CATALOGUE

ATHI RIVER ROAD, OFF ADDIS ABABA ROAD, INDUSTRIAL AREA

P.O. BOX 18281 - 00500 NAIROBI
Telephones: 6557930, 6558271, 6554857, 6550324
Mobile: 0723 860962 / 0733 756073
E-mail: sales@wireprod.net
Website: www.wireprod.net
 INTRODUCTION

WIRE PRODUCTS LIMITED

Wire Products Limited (WPL) is a member of the IPS group of Companies, an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development
Network (AKDN).
From a humble beginning in 1967 as a nail manufacturer, WPL has grown to become an industry leader, producing
over 20 different products.
WPL has made significant investments in state-of- the art technology and machinery to ensure high productivity to
meet demand in both the local and East African market.
For over 50 years, WPL has set the industry standard for the region by consistently producing affordable and high
quality products made to KEB standards specifications and benchmarked against the best in East Africa.
We take pride in being the only company in East Africa producing barbed-end chainlink and supplying to major
corporations in Kenya.
Going forward, we intend to continue to manufacture an increasingly diverse range of high quality products such as
our new colour coated chain links and wires, which come in a variety of options for a customised look with extra durability.

PRODUCT RANGE: Barbed Wire | Weld mesh & BRC’s | Chain link | Colour Coated Chainlink

Wires | Nails | Galvanized Products | Round Bars | Colour Coated Wire

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 NAILS
We make nails of all kinds and for all uses. Types of nails include:

 Ordinary Nails  Clout nails

Size Diameter (mm) KEBS Standard Clout nails have “heads” usually 3X the
0.75” 1.60 – 1.80 KS 72 -1 : 2013 shank diameter, used for ceilings,
1” 1.80 – 2.00 KS 72 -1 : 2013 insulation boards, batten boards, etc.
1.5” 2.30 – 2.50 KS 72 -1 : 2013
2” 2.70 – 2.90 KS 72 -1 : 2013 Size Diameter (mm) KEBS Standard Ordinary Nails Clout nails
2.5” 3.25 – 3.70 KS 72 -1 : 2013 0.75” 2.60 – 2.80 KS 72 -1 : 2013
3” 3.90 – 4.10 KS 72 -1 : 2013 1” 2.90 – 3.20 KS 72 -1 : 2013
4” 4.30 – 5.00 KS 72 -1 : 2013 1.25” 2.90 – 3.20 KS 72 -1 : 2013
5” 5.20 – 5.50 KS 72 -1 : 2013 1.5” 3.10 – 3.40 KS 72 -1 : 2013
6” 5.70 – 6.00 KS 72 -1 : 2013 2” 3.50 – 4.00 KS 72 -1 : 2013

 Panel pins
Panel pins are nails with a small “head” and  Fencing staples
thinner shank, used mostly to make furniture.
Fencing staple are U-shaped nail used for Panel pins Fencing staples
Size Diameter (mm) KEBS Standard fencing purposes. They can be supplied
0.75” 1.60 – 1.80 KS 72 -1 : 2013 in black or galvanized form (rust proof);
1” 1.70 – 1.90 KS 72 -1 : 2013 common sizes include: 1” and 1.5”.
1.25” 1.80 – 2.00 KS 72 -1 : 2013
1.5” 1.80 – 2.00 KS 72 -1 : 2013
2” 1.80 – 2.00 KS 72 -1 : 2013
 Twisted nails
 Roofing nails Twisted nails get their name from their
twisted body, which provides a better
Roofing nails are nails with a “cap”; grip. These nails are available in wire
supplied in galvanized form. diameter from 3.80mm to 4.50mm. Roofing nails Twisted nails

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 BARBED WIRE
Things to look out for:
• Length per roll: Length in meters is clearly displayed on each packed roll; the thinner the wire the longer the barbed wire.
Available lengths are: 610m, 480m, 210m and 180m.
• Size of wire: The available gauges are: 16g (1.60mm diameter) & 12.5g (2.50mm diameter).
• Strength of wire: Wire can either be high tensile or low tensile. High tensile barbed wire is of superior quality. When used for fencing, sagging
is minimal and spacing between posts can be wider. This type of wire is an effective barrier for controlling and protecting large animals like
cattle and horses.

