ASTM F552-02(2013)
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
Standard Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
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Designation: F552 − 02(Reapproved 2013)
Standard Terminology Relating to
Chain Link Fencing
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF552;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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
aluminized—inchainlinkfabric, describes fabric woven from of contact with the roller mechanism by a person. See
steel wire that is coated with aluminum before weaving (see Specification F1184 .
Specification A491 ).
bottom rail—horizontal member of the framework running
barb—as related to barbed wire- a short length of wire, with
continuously along the bottom edge of the fence.
exposed ends cut on a bias to produce sharp points. See
boulevard clamp—a two piece clamp with carriage bolts and
Specifications F1665 and A121.
nuts designed for 180° horizontal rail connections to a line
barbed tape—strip of metal, machined to produce clusters of
post (also called line rail clamp).
sharp points (see Terminology F1379 for further informa-
brace band—a symmetrically formed strip of metal shaped to
tion).
fit around a post and used with a carriage bolt and nut to
barbed wire—a fabricated wire product consisting of two line
attach the rail end or brace rail end truss rod tightener to the
wires twisted to form a two-wire strand, into which 2–point
post (see Fig. 1). Also used for attaching barbed wire,
or 4–point barbs are tightly wrapped and locked into place at
tension wire, and other items to a terminal post.
specific intervals. (Syn. barbwire). See Specifications F1665
and A121.
brace rail—a compression member at terminal posts or corner
posts.
barbed wire arm—a post fitting used to hold barbed wire in
place. May be vertical or angled to hold three or more
brace rail end—a cup-shaped fitting similar to a rail end with
strands of barbed wire, or “V” shaped to hold six or more
provision for attaching a truss rod.
strands of barbed wire.
cantilever slide gate—any horizontal slide gate spanning an
barbed wire arm base—a casting of aluminum, malleable
opening lacking a top or bottom support within that opening
iron, or steel, used in combination with one or two barbed 2
(see Specification F1184 ).
wire extension arms held in place by a bolt and nut.
center stop—a device to receive and hold the drop bar on a
barbed wire extension arm—pressed aluminum or pressed
double gate.
galvanized steel used in combination with barbed wire arm
base to hold three strands of barbed wire either vertically or
corner barbed wire arm—a combination post cap and fitting
angled in or out from the fence line. Also used in pairs in a
used to hold barbed wire in place on a corner post. May be
“V” configuration to hold 6 strands of barbed wire.
angled in or out from the fence line to hold three or more
strands of barbed wire, or “V” shaped to hold six or more
bottom protective plate—a safety device installed on a Type
strands of barbed wire.
II, Class 1, cantilever slide gate with external rollers to
isolate the lower roller mechanism to reduce the possibility
corner post—a terminal post, at which the direction of the line
of fence changes in two or more directions (see Fig. 2).
corner rail clamp—a two-piece clamp with carriage bolts and
This terminology is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences
nuts designed for horizontal rail connections to a 90° corner
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and
Wire Accessories.
post.
Current edition approved March 1, 2013. Published March 2013. Originally
approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F552 - 02(2008). DOI:
diamond—the opening formed by the woven wires in chain
10.1520/F0552-02R13.
link fence fabric.
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diamond count—the number of diamond openings from one
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the ASTM website. edge of fabric to the other. The count of a given fabric shall
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FIG. 1 Brace Band
FIG. 4 End Post
fabric (chain link fence)—a fencing material made from wire
helically wound and interwoven in such a manner as to
provideacontinuousmeshwithoutknotsortiesexceptinthe
form of knuckling or of twisting the ends of the wires to
form the selvages of the fabric (see Fig. 5).
flange—in chain link fencing, a plate or casting for securing a
post to a floor or a horizontal rail to a wall.
frame hinge—a fitting that attaches to the gate frame and
functions with the post hinge.
FIG. 2 Corner Post
framework—the basic structure supporting installed fabric,
namely the posts, rails, and tension wire.
begin at the first completed diamond at one edge and
galvanized—pertaining to zinc-coated articles.
continue to the unfinished (half) or full opening at the other
galvanized after weaving— in chain link fabric, describes
edge (see Fig. 3).
steel fabric that is hot-dip coated with zinc after weaving
double drive gate—a gate comprised of two gate leaves which
(see Specification A392 ).
is used to close a gate opening through which vehicles are
galvanized before weaving— in chain link fabric, describes
intended to pass. While often referring to a swing gate (that
fabric that is woven from steel wire galvanized before
is, double swing gate), the gate may be any double leaf gate
weaving.
intended for vehicular (that is, slide gate or others). See
specifications F654, F900, and F1184 .
gate—a moveable barrier placed in a fence opening (gate
opening) which allows the opening to be closed. See
drop bar—component of a double gate latch assembly (some-
Specifications F654, F900, and F1184.
times called drop rod) (see Specification F900 ).
gate clip—a galvanized pressed steel or pressed aluminum
end post—the terminal post at the end of a line of fence (see
fitting designed to secure chain link fabric to the vertical
Fig. 4).
sides of a gate frame.
end rail clamp—a two-piece clamp with carriage bolt and nut
gate frame—the structural member(s) of the gate.
designed for horizontal rail connections to an end post.
FIG. 3 Diamond Count FIG. 5 Chain Link Fence Fabric
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gate holdback or keeper—a device to receive and hold the
gate leaf in an open position.
gate latch—a fitting to hold the gate in place when closed.
gate leaf—a component of a swing gate which consists of a
gate frame covered with chain link fabric and/or other
material. See Specifications F654 and F900.
gate opening—the clear distance between the gate posts.
gate post—the post to which a gate is attached via hinges. It
may also be used as a terminal post.
gate transom—a panel of chain link fabric over the top of a
gate opening, framed with top and bottom rail. Typically
used in tennis court fence (see Practice F969 ). FIG. 7 Line Post and Top Rail
height—the distance before stretching from one outer edge of
a knuckle or twist to the outer edge of the knuckle or twist
on the opposite edge of fabric.
hinge pin—an upright piv
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