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Tubular steel security fencing panels are often selected because they look clean, install quickly, and promise a strong boundary line. The danger is that many panels look identical from a distance, but the wrong rail frame size, upright thickness, post section, or post wall thickness can turn a “strong fence” into a rattling, leaning run that needs constant tightening and early replacement.
The real cost is not the panel—it’s the call-backs, the rework, the coating damage from movement, and the corrosion that starts exactly where the fence keeps flexing.
What “Tubular steel security fencing panels” Really Mean
A tubular steel security fencing panel is a framed steel system built from square steel rails with multiple vertical uprights (pickets) fixed inside the frame. Strength comes from balance: rails resist bending, uprights resist impact and deformation, and posts hold alignment and absorb wind and crowd forces. If posts are under-specified, the whole fence behaves like a lever—small movement turns into visible misalignment, coating wear, and corrosion at joints.
Product Description
POLYMETAL Tubular steel security fencing panels are engineered as modular steel barrier panels built from square steel rail frames with closely spaced vertical uprights to form a rigid, consistent boundary line. The structure is designed to resist bending and maintain alignment under wind loads, foot traffic vibration, and repeated contact, while upright spacing and upright count create a uniform visual rhythm that supports both security and architectural appeal.
With multiple rail frame options, upright tube sizes, thickness ranges, and heavy-duty post sections with controlled wall thickness, POLYMETAL allows projects to match panel height, width, and stiffness to real site conditions instead of relying on “one-size-fits-all” panels that loosen and deform over time—especially when buyers learn from common site mistakes highlighted in temporary fencing mitre 10 risk warnings.
Panels are typically stacked in protective bundles using separators to reduce rubbing at corners and contact points, then strapped onto steel pallets for forklift handling. Posts are bundled separately and labeled by section size and wall thickness to prevent mixing on site.
Structure Logic: Why “Wobble” Becomes “Rust”
Most tubular fences don’t fail in one dramatic moment. The failure chain usually starts with movement: a slightly light post or thin-wall rail allows micro-flex, micro-flex becomes rattle, rattle damages coatings at contact points, and coating breaks invite corrosion. Once corrosion begins around welds, joints, and fastener areas, the fence loses both appearance and strength—then the line starts to sag and the whole run looks uneven.
The Top 17 TRAPS You Don’t Know About Tubular steel security fencing panels (Especially #16)
Trap #1: Buying by fence height only and ignoring rail frame size
Tall panels need stronger rails. A 2400 mm panel paired with a light rail frame is a bending problem waiting to happen.
Trap #2: Choosing upright thickness for looks instead of durability
Thin uprights dent easily in high-traffic areas, and dents become early coating failure points.
Trap #3: Treating posts as an afterthought
Posts control the line. If posts flex, panels will always look misaligned no matter how good the panel is.
Trap #4: Forgetting rail thickness is a structural upgrade
A thicker rail wall can be the fastest way to reduce long-run vibration and bending.
Trap #5: Assuming “100 mm spacing” automatically means “strong”
Spacing controls gaps. Strength comes from upright size, upright wall thickness, rail stiffness, and connection quality.
Trap #6: Mixing specs across one straight run
If some bays are stiff and others are soft, the soft bays become the first to lean—making the whole run look wrong.
Trap #7: Underestimating corner and end bays
Corners multiply force. Under-built corner posts cause line migration and opening gaps over time.
Trap #8: Not controlling upright count vs panel width
If width changes but upright count doesn’t follow the spacing logic, the fence looks inconsistent and creates weak zones.
Trap #9: Ignoring weld or connection consistency on uprights
Weak joints don’t always show at delivery. They show after impacts, when uprights start rattling loose.
Trap #10: Choosing the wrong post section for tall panels
A tall panel paired with a small post becomes a lever. The post twists, the bay leans, and one bad bay becomes many.
Trap #11: Skipping coating system alignment with environment
Wet-storage, coastal exposure, and heavy handling punish light protection. The finish fails early when the environment is underestimated.
Trap #12: Upgrading rails but keeping light posts (unbalanced build)
A fence is a system. Overbuilding rails while underbuilding posts creates stress points and long-run alignment failure.
Trap #13: Not matching fasteners and repairs to galvanizing practice
Bad touch-ups become the first rust points, and rust bleed stains the whole fence line.
Trap #14: No stop/control planning at gates and access points
Repeated slam cycles and vibration near access points accelerate loosening and coating damage.
