Barbed WiresScope: Covers the requirements for two types of galvanized steel barbed wire with two strands of wire. Terminology: Length of the Barb-Shall mean the distance of the barb point from the axis of the line wire or wires around which the point wire is wound. Line Wire-Shall mean a wire of, specified diameter of which the barbed wire is made. Point Wire-Shall mean a wire of specified diameter of which the barbs are made. Reel-Shall mean a coil of wire wound round a frame. Types: Type A (Iowa Type) : The barbs shall have four points and shall be formed by twisting two point wires each two turns, tightly around both line wires making altogether four complete turns. Type B (Glidden Type) : The barbs shall have, four points and shall be formed by twisting two point wires, each two turns, tightly around one line wire making altogether four complete turns. Material: The galvanized barbed wire shall be manufactured from galvanized mild steel wire. Specification for mild steel wire for
Barbed Wire