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 the standard. The SI values given in parentheses are for information only.

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Designation:F626 −08(Reapproved 2013)
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 B209M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
Sheet and Plate (Metric)
1.1 This specification covers the materials, coating
B211 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
requirements, and inspection of fence accessories for chain-
Rolled or Cold Finished Bar, Rod, and Wire
link fence for the following:
B211M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
1.1.1 Post and line caps,
Rolled or Cold-Finished Bar, Rod, and Wire (Metric)
1.1.2 Rail and brace ends,
B221 Specification forAluminum andAluminum-Alloy Ex-
1.1.3 Top rail sleeves,
truded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
1.1.4 Tie wires, clips, and fasteners,
B221M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
1.1.5 Tension and brace bands,
Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes (Metric)
1.1.6 Tension bars,
B429/B429M Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Extruded
1.1.7 Truss rod assembly,
Structural Pipe and Tube
1.1.8 Barbed wire arms,
B800 Specification for 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire
1.1.9 Color coating of fittings, and
for Electrical Purposes—Annealed and Intermediate Tem-
1.1.10 Fitting size terminology.
pers
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
F552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
as the standard. The SI values given in parentheses are for
F668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyolefin
information only.
and Other Polymer-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric
F934 Specification for Colors for Polymer-Coated Chain
2. Referenced Documents
Link Fence Materials
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
2.2 U.S. Government Standard:
A641/A641M Specification for Zinc–Coated (Galvanized)
MIL-R-60346-C Roving, Glass, Fibrous (For Prepreg Tape
Carbon Steel Wire
and Roving, Filament Winding, and Pultrusion Applica-
A809 Specification for Aluminum-Coated (Aluminized) 3
tions)
Carbon Steel Wire
A817 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Wire for
3. Post and Line Caps
Chain-Link Fence Fabric and Marcelled Tension Wire
3.1 Post and line caps shall be fabricated from pressed steel
B26/B26M Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Sand Cast-
or cast iron and hot-dip galvanized with a minimum of 1.2
2
ings
2
oz/ft (366 g/m ) of zinc coating of surface area, or from
B85 Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Die Castings
aluminum alloy 360.0 conforming to die cast Specification
B108 Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Permanent Mold
B85, or sand cast or permanent mold alloy 356.0 or 713.0
Castings
conforming to Specification B26/B26M or B108.
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
3.2 Post and line caps shall be designed to fit snugly over
B209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
posts and exclude moisture from inside when tubular posts are
Sheet and Plate
used.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences
4. Rail and Brace Ends
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and
Wire Accessories. 4.1 Rail and brace ends, when required, shall be fabricated
Current edition approved March 1, 2013. Published March 2013. Originally
from pressed steel or cast iron, and hot-dip galvanized with a
approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F626 - 08. DOI:
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minimum of 1.2 oz/ft (366 g/m ) of zinc coating of surface
10.1520/F0626-08R13.
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F626−08 (2013)
NOTE 1—Heavier zinc coatings than those listed in 6.1.1.1 (1) and
area, or from aluminum alloy 360.0 (see Specification B85), or
6.1.1.2(1)maybespecifiedifdesired,tomatchtheminimumzinccoating
alloy 356.0 or 713.0 (see Specification B26/B26M or Specifi-
specified for the fence fabric.
cation B108).
6.1.1.3 Nine-gage (0.148 6 0.005-in. (3.76 6 0.125-mm))
4.2 Rail and brace ends, or other approved means of
or (6-gage 0.192 6 0.005-in. (4.88 6 0.125-mm)) aluminum
connection, shall be provided when top rail or brace are
Alloy 1350-H19 or approved equal.
required.
6.1.2 High-Security Round Wire Ties shall be one o
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