ASTM F900-94(2000)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Industrial and Commercial Swing Gates
Standard Specification for Industrial and Commercial Swing Gates
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1.1 This specification covers detailed requirements for chain link fence gates, gate posts and accessories for both single and double swing-type gates for industrial and commercial application.
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Designation: F 900 – 94 (Reapproved 2000)
Standard Specification for
Industrial and Commercial Swing Gates
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 900; 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 A2.1.3 and A2.1.4 of Practice A 780.
4.2.2 Aluminum Alloy Gate Frames shall be in accordance
1.1 This specification covers detailed requirements for chain
with Specification F 1043.
link fence gates, gate posts and accessories for both single and
4.2.3 Polymer-Coated Steel or Polymer-Coated Aluminum
double swing-type gates for industrial and commercial appli-
Frames shall be in accordance with Specification F 1043 and
cation.
shall match that selected for any adjoining fence framework.
2. Referenced Documents
Welded joints on steel gate frames shall be coated in accor-
dance with Practice A 780, employing a zinc-rich paint con-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
forming to 4.2.2 of Practice A 780 and following only the
A 780 Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areas
procedures outlined in A2.1.3 and A2.1.4 of Practice A 780.
of Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings
The painted areas shall then be top-coated to match the frame
F 1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings
color.
on Metal Industrial Chain Link Fence Framework
4.2.4 Chain Link Gate Fabric—The fabric shall be as
F 1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-
specified for the fence.
Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
4.2.5 Barbed Wire Top—When specified, shall have the end
3. Terminology
members of the gate frame extended in height to accommodate
three strands of barbed wire uniformly spaced and positioned
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
so that the top strand is approximately 1 ft (300 mm) above the
3.1.1 polymer—in this specification, polymer is used to
top horizontal member of the gate frame. Barbed wire shall be
describe all types of vinyl, poly(vinyl-chloride) (PVC) or
attached by suitable means to prevent wire from moving out of
similar types of coatings other than zinc or aluminum.
position and shall be supported by a gate frame member at
4. Materials and Manufacture
maximum intervals of 8 ft.
4.1 Materials— The base materials of the gate frame shall
5. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
be round or rectangular tubular members, welded at all corners
5.1 Size of the gate opening shall be measured from the
or assembled with corner fittings. Gates assembled with corner
inside face to inside face of gate posts.
fittings shall have adjustable truss rods ⁄16 in. (7.9 mm)
5.2 Dimensions and weights of gate frame members shall be
minimum diameter on panels 5 ft (1.5 m) wide or wider. Truss
in accordance with Table 1.
rods shall be the same base metal and finish as the gate frames.
5.2.1 Gate frame shall be designed for the width built so that
4.1.1 The interior bracing, when needed, shall be the same
the outer member shall not sag in excess of the lesser of 1 % of
metal and shape tubular material and finish as the gate frame,
the gate leaf width or 2 in. (50.8 mm).
but need not be the same size.
5.2.2 For dimensions and weight of gate posts, see Table 2.
4.2 Manufacture—Gate frames shall be fabricated and
coated where necessary, as described in 4.2.1 through 4.2.3.
6. Gate Accessories
4.2.1 Zinc-Coated Steel Frames shall be in accordance with
6.1 All gate accessories shall be of the materials as specified
Specifications F 1043 or F 1083, or a combination thereof, and
for the fence.
shall match that selected for any adjoining fence framework.
6.2 Gate Hinges—Hinges shall be structurally capable of
Welded joints shall be coated in accordance with Practice
supporting the gate leaf and allow the gate to open and close
A 780, employing a zinc-rich paint conforming to 4.2.2 of
without binding. The hinges shall be so designed to permit the
Practice A 780 and following only the procedures outlined in
gate to swing a full 180°. The user shall specify, one of the
following directions of swing:
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fences
6.2.1 180° outward,
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.60 on Chain Link Gates.
6.2.2 180° inward,
Current edition approved Feb. 15, 1994. Published April 1994. Originally
1 6.2.3 90° in and out.
published as F 900 – 84. Last previous edition F 900 – 84 (1993)e .
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.06. 6.3 Single Gate Latch—This latch shall be capable of
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