Y Post / Star Picket
Y Post / Star Picket
High-quality, hot-dipped galvanized fencing built for farms and projects worldwide. Free samples and a firm quotation within 24 hours.
At a glance
- ✓Q235 steel Y posts (star pickets) for farm and rural fencing
- ✓Profiles: Plain / Scalloped / Studded
- ✓Lengths 1.5 to 2.4 m; custom on request
- ✓Hot-dip galvanized (AS/NZS 4680), black bitumen or painted
- ✓Multiple zinc weights; galvanize to your local standard
- ✓FOB Tianjin · trial order accepted
Specifications
Technical Data Sheet
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Q235 steel |
| Profiles | Plain / Scalloped / Studded (standard) |
| Weight (kg/m) | ~1.86 kg/m average (varies by length & profile) |
| Coating | Hot-dip galvanized — 390 g/m² standard; black bitumen / painted on request |
| Length | 0.60 – 2.40 m standard; custom available |
| Packing | Plastic film + pallet / bundle |
Section weights vary by length & profile — see stock sizes below.
Standard Stock Range
Common Star Picket Sizes
Hot-dip galvanized, 390 g/m². Weights are approximate and vary by specification.
| Length | Approx. Weight / piece | Coating |
|---|---|---|
| 0.60 m | ~1.12 kg | HDG 390 g/m² |
| 0.90 m | ~1.67 kg | HDG 390 g/m² |
| 1.35 m | ~2.51 kg | HDG 390 g/m² |
| 1.65 m | ~3.07 kg | HDG 390 g/m² |
| 1.80 m | ~3.35 kg | HDG 390 g/m² |
| 2.10 m | ~3.91 kg | HDG 390 g/m² |
| 2.40 m | ~4.46 kg | HDG 390 g/m² |
Custom lengths available on request. Weight depends on the exact specification.
Quality Assurance
Testing & Inspection Data
Every lot is checked for weight tolerance, zinc coating, straightness and point sharpness. Confirm your required coating and profile in your inquiry and we will quote and produce to match.
40–230
g/m² Zinc Coating
Hot-dip galvanized regular / heavy grades
±3%
Weight Tolerance
Scale check per bundle
≥380
MPa Tensile Strength
Tensile test per heat number
Your Spec
Galvanizing Standard
Available to your local specifications on request
Product Range
Types of Y Posts
Three profiles to match different terrain, wire types and livestock. All made from Q235 steel, available in galvanised, bitumen or painted finish.
Type 01
Studded Star Post
Studded Star Post
Raised studs/nibs along the flange provide anti-slip wire grip. Closest to standard star picket profile — the premium choice for farms worldwide.
- Anti-slip anchor studs
- Best for standard fencing
Studded star picket weights supplied on request.
Type 02
Plain Y-Post
Plain Y-Post
Flat edge with no anti-slip structure. The economy workhorse for flat-terrain line posts — easy to drive, easy to pull, easy on the budget.
- Flat edge, no anti-slip
- Flat-terrain line post mainstay
Type 03
Scalloped Y-Post
Scalloped Y-Post
Wave/scalloped edge catches wire in the curve, better retention on slopes and with heavy livestock. The grip upgrade when terrain gets tough.
- Wave edge for wire retention
- Slopes & heavy livestock
Applications
Where It Works
Farm & Rural Fencing
The standard line post for field fence and wire fencing across farms worldwide. Drives in fast with a post driver, holds tight for decades.
Temporary & Construction
Quick-install posts for temporary fencing on construction sites, events and road works. Pull out and reuse when done.
Vineyards & Orchards
Clean, low-profile support for vine training wires and orchard netting. Galvanized finish resists corrosion in humid conditions.
Installation Guide
How to Install Y Posts
Mark the Fence Line
Run a string line between end posts. Mark Y post positions at 2–4 m intervals depending on fence type and terrain.
Drive the Post
Use a manual post driver or hydraulic driver. Drive vertically to a depth of 500–600 mm. The pointed tip penetrates hard ground easily.
Attach Wire / Mesh
Use the pre-punched nail holes (if provided) or clip wire through the Y-flange to secure field fence, wire or mesh at each line wire.
Check Alignment
After all posts are in, check alignment with the string line. Adjust any posts that have shifted during driving. Tension the wire evenly.
Pro Tip
On rocky or very hard ground, pre-drill a pilot hole with a steel rod slightly smaller than the post width. This prevents the Y post from bending at the tip during driving.
Matching Accessories
Recommended for a Complete Setup
Y posts are the backbone — pair them with the right mesh and wire for a fence that lasts.
