Standard Specification for Long Barbed Tape Obstacles

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1.1 This specification covers barbed tape materials and configurations used for security barriers.

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ASTM F1910-98e1 - Standard Specification for Long Barbed Tape Obstacles
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Designation: F 1910 – 98
Standard Specification for
Long Barbed Tape Obstacles
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1910; 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.
e NOTE—Corrections were made editorially to Tables 1 and 2 in July 1999.
diameter (62 in.). Each loop shall consist of 24 (61) clusters of four
1. Scope
needle-sharp barbs on 4 in. centers, each barb measuring a minimum of
1.1 This specification covers barbed tape materials and
1.2 in. in length. The barbed tape shall be fabricated from Series 430
configurations used for security barriers.
stainless steel with optional hardness. The barbed tape shall be perma-
nently cold–clenched over an austenitic mechanical spring core wire. The
2. Referenced Documents
wire shall have a diameter of 0.098 in. with a minimum tensile strength of
2.1 ASTM Standards: approximately 140 psi. The barbed tape shall have a minimum 230° wrap
about the core wire. Adjacent alternate loops shall be clipped together in
A 176 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chro-
five (5) locations around the circumference to obtain the concertina effect.
mium Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip
Clip spacing of the extended coil shall be 12 6 2 in. Clips shall be capable
A 240 Specification for Heat-Resisting Chromium and
of withstanding a minimum pull load of 200 lb. Each coil shall contain 51
Chromium Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip for
loops and cover 25 6 1 ft.
Pressure Vessels
5.1.1 Quantity—The number of units of barbed tape re-
A 370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechani-
quired. For fixed length units, the length per unit should be
cal testing of Steel Products
specified.
A 666 Specification for Austenitic Stainless Steel, Sheet,
5.1.2 Description— Barbed tape shall be described as single
Strip, Plate and Flat Bar
coil helical, single coil concertina, double coil concertina, or
A 764 Standard Specification for Metallic Coated Carbon
double coil helical.
Steel Wire, Coated at Size and Drawn to Size for Mechani-
5.1.3 Diameter—The purchaser shall specify the packaged
cal Springs
diameter. When double coil products are specified, the inner
F 1379 Terminology Relating to Barbed Tape
and outer coil packaged diameters shall be given.
5.1.4 Barb Length— Refer to Terminology F 1379 and
3. Terminology
Tables 1 and 2.
3.1 Refer to Terminology F 1379.
5.1.5 Coil Loops—The number of coil loops shall be
specified by the purchaser.
4. Classification
5.1.6 Unit Length— The purchaser shall specify the in-
4.1 Refer to 5.1.8.
stalled length and coil spacing, including the coil spacing
tolerance.
5. Ordering/Specifying Information
5.1.7 Number of attachment points, in accordance with
5.1 Ordering or specifying barbed tape shall include the
Terminology F 1739 and Tables 1 and 2.
following information as per sample specification, or by
5.1.8 Cross Sections— The purchaser shall specify the cross
referencing item numbers in Tables 1 and 2 (indicate number of
sections in accordance with Terminology F 1379.
loops, if applicable). Material furnished under this specification
shall conform to applicable requirements of current editions of
6. Material
ASTM Standards.
6.1 Composition— Barbed tape shall be manufactured from
NOTE 1—The following sample specification is provided to assist when
stainless and galvanized steel in accordance with the ASTM
specifying or ordering barbed tape material. Actual size and style will vary
standards listed in Section 2. Manufacturers are not necessarily
by individual job requirements.
limited to those materials listed.
Sample Specification Only—Barbed tape obstacle shall be 30 in.
6.1.1 Stainless Steel— Stainless steel strip shall be either
ferretic or austenitic. Stainless steel should be ordered to the
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-14 on Fences
AISA or UNS designations to ensure the correct chemistry.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.25 on Barbed Tape.
6.1.1.1 Ferritic stainless steels shall be produced in accor-
Current edition approved July 10, 1998. Published December 1998.
2 dance with Specification A 176 or Specification A 240.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.06. 6.1.1.2 Austenitic stainless steels shall be purchased in
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F 1910
accordance with Specification A 666. 8.2 Surfaces shall be smooth and free of rust with no serious
defects, such as pits, die marks, and other defects to impair the
7. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
integrity of the product.
7.1 Permissible variations within coil diameters shall be as
specified in Tables 1 and 2 for standard trade sizes.
9. Certification
9.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, a
8. Workmanship, Finish and Appearance
manufacturer’s certification of compliance shall be furnished to
8.1 Workmanship— Coil loops shall not be kinked, unless it
the purchaser showing the quantity, size and type of barbed
is part of the design.
tape. The certification of compliance shall state that the
8.1.1 Each coil shall be one continuous length properly
representative barbed tape is in accordance with the specifica-
coiled and firmly tied for shipping. Welds made in the strip
tion.
prior to forming are permitted. A maximum of three splices per
coil are permitted either by o
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