ASTM F1345-10a(2019)

Standard Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the physical requirements for zinc-5 % aluminum-mischmetal (Zn-5Al-MM) alloy-coated steel chain-link fence fabric before weaving. The physical properties to which the fabric should conform are weave form, size of mesh, size of wire, height of fabric, selvage, weight of coating, workmanship, and standard length of rolls.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers zinc-5 % aluminum-mischmetal (Zn-5A1-MM) alloy-coated steel chain-link fence fabric, Zn-5A1-MM alloy-coated, before weaving.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.  
1.3 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: 30-Sep-2019
• ICS: 91.090 - External structures
• Technical Committee: F14 - Fences
• Drafting Committee: F14.40 - Chain Link Fence and Wire Accessories

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Designation: F1345 − 10a (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Specification for
Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-
Link Fence Fabric
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1345; 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 3. Terminology
1.1 This specification covers zinc-5 % aluminum- 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
mischmetal (Zn-5A1-MM) alloy-coated steel chain-link fence 3.1.1 chain link fence fabric—a fencing material made from
fabric, Zn-5A1-MM alloy-coated, before weaving. steel wire helically wound and interwoven in such a manner as
to provide a continuous mesh without knots or ties except in
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
the form of knuckling, or of twisting the ends of the wires to
as the standard.
form the selvage of the fabric.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1.2 diamond count—the number of diamond openings
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
from one edge of the fabric to the other. The diamond count of
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
a given fabric shall begin at the first completed diamond at one
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
edge and continue to the unfinished half or full opening at the
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
other edge.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1.3 knuckling—a term used to describe the type of selvage
2. Referenced Documents
obtained by interlocking adjacent pairs of wire ends and then
2 bending the wire ends back into a loop. The loop shall be
2.1 ASTM Standards:
closed or nearly closed to a measurement less than the diameter
A90/A90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on
of the wire.
Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
A491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link 3.1.4 twisting—a term used to describe the type of selvage
obtained by twisting adjacent pairs of wire ends together in a
Fence Fabric
close helix of 1 ⁄2 machine turns, which is equivalent to three
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods
full twists, and cutting the wire ends at an angle. The wire ends
for Steel Products for Shipment
beyond the twist shall be at least ⁄4 in. (6.4 mm) long. This
A817 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Wire for
type of selvage is not used on fabric with a mesh size of less
Chain-Link Fence Fabric and Marcelled Tension Wire
than 2 in. (50.8 mm).
2.2 Federal Standard:
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment, Civil Agencies
4. Ordering Information
2.3 Military Standards:
4.1 Orders for chain-link fence fabric purchased to this
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
specification shall include the following information:
MIL-STD-163 Steel Mill Products, Preparation for Ship-
4.1.1 Quantity (Section 13),
ment and Storage
4.1.2 Size of mesh (Section 7),
4.1.3 Size of wire (Section 8),
4.1.4 Height of fabric (Section 9),
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fences
4.1.5 Diamond count, if specified (Section 6),
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and
Wire Accessories. 4.1.6 Type of selvage (Section 10),
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2019. Published October 2019. Originally
4.1.7 Certification if required (Section 16),
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F1345 – 10a(2015).
4.1.8 Class of Coating (Section 11), and
DOI: 10.1520/F1345-10AR19.
4.1.9 ASTM designation and year of issue.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
4.2 All rolls of fencing accepted by the purchaser shall be
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
billed on the basis of the original footage of the rolls before
the ASTM website.
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4,
sampling, unless changed by contractual arrangement.
Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http://
www.dodssp.daps.mil. NOTE 1—A typical ordering description is as follows: 25 rolls, 50 ft
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TABLE 1 Typical Diamond Count
NOTE 1—Other diamond counts are permitted (see 6.2).
NOTE 2—For fabric heights over 144 in., see 6.2.
NOTE 3—Variations to knuckled or twisted selvage may affect diamond count (see 6.2).
Nominal Di-
Height of Fence Fabric, in.
ameter Size of
Coated Mesh, in.
36 42 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 144
Wire, in.
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0.192 2 10 ⁄2 12 ⁄2 13 ⁄2 17 ⁄2 20 ⁄2 24 ⁄2 27 ⁄2 31 ⁄2 34 ⁄2 41 ⁄2
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0.148 2 10 ⁄2 12 ⁄2 13 ⁄2 17 ⁄2 20 ⁄2 24 ⁄2 27 ⁄2 31 ⁄2 34 ⁄2 41 ⁄2
0.148 1 ⁄4 . . 23 29 35 41 46 52 58 70
0.148 1 20 23 27 33 39 45 53 61 67 79
1 1 1 1 1 1
0.120 2 10 ⁄2 12 ⁄2 14 ⁄2 17 ⁄2 20 ⁄2 24 ⁄2
3 1 1 1 1
0.120 1 ⁄4 31 ⁄2 35 ⁄2 39 ⁄2 47 ⁄2
0.120 1 20 23 27 33 39 45 53 61 67 79
1 1 1 1 1 1
0.113 2 ⁄8 9 ⁄2 11 ⁄2 13 ⁄2 16 ⁄2 19 ⁄2
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See Appendix X1 for SI equivalents and Fig. 1 for mesh sizes less than 1 in. (25.4 mm).
