Product Introduction

Border Security Fencing

Welded-mesh delay fences, anti-climb mesh, concertina and razor wire, chain-link and palisade systems, gates and accessories, supplied from Egypt in galvanised and powder-coated steel and built to project drawings for border authorities, government and defence estates, and critical infrastructure.

Delay FenceWelded mesh, anti-climb top High Security358 anti-climb mesh Top ProtectionConcertina and razor wire Built to DrawingAny fence type on request

Hot-dip galvanised and coated · Modular sets for fast installation · Supply to project drawings · FCL and road-trailer delivery

Border Security Fencing
Border Security Fencing
Welded-mesh delay fence with anti-climb top and concertina, installed on concrete foundation beams

Why ATHER Fencing

Layered delay, durable protection and a supply chain built for long fence lines

75 × 12.5mm mesh aperture: no foothold, hard to cut
≥ 250 µmDuplex galvanised and coated finish
2.7 mBay per set: two posts, two panels, concertina
≈ 50%of border barriers since WWII were built after 2000

Border barriers have multiplied since the early 2000s, and most are fences. Authorities and contractors need a supplier that can deliver heavy, engineered steel in volume, to drawing, with a coating system that survives desert, coastal and cold conditions. ATHER supplies complete fence systems and components from Egypt, covering the standard fence types and any custom design a project requires.

What Sets This Offer Apart

Layered delay

Anti-climb mesh, a top panel and concertina wire work together to slow, deter and expose an attempted crossing.

Built to your drawing

Shop-drawing driven manufacture for tender specifications, with heavier structural options available.

Corrosion protection

Hot-dip galvanising with a polyester powder-coat topcoat, designed for harsh desert and coastal exposure.

Modular sets

Posts, panels and concertina supplied as complete sets with fixings, for faster erection and fewer site shortages.

Logistics for long lines

Set weights and trailer loads planned per project; one trailer carries about 25 sets, around 67 m of fence.

Open range

Mesh, chain-link, palisade, razor wire, gates and accessories sourced and supplied to your specification.

Border-barrier statistic: Wikipedia, Border barrier. Product data from manufacturer drawings and ATHER specifications. See the sources at the end of this page.

Fence Range at a Glance

Core systems with detailed data, and a wider range supplied on request

Mesh panels, step post and access gate in the installed delay fence
Mesh panels, step post and access gate in the installed delay fence
System
Description
Typical use
Welded-mesh delay fence
Tall steel-post fence with welded mesh panels, an anti-climb top panel and concertina wire; detailed on the following pages
Borders, frontiers, defence and government sites
High-security 358 mesh
Welded mesh with a 76.2 × 12.7 mm aperture and 4 mm wire; very small openings stop climbing and cutting tools
Prisons, power, airports, critical infrastructure
Welded mesh panel fencing
Rigid welded panels on posts, with optional V-bends for stiffness; reference standard EN 10223-7
Industrial, utilities, ports, general perimeters
Concertina and razor wire
Barbed tape coils and razor wire for fence tops, outriggers and standalone obstacles
Top protection on any fence line
Chain-link and anti-climb chain-link
Woven wire fabric on tubular posts, with or without barbed top
Large-area perimeters, lower-risk boundaries
Palisade fencing
Steel profile pales on rails and posts
Commercial and public perimeters
Gates, step posts and accessories
Vehicle and pedestrian gates, step posts for slopes, clips, caps, bolts and fixings
All fence systems
Custom systems
Any other fence type, height or detail built to the project drawings and specification
On request

Mesh panels, step post and access gate in the installed delay fence

Fence types other than the welded-mesh delay fence are quoted per project; dimensions, wire gauges and coatings are confirmed against the specification you provide.

Welded-Mesh Delay Fence

Our reference system for border and high-risk perimeters

Continuous fence line on foundation beams
Continuous fence line on foundation beams
Panels, posts and an access gate
Panels, posts and an access gate
Anti-climb top and concertina
Anti-climb top and concertina

Strengths

  • Anti-climb, anti-cut mesh: 75 × 12.5 mm aperture in 4.00 / 4.25 mm wire, welded at every intersection, leaves no foothold and resists hand cutting tools.
  • Layered delay: an angled anti-climb top panel and a concertina coil on an outrigger arm add delay and deterrence at the top of the fence.
  • Heavy structural posts: 250 × 150 mm rectangular hollow section posts, 6.0 m long, with cover flat bars and tamper-resistant stainless-steel fixings.
  • Rigid panel frames: 25 × 5 mm horizontal and diagonal flat bars and a 40 × 40 mm top rail with a 1.8 mm spike.
  • Modular and quick to erect: each set covers a 2.7 m bay, so alignment is repeatable and long lines go up quickly.
  • Durable finish: hot-dip galvanising with a coated finish of 250 microns, in green.

