ASTM F1345-10a(2015)

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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-2015
• ICS: 91.090 - External structures
• Technical Committee: F14 - Fences
• Drafting Committee: F14.40 - Chain Link Fence and Wire Accessories

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1345-10a - Standard Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2015
• Referred By: ASTM F2814-09(2015) - Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Ornamental Steel Picket Fence Systems for Security Purposes
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2015
• Referred By: ASTM F1908-08(2018) - Standard Guide for Fences for Residential Outdoor Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2015
• Referred By: ASTM F1553-11(2022) - Standard Guide for Specifying Chain Link Fence
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2015
• Referred By: ASTM F969-11(2016) - Standard Practice for Construction of Chain-Link Tennis Court Fence
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2015
• 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-Mar-2015
• Referred By: ASTM F2409-10(2016) - Standard Guide for Fences for Non-Residential Outdoor Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2015
• Referred By: ASTM F2611-15 - Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Chain Link Security Fencing
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2015
• Referred By: ASTM F3558-22 - Standard Guide for Chain-Link Pickleball Court Fences
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2015
• 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-Mar-2015
• Referred By: ASTM F2699-08(2018) - Standard Guide for Fences for Commercial and Public Outdoor Water Spray/Play Areas
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2015
• Referred By: ASTM F2000-19 - Standard Safety Performance Specification for Fences for Baseball and Softball Fields
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2015
• Referred By: ASTM F2698-08(2018) - Standard Guide for Fences for Above-Ground and In-ground Skate Park Facilities
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2015

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Designation:F1345 −10a (Reapproved 2015)
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 the form of knuckling, or of twisting the ends of the wires to
form the selvage of the fabric.
1.1 This specification covers zinc-5 % aluminum-
mischmetal (Zn-5A1-MM) alloy-coated steel chain-link fence
3.1.2 diamond count—the number of diamond openings
fabric, Zn-5A1-MM alloy-coated, before weaving.
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
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
edge and continue to the unfinished half or full opening at the
as the standard.
other edge.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.3 knuckling—a term used to describe the type of selvage
obtained by interlocking adjacent pairs of wire ends and then
2.1 ASTM Standards:
bending the wire ends back into a loop. The loop shall be
A90/A90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on
closedornearlyclosedtoameasurementlessthanthediameter
Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
of the wire.
A491 Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link
Fence Fabric
3.1.4 twisting—a term used to describe the type of selvage
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods
obtained by twisting adjacent pairs of wire ends together in a
for Steel Products for Shipment
close helix of 1 ⁄2 machine turns, which is equivalent to three
A817 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Wire for
full twists, and cutting the wire ends at an angle.The wire ends
Chain-Link Fence Fabric and Marcelled Tension Wire
beyond the twist shall be at least ⁄4 in. (6.4 mm) long. This
2.2 Federal Standard:
type of selvage is not used on fabric with a mesh size of less
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment, Civil Agencies
than 2 in. (50.8 mm).
2.3 Military Standards:
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage 4. Ordering Information
MIL-STD-163 Steel Mill Products, Preparation for Ship-
4.1 Orders for chain-link fence fabric purchased to this
ment and Storage
specification shall include the following information:
4.1.1 Quantity (Section 13),
3. Terminology
4.1.2 Size of mesh (Section 7),
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
4.1.3 Size of wire (Section 8),
3.1.1 chain link fence fabric—a fencing material made from
4.1.4 Height of fabric (Section 9),
steel wire helically wound and interwoven in such a manner as
to provide a continuous mesh without knots or ties except in
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),
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences
4.1.8 Class of Coating (Section 11), and
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and
Wire Accessories.
4.1.9 ASTM designation and year of issue.
Current edition approved March 1, 2015. Published March 2015. Originally
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F1345 - 10A. DOI:
4.2 All rolls of fencing accepted by the purchaser shall be
10.1520/F1345-10AR15.
billed on the basis of the original footage of the rolls before
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sampling, unless changed by contractual arrangement.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
NOTE 1—A typical ordering description is as follows: 25 rolls, 50 ft
the ASTM website.
each, chain-link fence fabric, Zn-5A1-MM alloy-coated, 2 in. mesh, 0.148
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4,
Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http:// in. wire, 60 in. high, knuckled both selvages, class 2 coating to
www.dodssp.daps.mil. Specification F1345.
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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 20232733394553616779
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 20232733394553616779
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
5. Materials NOTE 1—For fabrics heights over 144 in., see 9.1.
Specified
5.1 The wire from which the fabric is woven shall conform
Size,
Diameter
Coated Size of
to all requirements of Specification A817 for Type III coating,
of Height of Fence Fabric, in.
Wire Mesh, in.
Coated
in the class of coating specified (Class 1 or Class 2).
Gage
Wire, in.
0.192 6 2 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
6.1 The wire shall be woven throughout in the form of 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
approximately uniform square mesh, having parallel sides and
0.148 9 ⁄2 36, 42, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 144
horizontal and vertical diagonals of approximately uniform
0.120 11 2 36,42,48,60,72,84 .
0.120 11 1 ⁄4 .96, 108, 120, 144
dimensions.The top and bottom of the fabric shall be knuckled
0.120 11 1 ⁄4 .48,60,72,84,96, 108, 120, 144
or twisted as specified in Section 10.
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
6.2 Typical diamond count for each standard height is
0.120 11 ⁄2 36, 42, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 144
shown in Table 1. Other diamond counts are permissible
0.120 11 ⁄8 36, 42, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 144
1 1
provided that they are consistent within a lot. The purchaser 0.113 11 ⁄2 2 ⁄8 36,42,48,60,72 .
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has the option to specify the diamond count (4.1.5). 3 1
See Appendix X1 for SI equivalents. See Fig. 1 for mesh dimensions for ⁄8 in., ⁄2
in., and ⁄8 in. mesh.
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
1 10. Selvage
mesh shall be 6 ⁄8 in. (63.2 mm) for all mesh sizes except 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
with 2- or 2 ⁄8-in. (50- or 54-mm) mesh, in heights 60 in. (1520
7.3 The size of mesh shall be determined by measuring the
mm) and under shall be knuckled at both selvages. Fabric 72
minimum clear distance between the wires forming the parallel
in. (1830 mm) high and over shall be knuckled at one selvage
sides of the mesh a
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Designation: F1345 − 10a F1345 − 10a (Reapproved 2015)
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.
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).
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),
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 Aug. 1, 2010March 1, 2015. Published September 2010March 2015. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as
F1345 - 10.F1345 - 10A. DOI: 10.1520/F1345-10A.10.1520/F1345-10AR15.
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 (2015)
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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).
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., 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).
9. Height of Fabric
9.1 Chain-link fabric shall be furnished in the standard heights shown in Table 2. The height of fabric shall be the overall
dimension from ends of twists or knuckles. The permissible variation from the specified height shall be 61 in. (625 mm) for
standard selvage.
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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 . . . . . . .
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