How to Remove Hog Rings

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Written By Koushik Tarafder

If you are here, chances to look for an efficient way to take off Hog Rings. This article will discuss various tools and methods you can use to remove Hog Rings. So let’s get started.

Remove Hog Rings

Hog Rings: An Overview

Hog Rings are multipurpose fasteners that take their name from Pig/Hog Nose rings. They are typically used to connect wire fencing. Still, they have also been used in various fabric designs and decorative applications as well as in the automotive industry, such as for seat covers.

The four most common types of Hog Rings are C-Type, D-Type, M-Type, and Hum Shape. Hog Rings are easy to install and provide a secure hold resistant to corrosion.

Why Hog Rings Need to Be Removed

Disassemble the Fence or Others

Hog rings may need to be taken off the fence or other structures for various reasons, such as repairing a section, transporting the wall, painting, or cleaning. In order to complete the task properly and with ease, the hog rings should be removed.

Adjust the Tension 

The tension of the hog rings can become loose over time, necessitating their removal and replacement in order to maintain the proper tension.

Worn Out

Good quality Hog rings are often manufactured with a corrosion-resistant coating, though this coating can become brittle over time due to exposure to the sun and rain. This is particularly true of fences, which can suffer from wear and tear after long periods, necessitating the removal of their hog rings.

Methods to Remove Hog Rings

The process of removing hog rings is quite easy. Various tools can be utilized to accomplish the method. Below, I discuss the methods for using the different tools for this task.

Wire Cutter

Wire cutters are the most common tool used to remove hog rings. The wire cutter is inserted into the hog ring, and then the wire is clipped, which allows for easy removal of the hog rings.

Wire Cutter

This is a quick and easy way to remove hog rings without damaging the surrounding things. It is important to ensure that the wire cutters are sharpened and in good condition before using them to avoid any potential damage to the hog rings.

Cutting Pliers

Cutting pliers, while not specifically designed to do so, can also be used to remove hog rings. The method is similar to wire cutters; the hog rings can be cut with pliers and removed using regular pliers. 

Rotary Tools

Another way to remove hog rings is to use a rotary tool or a hand grinder alternatively. This tool will cut the hog rings completely, and then pliers can be used to remove them. 

Rotary Tools with wire fence

However, it is important to note that:

  1. The hog rings become hot using rotary tools or grinders and should not be touched directly.
  2. Additionally, using these tools can cause damage to the surrounding area, so it is important to have some skills to use them safely.

Regular/Nose Pillars (Time-Consuming)

Removing hog rings with Regular/Nose Pillars can be tedious, so this method is best used when there is no other option, or only a few hog rings need to be removed. The edges of the hog ring must be pulled out with the Regular/Nose Pillars to use this method, and then the hog ring will come out once it is loosened from the fence.

Are Removed Hog Rings Usable Again?

When hog rings are removed, they are no longer usable because they become misshapen or break. As a result, they must be replaced with new hog rings as they cannot be put back in the same way as before.

Conclusion

With this article’s help, you can accomplish the task of removing Hog Rings efficiently. I have personally used the strategies in the article and successfully completed the job.

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