ASTM F1043-18(2022)

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 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.  
1.5 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: 31-Oct-2022
• ICS: 91.090 - External structures
• Technical Committee: F14 - Fences
• Drafting Committee: F14.40 - Chain Link Fence and Wire Accessories

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:F1043 −18 (Reapproved 2022)
Standard Specification for
Strength and Protective Coatings on Steel Industrial Fence
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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 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This specification covers the strength and protective
A90/A90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on
coating requirements for industrial steel fence framework. The
Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
intended use is for all types of fence, including but not limited
B6 Specification for Zinc
to, chain link, expanded metal, wire mesh both welded and
D1499 Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Expo-
woven, PVC, and wood. Consult fencing product manufacturer
for post spacing requirements. Post spacings for chain link sures of Plastics
D3359 Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
fence are not to exceed 10 ft. (For additional information, see
CLFMI Guide WLG2445.) E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-
terials
1.1.1 Caution Regarding Windload—If additives to the
E376 Practice for Measuring Coating Thickness by
fence, such as windscreen, inserts, or signage are required, it is
Magnetic-Field or Eddy Current (Electromagnetic) Test-
advisable to use stronger framework and fittings, to reduce the
ing Methods
on-center spacing of posts, or to add back bracing. Factors to
F552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
consider when determining windload include the type of
F934 Specification for Standard Colors for Polymer-Coated
screening material to be used, area of fence to be covered, and
Chain Link Fence Materials
local wind conditions.
F1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-
1.2 Posts and rails may have any cross-sectional shape
Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
meeting the requirements herein. The shapes may be formed
G155 Practice for Operating XenonArc LampApparatus for
and welded, cold formed, hot rolled, or extruded.
Exposure of Materials
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded 3
2.2 Other Documents:
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
WLG2445 CLFMI Guide for the Selection of Line Post
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Spacings
and are not considered standard.
3. Terminology
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1 Definitions:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.1 posts—vertical members of the fence.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1.1.1 Discussion—End, corner, and pull posts are posts at
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
which fencing material terminates. Gateposts are posts to
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
which gates are either attached or latched. Line posts are posts
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
that occur in a line of fence in which the fencing material
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
passes and to which it is secured.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1.2 rails—horizontal members of the fence.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.1.2.1 Discussion—May be top, bottom, intermediate, or
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
brace rails.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Wire Accessories. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2022. Published November 2022. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as F1043 – 18. DOI: AvailablefromChainLinkFenceManufacturersInstitute,10015OldColumbia
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