ASTM F2919/F2919M-12(2018)

Standard Specification for Welded Wire Mesh Fence Fabric (Metallic-Coated or Polymer Coated) with Variable Mesh Patterns or Meshes Greater than 6 in.<sup>2</sup > [3871 mm²] in Panels

ABSTRACT
This specification covers welded wire mesh fence fabric produced from steel wire or metallic-coated steel wire. The metallic-coated fabric may be polymer coated after fabrication. This specification identifies the three major classifications of welded wire mesh fence fabric - Panel Sizes Model A, B, and C - and the test methods conducted on the welded wire fabric. It also indicates the physical properties, dimension, tolerance, and workmanship of the welded wire mesh fence fabric.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers welded wire mesh fence fabric produced from steel wire or metallic-coated steel wire. The metallic-coated fabric may be polymer coated after fabrication.  
1.2 Welded wire mesh fence fabric is produced in four types, based on the kind of coating, as described in Section 4.  
1.3 This specification is applicable to orders in either inch-pound units or SI units. Values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values in the two systems are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independent of the other, without combining values in any way.  
1.4 This specification references notes and footnotes, which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this specification.  
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, 13.4, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-2018
• ICS: 77.140.65 - Steel wire, wire ropes and link chains
• Technical Committee: F14 - Fences
• Drafting Committee: F14.35 - Architectural Metal Fence Systems

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2919/F2919M-12 - Standard Specification for Welded Wire Mesh Fence Fabric (Metallic-Coated or Polymer Coated) with Variable Mesh Patterns or Meshes Greater than 6 in.² [3871 mm²] in Panels
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2018
• Refers: ASTM A1064/A1064M-24 - Standard Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete
• Effective Date: 15-Apr-2024
• Refers: ASTM A853-19 - Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Carbon, for General Use
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2019
• Refers: ASTM A1064/A1064M-18 - Standard Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2018
• Refers: ASTM A853-04(2017) - Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Carbon, for General Use
• Effective Date: 15-Mar-2017
• Refers: ASTM A1064/A1064M-17 - Standard Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete
• Effective Date: 15-Mar-2017
• Refers: ASTM A1064/A1064M-16b - Standard Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2016
• Refers: ASTM A1064/A1064M-16a - Standard Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete
• Effective Date: 01-May-2016
• Refers: ASTM A1064/A1064M-16 - Standard Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2016
• Refers: ASTM A1064/A1064M-15a - Standard Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2015
• Refers: ASTM A1064/A1064M-15 - Standard Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2015
• Refers: ASTM A1064/A1064M-14 - Standard Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2014
• Refers: ASTM A1064/A1064M-13 - Standard Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2013
• Refers: ASTM F934-96(2013) - Standard Specification for Standard Colors for Polymer-Coated Chain Link Fence Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2013
• Refers: ASTM A1064/A1064M-12 - Standard Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2012

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:F2919/F2919M −12 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Specification for
Welded Wire Mesh Fence Fabric (Metallic-Coated or Polymer
Coated) with Variable Mesh Patterns or Meshes Greater than
2 2 1
6 in. [3871 mm ] in Panels
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF2919/F2919M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This specification covers welded wire mesh fence fabric
2.1 ASTM Standards:
produced from steel wire or metallic-coated steel wire. The
A82/A82M Specification for Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete
metallic-coated fabric may be polymer coated after fabrication.
Reinforcement (Withdrawn 2013)
A90/A90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on
1.2 Welded wire mesh fence fabric is produced in four
Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
types, based on the kind of coating, as described in Section 4.
A123/A123M Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized)
1.3 This specification is applicable to orders in either
Coatings on Iron and Steel Products
inch-pound units or SI units.Values stated in either inch-pound
A185/A185M Specification for Steel Welded Wire
or SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard.Within
Reinforcement, Plain, for Concrete (Withdrawn 2013)
the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values in the
A641/A641M Specification for Zinc–Coated (Galvanized)
two systems are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system
Carbon Steel Wire
shall be used independent of the other, without combining
A853 Specification for Steel Wire, Carbon, for General Use
values in any way.