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TABLE 2 Sizes of Wire and Mesh
each, chain-link fence fabric, Zn-5A1-MM alloy-coated, 2 in. mesh, 0.148
in. wire, 60 in. high, knuckled both selvages, class 2 coating to NOTE 1—For fabrics heights over 144 in., see 9.1.
Specification F1345.
Specified
Size,
Diameter
Coated Size of
5. Materials of Height of Fence Fabric, in.
Wire Mesh, in.
Coated
Gage
5.1 The wire from which the fabric is woven shall conform
Wire, in.
to all requirements of Specification A817 for Type III coating,
0.192 6 2 36, 42, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 144
in the class of coating specified (Class 1 or Class 2). 0.148 9 2 36, 42, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 144
0.148 9 1 ⁄4 . . . . . . 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 144
0.148 9 1 36, 42, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 144
6. Weave
0.148 9 ⁄2 36, 42, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 144
0.120 11 2 36, 42, 48, 60, 72, 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.1 The wire shall be woven throughout in the form of
0.120 11 1 ⁄4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 108, 120, 144
approximately uniform square mesh, having parallel sides and
0.120 11 1 ⁄4 . . . . . . 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 144
horizontal and vertical diagonals of approximately uniform 0.120 11 1 36, 42, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 144
0.120 11 ⁄8 36, 42, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 144
dimensions. The top and bottom of the fabric shall be knuckled
0.120 11 ⁄2 36, 42, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 144
or twisted as specified in Section 10.
0.120 11 ⁄8 36, 42, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 144
1 1
0.113 11 ⁄2 2 ⁄8 36, 42, 48, 60, 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.2 Typical diamond count for each standard height is
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See Appendix X1 for SI equivalents. See Fig. 1 for mesh dimensions for ⁄8 in.,
shown in Table 1. Other diamond counts are permissible
1 5
⁄2 in., and ⁄8 in. mesh.
provided that they are consistent within a lot. The purchaser
has the option to specify the diamond count (4.1.5).
7. Size of Mesh
7.1 The size of mesh shall be as indicated in Table 2. permissible variation from the specified height shall be 61 in.
(625 mm) for standard selvage.
7.2 The permissible variation from the specified size of
mesh shall be 6 ⁄8 in. (63.2 mm) for all mesh sizes except
10. Selvage
1 in., and 6 ⁄16 in. (61.6 mm) for 1 in. mesh size and under.
10.1 Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, fabrics
7.3 The size of mesh shall be determined by meas
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Designation: F1345 − 10a (Reapproved 2015) F1345 − 10a (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Specification for
Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-
Link Fence Fabric
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1345; 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 zinc-5 % aluminum-mischmetal (Zn-5A1-MM) alloy-coated steel chain-link fence fabric,
Zn-5A1-MM alloy-coated, before weaving.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.3 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A90/A90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
A491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
A817 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Wire for Chain-Link Fence Fabric and Marcelled Tension Wire
2.2 Federal Standard:
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment, Civil Agencies
2.3 Military Standards:
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
MIL-STD-163 Steel Mill Products, Preparation for Shipment and Storage
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 chain link fence fabric—a fencing material made from steel wire helically wound and interwoven in such a manner as to
provide a continuous mesh without knots or ties except in the form of knuckling, or of twisting the ends of the wires to form the
selvage of the fabric.
3.1.2 diamond count—the number of diamond openings from one edge of the fabric to the other. The diamond count of a given
fabric shall begin at the first completed diamond at one edge and continue to the unfinished half or full opening at the other edge.
3.1.3 knuckling—a term used to describe the type of selvage obtained by interlocking adjacent pairs of wire ends and then
bending the wire ends back into a loop. The loop shall be closed or nearly closed to a measurement less than the diameter of the
wire.
3.1.4 twisting—a term used to describe the type of selvage obtained by twisting adjacent pairs of wire ends together in a close
helix of 1 ⁄2 machine turns, which is equivalent to three full twists, and cutting the wire ends at an angle. The wire ends beyond
the twist shall be at least ⁄4 in. (6.4 mm) long. This type of selvage is not used on fabric with a mesh size of less than 2 in. (50.8
mm).
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, 2015Oct. 1, 2019. Published March 2015October 2019. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 20102015 as
F1345 - 10F1345 – 10aA.(2015). DOI: 10.1520/F1345-10AR15.10.1520/F1345-10AR19.
