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Difference Between Barbed Wire And Razor Wire

Nov. 16, 2022

Razor wire and barbed wire are two commonly used security devices around the world. Whether they are used to prevent humans and animals from passing through a protective boundary or installed on walls or fences to prevent climbing, they are very cost-effective and efficient fencing.


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What is the barbed wire?


Barbed wire is a type of fencing wire with spikes arranged at regular intervals along a central line. It uses a fully automatic barbed wire machine to wrap the barbed wire around the main wire to look like a rope. And barbed wire has three kinds of commonly used twisting methods. Its sharp edges scare off intruders and thieves and can be combined with other fences as a security barrier.


Razor Blade Barbed Wire

Razor Blade Barbed Wire

What is razor wire?


Razor wire consists of a high-strength core wire and punched steel tape with sharp barbs, evenly spaced. The razor tape is cold-pressed onto a spring steel core and finally rolled into a coil for easy transport and deployment. And there are several styles of coils and blades available for different environments. Cutting wire with manual equipment is extremely difficult. Although the barbs have penetrating and gripping activity, the steel makes them difficult to twist.

 

Barbed Wire Vs Razor Wire 


1. Material comparison

Razor wire and barbed wire are made from high-quality low carbon steel and stainless steel raw materials. Of these, zinc plating and PVC coated are the two finishes available for mild steel. And stainless steel raw material does not require surface treatment and will hardly rust, ss304, SS316 and other models are available.

 

The difference lies in the fact that different combinations of raw materials can be chosen, as the shaving line consists of two parts. We recommend a variety of material combinations for you.

Razor Blade Barbed Wire

 Razor Blade Barbed Wire


2. Protective capacity and applications

There is no doubt that razor wire is more defensive than barbed wire. With tightly connected coils, there is not enough room for people to pass through. The sharp edges and blades can easily cut through a person's clothing or skin. Without adequate tools, it is impossible to cross the barrier of barbed wire. Razor wire is more dangerous than barbed wire. It is more suitable for fences or barriers that prevent people from getting through. For example, it can be used for residential fences, factory fences, military barriers, border walls, etc. Do not use it to protect your livestock, it can easily harm them.

 

Razor wire is a good choice if you want to prevent people from passing through to protect your safety or property. If you want to restrain cattle or other livestock and protect them from harm, barbed wire is the best choice.

 

Both products can be used alone to form an effective fencing barrier, but more often they are used in combination with various fencing products such as wire mesh fencing for advanced security barriers, welded wire fencing, or fence fencing. Barbed wire and barbed wire on top are the most common combinations.


3. Razor blade barbed wire

Razor blade barbed wire is an ideal material to protect your fields and property. Razor blade barbed wire can be used to create effective barriers around various objects, usually for civilian, military, and special purposes. Install the razor blade barbed wire to set up a strong physical barrier with different heights, widths, and thicknesses.


It is usually installed on the ground or wall, as well as welded wire fences and chain-link fences. Razor blade barbed wire can be installed to achieve the result of frightening and stopping the aggressive perimeter intruders, with piecing and cutting razor blades mounted at the top of the wall, also the special designs make climbing and touching extremely difficult.


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