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GuardForce Max® 358 Mesh Fencing

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GuardForce Max® is our highest intruder resistant welded mesh fencing system.

PRODUCT OUTLINE

GuardForce Max® is our proprietary system specifically designed to prevent unauthorised access to critical and high hazard assets, such as data storage facilities and high voltage substations. The standard arrangement is a 3000mm high sheet secured with tamper resistant bolts and security nuts to heavy I beam posts and heavy angled top and bottom rail. 354 mesh denotes vertical wires resistance welded at 3 inch centres (75mm), horizontal wires at 0.5 inch centres (12.5mm) using a 4 gauge (Ø5.6mm) vertical wire.

This tight wire spacing and heavier wire makes the panel even harder to climb without the aid of tools and more time consuming to cut. All steel work is hot dip galvanised after fabrication and the wire of the mesh panel has a zinc alloy finish making the assembly highly corrosion resistant. See also our standard GuardForce® 358 welded mesh system. The fencing is combined with our range of Eternity® gate hinges and Bolt’nLock® locking hardware for an integrated solution.


BENEFITS

The benefits of GuardForce Max® fencing to the asset owner include:

  • Reduction of financial loss due to theft, damage and vandalism.
  • Peace of mind that the duty of care to protect people from extreme hazards has been met.
  • Prevention of actual harm or serious injury.
  • Time and cost saving by way of reduced maintenance costs and extended product life.
  • Modular design that is safer and easier to install.

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Product Features

  • 3000mm high mesh sheet standard
  • Finger proof, anti-climb mesh
  • Heavier Ø5.6mm vertical wire
  • RazorTop® option for razor barb or serrated rail topping
  • Vandal resistant fixings and locking hardware
  • Compliant with national guidelines for electrical substations
  • Certified to withstand loadings per Australian Standards
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  • The GuardForce Max® is our highest security and strongest fence system where prevention of anauthorised access is critical
    The GuardForce Max® is our highest security and strongest fence system where prevention of anauthorised access is critical
  • The welded mesh has a heavier vertical wire of Ø5.6mm compared to the Ø4mm wire standard in 358 mesh fencing. This makes the panel even harder and time consuming to cut without the aid of power tools increasing the deter and delay value of the fence.
    The welded mesh has a heavier vertical wire of Ø5.6mm compared to the Ø4mm wire standard in 358 mesh fencing. This makes the panel even harder and time consuming to cut without the aid of power tools increasing the deter and delay value of the fence.
  • The 3 metre high fence assembly is difficult to climb and the serrated rail topping adds a further serious deterrent and delay factor.
    The 3 metre high fence assembly is difficult to climb and the serrated rail topping adds a further serious deterrent and delay factor.
  • The GuardForce Max® 358 mesh fence system complies with ENA Doc 015-2006 National guidelines for prevention of unauthorised access to electricity infrastructure like this SA Power Networks zone substation.
    The GuardForce Max® 358 mesh fence system complies with ENA Doc 015-2006 National guidelines for prevention of unauthorised access to electricity infrastructure like this SA Power Networks zone substation.
  • The close spaced aperture of the welded mesh sheet makes scaling the fence difficult which deters and delays unauthorised access to hazards like a rail corridor
    The close spaced aperture of the welded mesh sheet makes scaling the fence difficult which deters and delays unauthorised access to hazards like a rail corridor
  • The fence assembly consists of a top and bottom 50x50x6mm rail supported between posts and mesh secured with tamper resistant M8 bolts and security nuts.
    The fence assembly consists of a top and bottom 50x50x6mm rail supported between posts and mesh secured with tamper resistant M8 bolts and security nuts.
  • The GuardForce Max® 358 system uses a 100x100 universal column (UC) with slotted front flange that will withstand wind loads and ramming.
    The GuardForce Max® 358 system uses a 100x100 universal column (UC) with slotted front flange that will withstand wind loads and ramming.
  • The welded mesh sheet is visually less intrusive than some other barriers and maintains a very high level of natural surveillance into the enclosed area allowing unauthorised intruders to be detected.
    The welded mesh sheet is visually less intrusive than some other barriers and maintains a very high level of natural surveillance into the enclosed area allowing unauthorised intruders to be detected.
  • The 8 metre heavy duty track sliding gate is fabricated from 100x100 steel sections and is hot dip galvanised after fabrication and then powder coated.
    The 8 metre heavy duty track sliding gate is fabricated from 100x100 steel sections and is hot dip galvanised after fabrication and then powder coated.
  • A heavy slide plate with internal locking mechanism used to secure the sliding and swing gates.
    A heavy slide plate with internal locking mechanism used to secure the sliding and swing gates.
  • A hand hole that does not provide a foot hold and protects the internal locking hardware is used to access the lockign hardware.
    A hand hole that does not provide a foot hold and protects the internal locking hardware is used to access the lockign hardware.
  • The heavy duty double gates made from a 75x75x3mm steel profile are hot dip galvanised after fabrication and are fitted with high capacity bearing hinges.
    The heavy duty double gates made from a 75x75x3mm steel profile are hot dip galvanised after fabrication and are fitted with high capacity bearing hinges.
  • 50x50x2mm serrated topping can be fixed to the 50x50x6mm top rail to further increase the deter and delay value of the fence.
    50x50x2mm serrated topping can be fixed to the 50x50x6mm top rail to further increase the deter and delay value of the fence.

