ASTM F1043-17a

Standard Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on Steel Industrial Fence Framework

ABSTRACT
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. Coatings shall be classified as: external coatings (Type A, B, and C) and internal coatings (Type A, B, C, and D). Zinc used for coating shall be any grade of zinc conforming to the requirements and shall be applied by the hot-dip method. Strength test, tension test, adhesion test, and cross hatch test shall be performed to meet the specified requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the strength and protective coating requirements for industrial steel fence framework. The intended use is for all types of fence, including but not limited to, chain link, expanded metal, wire mesh both welded and woven, PVC and wood. Consult fencing product manufacturer for post spacing requirements. Post spacings for chain link fence are not to exceed 10 ft. (For additional information, see CLFMI Guide WLG2445.)  
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 stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.4 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: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2017
• ICS: 91.090 - External structures
• Technical Committee: F14 - Fences
• Drafting Committee: F14.40 - Chain Link Fence and Wire Accessories

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1043-17 - Standard Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on Steel Industrial Fence Framework
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2017
• Referred By: ASTM F2000-19 - Standard Safety Performance Specification for Fences for Baseball and Softball Fields
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2017
• Referred By: ASTM F1553-11(2022) - Standard Guide for Specifying Chain Link Fence
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2017
• Referred By: ASTM F2699-08(2018) - Standard Guide for Fences for Commercial and Public Outdoor Water Spray/Play Areas
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2017
• Referred By: ASTM F900-11(2017) - Standard Specification for Industrial and Commercial Steel Swing Gates
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2017
• Referred By: ASTM F2698-08(2018) - Standard Guide for Fences for Above-Ground and In-ground Skate Park Facilities
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2017
• Referred By: ASTM F3558-22 - Standard Guide for Chain-Link Pickleball Court Fences
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2017
• Referred By: ASTM F1083-18(2022) - Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2017
• Referred By: ASTM F969-11(2016) - Standard Practice for Construction of Chain-Link Tennis Court Fence
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2017
• Referred By: ASTM F3204-16 - Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Welded Wire Fence Systems for Security Purposes
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2017
• Referred By: ASTM F654-07(2017) - Standard Specification for Residential Chain Link Fence Gates
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2017
• 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-Jun-2017
• 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-Jun-2017
• Referred By: ASTM F2780-20 - Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Expanded Metal Security Fences and Barriers
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2017
• Referred By: ASTM F2049-11(2017) - Standard Safety Performance Specification for Fences/Barriers for Public, Commercial, and Multi-Family Residential Use Outdoor Play Areas
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2017

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F1043 −17a
Standard Specification for
Strength and Protective Coatings on Steel Industrial Fence
1
Framework
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1043; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope A90/A90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on
Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
1.1 This specification covers the strength and protective
B6 Specification for Zinc
coating requirements for industrial steel fence framework. The
D1499 Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Expo-
intended use is for all types of fence, including but not limited
sures of Plastics
to, chain link, expanded metal, wire mesh both welded and
D3359 Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
woven, PVC and wood. Consult fencing product manufacturer
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
for post spacing requirements. Post spacings for chain link
E376 Practice for Measuring Coating Thickness by
fence are not to exceed 10 ft. (For additional information, see
Magnetic-Field or Eddy-Current (Electromagnetic) Test-
CLFMI Guide WLG2445.)
ing Methods
1.1.1 Caution Regarding Windload—If additives to the
F552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
fence, such as windscreen, inserts, or signage are required, it is
F934 Specification for Colors for Polymer-Coated Chain
advisable to use stronger framework and fittings, to reduce the
Link Fence Materials
on-center spacing of posts, or to add back bracing. Factors to
F1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-
consider when determining windload include the type of
Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
screening material to be used, area of fence to be covered and
G155 Practice for Operating XenonArc LightApparatus for
local wind conditions.
Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
1.2 Posts and rails may have any cross-sectional shape
2.2 Other Documents:
meeting the requirements herein. The shapes may be formed
WLG2445 CLFMI Guide for the Selection of Line Post
and welded, cold formed, hot rolled, or extruded.
3
Spacings
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3. Terminology
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.1 Definitions:
and are not considered standard.
3.1.1 posts—vertical members of the fence.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1.1.1 Discussion—End, corner, and pull posts are posts at
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
which fencing material terminates. Gateposts are posts to
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
which gates are either attached or latched. Line posts are posts
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
that occur in a line of fence in which the fencing material
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
passes and to which it is secured.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1.2 rails—horizontal members of the fence.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.2.1 Discussion—May be top, bottom, intermediate or
2
brace rails.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.3 The dimensional terminology is shown in Fig. 1.
1 3.1.4 The relationship of measured dimension (used
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and
throughout) to trade and industry usage is shown in Table 1.
Wire Accessories.
3.1.5 open sections—non-tubular framework sections (such
Current edition approved June 1, 2017. Published June 2017. Originally
as C-posts, and roll-formed top rail).
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F1043 - 17. DOI:
10.1520/F1043-17a.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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F1043−17a
TABLE 2 Definitions of Fence Framework Materials Design
Material Description of Material
Group IA Steel pipe shall be produced to conform to Specification
Round Steel Pipe F1083, standard weight (Schedule 40). Weight shall not
vary more than 10 % ± from that prescribed.
Group IC Stee
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Designation: F1043 − 17 F1043 − 17a
Standard Specification for
Strength and Protective Coatings on Steel Industrial Fence
1
Framework
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1043; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the strength and protective coating requirements for industrial steel fence framework. The intended
use is for all types of fence, including but not limited to, chain link, expanded metal, wire mesh both welded and woven, PVC and
wood. Consult fencing product manufacturer for post spacing requirements. Post spacings for chain link fence are not to exceed
10 ft. (For additional information, see CLFMI Guide WLG2445.)
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 stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A90/A90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
B6 Specification for Zinc
D1499 Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Exposures of Plastics
D3359 Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E376 Practice for Measuring Coating Thickness by Magnetic-Field or Eddy-Current (Electromagnetic) Testing Methods
F552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
F934 Specification for Colors for Polymer-Coated Chain Link Fence Materials
F1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
G155 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
2.2 Other Documents:
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WLG2445 CLFMI Guide for the Selection of Line Post Spacings
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 posts—vertical members of the fence.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fences and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and Wire
Accessories.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2017June 1, 2017. Published February 2017June 2017. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20162017 as
F1043 - 16a.F1043 - 17. DOI: 10.1520/F1043-17.10.1520/F1043-17a.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
Available from Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute, 10015 Old Columbia Road, Suite B-215, Columbia, MD 21046, http://www.chainlinkinfo.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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F1043 − 17a
3.1.1.1 Discussion—
End, corner, and pull posts are posts at which fencing material terminates. Gateposts are posts to which gates are either attached
or latched. Line posts are posts that occur in a line of fence in which the fencing material passes and to which it is secured.
3.1.2 rails—horizontal members of the fence.
3.1.2.1 Discussion—
May be top, bottom, intermediate or brace rails.
3.1.3 The dimensional terminology is shown in Fig. 1.
3.1.4 The relationship of measured dimension (used throughout) to trade and industry usage is shown in Table 1.
3.1.5 open sections—non
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