Applications and Uses

Application
Why it works
Land borders and frontier lines
High, continuous, hard-to-climb barrier, quick to deploy in long runs
Military and government compounds
Layered delay that gives guards time to respond
Airports, ports and energy facilities
See-through mesh keeps visibility for patrols and surveillance
Prisons and detention sites
Anti-climb, anti-cut mesh with top protection
Industrial and utility perimeters
Robust steel posts and panels that withstand impact and weather

Delay Fence: Design and Specification

Typical set per shop drawing: two posts, two panels, one concertina

Components per Set

Components per Set

Component
Qty
Weight (kg)
Specification
Fence post
2
460
RHS 250 × 150 × 6 mm, 6.0 m long; 220 × 3 mm cover flat bar; M8 × 300 stainless-steel mushroom-head bolt sets
Welded mesh panel
2
315
4.00 / 4.25 mm wire, mesh 75 × 12.5 mm; frame RHS 40 × 20 × 1.2 mm; 25 × 5 mm horizontal and diagonal flat bars; top rail 40 × 40 × 4 mm with 1.8 mm spike
Concertina and accessories
1
190
Concertina coil on 100 × 50 × 3 mm RHS outrigger bolted to post; 100 × 50 × 3 mm RHS step post; fixators and fasteners
Total per set
Content not available
965
Bay length 2.7 m; about 357 kg per linear metre

Typical elevations are 2,700 mm and 2,120 mm panel heights, with a typical overall height of about 4.6 m above the foundation. Foundations are designed and built by others, typically a reinforced concrete beam with cut-outs for the posts. Finish: hot-dip galvanised and coated to 250 microns, green.

Enhanced Specification Available

Feature
Enhanced offer
Benefit
Main steel
10 mm structural steel S355JR (EN 10025) or ASTM A572 Gr.50 for load-bearing members
Greater bending and impact resistance; harder to cut or ram
Structural bolts
M16 / M20 Grade 8.8 high-tensile bolts; SS316 A4-80 anti-tamper bolts on panels
Tamper-resistant fixings, no rust at joints
Galvanising
Hot-dip to ISO 1461 / ASTM A123, mean 85 µm on steel 6 mm and over; mesh wire to EN 10244-2 Class A
Corrosion resistance for desert and coastal exposure
Welding
GMAW to AWS D1.1 / ISO 3834-2 by qualified welders; mesh resistance-welded at every intersection
Full-strength joints; mesh does not unravel when cut
Coating
Duplex: pre-treatment and polyester powder coat, total film thickness 250 µm or more, RAL 6005
UV-stable colour and long coating life
Splice plates
12 mm S355 base and splice plates with gusset stiffeners, 4 × M16 bolts per joint
Rigid continuous line that resists ramming

The enhanced specification is offered on request and priced per project. Final materials, standards and coating system are confirmed in the technical submittal.

High-Security Mesh and Other Fence Types

One supplier for the whole perimeter

High-Security 358 Anti-Climb Mesh

358 mesh is a welded mesh with a 76.2 mm × 12.7 mm aperture and 4 mm wire, welded at every intersection. The narrow openings leave no foothold for climbing and are difficult to cut with conventional tools, while the open mesh keeps the perimeter visible for CCTV and patrols. It is widely used at prisons, airports, power and utility sites and other critical infrastructure.

Top Protection: Concertina and Razor Wire

Concertina barbed tape and razor wire are fitted on outrigger arms, along fence tops, or laid as standalone obstacles. They add delay and deterrence to any fence type. Coil diameter, blade type and galvanising are specified per project.

Welded Panel, Chain-Link and Palisade

Welded mesh panels are covered by EN 10223-7 (steel wire welded panels for fencing). Chain-link and palisade systems suit larger or lower-risk boundaries. Heights, wire gauges, post sections and coatings are matched to the specification, with gates, step posts and accessories supplied as a matching set.

Choosing a System

System
Delay and anti-climb
Visibility
Typical risk level
Welded-mesh delay fence with concertina
Very high
Good
High: borders, defence
358 anti-climb mesh
Very high
Good
High: prisons, critical sites
Welded panel fencing
Medium to high
Good
Medium: industrial, utilities
Palisade
Medium
Medium
Medium: commercial
Chain-link
Low to medium
Good
Low to medium: boundaries

The comparison is indicative. Security performance depends on fence height, mesh, top protection, foundations and the project’s threat assessment. Where a project requires tested security ratings, the LPS 1175 scheme (SR1 to SR5 for fencing, set by the Loss Prevention Certification Board) is the usual reference, and certification is arranged per system.