Field Fence / Hinge Joint
High-tensile hinge-joint field fence — the most common pairing with Y posts for cattle and sheep fencing.
View Field Fence →Chain Link Fence
Diamond mesh chain link for security and boundary fencing — attach to Y posts with wire ties or clamps.
View Chain Link →Barbed Wire & Staples
Add a barbed wire topper for livestock deterrence. Galvanized staples for fixing wire to timber posts.
View Barbed Wire →Buying Guides
Read Before You Buy
Practical guides from our factory floor to help you spec the right fence.
Best Fence for Cattle, Sheep & Deer
Match mesh, height and knot type to the animal you are fencing in your local conditions.
Read guide → StandardsZinc Coating Guide
How much zinc your fence needs, and why the coating — not the steel — decides how long it lasts.
Read guide → ImportingImporting Wire Fence from China
MOQ, lead time, payment terms and how to verify a real factory before you pay.
Read guide →Buying Guides
Read Before You Buy
Practical guides from our factory floor to help you spec the right fence.
Y Post Profiles Explained
Plain vs scalloped vs studded — which grip type suits your terrain and stock.
Read guide → Regional GuideAU & NZ Farm Fencing
AS/NZS 4680 star pickets and how they are specified in Australia and New Zealand.
Read guide → GuideFence Installation Guide
Posts, spacing and tensioning fundamentals for a straight, long-lasting fence line.
Read guide →Dimensions
Star Picket Cross-Section Dimensions (Australia)
Australian buyers specify a star picket by mass per metre, length and hole pattern rather than by one dimensional standard, so the section is confirmed on the approved drawing.
| Attribute | Typical Australian range | Confirm on order |
|---|---|---|
| Section form | Three-flange Y (star) profile, tapered point | Drawing approval |
| Mass per metre | Light to heavy sections; 3.5 kg/m heavy stockpost is a published AU spec | kg/m against fence duty |
| Length | 1.35, 1.50, 1.65, 1.80, 2.10, 2.25, 2.40 m | 1.65 m and 1.80 m are the everyday farm sizes |
| Holes | 8 or 14 punched holes by market variant | Hole spacing drawing |
| Coating | Hot-dip galvanised to AS/NZS 4680 | Coating class and mass |
| Steel grade | Rail or structural steel to the grade you specify | Mill certificate |
Set intermediate pickets 450–600 mm into the ground and 760 mm or more at ends, corners and gates. Spacing is about 3 m for stock netting, about 5 m for heavy or predator-rated fence, and up to 10 m for plain wire with droppers. See star picket fence installation and Y post profiles explained.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Q235 steel |
| Profiles | Plain / Scalloped / Studded (standard) |
| Weight (kg/m) | ~1.86 kg/m average (varies by length & profile) |
| Coating | Hot-dip galvanized — 390 g/m² standard; black bitumen / painted on request |
| Length | 0.60 – 2.40 m standard; custom available |
| Packing | Plastic film + pallet / bundle |
Other sizes, heights and wire diameters available on request.
Factory Pricing
Made-to-Spec Quotation, FOB Tianjin
Wire and zinc prices move with the market daily, so we quote each order to your exact specification — knot type, wire diameter, zinc grade, roll length and quantity. Send your requirements and receive a firm offer within 24 hours.
Hinge Joint Fencing
Quoted per roll
Priced to your size code, wire diameter and zinc grade — standard stock sizes or custom configurations.
Fixed-Knot / Ring Lock Fencing
Quoted per roll
Priced to your configuration — coating grade and wire specification affect the quote.
All quotations are firm offers confirmed in writing — subject to final specification and quantity.
Quality Assurance
Testing & Inspection Data
Every batch is checked for zinc coating, wire diameter and tensile strength. Confirm your required specification in your inquiry and we will quote and produce to match.
40–230
g/m² Zinc Coating
Hot-dip galvanized regular / heavy grades
±0.05
mm Wire Diameter Tolerance
Micrometer check on every coil
650–1200
MPa Tensile Strength
High tensile wire, tested per lot
Your Spec
Zinc Coating Standard
Available to your local specifications on request
Applications
Where It Works
Cattle & Sheep Farms
Hinge-joint knot absorbs animal impact without breaking. Ideal for livestock paddocks and rotational grazing.
Rural Boundaries
Clear property lines with a fence that handles harsh outdoor weather — UV, rain, wind and temperature swings.
Vineyards & Orchards
Keeps wildlife out while maintaining an open, clean look. Available in low-profile heights for vine protection.
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Hengshui City, Hebei Province, China 053600