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Durable and sustainable

Australian Concrete Posts (ACP) stands as the nation’s largest manufacturer of prestressed concrete posts, renowned for their exceptional durability and quality.

With a purpose-built factory, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, and a team of experienced professionals, ACP ensures its posts meet the highest standards of strength and consistency.

Setting industry benchmarks

ACP adheres to stringent compliance protocols, with regular inspections of its manufacturing processes and facilities.

These rigorous standards ensure ACP products meet the requirements of relevant authorities and deliver top-tier performance in fencing applications.

Superior concrete composition

ACP’s posts are crafted using a certified mix of concrete that includes a high ratio of evenly distributed and consistently sized stone, sand, and cement.

This mixture is evenly vibrated and carefully cured to guarantee long-term strength and reliability.

Reinforced for durability

The internal structure of ACP posts features 5.05mm high-tensile strands made with high-carbon content.

These strands resist rust and eliminate the risk of concrete cancer—a common issue in homemade posts that use inferior mild steel reinforcement.

ACP’s precision-engineered reinforcement ensures lasting strength and protection against environmental damage.

Precision engineering for strength

The reinforcing wires in ACP posts are positioned with meticulous accuracy to maintain consistent spacing and even concrete coverage.

This precision prevents weak spots, ensuring the posts remain straight and durable during installation and over their lifespan.

This attention to detail complies with Transport for NSW (TMR) certification, offering added assurance for public road fencing and potentially simplifying insurance claims for boundary fencing.

The power of prestressing

ACP employs advanced prestressing techniques similar to those used in constructing bridges and road infrastructure.

High-tensile strands are pre-tensioned with several tonnes of pressure, compressing the concrete once the tension is released.

This process provides flexibility, strength for driving posts into the ground, and enhanced resistance to moisture penetration.

Larger, stronger posts

ACP’s standard 130 Range post, measuring 130/70/60mm, is 18 per cent larger than many competing products.

This additional size and material make ACP posts stronger and more reliable for heavy-duty applications.

Innovative assembly brackets

For constructing fences or trellises, ACP has developed a versatile bracket system that assembles like a “Meccano” set.

The brackets ensure string assemblies as well as keep metal components off the ground, reducing the risk of corrosion and ensuring stability even with ground movement or impact.

Ideal for organic farming

ACP posts are free from harmful chemicals, making them safe for use in organic farming.

They pose no risk of contaminating soil or waterways, aligning with sustainable agricultural practices.

Long-term value

With an expected lifespan of 80–100 years, ACP posts outlast timber, steel, and plastic alternatives, providing a sustainable and cost-effective solution.

They are fireproof, termite and rot-resistant, and may contribute to reduced insurance premiums for fencing.

When it’s time to build or replace fences, Australian farmers can rely on ACP for a lasting investment.

Fence it once, fence it right, and never fence it again with Australian Concrete Posts!

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