Packing, Shipping and Supply

Planned per project, from the first set to the last trailer

Crane offloading of posts and panels on site
Crane offloading of posts and panels on site
Long continuous fence line
Long continuous fence line

Logistics Data, Delay Fence

Item
Value
Weight per set
965 kg
Bay length per set
2.7 m
Weight per linear metre
about 357 kg
Sets per full road trailer (25 t payload)
about 25 sets (about 67 m of fence)
Planning example: 15 km of fence
5,556 sets, about 5,360 tonnes, about 215 trailer loads

Supply Scope

  • Supply of posts, panels, concertina, step posts, fixings and spares (about 2% spare fixings), delivered CFR or by road trailer to the project.
  • Supply scope excludes offloading at site, installation, excavation, concrete foundations and civil works, unless agreed.
  • Structural and foundation design remain with the contractor, on the basis of the approved shop drawings.
  • Packing, marking and documentation to the project requirements.

Delivery Terms

Delivery follows approved shop drawings and advance payment, with the programme agreed per project. Typical delivery terms are CFR to the destination port, or by road trailer from Cairo to neighbouring markets.

Quality, Compliance and Market Access

Standards, documents and screening

Topic
Position
Galvanising
Hot-dip galvanising to EN ISO 1461 (2022 edition): mean coating of at least 85 µm on steel 6 mm and over; mesh wire to EN 10244-2.
Fence panels
EN 10223-7 is the reference standard for welded panels used for fencing.
Corrosion class
Coating systems are selected for the site’s corrosivity category under ISO 9223; the enhanced specification targets categories C4 to C5 (desert and coastal).
Welding
Qualified welders and procedures to AWS D1.1 or ISO 3834-2 on the enhanced specification.
Security rating
Tested security ratings, where required, follow LPS 1175 or the project’s own test criteria.
Inspection
Third-party inspection and test reports (coating thickness, material certificates) on request.
Documents
Shop drawings, material and mill certificates, coating reports, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin.
End-use and sanctions
Border and security fencing for government and defence buyers is subject to destination screening and end-use checks. ATHER screens buyers and destinations against sanctions lists and confirms export licensing requirements before any quotation.

Indicative HS Codes

Product
HS code (6-digit)
Note
Welded mesh fencing, zinc-coated
7314.31
Mesh with small aperture; confirm sub-heading
Barbed and razor wire, concertina
7313.00
Confirm national tariff line
Posts, gates, structural fence parts
7308.90
Depends on form and use
Chain-link and woven wire fabric
7314.1x
Confirm sub-heading

HS codes are indicative and must be verified with the destination customs authority or a licensed broker.

Ordering and About ATHER

Tell us the project; we will build the fence around it

To Receive a Quotation, Please Provide

  • Fence type and height, or the tender drawings and specification
  • Total length in metres, number of gates and any special sections
  • Coating, colour and corrosion requirements; any security rating or test requirement
  • Destination country and port, preferred Incoterm and delivery programme
  • Whether supply only, or supply with installation, is required

Sources

  • Wikipedia, Border barrier (types of border barrier and growth since 2000)
  • EN 10223-7: Steel wire and wire products for fencing and netting, Part 7: Steel wire welded panels for fencing (Estonian Centre for Standardisation and Accreditation catalogue)
  • Galvanizers Association (UK), EN ISO 1461:2022 published (85 micron mean on steel over 6 mm)
  • First Fence, 358 prison mesh security fencing (aperture and wire diameter)
  • External Works Index, LPS 1175 security rated fencing and why it matters

Specifications are drawn from shop drawings and ATHER’s technical proposals and may change; contractual specifications are those confirmed in the quotation and technical submittal. Photographs show an installed welded-mesh delay fence for illustration. Security performance depends on the complete system and project design.

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What does ATHER for Trade supply under Border Security Fencing?

Welded-mesh delay fences, anti-climb mesh, concertina and razor wire, chain-link and palisade systems, gates and accessories, supplied from Egypt in galvanised and powder-coated steel and built to project drawings for border authorities, government and defence estates, and critical infrastructure.

What are the key figures for Border Security Fencing?

Delay Fence Welded mesh, anti-climb top; High Security 358 anti-climb mesh; Top Protection Concertina and razor wire; Built to Drawing Any fence type on request

How can I request a quotation for Border Security Fencing?

Send the product, specification, quantity and destination port through the contact page. ATHER quotes to the project specification and ships with the quality documentation your buyer requires.

Where is Border Security Fencing supplied from?

It is supplied from Egypt by ATHER for Trade, a Cairo-based trading and export company working with Egyptian manufacturers, with export shipping documentation for importers and distributors.