SASCO SAN ANTONIO STEEL COMPANY
Your source for service, price and inventory.
San Antonio Steel Company gives farm and ranch supply stores, lumber yards and cooperatives throughout the country an opportunity to be successful against large chain stores by providing a full-range of agricultural fencing supplies and construction reinforcement products at prices that are tailored to your market conditions. Our program, also known as the SASCO Advantage, is different in many ways. Here are a few examples of how we outperform our competitors:
• We are strictly a wholesale distributor which means our products only enter the retail market through our qualifed, nationwide dealer network. Simply put, we won’t sell your customers. No matter how big or small the job is.
• Our employees are non-commissioned sales people who serve as an advocate for our dealers. They are in the feld fve days a week, providing you with valuable product knowledge, inventory control and market information. This means you can hold on to valuable inventory dollars and spend more time where it matters.
• We operate out of a large warehouse fully stocked with a multi-million dollar inventory from our reputable vendors including Bekaert, Burly, DeAcero, Keystone, Oklahoma Steel, Southern Wire, CMC Southern Post and W. Silver. Because of our outstanding relationships with these companies, we are able to provide you with new, exclusive products, such as The 50-Year Fence and Texas Classic, that will differentiate you in the market place.
• With our own feet of trucks, we are able to ensure hassle-free, timely delivery to your location in just a matter of days. We want to make sure you have what you need, when you need it, which is why we accommodate orders of any size. If your order is over 7,500 pounds, we’ll also deliver it to you for free, without hidden costs, and usually within 48 hours.
• We spend valuable time and money in our dealers’ communities attending feld days, trade shows and other educational events in order to teach consumers, contractors and store employees about our products. These grass-roots efforts allow us to identify the needs of the people you serve and help us help you grow your business.
• SASCO is a locally owned business whose primary interest has been, and will continue to be, the success of you and your customers. We believe in the power of rural America which is why we support agricultural entities across the state, specifcally those contributing to youth development and the future of the industry.
At San Antonio Steel Company, we’re committed to doing business differently. Our ultimate goal is to serve our customers in a different way by delivering the right products, at the right price, at the right time with all of the support you need to succeed.
THE BEST IN AGRICULTURAL FENCING
table of contents
tab 1: Training Fence Wires Fence Coatings Know Your Knots How to Read Descriptions Acreage Guide Fence Installation Guide Galvanized Pipe and Tubing
Tab 2: Marketing SASCO Private Label Brands — Unique Selling Points Cattle Fence Comparison
Tab 3: our brands StaTite50 The 50-Year Fence StaTite50 Fixed Knot StaTite50 Barbed Wire StaTite50 Tools & Accessories Texas Classic Texas Classic Sizes Texas Classic Gates
Tab 4: products Fixed Knot High Tensil Field Fence Low Carbon Field Fence Sheep & Goat Fence Horse Fence Highest Strength Barbed Wire High Strength Barbed Wire Low Carbon Barbed Wire Twisted Cable Panels T-Posts Texas Classic Gates Tools and Accessories Miscellaneous Construction Notes
Tab 5: quotes Quote Sheet
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FENCE WIRES
When it comes to agricultural fencing, the options are endless. It is our job to make sure you know the difference when helping your customers select the right products for their next project so that you know you are offering the best value for their fencing dollar.
Agricultural fencing is made with low carbon, medium tensile or high tensile wire. We recommend using high tensile wire products for a stronger, longer lasting and cost effective alternative to low carbon wire.
High Tensile Low Carbon • Made from high carbon steel with • Made from low carbon steel with a a carbon content of .28% maximum carbon content of .10 percent • Will only stretch 1–3% before breaking • Easy to work with and fairly forgiving • Will not sag like low carbon wire stretching and elongation over time • If installed properly, high carbon wire provides a maintenance-free fence requiring no re-stretching • Higher breaking strength means fewer posts, spaced at greater distances FENCE COATINGS
Selecting a wire with the proper coating is essential to protecting a fence from harsh environmental elements including humidity, sand, soil chemicals, fertilizer, salt, pollution and acid rain.
Commercial Wire Zinc Aluminum • No standard minimum coating • Consists of 95% Zinc and 5% Aluminum • Not recognized by ASTM¹ • Also known as Class 20 • Galvanization will last approximately • Coating lasts 3 times longer than Class 1 3 months–1 year before signs of rust appear 50-Year Fence Class 1 • Consists of 95% Zinc and 5% Aluminum • Most economical protective coating • Also known as Class 40 used on standard fence wire • Extends the life of StaTite50® to twice the life • Considered a basic coating of Class 3 and 7 times longer than Class 1 • Galvanization will last 2-11 years in non-coastal climates 1. ASTM International is a standards monitoring organization used across many industries that develops and publishes Class 3 the technical standards for manufactured products. • Approximately 2.5 times thicker than standard Class 1 • Expected to last 13–30 years before rust appears KNOW YOUR KNOTS
Hinge Joint The hinge joint is found on both low carbon and high tensile products. This is the most common knot in agricultural fencing. The knot is formed by wrapping the vertical stay wire pieces around the line wire at each intersection. This design can also absorb animal impact without damage and is the most economical knot choice available.
“S” Knot The “S” knot design uses a separate piece of wire that attaches the line wire to the solid stay wire, assuring maximum strength, and prevents the fence from buckling or sagging. This design is smooth to the touch so you won’t have to worry about injuries to your animals. The knot’s strength holds up to even the strongest animal or weather impact while maintaining fe ibility.
Fixed Knot Found on The 50-Year Fence and Solidlock® products, this design is top of the line. he f ed knot utili es solid vertical stay wires, which increase the vertical strength of the fence and allow for increased post spacing. The knot is a separate piece of wire tightly wrapped around the line wire and stay wire. Fixed knot fence is very resistant to animal damage.
forged Knot he forged knot is similar in appearance to the knot but utili es a much more advanced technology. he solid vertical stay wire and hori ontal wires are crimped together before the knot wire is “forged” into place with thousands of pounds of force. This process creates a much stronger knot with no sharp edges that can cause damage to your animals. HOW TO READ DESCrIPTIONS
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All fencing product numbers follow industry style standards. For those unacquainted with what each number means, here’s a quick course.
1561
1348
949
842
SASCO Code: 1047612 735