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Guardrail Shortage Solved By Manufacturer
“Used highway guardrail panels are becoming harder to find so we’re now manufacturing new rails that are easier to use and consistent in quality,” says Tom Calton of AllRail, Rutherfordton, N.C.
Livestock Steel is a galvanized, rollformed livestock fencing panel. “It’s made to match up seamlessly with the standard used highway guardrails that have been used by livestock producers all over the country,” says Calton. “We had to fi nd a way to support the growing demand.”
The new panels are often cheaper than used W-beam guardrails, especially when delivered in truckload quantity, says Calton. “Livestock Steel panels are exactly the same dimensions as the standard 26-ft. long by 12-in. wide, W-beam used highway guardrails. The mounting and splice holes and post spacing slots are exactly the same. The panels are consistently the same length andare always straight and clean.”
The new panels are made from 15-ga. Steel whereas the older, used highway guardrails are often made from 12-ga. steel. “But the 15-ga. steel is plenty strong for livestock,” says Calton. “We use only top quality galvanized steel and they’re actually made on a highway guardrail manufacturing line.” Calton says the company is still able to provide used highway guardrail for sale. “But by manufacturing our own guardrails, we’re able to provide a good, consistent product in an affordable, unlimited supply.”
New or used guardrail can be drop-shipped direct, or customers can schedule pickup in East or West Coast supply yard locations. Calton says to call for best pricing. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, David Swain (general manager), All Rail, (ph 877 724-5411; [email protected]; www.livestocksteel.com).

Livestock Steel is a galvanized, roll-formed livestock fencing panel made to match up
seamlessly with standard used highway guardrails.

“By manufacturing our own guardrails, we’re able to provide a good, consistent product in an affordable, unlimited supply,” says Tom Calton of All Rail.


“Our field managers kept reporting that state DOTs were keeping their guardrail,” says Tom Calton, President of AllRail, Inc. “Shielding our customers from serious product shortfalls required a threat resistant invention. That product is LiveStock Steel.”
Guardrails daily protect America’s traveling public, but once removed from roadside service, guardrail boasts a brilliant second career as the fence-of-choice for erosion control, beef/dairy producers and greenhouses. For years, AllRail, Inc. has led the…


“AllRail ships nationally from West and East coast yards.
Specifications:
LiveStock Steel: a solid, 26-feet long by 12.25-inch wide W-Beam pre-galvanized, roll-formed and punched steel livestock guardrail.”
AllRail.Inc announces LiveStock Steel guardrail panels. “For nearly two decades, we’ve supplied producers across the country with our used highway guardrail. We still offer the used panel when available. What we noticed was, demand was increasing due to the effectiveness of highway guardrails’ shape, but the supply of highway …”

“AllRail,Inc. specializes in bringing the American beef and dairy farmer lifetime fencing products. Today, AllRail Inc. announces LiveStock Steel Guardrail Panels. Starting a dairy in the 1960’s, the family has continued to serve America’s cattlemen…”

“Noting a significant decline in the availability and quality of good used guardrail for sale, AllRail’s team, Tom Calton, (Pres.), and David Swain, (Sales Mngr.), have now created an unlimited guardrail panel supply for American agriculture….”