting the plastic end caps outwards. Not only do they withstand high tensile forces, but they also ensure maximum conductivity thanks to the large contact area between the conductor material and the connecting plate. In the Kramer Equestrian online shop, you can also purchase connectors for tapes, which work on a similar principle to connectors for poly-wire and ropes.

Tensioners are used for longer fences. Over time, the conductor material can become detached and lose its tensile strength. This can make it easier for horses to escape. When the conductor material sags, it can also touch the growing vegetation, which diverts the current and prevents the fence from reaching the minimum voltage. Fence tensioners prevent the fence from sagging.
At Kramer Equestrian, you can purchase premium multi-tension insulators from Kramer, which can be used to easily tension or loosen tapes, ropes and poly-wires.

What is the best way to connect poly-wire?

There are now various systems on the market that can be used to connect poly-wires, ropes and tapes. They all ensure that the conductor tracks touch each other and thus allow the current to flow. Which connector is used is ultimately a matter of personal preference.
For fine poly-wires, for example, galvanised poly-wire connectors from Kramer are suitable, as they ensure contact between the conductor tracks. The poly-wire ends are placed between two metal plates and firmly connected with a screwdriver. The same design is also available for ropes up to 6mm in diameter.

How can you repair a broken rope in a fence?

A broken rope in a fence is not only annoying, but also significantly reduces the security of the fence. The barrier is no longer intact, meaning that the horses could easily escape.
Gaps in the fence can be quickly closed with connectors for poly-wires, ropes and tape. There is a suitable connector for every conductor material. Rope connectors are suitable for ropes, where the two ends of the rope are placed between two metal plates and screwed together. Tape can be joined with tape connectors, where the bridge is created via the metal of the connector.
Broken ropes in fences can be repaired even more easily, with little effort and without any tools using the ingenious Litzclip system from Kramer. The rope ends are inserted into the connector's end caps and then pushed together. This secures the rope and presses the conductor tracks against the metal plate, ensuring optimum conductivity.

To prevent broken fence ropes before it happens, you should regularly check the fence for brittle spots. Over time, sunlight and weather conditions can cause the material to become brittle. These spots should be replaced accordingly. You will find the right conductor material for your fence in our range of tapes, ropes and poly-wire.