Star Picket Types, Common Sizes and Selection

Star picket, also known as Y posts or steel pickets, are widely used in various applications from securing orchards, protecting animals to fixing structures. Maybe the widespread use of star pickets makes you wonder what size of star picket is perfect for your project. It doesn’t matter, JINSHI will help you choose right star pickets to perfectly match up with your project.

Generally, star picket sizes are selected based on its specific application. Of which, height is the most important factor affecting the design and the actual performance of star pickets. Therefore, we shall choose star pickets whose length and weight perfectly satisfy our project demands.

The table below is the length and weight table of star pickets we produce for your reference. We hope this table can help you choose star pickets suitable for your applications quickly.

Both galvanized star pickets and black bitumen coated star pickets are available. Their sizes and applications also differ from each other.

• Black bitumen coated star pickets

  With a black bitumen coated finish, it is a common type of star pickets.

  Common length: 600 mm, 900 mm, 1350 mm, 1500 mm, 1650 mm, 1800 mm and 2400 mm.

• Galvanized star pickets

  It applies to most corrosive environments, such as coastal areas.

  Common length: 1200 mm, 1350 mm, 1500 mm, 1650 mm, and 1800 mm.