Why choose Palisade Fencing?
What is Palisade Fencing?
When site security is the priority, F.H.Brundle’s palisade fencing offers a formidable, long-lasting, and highly effective deterrent against intrusion and vandalism. Designed for both industrial and commercial applications, our range provides specifiers and installers with the flexibility and durability required for demanding environments.
Palisade fencing is a high-security perimeter solution consisting of vertical steel pales (often ‘D’ or ‘W’ profile) bolted to horizontal rails, which are in turn secured to robust steel posts. Unlike standard perimeter markers, the spiked tops of the pales serve as a physical and visual barrier, significantly increasing the difficulty of unauthorized access.
What are the choices when it comes to Palisade Fencing & Gate Products?
To cater to complex commercial, industrial, and specialised site requirements, F.H.Brundle supplies an extensive portfolio designed to fit seamlessly together:
• Galvanised Palisade: Palisade fencing offers the ultimate in security. Supplied in kit form, featuring triple-pointed pales in ‘D’ (3mm) or ‘W’ (2mm) profiles, hot-dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461:2009 for long-term weather resistance.
• PaliSafe GRP Fencing: A glass-reinforced plastic, metal-free system that is non-conductive, lightweight, and radar-transparent. Rapidly becoming the product of choice among many industrial sectors and offers a unique solution for the likes of Network Rail and National Power and other industrial sites, where they require a safe barrier system that is non-conductive and metal free, thus reducing the chances of any potential accidents due to electrical cross-over.
• Modular Cantilever Gates: Designed for sites where space is limited, these 4m and 6m systems arrive as individual frames requiring on-site bolting and stitch welding, with pales supplied individually for flexible handling and left/right opening configurations.
• Modular Track Gates: Engineered for heavy-duty vehicle or pedestrian access control, track-sliding modular configurations (available in 4m and 6m sizes) feature robust roller tracks, upper guide rollers, and dedicated lock and keep kits.
• Gate Components: A wide selection of specialised fixings, drop bolts, hinges, sliding door gear, and lock plate kits designed to guarantee secure, reliable operation across all single and double gate configurations. If you don’t see exactly what you want from our range of stocked gates, you can specify your own gate. We offer a fast turnaround on made-to-order, polyester powder coated galvanised swing or sliding gates.
How do I choose between a ‘W’ or ‘D’ Profile for Palisade Fencing?
When choosing between ‘D’ profile and ‘W’ profile pales for palisade fencing, each profile’s specific structural design suits different applications and security requirements:
‘W’ Profile Pales (High-Security & General Perimeter)
• Design & Strength: Named because the cross-section resembles a “W”, this profile features corrugated folds that provide exceptional structural rigidity and enhanced resistance to bending or wrenching.
• Where to use them:
ο High-Security Industrial & Commercial Sites: Ideal for logistics hubs, factories, and utility plants where maximum physical deterrence against forced entry or cutting is required.
ο Perimeters Requiring Economic Efficiency: Because the ‘W’ shape naturally reinforces the steel, it allows for high strength even with lighter gauge material, making it a popular, cost-effective choice for long perimeter runs.
‘D’ Profile Pales (Medium Security & Specialist Applications)
• Design & Strength: Formed into a smoother, rounded “D” shape, these pales offer a slightly more traditional or streamlined aesthetic appearance compared to the sharper folds of a ‘W’ section.
• Where to use them:
ο Public & Educational Boundaries: Frequently specified for schools, public parks, and government or municipal projects where a slightly less aggressive visual profile is preferred while still maintaining a robust boundary.
ο Extensions and Repairs: Essential when matching legacy infrastructure, as many older traditional palisade installations were built using ‘D’ pales.
| Product Range | Primary Material | Key Advantage | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galvanised Steel Palisade | Hot-Dip Galvanised Steel | Exceptional physical strength and corrosion resistance | Industrial perimeters, utilities, and commercial sites |
| PaliSafe GRP | Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) | Non-conductive, radar-transparent, zero earthing required | Rail networks, electrical sub-stations, data hubs |
| Modular Cantilever Gates | Steel Frame & Pales | Operates without ground tracks; saves space | Commercial car parks, restricted-space entrances |
| Modular Track Gates | Steel Frame & Track Kit | Heavy-duty ground-supported sliding mechanism |
Where can Palisade Fencing be used?
Palisade fencing is an exceptionally versatile and robust perimeter security solution. Because of its high-strength steel pales and formidable physical deterrent design, it can be deployed across a wide variety of demanding environments, including:
• Industrial Estates and Warehouses: Provides high-level security for large commercial properties, manufacturing facilities, and distribution hubs to prevent unauthorised access and theft.
• Utilities and Infrastructure Sites: Commonly installed around electrical substations, gas facilities, and water treatment works where asset protection is critical.
• Transport and Rail Networks: Used along railway lines, depots, and airports to secure operational boundaries and maintain safety compliance.
• Schools and Public Amenities: Deployed around school perimeters, sports grounds, and public parks to safeguard boundaries while maintaining clear visibility.
• Specialised Sensitive Sites: Non-conductive alternatives (such as GRP palisade) are specifically used in environments where electrical hazards or radar interference are a concern, such as near high-voltage rail infrastructure or data centres.
FAQs
Yes. All standard steel palisade components are hot-dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461, delivering long-term corrosion resistance without the requirement for frequent repainting. Powder-coated variants may only need occasional inspection if the surface coating is scratched, preventing localised corrosion.
‘D’ profile pales (typically 3mm thick) and ‘W’ profile pales (typically 2mm thick) offer varying degrees of rigidity and physical deterrence tailored to different commercial security specifications.
‘W’ profiles tend to be used for high-security industrial and commercial sites.
‘D’ profiles tend to be used for medium-security site and frequently specified for schools and public parks.
No, our per-metre rates typically package the internal sections (pales, rails, and fixings). Please ensure you order the necessary end posts separately for each run.
They are delivered as individual modular frames that require bolting and stitch welding on site, with pales supplied separately to make handling and assembly much easier for installation teams.
No. Because PaliSafe GRP is entirely metal-free and non-conductive, it eliminates the need for earthing or bonding, significantly lowering installation and long-term maintenance costs.
Yes. Our modular cantilever and track gate ranges are engineered to support flexible installation options, including choice of left or right opening orientations and ‘D’ or ‘W’ pale profiles.