SHAMBA TEMBO TOSHA HIPPO

610MTS 610MTS 220MTS

 High tensile wire ( >91Kg/mm2)
 16g size wire
 6” barb spacing
 Zinc-Alu galvanized wire for long life
 610 meters per roll ( 25kgs)
 No joints
 Extra 50 metres free in every coil
 Made to KBS standard KS-261-2013
 Low tensile wire (<45kg/mm2)
 16g size wire
 6” barb spacing
 Zinc-Alu galvanized wire for long life
 610 meters per roll (25kgs)
 Made to KEBS standard KS 261-2013
 Low tensile wire (<45kg/mm2)
 12.5g size wire
 3” barb spacing
 Zinc-Alu galvanized wire for long life
 220 meters per roll (25kgs)
 Made to KEBS standard KS 261-2013

480MTS
 High tensile wire (>91Kg/mm2)
 16g size wire
 6” barb spacing
 Zinc-Alu galvanized wire for long life
 480 Meters per roll (20kgs)
 No joints
 Extra 40 metres free in every coil
 Made to KBS standard KS-261-2013
480MTS
 16g size wire
 6” barb spacing
 Zinc-Alu galvanized wire for long life
 480 meters per roll (20kgs)
 Low tensile wire (<45kg/mm2)
 Made to KEBS standard KS 261-2013
180MTS
 Low tensile wire (<45kg/mm2)
 12.5g size wire
 3” barb spacing
 Zinc-Alu galvanized wire for long life
 180 meters per roll (20kgs)
 Made to KEBS standard KS 261-2013

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SHAMBA 610M TEMBO TOSHA 610M HIPPO 220M

SHAMBA 480M TEMBO TOSHA 480M HIPPO 180M

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 BRC AND WELDMESH
Weld Mesh Sheets BRC Sizes
We make Weld mesh sheets of various sizes, depending on customers’ requirements; A. IN ROLLS
the following are some of the critical parameters one needs to know before buying the
LENGTH WIDTH NOMINAL MESH SIZE
required weld mesh sheets.
(M) (M) DIAMETER (mm)
Overall dimensions: Consider the length and width of the sheet required. (mm)
Common sizes include:  8ft by 4ft
A 610 48 2.10 2.50 190 x 190
 8ft by 6ft
 8ft by 10ft A 66 48 2.10 3.00 190 x 190
Note that as long as one side of the weld mesh is 8 feet or less, the length can vary.
A 65 48 2.10 4.00 190 x 190
Mesh size: This refers to the hole size of the mesh. Common sizes include:
A 98 (Ribbed) 48 2.10 5.00 200 x 200
 50mm by 50mm
 60mm by 60mm A 142 (Ribbed) 48 2.10 6.00 200 x 200
 75mm by 75mm
 80mm by 80mm B. IN SHEETS
 100mm by 100mm LENGTH WIDTH NOMINAL MESH SIZE
 200mm by 200mm (M) (M) DIAMETER (mm)
 Or a combination of the above sizes. E.g.50mm by 100mm, etc. (mm)
Wire diameter: This refers to the thickness of the wire, and ranges from 2mm to 8mm. A 193 ( Ribbed) 4.20 2.10 7.00 200 x 200
Protection type: The weld mesh can be supplied in galvanized form or plain black wire form. A 252 ( Ribbed) 4.20 2.10 8.00 200 x 200
The galvanized form does not need any further painting or rust prevention measures, while
A 393 ( Ribbed) 4.20 2.10 10.00 200 x 200
the black form will require additional processes by the customer like painting to prevent
rust formation. All the above products are made according to KS 574 - 2015 standard.

BRC’s
British Reinforced Concrete, (BRC’s) are used in the construction industry for reinforcing
concrete. In order to increase the bonding strength between concrete and the mesh,
the BRC’s we make are ribbed, a process only available at WPL at no extra charge. (See
circled in the picture). The actual indentation on the wire reads “WPL”.

