Frequently Asked Questions
- What are Klaw Klips made from?
- What type of wire can I use Klaw Klips on?
- Can I use Klaw Klips on my existing fences?
- Can I use a Klaw Klip to join a broken wire in my fence?
- Where can I purchase Klaw Klips?
- How do I put the unit onto the wire?
- My Klaw Klip sprung out of the wire! What went wrong?
- How much wire can I get onto a Klaw Klip?
- Can I undo the Klaw Klip to loosen the wire?
- How much adjustment do I have with the Klaw Klip?
- How long does it take?
- Where do I put the Klaw Klip on the fence?
- My fence wire is not very loose. Is there a minimum amount of wire I need to put onto the Klaw Klip?
1. What are Klaw Klips made from?
Klaw Klips are made from Hot dipped galvanized steel. Galvanizing coats the steel in a layer of zinc alloy typically 70-120 μm thick. Having a layer of zinc on both wire strainer and fence wire prevents corrosion that is common with aluminum wire strainers.
Back To Top...2. What type of wire can I use Klaw Klips on?
All gauges of fence wire, as well as barbed wire and netting can be strained using Klaw Klips.
Back To Top...3. Can I use Klaw Klips on my existing fences?
Yes. Klaw Klips can quickly restrain an existing fence as there is no requirement to cut the wire to insert the strainer into the fence line.
Back To Top...4. Can I use a Klaw Klip to join a broken wire in my fence?
Yes. By placing one end of the broken wire down each side of the Klaw Klip unit and bending between the klaws of the Klaw Klip you can join and restrain the fence wire instantly. For more detail, click here to download the information sheet on joing wire.*
Back To Top...5. Where can I purchase Klaw Klips?
Klaw Klips can be purchased from Most Farm supply stores and retailers of agricultural and horticultural materials. Click here to see a list of retailers.
If you are having difficulty purchasing Klaw Klips let us know at sales@klawklip.co.nz or on 0800 55 29 55.
Back To Top...6. How do I put the unit onto the wire?
Please download our detailed instruction leaflet by clicking here.*
Back To Top...7. My Klaw Klip sprung out of the wire! What went wrong?
You crossed the wires. Pleas re-read the instruction leaflet to see how this can be easily avoided. The instruction leaflet is available for download by clicking here.*
Back To Top...8. How much wire can I get onto a Klaw Klip?
2 meters of high tensile wire can be easily fitted onto the unit if care is taken to guide an even first layer of wire then a second will lie on the unit with ease.
9. Can I undo the Klaw Klip to loosen the wire?
Yes. By unhooking the wire and using the Handle to guide the wire off the Klaw Klip.
The unit can be completely removed from the wire if necessary.
Please refer to the Instruction Sheet for more details by clicking here.*
10. How much adjustment do I have with the Klaw Klip?
The wire is adjusted in increments of 180 degrees; i.e. a half turn and then hooking over the wire before swapping hands on the handle. 180 degrees is approximately 1.5 links of the old chain strainer.
Back To Top...11. How long does it take?
The Klaw Klip can be applied easily to a fence wire in 30 seconds.
Back To Top...12. Where do I put the Klaw Klip on the fence?
As wire is taken from both sides it is recommended that the Klaw Klip is placed at least 1 meter from the end post. As with all in-line wire strainers the nearer the middle of the length of wire the better.
Back To Top...13. My fence wire is not very loose. Is there a minimum amount of wire I need to put onto the Klaw Klip?
It is recommended that at least 450 degrees. i.e. changing hands twice locking over 3 times. See here for picture.
Back To Top...If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
*All downloads are in PDF format and require the free Adobe Reader to view.
