ASTM F626-14
(Specification)Standard Specification for Fence Fittings
Standard Specification for Fence Fittings
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the materials, coating requirements, and inspection of the following fence accessories that are used for chain-link fences: post and line caps; rail and brace ends; top rail sleeves; tie wires, clips, and fasteners; tension and brace bands; tension bars; truss rod assembly; barbed wire arms; color coating of fittings; and fitting size terminology.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the materials, coating requirements, and inspection of fence accessories for chain-link fence for the following:
1.1.1 Post and line caps,
1.1.2 Rail and brace ends,
1.1.3 Top rail sleeves,
1.1.4 Tie wires, clips, and fasteners,
1.1.5 Tension and brace bands,
1.1.6 Tension bars,
1.1.7 Truss rod assembly,
1.1.8 Barbed wire arms,
1.1.9 Color coating of fittings, and
1.1.10 Fitting size terminology.
1.2 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.
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Designation:F626 −14
Standard Specification for
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Fence Fittings
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF626;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope B209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
Sheet and Plate
1.1 This specification covers the materials, coating
B209M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
requirements, and inspection of fence accessories for chain-
Sheet and Plate (Metric)
link fence for the following:
B211 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
1.1.1 Post and line caps,
Rolled or Cold Finished Bar, Rod, and Wire
1.1.2 Rail and brace ends,
B211M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
1.1.3 Top rail sleeves,
Rolled or Cold-Finished Bar, Rod, and Wire (Metric)
1.1.4 Tie wires, clips, and fasteners,
B221 Specification forAluminum andAluminum-Alloy Ex-
1.1.5 Tension and brace bands,
truded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
1.1.6 Tension bars,
B221M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
1.1.7 Truss rod assembly,
1.1.8 Barbed wire arms, Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes (Metric)
B429/B429M Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Extruded
1.1.9 Color coating of fittings, and
1.1.10 Fitting size terminology. Structural Pipe and Tube
B800 Specification for 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
for Electrical Purposes—Annealed and Intermediate Tem-
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
pers
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
F552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
and are not considered standard.
F567 Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence
F668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyolefin
2. Referenced Documents
and Other Polymer-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F934 Specification for Colors for Polymer-Coated Chain
A641/A641M Specification for Zinc–Coated (Galvanized)
Link Fence Materials
Carbon Steel Wire
2.2 U.S. Government Standard:
A809 Specification for Aluminum-Coated (Aluminized)
MIL-R-60346-C Roving, Glass, Fibrous (For Prepreg Tape
Carbon Steel Wire
and Roving, Filament Winding, and Pultrusion Applica-
A817 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Wire for
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tions)
Chain-Link Fence Fabric and Marcelled Tension Wire
B26/B26M Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Sand Cast-
3. Post and Line Caps
ings
B85 Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Die Castings
3.1 Post and line caps shall be fabricated from pressed steel
B108 Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Permanent Mold
or cast iron and hot-dip galvanized with a minimum of 1.2
2
Castings
2
oz/ft (366 g/m ) of zinc coating of surface area, or from
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
aluminum alloy 360.0 conforming to die cast Specification
B85, or sand cast or permanent mold alloy 356.0 or 713.0
conforming to Specification B26/B26M or B108.
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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
3.2 Post and line caps shall be designed to fit snugly over
Wire Accessories.
posts and exclude moisture from inside when tubular posts are
Current edition approved April 1, 2014. Published April 2014. Originally
used.
approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F626 - 08(2013). DOI:
10.1520/F0626-14.
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4. Rail and Brace Ends 6.1.1.3 Nine-gage (0.148 6 0.005-in. (3.76 6 0.125-mm))
or (6-gage 0.192 6 0.005-in. (4.88 6 0.125-mm)) aluminum
4.1 Rail and brace ends, when required, shall be fabricated
Alloy 1350-H19 or approved equal.
from pressed steel or cast iron, and hot-dip galvanized with a
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6.1.2 High-Security Round Wire Ties shall be one of the
minimum of 1.2 oz/ft (366 g/m ) of zinc coating of surface
following, as selected by the purchaser:
area, or from aluminum alloy 360.0 (see Specification B85), or
6.1.2.1 Power-Fastened Preformed Metallic Coated Steel
alloy 356.0 or 713.0 (see Specification B26/B26M or Specifi-
Round Wire Ties, preformed to the size of the rail or post and
cation B108).
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Designation: F626 − 08 (Reapproved 2013) F626 − 14
Standard Specification for
1
Fence Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F626; 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 materials, coating requirements, and inspection of fence accessories for chain-link fence for
the following:
1.1.1 Post and line caps,
1.1.2 Rail and brace ends,
1.1.3 Top rail sleeves,
1.1.4 Tie wires, clips, and fasteners,
1.1.5 Tension and brace bands,
1.1.6 Tension bars,
1.1.7 Truss rod assembly,
1.1.8 Barbed wire arms,
1.1.9 Color coating of fittings, and
1.1.10 Fitting size terminology.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI values given in parentheses are for
information only. mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A641/A641M Specification for Zinc–Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire
A809 Specification for Aluminum-Coated (Aluminized) Carbon Steel Wire
A817 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Wire for Chain-Link Fence Fabric and Marcelled Tension Wire
B26/B26M Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Sand Castings
B85 Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Die Castings
B108 Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Permanent Mold Castings
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
B209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate
B209M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate (Metric)
B211 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Rolled or Cold Finished Bar, Rod, and Wire
B211M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Rolled or Cold-Finished Bar, Rod, and Wire (Metric)
B221 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
B221M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes (Metric)
B429/B429M Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Structural Pipe and Tube
B800 Specification for 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire for Electrical Purposes—Annealed and Intermediate Tempers
F552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
F567 Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence
F668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyolefin and Other Polymer-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric
F934 Specification for Colors for Polymer-Coated Chain Link Fence Materials
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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 March 1, 2013April 1, 2014. Published March 2013April 2014. Originally approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 20082013 as
F626 - 08.F626 - 08(2013). DOI: 10.1520/F0626-08R13.10.1520/F0626-14.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2.2 U.S. Government Standard:
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MIL-R-60346-C Roving, Glass, Fibrous (For Prepreg Tape and Roving, Filament Winding, and Pultrusion Applications)
3. Post and Line Caps
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3.1 Post and line caps shall be fabricated from pressed steel or cast iron and hot-dip galvanized with a minimum of 1.2 oz/ft
2
(366 g/m ) of zinc coating of surface area, or from aluminum alloy 360.0 conforming to die cast Specification B85, or sand cast
or permanent mold alloy 356.0 or 713.0 conforming to Specification B26/B26M or B108.
3.2 Post and line caps shall be designed to fit snugly over posts and exclude moisture from inside when tubular posts are used.
4. Rail and Brace Ends
4.1 Rail and brace ends, when required, shall be fabricated from pressed steel or cast iron, and hot-dip galvanized with a
2 2
minimum of 1.2 oz/ft (366 g/m ) of zinc coating of surface area, or from aluminum alloy 360.0 (see Specification B85), or alloy
356.0 or 713.0 (see Specification B26/B26M or Specification B108).
4.2 Rail and brace ends, or other approved means of connection, shall be prov
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