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WELD MESH

BRC SHEETS BRC ROLLS

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 CHAIN LINK
Things to look out for:
• Width of chain link: The standard sizes are between 4 feet to 8 feet, but other sizes up to 3.0 meters can be made as per the customer’s requirements.
• Mesh size: The holes’ size is important. The smaller the size, the stronger the chain link. Available size is 80 x 80mm.
• Size of wire: This refers to the thickness of wire being used. The thicker the wire the stronger the chain link. Available sizes range from 1.80mmto 4.00mm diameter.
• Zinc coating: The amount of zinc coating on the wire determines the life of the chain link; commercial coating will have a lifespan of 5 to 10 years
depending on the environment, while heavy coated wire will serve up to 20 years. It is generally recommended that coastal areas fencing material should
be heavily coated due to high humidity and salty sprays.
• Length of roll: The packaging per roll is also important. Typical lengths are not less than 18 meters.
• Types of edges: Wire edges are either barbed end or knuckled edge (see circled in the picture). Barbed end provides better security as it is not easy to
open a link and gain access. These are used mainly for high strength chain link as opposed to knuckled edge, which is preferred for light weight chain link.

SPECIAL HEAVY DUTY

This chain link is made as per customer’s specifications but
limited to the following:
SHAMBA CHAIN LINK TYPE A SHAMBA CHAIN LINK TYPE B
Width available in feet 3 feet to 12 feet
This chain link is much stronger compared to chain
This chain link has the following specifications: Mesh size  80mm by 80mm
link type B due to the wire diameter which is thicker
 50mm by 50mm
by 15%.
Width available in Ft 4ft, 5ft, 6ft, 7ft, 8ft Type of edge Knuckled edge or Barbed edge
Width available in Ft 4ft, 5ft, 6ft, 7ft, 8ft Mesh size 80mm by 80mm Length of roll As per customer’s requirements
Mesh size 80mm by 80mm Type of edge Knuckled edge Wire diameter  2.50mm or 12.5G
Type of edge Knuckled edge Length of Roll 18 meter  3.00mm or 11G
Length of roll 18 meter Wire diameter 15G (1.75 to 1.80mm)  3.20mm or 10G
 4.00mm or 8G
Wire diameter 14G (1.95 to 2.05mm) Commercial coating,
Zinc coating (Life: 5 to 10yrs) Zinc coating Commercial coating, Life
Commercial coating,
(5 to 10yrs) Heavy coating,
Zinc coating (Life: 5 to 10yrs) KEBS Standard KS 261 : 2013
Life (10 to 20yrs)
KEBS Standard KS 261 : 2013
KEBS Standard KS 261 : 2013
Other standards include the ASTM, BS standards.

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 Knuckled edge Barbed end

TYPE A TYPE B SPECIAL HEAVY GAUGE

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 COLOUR COATED CHAIN LINK
Things to look out for:
• Width of chain link: The standard sizes are between 4 feet to 8 feet.
Additional sizes up to 3.0 meter width can be made as per customers’ requirements.

• Mesh size: The size of the hole is important as the smaller the size, the stronger the chain link. Available sizes are 50x50mm and 80x80mm

• Size of Wire: This refers to the thickness of wire being used. The thicker the wire the stronger the chain link. Available sizes range
from 2.5mm to 4.00mm diameter.

• Coating: This provides protection against rust as zinc + plastic coating ensures prolonged lifespan.

• Length of roll: The packing per roll is also important. Typical lengths are no less than 18 meters.

• Types of edges: Available in knuckled edge only (see circled in the picture).

Width available in Ft 3 ft to 12 ft
Mesh size 80mm by 80mm
50mm by 50mm

Type of edge Knuckled edge

Length of roll 18 meter
Wire diameter 8G to 12.5G
KEBS Standard KS 261 : 2013

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Knuckled edge

COLOUR COATED

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 GALVANIZED PRODUCTS
Galvanized steel wire has a variety of applications. Below are some specialized applications.

