Flex Fence® Systems
Fence Tensioning
What is a “Tensioned Fence” system?
Unlike traditional board or PVC fencing
which are rigid, Flex Fence® is a tensioned
flexible fence system. Our proprietary
blend of polyolefins encapsulate 3 pre-
straightened, galvanized high tensile
wires. This means that the rail unrolls
straighter. Additionally, the strength of
the fence is created by the tension pulled
on the rail.
Each flexible “rail” of fence comes to you
in 660' rolls. The continuous rail runs
like a belt around your post line, through
line brackets, which act like belt loops,
creating a continuous fence.
When tensioned, the 12.5 gauge high
tensile wires contained in each rail
will dissipate the force of impact along
the entire stretch of continuous fence,
allowing it to “flex” 6"- 8".
Our tensioned, or
continuous fence system,
has many advantages.
• Stronger than rigid fence by far.
• Made for horse safety.
• Will not splinter or shatter.
• If posts are broken, fence rails remain
intact for containment.
• Up to a limited lifetime warranty.
• Virtually maintenance free.
• Posts can be set 8'-12' apart allowing
you to avoid rock or root.
• Easily contours to follow the terrain.
• Mix and match Flex Fence® with coated
wire or electric coated wire for your
perfect combination.
A Note on Posts
Not all posts are created equal.
Flex Fence® is made to last so your posts
should be too! We strongly recommend
using CCA treated pine posts. As the name
suggests, CCA (Copper-Chromium-
Arsenic) posts do contain minute amounts
of arsenic, but at such low levels that
consumption will not harm your horses.
Purchase posts with retention levels of at
least 0.40. This means that the post is rated
for no rot for at least 30 years below the
ground. Pressure treated posts are put into
a vacuum that pulls the moisture out and
then under pressure, which pulls the treat-
ment deeply towards the center or heart of
the post. See page 32 for information on
available posts from RAMM.
An important note
on installation…
Corner and end post assemblies are the
backbone of your fence. Each wire exerts
250 lbs. of pressure on the corner / end
post. For 4 rails of 525 Plus, that means
3,000 lbs. of “pull” exerted on that post.
Note:
• Use round posts
• Rail is strongest facing
inward toward animals
• Inset corner posts.
Do not install in-line
with line posts
The corner and end posts must be installed
according to our installation instructions.
Failure to do so will often result in a
fence which cannot properly hold the
tension. Following RAMM’s installation
instructions will keep your fence taut over
its lifetime.
“H”- bracing should not be used if there
are more than 6 total wires (remember…3
wires per rail). For safety purposes, we
recommend that twitch wire never be
used in combination with any of our fence
systems for horses.
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