A856/A856M Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-
1.4 This specification references notes and footnotes, which
Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Carbon Steel Wire
provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (ex-
A902 Terminology Relating to Metallic Coated Steel Prod-
cluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as
ucts
requirements of this specification.
A1064/A1064M Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and
Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
test methods portion, 13.4, of this specification: This standard Concrete
does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this D1499 Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Expo-
standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environ- sures of Plastics
mental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
F934 Specification for Standard Colors for Polymer-Coated
limitations prior to use.
Chain Link Fence Materials
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
2.2 ISO Standard:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ISO 2178 Non-Magnetic Coatings on Magnetic
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Substrates—Measurement of Coating Thickness—
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- 4
Magnetic
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.35 on Architectural Metal the ASTM website.
Fence Systems. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Current edition approved March 1, 2018. Published March 2018. Originally www.astm.org.
approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F2919/F2919M–12. Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
DOI:10.1520/F2919_F2919M-12R18. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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3. Terminology 4.2.2 Model B: Panels fabricated with two horizontal wires
withaverticalwireplacedbetweenthem.(SeeTable2andFig.
3.1 Definitions—Refer to Terminology A902 for general
1).
terminology relating to metallic-coated steel products.
4.2.3 Model C: Panels fabricated with single wires in
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
horizontalandverticaldirection—flatinstructure.(SeeTable3
3.2.1 welded wire mesh fence fabric—material composed of
and Fig. 1).
a series of longitudinal and transverse steel wires arranged
4.2.4 Models A and B: Panels may be bent along the length
substantially at right angles to each other, and welded together
to form a bent section at 45 degrees. (See Fig. 2).
at the points of intersection by electrical resistance welding to
4.2.5 All panels have to be fabricated so that they do not
form fabricated panels.
exceed 4 in. on centers in one dimension (length, width, or
height) so they meet the maximum permitted dimension
NOTE 1—See Tables 1-3 for a list of typical standard mesh sizes. This
list does not cover all options that may be available.
between wires in one direction which is 4 in. on centers.
4.2.6 All panels have to fabricated from wire with a
3.2.2 wire—referred to as plain wire and welded plain wire
minimum diameter of 9.0 gage (0.148 in. [3.76 mm] metallic
used in the fabrication of the fence panels.
coated core.
4. Classification
5. Ordering Information
4.1 Welded wire mesh fence fabric is classified according to
5.1 Orders for material purchased under this specification
coating as follows:
shall include the following information:
4.1.1 Type 1, consists of welded wire fabric made from wire
5.1.1 Quantity (number of panels).
which is zinc-coated, in accordance with A641/A641M, Class
5.1.2 Mesh Description: Mesh spacing(s) and wire sizes
3 minimum, before being welded into fabric, known as
(gages) in metallic core diameter for polymer coated panels.
galvanized before welding.
5.1.3 Panel size (height by width).
4.1.2 Type 2, consists of welded wire fabric which is made
5.1.4 Type of coating (Section 4), including the specific type
from uncoated wire and the fabric is subsequently zinc-coated
to be furnished.
after fabrication, in accordance with Specification A123/
5.1.5 ASTM designation and year of issue.
A123M,CoatingGrade35,knownasgalvanizedafterwelding.
5.1.6 Any special requirements (see Section 8).
4.1.3 Type 3, consists of welded wire fabric made from wire
5.1.7 Certification, if required (see 15.1).
which is coated with zinc-5 % aluminum mischmetal alloy
NOTE 2—A typical ordering description, with single wires in vertical
(Zn-5Al-MM), in accordance with Specification A856/
and horizontal direction, would be as follows: 500 panels Model A: 6 in.
A856M, before being welded into fabric, known as zinc 5 %
by2in.meshby6gagehorizontalandverticalwires,thenheightbywidth
aluminum mischmetal alloy-coated steel before welding.
