Fence Clip vs Staple Test: Which Is Stronger?

Are fence staples actually holding your fence… or slowly failing?
We put them head-to-head against a modern fencing clip under real load.

In this video, we test a traditional barbed fencing staple against the Davos fencing clip using a controlled load test rig. By applying increasing pressure to both systems, we find out exactly how they fail — and which one holds stronger under real strain.

This matters because most staple failures don’t happen instantly — they loosen over time. If you’re building fences that need to last, understanding holding power, installation method, and long-term reliability is critical.

This video is for farmers, fencing contractors, and property owners who want stronger, faster, and more reliable fencing systems — without guesswork.

What you’ll see:

Real load testing using a calibrated strain rig
How staples actually fail in timber posts
Clip performance under extreme tension
Practical implications for real-world fencing

Key takeaway:
The staple failed at ~240kg.
The fencing clip held beyond ~435kg — and the post failed first.

This video explores fence construction methods, staple vs clip performance, fencing durability, load testing, tensile strength in fencing systems, and long-term fence reliability. It covers practical fencing techniques, how staples fail over time, and why modern fencing clips are being adopted by contractors and farmers looking for stronger and more efficient solutions.

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Location / Credits:
Filmed in Victoria, Australia
Featuring Davos fencing clip by Davidson Engineering https://davosfencingclip.com/

00:00 Why Staples Fail Over Time
00:27 Can a Clip Replace Staples?
00:44 Test Setup Explained
01:31 How Staples Actually Fail
02:02 Staple Load Test Begins
03:30 Signs of Staple Failure
05:00 Staple Fails at 240kg
05:32 Clip Test Setup
06:00 Clip Load Test Begins
07:25 Passing Staple Limits
08:44 Extreme Load Performance
09:05 Clip Reaches 435kg
09:27 What This Means for Your Fence
09:49 Final Verdict: Clip vs Staple

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