Product Details

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Standard panel height: 3000mm.
• Standard post centres (nominal): 2440mm.
• Intermediate post: 100UC I beam slotted to suit mesh.
• Horizontal wires Ø4mm drawn wire – Galfan Zinc Aluminium wire. Other proprietary names for Galfan include Bezinal (Baekart) and Zalcote (OneSteel).
• Vertical wires Ø5.6mm drawn wire - Galfan
• Wire Tensile strength 500-550 MPa (Complies with AS 2423 with a tensile strength of 500/ 625MPa)
• Welded to minimum 60-80% of wire tensile strength
• Zinc coating mass of 255g/m2 minimum (Complies with AS 4534 Class W10Z5A)
• Manufactured to EN 10223-4:1998 Steel Wire and wire products for fences – Part 4. Steel wire welded mesh fencing & BS 1722-14:2006 Part 14: Specification for open mesh steel panel
• Steelwork: Hot dip galvanised after fabrication to AS 4680-2006 Hot-dip galvanized - zinc - coatings on fabricated ferrous articles

FENCE TOPPING OPTIONS

• Straight barb extension to suit 5 strands of lean barbed wire and overlapping Ø550 loops of short blade razor barb.
• Canted barb extension to suit 5 strands of lean barbed wire and overlapping Ø550 loops of short blade razor barb.
• Concertina barb in self-support Ø550 loops of short blade razor barb that fix to the top rail of the fence.
• Serrated rail in a 50mm high profile that fixes to the top rail.

SWING GATE OPTIONS

• For higher duty applications we recommend a single gate made with 100x50x3mm stiles and rails, and double gates from 75x75x3mm stiles and rails. For gate leaves greater than 2400mm we supply a modular two piece modular arrangement for manual handling and freight reasons up a maximum leaf width of 4000mm.

GATE HINGING OPTIONS

• For personnel access gates we recommend a ball bearing hinge that is secured to the gate stile and gate post with a combination of M8 bolts and 14g self-drilling tek screws.
• For larger single and double gates we recommend one of our Eternity® hinges that combine a sealed bearing hinge at the top and a greasable tapered roller bearing at the bottom. These hinges have a much higher capacity in terms of the weight and length of the gate and will give years of trouble free service. The top hinge can be adjusted to raise or lower the level of the gate leaf. The assembly consists of a post bracket that is screwed to the gate post with four M10 stainless steel fasteners and a bracket that inserts into the gate stile.
• For self-closing gate applications we recommend a hydraulic self closing hinge. This unit has adjustable tension and screws the gate stile and gate post on site with a series of 14g self-drilling tek screws and M8 bolts.

SLIDING GATE OPTIONS

• For low to medium duty applications for a gate opening up to 5800mm we recommend a modular track sliding gates made with 75x75x3mm stiles and rails. These units are supplied with all the necessary hardware for manual operation and are readily assembled on site.
• For higher duty applications for a gate opening up to 8500mm we recommend our modular track sliding gate made with 100x100 stiles and rails. These units are supplied with all the necessary hardware for manual operation and are readily assembled on site.

GATE LOCKING HARDWARE OPTIONS

• For basic and medium security applications we recommend our Bolt’nLock® Ø20mm slide bolt and Ø16mm drop bolt combination. These units are easily fitted on site and suit a standard padlock.
• For higher security applications we recommend our Bolt’nLock® Ø30mm stainless steel slide bolt and Ø20mm drop bolt combination. These units are welded to the gate frame during fabrication..
• Anti-climb hand hole that protects the internal locking hardware from attack but does not create a climb point.
• Dead-latch with panic lever for personnel access gates to be used in case of emergency.

COATING FINISH OPTIONS

• Hot dip galvanised after fabrication that will give a highly corrosion resistant finish to the fence.
• Polyester powder coat that will give a tough and long lasting colored finish to the fence.

 

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