(length) conforming to F2919-XX.Where single wires with different gage
4.1.4 Type 4, consists of welded wire fabric made from wire
in vertical and horizontal direction, then as follows: 500 panels ModelA:
6 in by 2 in. mesh by 4 gage horizontal and 6 gage vertical wires; then
which is zinc-coated, in accordance with Specification A641/
height by width (length) conforming to F2919-XX. Where panels with
A641M, 0.3 oz/ft minimum, before being welded into fabric,
double horizontal wires are required it would be: 500 panels Model B: 8
known as galvanized before welding, and subsequently poly-
in. by 2 in. mesh, 2 by 0 gage horizontal wires with 4 gage vertical wires
mer coated.
welded between them conforming to F2919-XX. Where panels with
4.1.5 In agreement between buyer and supplier Types 1, 2, variable openings in height are required, it would be: 500 panels Model C:
Variable mesh by 3.5 in. clear mesh, 4 gage horizontal, and 7 gage vertical
3,or4canbesubsequentlypolymercoatedtoproducepolymer
wires conforming to F2919-XX. In each case the vertical mesh opening
coated welded wire fabric.
(height measured from top to bottom) is designated first, followed by the
4.2 Welded wire mesh fence fabric is classified in accor- horizontal mesh opening (width measured from left to right).
dance with the method of fabrication, as follows:
6. Material and Manufacture
4.2.1 Model A: Panels fabricated with single wires in
horizontal and vertical direction. With horizontal reinforcing 6.1 The wire used in the manufacture of welded wire mesh
folds (beams). (See Table 1 and Fig. 1). fence fabric shall conform to the specifications in 6.1.1 as
TABLE 1 Panel Sizes Model A—Single wire in each direction with horizontal reinforcing folds (or beams). (See Fig. 1, Model A)
NOTE 1—These are examples—Other meshes and wire diameters are available. These are acceptable providing they meet all the requirements of this
ASTM specification and are acceptable to the purchaser and client. Not all panels have horizontal reinforcing folds (beams) as shown in Fig. 1, Model
A, if mounted within a frame.
Vertical Horizontal
Wire Diameter
Wire Wire
(Metallic-coated core: nominal)
Panel Height
Spacing Spacing
A
Vertical Horizontal
(nominal) (nominal)
in. [mm] in. [mm] Gage in. [mm] Gage in. [mm] in. (approx.) mm (approx.)
2 [50] 6 [150] 6.0 0.192 [4.88] 6.0 0.192 [4.88] 48–60–72–96 1200–1500–1800–2400
2 [50] 4 [100] 7.0 0.177 [4.50] 7.0 0.177 [4.50] 42–48–60–72–84 1050–1200–1500–1800–2100
2 [50] 8 [200] 5.75 0.196 [4.98] 5.75 0.196 [4.98] 42–48–60–72–84–96 1050–1200–1500–1800–2100–2400
2 [50] 8 [200] 6.25 0.188 [4.80] 6.25 0.189 [4.80] 39–60–78–96 1000–1500–2000–2400
A
Where panels have horizontal folds (beams) small spacing of horizontal wires may apply.
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TABLE 2 Panel Sizes Model B—Single vertical wire. Double horizontal wire. (See Fig. 1, Model B)
NOTE 1—These are examples—Other meshes and wire diameters are available. These are acceptable providing they meet all the requirements of this
ASTM specification and are acceptable by the purchaser and client.
Vertical Horizontal Wire Diameter
Wire Wires (Metallic-coated core: nominal)
Panel Height
Spacing Spacing Vertical Horizontal
(nominal) (nominal) One (1) Wire Two (2) Wire
in. [mm] in. [mm] Gage in. [mm] Gage in. [mm] in. (approx.) mm (approx.)