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.
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http://www.dodssp.daps.mil.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F1345 − 10a (2019)
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TABLE 1 Typical Diamond Count
NOTE 1—Other diamond counts are permitted (see 6.2).
NOTE 2—For fabric heights over 144 in., see 6.2.
NOTE 3—Variations to knuckled or twisted selvage may affect diamond count (see 6.2).
Nominal Di-
Height of Fence Fabric, in.
ameter Size of
Coated Mesh, in.
36 42 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 144
Wire, in.
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0.192 2 10 ⁄2 12 ⁄2 13 ⁄2 17 ⁄2 20 ⁄2 24 ⁄2 27 ⁄2 31 ⁄2 34 ⁄2 41 ⁄2
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0.148 2 10 ⁄2 12 ⁄2 13 ⁄2 17 ⁄2 20 ⁄2 24 ⁄2 27 ⁄2 31 ⁄2 34 ⁄2 41 ⁄2
0.148 1 ⁄4 . . 23 29 35 41 46 52 58 70
0.148 1 20 23 27 33 39 45 53 61 67 79
1 1 1 1 1 1
0.120 2 10 ⁄2 12 ⁄2 14 ⁄2 17 ⁄2 20 ⁄2 24 ⁄2
3 1 1 1 1
0.120 1 ⁄4 31 ⁄2 35 ⁄2 39 ⁄2 47 ⁄2
0.120 1 20 23 27 33 39 45 53 61 67 79
1 1 1 1 1 1
0.113 2 ⁄8 9 ⁄2 11 ⁄2 13 ⁄2 16 ⁄2 19 ⁄2
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See See Appendix X1 for SI equivalents and Fig. 1 for mesh sizes less than 1 in. (25.4 mm).
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Orders for chain-link fence fabric purchased to this specification shall include the following information:
4.1.1 Quantity (Section 13),
4.1.2 Size of mesh (Section 7),
4.1.3 Size of wire (Section 8),
4.1.4 Height of fabric (Section 9),
4.1.5 Diamond count, if specified (Section 6),
4.1.6 Type of selvage (Section 10),
4.1.7 Certification if required (Section 16),
4.1.8 Class of Coating (Section 11), and
4.1.9 ASTM designation and year of issue.
4.2 All rolls of fencing accepted by the purchaser shall be billed on the basis of the original footage of the rolls before sampling,
unless changed by contractual arrangement.
NOTE 1—A typical ordering description is as follows: 25 rolls, 50 ft each, chain-link fence fabric, Zn-5A1-MM alloy-coated, 2 in. mesh, 0.148 in. wire,
60 in. high, knuckled both selvages, class 2 coating to Specification F1345.
5. Materials
5.1 The wire from which the fabric is woven shall conform to all requirements of Specification A817 for Type III coating, in
the class of coating specified (Class 1 or Class 2).
6. Weave
6.1 The wire shall be woven throughout in the form of approximately uniform square mesh, having parallel sides and horizontal
and vertical diagonals of approximately uniform dimensions. The top and bottom of the fabric shall be knuckled or twisted as
specified in Section 10.
6.2 Typical diamond count for each standard height is shown in Table 1. Other diamond counts are permissible provided that
they are consistent within a lot. The purchaser has the option to specify the diamond count (4.1.5).
7. Size of Mesh
7.1 The size of mesh shall be as indicated in Table 2.
7.2 The permissible variation from the specified size of mesh shall be 6 ⁄8 in. (63.2 mm) for all mesh sizes except 1 in., 1 in.,
and 6 ⁄16 in. (61.6 mm) for 1 in. mesh size and under.
7.3 The size of mesh shall be determined by measuring the minimum clear distance between the wires forming the parallel sides
of the mesh and determined as the average of two readings taken at right angles to each other.
8. Size of Wire
8.1 Chain-link fabric shall be fabricated from wire diameters as listed in Specification A817, with a permissible variation from
the specified diameter of the coated wire of 60.005 in. (60.13 mm).
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TABLE 2 Sizes of Wire and Mesh
NOTE 1—For fabrics heights over 144 in., see 9.1.
Specified
Size,
Diameter
Coated Size of
of Height of Fence Fabric, in.
Wire Mesh, in.
Coated
Gage
Wire, in.
0.192 6 2 36, 42, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 144
0.148 9 2 36, 42, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 144
0.148 9 1 ⁄4 . . . . . . 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 144
0.148 9 1 36, 42, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 144
0.148 9 ⁄2 36, 42, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 144
0.120 11 2 36, 42, 48, 60, 72, 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.120 11 1 ⁄4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 108, 120, 144
0.120 11 1 ⁄4 . . . . . . 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 144
0.120
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