What is the difference between 868 and 656 double wire fence panels?

An 868 panel uses two 8 mm horizontal wires around one 6 mm vertical wire, while a 656 panel uses two 6 mm horizontal wires around one 5 mm vertical wire. The 868 structure is heavier and more rigid; 656 can reduce weight and cost where the project does not require the same impact resistance.

When should buyers choose double wire fence instead of 3D welded mesh fence?

Double wire fence is better when the buyer needs a flatter, stronger panel with higher impact resistance. 3D welded mesh fence is usually more economical for general boundary use.

What should be included in a twin wire fence RFQ?

Send the 656 or 868 wire structure, panel height and width, mesh opening, post type, clamp or flat bar detail, gate schedule, coating color, quantity, packing requirement and destination.

Twin Wire Fence

Double Wire Fence 868 / 656 Twin Wire Panels

Double wire fence is a rigid welded mesh fence with twin horizontal wires. The 656 and 868 structures are selected by impact requirement, panel weight and budget; a comparable RFQ must include posts, clamps, gates, coating and packing, not panel price alone.

complete green double wire fence panel with twin horizontal wires square posts clamps and base plates

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How to Specify Double Wire Fence

Choose 656 or 868 first by required rigidity, expected impact, panel weight and budget, then match the posts, fixings, gates, finish and packing.

What it is

Double wire fence, also called twin wire mesh fencing, uses two horizontal wires welded to one vertical wire to create a flat, rigid panel with higher bending resistance than a standard single-wire panel.

Common applications

Schools and sports fields
Industrial parks
Public buildings
Medium-security commercial perimeters

Details to confirm

Does the project require 656 or 868 construction?
Required panel height, width and total fence length?
Which posts, clamps, corners and gates must match?
Which finish, bundle-weight limit and unloading method apply?

For quotation comparison: Compare 656 with 656 or 868 with 868 while keeping panel dimensions, posts, fixings, gates, finish, packing and unloading scope equivalent.

Specifications

Double Wire Fence Specifications

Common twin wire fence options include 656 and 868 wire structures, 50 × 200 mm mesh, 1030–2430 mm heights and square or rectangular post systems.

Double Wire Fence Specifications
Selection Item	656 Twin Wire	868 Twin Wire
Wire Construction	6 / 5 / 6 mm	8 / 6 / 8 mm
Mesh Opening	50 × 200 mm common	50 × 200 mm common
Common Panel Heights	1030–2430 mm	1030–2430 mm
Panel Width Options	2000 / 2500 / 3000 mm	2000 / 2500 / 3000 mm
Selection Route	Lower panel weight and cost where moderate impact resistance is sufficient	Higher rigidity for boundaries with greater impact exposure
System to Match	Panel, posts, clamps, gates, finish and packing	Heavier panel, matched posts and fixings, gates, finish, handling and packing

Reference basis: ASTM F2453/F2453M — welded wire mesh fence fabric

Confirm in the RFQ: 656 or 868 wire structure, mesh, panel, post, clamp or flat bar, coating and tolerance.

BP Product and Handling References

These BP photos show related product or handling examples. Define the checks and dated records required for your order in the quotation.

656 or 868 Wire Structure
Confirm paired horizontal and vertical wire diameters, mesh opening, panel dimensions and tolerances for the selected 656 or 868 structure.
Weld and Panel Flatness
State the required weld and panel-flatness checks so paired wires and finished panels follow the approved specification.
Matched Posts and Fixings
Coordinate post section, centres, clamps or bars, corners, gates and fasteners with the heavier or lighter panel.
Coating and Bundle Handling
Agree coating system, color, buffers, bundle weight, pallet layout and unloading method for the destination.

tape measure placed across welded wire panels for a dimensional check — Welded-panel dimension check

welded fence panels protected with timber framing, film and straps — Welded-panel packing protection

labelled welded fence panel bundles arranged inside an open container — Welded-panel loading arrangement

Review the control and packing process

Components, Finish and Applications

Applications

Commercial & Industrial Fence
Highway & Infrastructure

Matching components

Square posts
Metal clamps
Plastic caps
Security bolts
Corner fittings
Swing gates

Finish and support

Finish: Galvanized + powder coating or PVC coating
System support: Square post, rectangular post, peach post option

Packing and RFQ

Prepare a Comparable Quotation

Export packing

Panels are stacked with protective buffers and strapped to export pallets.

Quotation inputs

656 or 868 wire construction
Panel height, width, mesh opening and total fence length
Post section, centres, clamp or flat-bar fixing and foundations
Corners, gates, hardware and installation layout
Galvanized or coated finish and color
Quantity, bundle-weight limit, packing, unloading and destination

Project quotation

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