Trap #15: No straightness QC before packing and shipping
Slight bends multiply visually once installed. “Fine in a stack” becomes ugly in a long run.
Trap #16: The hidden loss TRAP—posts that are “600 mm taller” on paper but unstable in real ground
This is the money-loss trap. If embedment and footing are weak, the post becomes a hinge. The fence starts wobbling, wobble cracks coatings at joints, cracks invite rust, and rust forces panel resets, post replacements, and rework that can cost far more than upgrading posts and fixing methods from day one.
Trap #17: Thinking “any tubular panel is fine” because it looks rigid
Rigid appearance is not performance. Real performance is stiffness after months of vibration, wind load, and daily knocks.
Specifications: POLYMETAL Tubular steel security fencing panels
Table 1: Standard Residential Series Tubular steel security fencing panels
| Spec ID | Fence Height (mm) | Fence Width (mm) | Rail Frame | Rail Thickness (mm) | Upright | Upright Thickness (mm) | Upright No. | Upright Spacing | Post Option | Post Wall (mm) | Post Height (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSR-01 | 1200 | 2400 | 40×40 | 1.60 | 16×16 | 0.80 | 18 | 100 mm | 60×60 | 1.60 | 1800 |
| TSR-02 | 1200 | 2450 | 40×40 | 2.00 | 16×16 | 1.00 | 17 | 108 mm | 65×65 | 1.60 | 1800 |
| TSR-03 | 1500 | 2400 | 40×40 | 2.00 | 25×25 | 1.00 | 18 | 100 mm | 65×65 | 2.00 | 2100 |
| TSR-04 | 1500 | 2450 | 45×45 | 2.00 | 25×25 | 1.20 | 17 | 108 mm | 65×65 | 2.00 | 2100 |
| TSR-05 | 1800 | 2400 | 45×45 | 2.50 | 25×25 | 1.20 | 18 | 100 mm | 75×75 | 2.00 | 2400 |
| TSR-06 | 1800 | 2450 | 45×45 | 2.50 | 30×30 | 1.20 | 17 | 108 mm | 75×75 | 2.00 | 2400 |
| TSR-07 | 2100 | 2400 | 50×50 | 2.50 | 30×30 | 1.20 | 18 | 100 mm | 80×80 | 2.00 | 2700 |
| TSR-08 | 2100 | 2450 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 30×30 | 2.00 | 17 | 108 mm | 80×80 | 2.50 | 2700 |
| TSR-09 | 2400 | 2400 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 30×30 | 2.00 | 18 | 100 mm | 100×100 | 2.00 | 3000 |
| TSR-10 | 2400 | 2450 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 25×25 | 2.00 | 16 | 115 mm | 100×100 | 2.50 | 3000 |
Table 2: Commercial Frontage Series Tubular steel security fencing panels
| Spec ID | Fence Height (mm) | Fence Width (mm) | Rail Frame | Rail Thickness (mm) | Upright | Upright Thickness (mm) | Upright No. | Upright Spacing | Post Option | Post Wall (mm) | Post Height (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSC-01 | 1200 | 2400 | 45×45 | 2.00 | 25×25 | 1.00 | 18 | 100 mm | 65×65 | 1.60 | 1800 |
| TSC-02 | 1200 | 2450 | 45×45 | 2.50 | 25×25 | 1.20 | 17 | 108 mm | 65×65 | 2.00 | 1800 |
| TSC-03 | 1500 | 2400 | 45×45 | 2.50 | 30×30 | 1.20 | 18 | 100 mm | 75×75 | 2.00 | 2100 |
| TSC-04 | 1500 | 2450 | 50×50 | 2.50 | 30×30 | 1.20 | 17 | 108 mm | 75×75 | 2.00 | 2100 |
| TSC-05 | 1800 | 2400 | 50×50 | 2.50 | 30×30 | 1.20 | 18 | 100 mm | 80×80 | 2.00 | 2400 |
| TSC-06 | 1800 | 2450 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 30×30 | 2.00 | 17 | 108 mm | 80×80 | 2.50 | 2400 |
| TSC-07 | 2100 | 2400 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 30×30 | 2.00 | 18 | 100 mm | 100×100 | 2.00 | 2700 |
| TSC-08 | 2100 | 2450 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 25×25 | 2.00 | 16 | 115 mm | 100×100 | 2.50 | 2700 |
| TSC-09 | 2400 | 2400 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 30×30 | 2.00 | 18 | 100 mm | 100×100 | 2.50 | 3000 |
| TSC-10 | 2400 | 2450 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 30×30 | 2.00 | 17 | 108 mm | 100×100 | 2.50 | 3000 |
Table 3: Heavy-Duty Security Series Tubular steel security fencing panels
