Chain Link Fence Top Rail & Frame Pipe

The Finishing Touch That Provides Structural Stability

The Top Rail is a crucial, often overlooked, component of your chain link fence framework. It is the horizontal pipe that runs along the very top of the fabric, connecting the terminal posts and resting on the line posts. It provides necessary rigidity, prevents the top of the fence mesh from sagging, and gives the entire structure a clean, finished appearance.

Key Functions of the Top Rail

1. Rigidity and Stability: It connects all the line posts together, reinforcing the entire fence line against strong winds and impacts.
2. Prevents Sagging: It supports the top tension wire or the top edge of the mesh, ensuring a uniform height and straight line.
3. Finished Look: Provides a smooth, continuous line across the top of the fence for a professional and clean aesthetic.
4. Support for Accessories: Acts as the mounting point for post caps, barb wire arms, and other security or decorative accessories.

Product Specifications

We supply Top Rail pipes that are designed for strength, durability, and easy installation.

Standard Size & Length

• Diameter: The most common and versatile diameter is 1-3/8 inches OD (Outside Diameter). This size fits standard residential and light commercial fittings.
• Length: All our Top Rail pipes come in standard 10-foot lengths, designed for efficient coverage and minimal waste.

The Swaged Connection (Male/Female Ends)

Our Top Rail pipes are manufactured with a swaged end.

• This means one end of the pipe is reduced in diameter (the Male end), allowing it to slide perfectly into the unreduced (the Female end) of the next section.
• This 'male-into-female' system eliminates the need for external couplers, speeds up installation, and provides a smooth, strong, and seamless connection that maintains the structural integrity of the line.

Finish Options: Galvanized vs. Powder Coated

Choose the finish that best matches your fence fabric and aesthetic goals.

Colour Options

For the Powder Coated Top Rail, Black is the most popular colour, providing a sleek, nearly invisible frame for black vinyl mesh.

Installation Quick Guide

Installing the Top Rail is one of the final steps in building your framework:

1. Attach Rail Ends: Use a "rail end" fitting secured to the terminal, corner, and gate posts.
2. Start Connection: Slide the first Top Rail pipe through the loop caps of the line posts until it reaches the rail end fitting. Secure it with a rail-end band.
3. Connect Sections: Insert the Male (swaged) end of the next 10-foot section into the Female end of the installed rail. Continue down the fence line.
4. Final Connection: Trim the last piece of rail pipe to length (if necessary) and attach it to the final rail end fitting.

Ready to Complete Your Chain Link Project?

Order your 10-foot Top Rail sections today in galvanized silver or powder-coated black.