1. Cable Armouring Wire ( CAW) 3. High Tensile galvanized fencing wire

CAW is used in the cable industry and is made to acceptable industry Galvanized wires are used for fencing purposes; for strengthening an already existing fence or
standards. for electric fencing. They are made from high carbon steel and comes in the following sizes.

Wire UTS Zinc Torsion Max DC Wire diameter (mm) Length per 50kg roll (m) UTS (Kg/mm2)
Diameter (Kg/mm2) coating Min Electrical Standard 3,000 220
1.60mm
(mm) g/m2 Min Res.½ /km
2.00mm 2,000 200
0.90mm 34 – 50 >150 33 216.92 KS 261:2013
2.50mm 1,300 150
1.25mm 34 – 50 >200 24 112.45 KS 261:2013
3.20mm 750 130
1.60mm 34 – 50 >230 37 68.64 KS 261:2013
4.00mm 500 110
2.00mm 34 – 50 >235 30 43.93 KS 261:2013
2.50mm 34 – 50 >260 24 28.11 KS 261:2013
4. Galvanized soft wire
Galvanized wire comes in various sizes and can be made from normal zinc coating or heavy
duty coating. The wire is supplied in 50kg coils or as per customer’s requirements.
2. Aluminium Cable Steel Reinforced (ACSR) wire Available sizes are indicated below:
ACSR wire is used in cable industry for overhead cables and is made
from high carbon steel to meet the high tensile strength required. Wire diameter (mm) Length per 50Kg roll UTS (Kg/mm2)
0.90mm 10,000m < 50
Wire Diameter UTS GRADE 1550N/ Zinc coating
1.00mm 8,100m < 50
(mm) mm2 Tensile (Min stress g/m2 (Min)
@1% elongation) 1.25mm 5,100m < 45
1.80 – 2.24mm 1260 215 1.60mm 3,000m < 45
2.24 – 2.72mm 1260 230 1.75mm 2,000m < 45
2.72 – 2.90mm 1260 240 2.00mm 1,300m < 45
2.90 – 4.00mm 1220 260 2.50mm 750m < 45
4.00 – 5.00mm 1220 275 3.20mm 500m < 45
4.00mm 480m < 45

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 BLACK BINDING WIRE, GABION BOXES & CHICKEN WIRE
Black binding wire / Annealed black wire Gabion boxes

Things to look out for:

• Wire becomes harder as it is drawn into finer sizes through a process called
1. Wire diameter of 2.7mm
work hardening. The material is usually brittle and in order to make it soft
the material is annealed. 2. Heavy galvanized wire to protect against rust.
3. Collapsible boxes for ease of transportation.
• Where the application requires soft wire, black blinding wire is the deal
4. Triple twisted to prevent unravelling of the wire
material. Note that the material is not protected against rust.
AVAILABLE SIZES
• Common sizes include 1.60mm or 16g wire. These are produced in rolls
of 25kgs. LENGTH (m) WIDTH (m) HEIGHT (m)
2 1 1
• Other sizes and packing can be made as per customer’s requirements
2 1 0.5
e.g. 2.85mm.
1 1 1
2 1 0.3

Chicken wire CHICKEN WIRE AVAILABLE SIZES

GAUGE WHOLE SIZE (INCHES) WIDTH (INCHES)
Things to look out for: 22 0.50 36
• The chicken wire is made of low carbon galvanised wire; this provides good 22 0.75 36
corrosion and oxidation resistance. 22 1.00 36
22 1.50 36
• The hexagonal openings vary in size and have a triple twist weaving pattern
to eliminate unravelling of the wire. 22 0.50 72
22 0.75 72
• The chicken wire provides a low cost solution to poultry houses and 22 1.00 72
domestic pet control. 22 1.50 72
• Each roll is packed in a water-proof paper for protection and ease of 18 0.75 72
carriage. 18 1.00 72
18 1.50 72

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 CHICKEN WIRE
BLACK BINDING
GABIONS

Collapsible box Assembled box

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