| Spec ID | Fence Height (mm) | Fence Width (mm) | Rail Frame | Rail Thickness (mm) | Upright | Upright Thickness (mm) | Upright No. | Upright Spacing | Post Option | Post Wall (mm) | Post Height (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSH-01 | 1500 | 2400 | 50×50 | 2.50 | 30×30 | 1.20 | 18 | 100 mm | 80×80 | 2.00 | 2100 |
| TSH-02 | 1500 | 2450 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 30×30 | 2.00 | 17 | 108 mm | 80×80 | 2.50 | 2100 |
| TSH-03 | 1800 | 2400 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 30×30 | 2.00 | 18 | 100 mm | 80×80 | 2.50 | 2400 |
| TSH-04 | 1800 | 2450 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 25×25 | 2.00 | 16 | 115 mm | 100×100 | 2.00 | 2400 |
| TSH-05 | 2100 | 2400 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 30×30 | 2.00 | 18 | 100 mm | 100×100 | 2.00 | 2700 |
| TSH-06 | 2100 | 2450 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 30×30 | 2.00 | 17 | 108 mm | 100×100 | 2.50 | 2700 |
| TSH-07 | 2400 | 2400 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 30×30 | 2.00 | 18 | 100 mm | 100×100 | 2.50 | 3000 |
| TSH-08 | 2400 | 2450 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 30×30 | 2.00 | 17 | 108 mm | 100×100 | 2.50 | 3000 |
| TSH-09 | 1800 | 2400 | 45×45 | 3.00 | 30×30 | 2.00 | 18 | 100 mm | 80×80 | 2.50 | 2400 |
| TSH-10 | 1500 | 2450 | 45×45 | 2.50 | 30×30 | 1.20 | 18 | 100 mm | 75×75 | 2.50 | 2100 |
Table 4: Architectural Premium Series Tubular steel security fencing panels
| Spec ID | Fence Height (mm) | Fence Width (mm) | Rail Frame | Rail Thickness (mm) | Upright | Upright Thickness (mm) | Upright No. | Upright Spacing | Post Option | Post Wall (mm) | Post Height (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSA-01 | 1200 | 2400 | 45×45 | 2.00 | 16×16 | 1.00 | 18 | 100 mm | 65×65 | 1.60 | 1800 |
| TSA-02 | 1200 | 2450 | 45×45 | 2.50 | 25×25 | 1.20 | 17 | 108 mm | 65×65 | 2.00 | 1800 |
| TSA-03 | 1500 | 2400 | 45×45 | 2.50 | 25×25 | 1.20 | 18 | 100 mm | 75×75 | 2.00 | 2100 |
| TSA-04 | 1500 | 2450 | 50×50 | 2.50 | 30×30 | 1.20 | 17 | 108 mm | 75×75 | 2.00 | 2100 |
| TSA-05 | 1800 | 2400 | 50×50 | 2.50 | 30×30 | 1.20 | 18 | 100 mm | 80×80 | 2.00 | 2400 |
| TSA-06 | 1800 | 2450 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 30×30 | 2.00 | 17 | 108 mm | 80×80 | 2.50 | 2400 |
| TSA-07 | 2100 | 2400 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 30×30 | 2.00 | 18 | 100 mm | 100×100 | 2.00 | 2700 |
| TSA-08 | 2100 | 2450 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 25×25 | 2.00 | 16 | 115 mm | 100×100 | 2.50 | 2700 |
| TSA-09 | 2400 | 2400 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 30×30 | 2.00 | 18 | 100 mm | 100×100 | 2.50 | 3000 |
| TSA-10 | 2400 | 2450 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 30×30 | 2.00 | 17 | 108 mm | 100×100 | 2.50 | 3000 |
Table 5: Project Kit Series Tubular steel security fencing panels
| Spec ID | Fence Height (mm) | Fence Width (mm) | Rail Frame | Rail Thickness (mm) | Upright | Upright Thickness (mm) | Upright No. | Upright Spacing | Post Option | Post Wall (mm) | Post Height (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSK-01 | 1200 | 2400 | 40×40 | 1.60 | 16×16 | 0.80 | 18 | 100 mm | 60×60 | 1.60 | 1800 |
| TSK-02 | 1200 | 2450 | 45×45 | 2.00 | 25×25 | 1.00 | 17 | 108 mm | 65×65 | 1.60 | 1800 |
| TSK-03 | 1500 | 2400 | 45×45 | 2.00 | 25×25 | 1.20 | 16 | 115 mm | 65×65 | 2.00 | 2100 |
| TSK-04 | 1500 | 2450 | 45×45 | 2.50 | 30×30 | 1.20 | 17 | 108 mm | 75×75 | 2.00 | 2100 |
| TSK-05 | 1800 | 2400 | 45×45 | 2.50 | 30×30 | 1.20 | 16 | 115 mm | 75×75 | 2.50 | 2400 |
| TSK-06 | 1800 | 2450 | 50×50 | 2.50 | 30×30 | 2.00 | 17 | 108 mm | 80×80 | 2.00 | 2400 |
