3" Galvanized Steel Tension Band 10 Pack

3" Galvanized Steel Tension Band 10 Pack

The American Fence Company

SKU: 10417PK10

Regular price $15.66 Sale


This 3” Steel Tension Band is designed to connect to a tension bar to tighten the chain link fabric (or mesh) from fence post to post. This corrosion resistant band may also be used for gate frames.

  • Available in black; part #10417B. 
  • Fits 3” size posts 
  • Galvanized
  • Does not include a Carriage Bolt & Nut, part #11170.

How the part fits? 3”square tension band is designed to fit around a 3” square terminal post.


Where is it installed? 3” square tension band is installed by sliding over the 3” square terminal post once the post is set. Tension bands will be evenly placed on each terminal post.


How many do you need? You will need 3” tension bands for every stretch of fence. The amount of tension bands you will need per square terminal post is 1 less than the height of the fence. For example, if you have a 4’ fence you will need (3) 3” square tension bands per terminal post. There are two exceptions, if you have a 3’ or 3-1/2’ fence, you will need (3) 3” square tension bands. For a full stretch of fence from terminal post to terminal post, you will need double the amount. Ex: For a stretch 4’ fence you will need (6) total 3” square tension bands.

3" post size,.16lbs

A  3” square tension band is installed by sliding it over the  3” square terminal post once the post is set. You will need to space the  3” square tension bands evenly on the square terminal post. Then you will slide the 5/16” x 1-1/4” bolt through the tangs and tighten the nut.