Description
Professional-grade galvanized steel top rail pipe designed for horizontal support in chain link fence installations. This 1-5/8 inch diameter pipe provides the critical structural framework that connects terminal posts and supports the chain link fabric along the fence line. At 21 feet in length, it minimizes joints for stronger, cleaner installations.
**Technical Specifications:**
– Outside Diameter: 1-5/8 inches (1.625″)
– Length: 21 feet (252 inches)
– Wall Thickness: Schedule 40 (0.133″ nominal)
– Weight: Approximately 28 lbs per piece
– End Type: Plain End (PE) – no swaging
– Material: Hot-dip galvanized steel
– Specification: ASTM F1043 Group IC
– Coating: DQ40 (1.8 oz zinc per sq ft)
**Key Features:**
– Schedule 40 thickness provides superior strength
– Plain end design for use with external sleeves
– Hot-dip galvanized after fabrication
– Smooth, uniform surface for easy fabric attachment
– No sharp edges or burrs
– Weather-resistant zinc coating
**Installation Details:**
– Connect sections using 1-5/8″ sleeve couplers
– Attach to terminal posts using rail ends or eye-tops
– Secure to line posts with line rail clamps
– Maximum recommended span: 10 feet between supports
– Install level for professional appearance
– Can support fabric heights up to 12 feet
**Compatible Fittings:**
– 1-5/8″ Rail Ends (for terminal post connection)
– 1-5/8″ Eye-tops (alternative terminal connection)
– 1-5/8″ Sleeve Couplers (for joining rails)
– Line Rail Clamps (various post sizes)
– 1-5/8″ Rail Caps (for end termination)
**Applications:**
– Residential chain link fencing
– Commercial perimeter fencing
– Sports facilities and tennis courts
– Industrial security fencing
– Animal enclosures
– Temporary construction fencing
**Quality Standards:**
– Meets Buy American Act requirements
– Complies with federal specification RR-F-191/3D
– Uniform wall thickness throughout
– Consistent galvanizing coverage
– Free from defects and deformations
**Pro Tip:** When planning your fence, calculate one 21-foot rail per 20 feet of fence line to account for overlap at connections. Store rails horizontally and off the ground to prevent bending.
