ASTM A392-11a

Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric

ABSTRACT
This specification covers zinc-coated (galvanized) steel chain-link fence fabric, zinc coated either before or after weaving. 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. A typical diamond count for each standard height is given. Chain-link fabric shall conform to the requirements specified for (1) mesh size, (2) wire size, (3) fabric height, (4) selvage, (5) zinc coating weight (Class 1or Class 2), and (6) breaking strength. The standard length of rolls and sampling requirements for testing are specified as well.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers zinc-coated steel chain-link fence fabric, zinc coated either before or after weaving.
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2011
• ICS: 77.140.65 - Steel wire, wire ropes and link chains
• Technical Committee: F14 - Fences
• Drafting Committee: F14.40 - Chain Link Fence and Wire Accessories

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM A392-11 - Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F1553-11(2022) - Standard Guide for Specifying Chain Link Fence
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F2409-10(2016) - Standard Guide for Fences for Non-Residential Outdoor Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F2699-08(2018) - Standard Guide for Fences for Commercial and Public Outdoor Water Spray/Play Areas
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F2814-09(2015) - Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Ornamental Steel Picket Fence Systems for Security Purposes
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F2698-08(2018) - Standard Guide for Fences for Above-Ground and In-ground Skate Park Facilities
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E2942-22 - Standard Guide for Security of Tank Farm Installations for Compliance with Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) Regulations
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F1908-08(2018) - Standard Guide for Fences for Residential Outdoor Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F2049-11(2017) - Standard Safety Performance Specification for Fences/Barriers for Public, Commercial, and Multi-Family Residential Use Outdoor Play Areas
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F969-11(2016) - Standard Practice for Construction of Chain-Link Tennis Court Fence
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F2000-19 - Standard Safety Performance Specification for Fences for Baseball and Softball Fields
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F2611-15 - Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Chain Link Security Fencing
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F3000/F3000M-13(2022) - Standard Specification for Polymer Privacy Insert Slats for Chain Link Fabric and Privacy Chain Link Fabric Manufactured Containing Pre-Installed Privacy Slats
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F3558-22 - Standard Guide for Chain-Link Pickleball Court Fences
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:A392 −11a
Standard Specification for
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Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A392; 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 formtheselvageofthefabric.Variationstoknuckledortwisted
selvages are permissible.
1.1 This specification covers zinc-coated steel chain-link
fence fabric, zinc coated either before or after weaving.
3.1.2 diamond count—the number of diamond openings
from one edge of the fabric to the other. The diamond count of
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
a given fabric shall begin at the first completed diamond at one
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
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edge and continue to the unfinished ( ⁄2) or full opening at the
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
other edge.
and are not considered standard.
3.1.3 knuckling—the type of selvage obtained by interlock-
2. Referenced Documents
ing adjacent pairs of wire ends and then bending the wire ends
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
back into a loop. The loop shall be closed or nearly closed to
A90/A90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on
a measurement less than the diameter of the wire.
Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
3.1.4 twisting—the type of selvage obtained by twisting
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
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adjacent pairs of wire ends together in a close helix of 1 ⁄2
of Steel Products
machine turns, which is equivalent to 3 full twists, and cutting
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods
the wire ends at an angle. The wire ends beyond the twist shall
for Steel Products for Shipment
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A817 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Wire for beatleast ⁄4in.(6.4mm)long.Thistypeofselvageisnotused
Chain-Link Fence Fabric and Marcelled Tension Wire
on fabric with a mesh size of less than 2 in. (50.8 mm).
B6 Specification for Zinc
2.2 Federal Standard:
4. Ordering Information
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Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipments (Civil Agencies)
4.1 Orders for chain-link fence fabric purchased to this
2.3 Military Standards:
specification shall include the following information:
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MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
4.1.1 Quantity (Section 14),
MIL-STD 163 SteelMillProducts,PreparationforShipment
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4.1.2 Zinc coated after weaving or before weaving (Section
and Storage
5),
3. Terminology
4.1.3 Size of mesh (Section 7),
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
4.1.4 Size of wire (Section 8),
3.1.1 chain-link fence fabric—a fencing material made from
4.1.5 Height of fabric (Section 9),
steel wire helically wound and interwoven in such a manner as
4.1.6 Diamond count, if specified (Section 6),
to provide a continuous mesh without knots or ties except in
4.1.7 Type of selvage (Section 10),
the form of knuckling or of twisting the ends of the wires to
4.1.8 Class of coating (Section 11),
4.1.9 ASTM designation and year of issue, and
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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
4.1.10 Certification if required (Section 17).
Wire Accessories.
Current edition approved June 1, 2011. Published June 2011. Originally
4.2 All rolls of fencing accepted by the purchaser shall be
approved in 1955. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as A392 - 11. DOI:
billed on the basis of the original footage of the rolls before
10.1520/A0392-11A.
sampling, unless changed by contractual arrangement.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
NOTE 1—A typical ordering description is as follows: 25 rolls, 50 ft
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
each, chain-link fence fabric, zinc coated after weaving, 2-in. mesh,
the ASTM website.
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0.148-in. wire, 60 in. high, knuckled both selvages, Class 2 coating to
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A392−11a
5. Materials 8. Size of Wire
5.1 If zinc-coated before weaving, the wire from which the 8.1 Chain-link fabric shall be fabricated from wire diam-
fabric is woven shall conform to all requirements of Specifi- eters as listed in Specification A817, with a permissible
cation A817 for Type II coatin
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Designation:A392–11 Designation: A392 – 11a
Standard Specification for
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Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A392; 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-coated steel chain-link fence fabric, zinc coated either before or after weaving.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A90/A90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
A700 Practices 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
B6 Specification for Zinc
2.2 Federal Standard:
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Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipments (Civil Agencies)
2.3 Military Standards:
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MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
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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. Variations to knuckled or twisted selvages are permissible.
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
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fabric shall begin at the first completed diamond at one edge and continue to the unfinished ( ⁄2) or full opening at the other edge.
3.1.3 knuckling—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.
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3.1.4 twisting—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 3 full twists, and cutting the wire ends at an angle. The wire ends beyond the twist shall be at least
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⁄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).
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 14),
4.1.2 Zinc coated after weaving or before weaving (Section 5),
4.1.3 Size of mesh (Section 7),
4.1.4 Size of wire (Section 8),
4.1.5 Height of fabric (Section 9),
4.1.6 Diamond count, if specified (Section 6),
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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 Wire
Accessories.
Current edition approved Feb.June 1, 2011. Published MarchJune 2011. Originally approved in 1955. Last previous edition approved in 20072011 asA392-07.A392 - 11.
DOI: 10.1520/A0392-11A.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
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Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
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4.1.7 Type of selvage (Section 10),
4.1.8 Class of coating (Section 11),
4.1.9 ASTM designation and year of issue, and
4.1.10 Certification if required (Section 17).
4.2 Allrollsoffencingacceptedbythepurchasershallbebilledonthebasisoftheoriginalfootageoftherollsbeforesampling,
unless changed by contractual arrangement.
NOTE 1—Atypical ordering description is as follows: 25 rolls, 50 ft each, chain-link fence fabric, zinc coated after weaving, 2-in. mesh, 0.148-in. wire,
60 in. high, knuckled both sel
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