| TSK-07 | 2100 | 2400 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 30×30 | 2.00 | 16 | 115 mm | 80×80 | 2.50 | 2700 |
| TSK-08 | 2100 | 2450 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 25×25 | 2.00 | 17 | 108 mm | 100×100 | 2.00 | 2700 |
| TSK-09 | 2400 | 2400 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 30×30 | 2.00 | 17 | 108 mm | 100×100 | 2.50 | 3000 |
| TSK-10 | 2400 | 2450 | 50×50 | 3.00 | 30×30 | 2.00 | 16 | 115 mm | 100×100 | 2.50 | 3000 |
Applications
POLYMETAL Tubular steel security fencing panels are used for residential front fencing, boundary lines, commercial properties, warehouses, schools, parks, utilities, car parks, access control zones, and public-facing perimeters where appearance and strength must work together. They are also selected for higher-traffic sites where repeated knocks and vibration are expected and long-run straightness matters.
Benefits
POLYMETAL Tubular steel security fencing panels provide a clean architectural finish with strong structural stability when rail frame size, rail thickness, upright selection, and post section are correctly matched to height.
Consistent upright spacing supports a premium visual rhythm, while proper post sizing reduces wobble, reduces coating wear, and helps prevent early rust and maintenance cycles—so the fence stays straighter, looks better for longer, and costs less to keep presentable.
Packing Tubular steel security fencing panels
Panels are typically stacked in protective bundles using separators to reduce rubbing at corners and contact points, then strapped onto steel pallets for forklift handling. Posts are bundled separately and labeled by section size and wall thickness to prevent mixing on site.
Fasteners and brackets are bagged and boxed for count control, because missing hardware is one of the fastest ways installers “improvise” movement into the fence line—which later becomes noise, loosening, coating damage, and rust—so teams sourcing temporary fence rental near me should always confirm the supplier’s packing and hardware-count discipline before dispatch.
Standard and Quality Control
Quality control focuses on rail and upright tube size accuracy, wall thickness consistency, weld integrity, panel straightness, upright spacing consistency, coating adhesion, and finish uniformity. Staged inspections after fabrication and before packing help prevent the most expensive failure: defective bays arriving onsite and forcing rework that delays the entire boundary installation.
FAQs Tubular steel security fencing panels
Which rail frame should I choose: 40×40, 45×45, or 50×50?
40×40 is commonly used for lighter residential runs, 45×45 is a strong mid-range choice for frontage builds, and 50×50 is preferred for taller or higher-abuse applications where stiffness and long-run straightness matter.
What upright spacing should I use?
18 uprights with 100 mm spacing is the common tight-security layout. If you prefer a more open look, 17 uprights (108 mm) or 16 uprights (115 mm) are used—just keep the same spacing logic across the full run.
Why must posts be 600 mm taller than the panel?
The extra 600 mm is for embedment and footing stability. If embedment isn’t real and stable, the post behaves like a hinge and the fence starts wobbling, which leads directly to coating damage and early rust.
What is the fastest upgrade for windy or high-traffic sites?
Upgrade the post section and wall thickness first, then upgrade rail thickness. Posts hold alignment; rails keep each bay stiff.
Which mistake costs the most money long-term?
Trap #16: posts that look correct on paper but are unstable in real ground—because wobble triggers coating breaks, rust, and repeated rework.
