As featured in the Bison Catalog, Bison Inc. continues its expansion into diamond sports equipment with the launch of its Cable Suspended Net System. Engineered for scholastic athletic complexes, municipal ballparks, and commercial training facilities, this commercial-grade backstop and perimeter barrier system is designed to protect spectators, fieldhouses, and surrounding property from high-velocity line drives and foul balls.
Built with the same heavy-duty steel fabrication, structural safety standards, and weather-resistant finishes that define Bison’s basketball, soccer, and volleyball lines, this system delivers an uncompromising barrier solution for facility planners.
Heavy-Duty Structural Post Construction
Perimeter netting systems must withstand high wind loads, tension stresses, and severe outdoor weather without sagging or structural fatigue. Bison’s support post architecture is engineered for long-term ground stability.
Key Structural Specifications:
- Heavy-Wall Galvanized Steel: Built with 3½-inch outer diameter (O.D.) heavy-wall capped steel tubing to resist rust, internal corrosion, and bending under cable tension.
- Deep Direct-Bury Ground Footings: Engineered for a full 48-inch (4-foot) direct-bury ground installation in concrete footings, extending 20 feet above ground level for optimal baseline and sideline coverage.
- Aircraft-Grade Suspension Cable: Utilizes a tensioned ÂĽ-inch steel aircraft cable stretched between posts to maintain continuous top-edge net height without sagging.
High-Impact Multi-Sport Netting Specifications
Not all athletic netting is built equal. The netting substrate must combine high impact absorption with tight mesh geometry to handle smaller, high-velocity balls across multiple athletic programs.
Netting & Hardware Features:
- Extra Heavy-Duty 4mm Mesh: Constructed from high-tensile 4mm twine designed to absorb repeated high-velocity ball impacts without fraying or stretching.
- Universal 1â…›-Inch Square Mesh: The tight 1â…›-inch square opening safely contains baseballs and softballs while also serving as an effective protective barrier for secondary sports like soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse.
- Modular 20' x 25' Panel Sections: Supplied in standard 20-foot high by 25-foot wide sections for seamless installation and flexible field coverage.
- Reinforced Perimeter Binding: Features heavy-duty edge rope binding sewn around the entire perimeter of each panel to distribute tension evenly and prevent edge tears.
Specifying Protective Netting for Athletic Facilities
Whether outfitting a new baseball/softball complex, adding backstop extensions, or upgrading perimeter safety barriers, choosing commercial-grade, domestically supported equipment ensures access to technical submittal drawings, engineering calculations, and reliable replacement components.
To request complete engineering submittal sheets, layout advice, or a copy of the Bison Baseball & Softball Catalog, contact your regional Bison Sales Representative or visit bisoninc.com.