2 [50] 8 [200] 4.0 0.225 [5.72] 4.0 0.225 [5.72] 48–72–96 1200–1800–2400
2 [50] 8 [200] 4.0 0.225 [5.72] 0.0 0.303 [7.70] 48–72–96 1200–1800–2400
2 [50] 8 [200] 5.75 0.196 [4.98] 3.5 0.236 [6.00] 42–48–54–66–72–84 1000–1200–1450–1650–1800–2000
2 [50] 8 [200] 3.5 0.236 [6.00] 00.75 0.315 [8.00] 42–48–54–66–72–96 1000–1200–1450–1650–1800–2400
TABLE 3 Panel Sizes Model C—Single wire in each direction. Flat construction and variable wire spacing in panel height. (See Fig. 1,
Model C)
NOTE 1—These are examples—Other meshes and wire diameters are available. These are acceptable providing they meet all the requirements of this
ASTM specification and are acceptable by the purchaser and client.
Vertical
Horizontal Wire Diameter
Wire
Wire (Metallic-coated core: nominal)
Clear Mesh Panel Height
Spacing
Spacing
(nominal) Vertical Horizontal
(nominal)
in. [mm] in. [mm] Gage in. [mm] Gage in. [mm] in. (approx.) mm (approx.)
1.75 [45] Variable 9.0 0.148 [3.77] 9.0 0.148 [3.77] 48–60–72 1200–1500–1800
1.75 [45] Variable 6.0 0.192 [4.88] 6.0 0.192 [4.88] 48–60–72 1200–1500–1800
3.50 [45] Variable 4.0 0.255 [5.72] 6.0 0.192 [4.88] 48–60–72 1200–1500–1800
3.50 [45] Variable 2.0 0.262 [6.67] 6.0 0.192 [4.88] 48–60–72 1200–1500–1800
NOTE 1—ModelApanels normally have horizontal reinforcing folds (or beams) to increase horizontal rigidity. Number of folds (beams) increase with
the height of the panel. Generally two folds for panels shorter than 5 ft [1525 mm], three folds if shorter than 6 ft 6 in. [1980 mm] and four folds for
taller panels up to 8 ft [2430 mm].
NOTE 2—Model B panels have vertical wires sandwiched between two (2) horizontal wires.
NOTE 3—Model C panels have straight wire in both directions. Panels have variable wire spacing in panel height.
FIG. 1Examples of Model A, B, and C Panels
appropriate for the type ordered, except the tensile strength subsequently zinc-coated by the hot-dip process, confirming to
shall conform to 7.1. The wire may be produced from any Specification A123/A123M, Coating Grade 35 (minimum).
grade of steel listed in Specification A1064/A1064M or A853. Type 3 welded wire fabric shall be manufactured from zinc-
6.1.1 Type 1 welded wire fabric shall be manufactured from 5 % aluminum-mischmetal coated steel wire conforming to
zinc-coated steel wire conforming to Specification A641/ Specification A856/A856M, Class 80 coating (minimum).
A641M, Class 3 coating (minimum). Type 2 welded wire Type 4 welded wire fabric shall be manufactured from zinc-
fabric shall be manufactured from uncoated steel wire con- coated steel wire conforming to Specification A641/A641M—
forming to Specification A82/A82M or A853, and the fabric 0.3 oz/ft , minimum weight coat.
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FIG. 2Model A and Model B Panels May Be Available Bent Over
6.2 Wire for welded wire mesh fence fabric shall be 7. Mechanical Properties
assembled by automatic machines or other suitable mechanical
7.1 Tensile Strength—The tensile strength of the wire used
means that will ensure accurate spacing and alignment of all
for the welded wire mesh fence fabric shall be soft, medium or
members of the finished fabric. Longitudinal and transverse
hard in accordance with the requirement of Specifications
members of the welded wire fabric shall be connected at every
A641/A641M (Type 1 and 4), A856/A856M (Type 3) and hard
intersection in accordance with the requirements of 13.4 by the
drawn in accordance with Specification A82/A82M or A853
process of electric resistance welding, which employs the
(Type 2). The cross-sectional area of the test wire specimen
principle of fusion combined with pressure.
shall be based on the diameter of the metallic coated wire. (See
6.3 Horizontal reinforcing folds (beams) may be incorpo-
Table 4).
rated into Model A panels. Sufficient folds (beams) shall be
incorporated in the panel to ensure straightness and less
8. Physical Properties
flexibility, if
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