ASTM F1043-04

Standard Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on Metal Industrial Chain Link Fence Framework

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the strength and protective coating requirements for industrial steel chain link fence framework. Maximum allowable heights of framework and post spacing are to be based on chain link fence fabric mesh size and gages, and specified wind loads. Post spacings are not to exceed 10 ft. (For additional information see CLFMI Guide for the Selection of Line Post Spacings (WLG2445) . Website address: www.chainlinkinfo.org)
1.1.1 Caution Regarding Windload—If additives to the fence, such as windscreen, inserts, or signage are required, it is advisable to use stronger framework and fittings, to reduce the on-center spacing of posts, or to add back bracing. Factors to consider when determining windload include the type of screening material to be used, area of fence to be covered and local wind conditions.
1.2 Posts and rails may have any cross-sectional shape meeting the requirements herein. The shapes may be formed and welded, cold formed, hot rolled, or extruded.
1.3 The values in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values stated in SI units are for information purposes only.
Note 1—For aluminum-alloy extruded structural pipe and tube please refer to Specification B 429.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2004
• ICS: 91.090 - External structures
• Technical Committee: F14 - Fences
• Drafting Committee: F14.40 - Chain Link Fence and Wire Accessories

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1043-03 - Standard Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on Metal Industrial Chain Link Fence Framework
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Replaced By: ASTM F1043-06 - Standard Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on Steel Industrial Chain Link Fence Framework
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2006
• Referred By: ASTM F2000-19 - Standard Safety Performance Specification for Fences for Baseball and Softball Fields
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F1553-11(2022) - Standard Guide for Specifying Chain Link Fence
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F2780-20 - Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Expanded Metal Security Fences and Barriers
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F900-11(2017) - Standard Specification for Industrial and Commercial Steel Swing Gates
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F2611-15 - Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Chain Link Security Fencing
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F654-07(2017) - Standard Specification for Residential Chain Link Fence Gates
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM E2942-22 - Standard Guide for Security of Tank Farm Installations for Compliance with Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) Regulations
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F3000/F3000M-13(2022) - Standard Specification for Polymer Privacy Insert Slats for Chain Link Fabric and Privacy Chain Link Fabric Manufactured Containing Pre-Installed Privacy Slats
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F1083-18(2022) - Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F3204-16 - Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Welded Wire Fence Systems for Security Purposes
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F969-11(2016) - Standard Practice for Construction of Chain-Link Tennis Court Fence
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F3558-22 - Standard Guide for Chain-Link Pickleball Court Fences
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F2409-10(2016) - Standard Guide for Fences for Non-Residential Outdoor Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 1043 – 04
Standard Specification for
Strength and Protective Coatings on Steel Industrial Chain
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Link Fence Framework
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1043; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process
A 875/A 875M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-5 %
1.1 This specification covers the strength and protective
Aluminum Alloy Metallic-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process
coating requirements for industrial steel chain link fence
A 1011/A 1011M Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip,
framework. Maximum allowable heights of framework and
Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy
post spacing are to be based on chain link fence fabric mesh
and High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability
size and gages, and specified wind loads. Post spacings are not
B 6 Specification for Zinc (Slab Zinc)
to exceed 10 ft. (For additional information see CLFMI Guide
B 429 Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Struc-
for the Selection of Line Post Spacings (WLG2445) . Website
tural Pipe and Tube
address: www.chainlinkinfo.org)
B 750 Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal;
1.1.1 Caution Regarding Windload—If additives to the
Alloy in Ingot Form for Hot-Dip Coatings
fence, such as windscreen, inserts, or signage are required, it is
D 1499 Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Ex-
advisable to use stronger framework and fittings, to reduce the
posures of Plastics
on-center spacing of posts, or to add back bracing. Factors to
D 3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape
consider when determining windload include the type of
Tests
screening material to be used, area of fence to be covered and
E 8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
local wind conditions.
E 376 Practice for Measuring Coating Thickness by
1.2 Posts and rails may have any cross-sectional shape
Magnetic-Field or Eddy-Current (Electromagnetic) Test
meeting the requirements herein. The shapes may be formed
Methods
and welded, cold formed, hot rolled, or extruded.
F 552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
1.3 The values in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the
F 934 SpecificationforStandardColorsforPolymerCoated
standard. The values stated in SI units are for information
Chain Link Fence
purposes only.
F 1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc
NOTE 1—For aluminum-alloy extruded structural pipe and tube please
Coated (Galvanized), Welded, for Fence Structures
refer to Specification B 429.
F 1553 Guide for Specifying Industrial and Commercial
Chain Link Fence
2. Referenced Documents
G 23 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
(Carbon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure
A 90/A 90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on
of Nonmetallic Materials
Iron or Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc Alloy Coatings
G 26 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus
A 123/A 123M Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galva-
(Xenon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure
nized) Coatings on Iron or Steel Products
of Nonmetallic Materials
A 653/A 653M Specification for General Requirements for
2.2 Other Documents:
Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-IronAlloy-
WLG2445 CLFMI Guide for the Selection of Line Post
Spacings
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences
3. Terminology
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and
Wire Accessories.
3.1 Definitions:
Current edition approved October 1, 2004. Published October 2004. Originally
3.1.1 posts—vertical members of the fence.
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as F 1043 - 00.
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3.1.1.1 Discussion—End, corner, and pull posts are posts at
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
which chain link fabric terminates. Gateposts are posts to
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
which gates are either attached or latched. Line posts are posts
the ASTM website.
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F 1043 – 04
TABLE 1 Size Terminology
that occur in a line of fence in which the chain link fabric
passes and to which it is tied. Trade Size, Designator,
in. [mm] NPS [Metric] Actual Outside Diameter
3.1.2 rails—horizontal members of the fence.
in. mm
3.1.2.1 Discussion—May
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