ASTM F1183-96(2022)

Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Chain Link Fence Fabric

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the physical requirements for aluminum alloy chain link fence fabrics used for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. These fabrics shall meet the specified requirements for weave form, size of mesh, size of wire, height of fabric, selvage, breaking strength, finish, and standard leangth of rolls.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers aluminum alloy chain link fence fabric for commercial, industrial, and residential uses.  
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.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 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: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2022
• ICS: 77.150.10 - Aluminium products
• Technical Committee: F14 - Fences
• Drafting Committee: F14.40 - Chain Link Fence and Wire Accessories

Relations

• Refers: ASTM A700-14(2019) - Standard Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2019
• Refers: ASTM A700-14 - Standard Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2014
• Refers: ASTM B211-12 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Rolled or Cold Finished Bar, Rod, and Wire
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2012
• Refers: ASTM B211-12e1 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Rolled or Cold Finished Bar, Rod, and Wire
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2012
• Refers: ASTM A700-05 - Standard Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment (Withdrawn 2014)
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2005
• Refers: ASTM B211-03 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Bar, Rod, and Wire
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Refers: ASTM B211-02 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Bar, Rod, and Wire
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2002
• Refers: ASTM B211-00 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Bar, Rod, and Wire
• Effective Date: 10-May-2000
• Refers: ASTM A700-99e1 - Standard Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Domestic Shipment
• Effective Date: 10-Nov-1999

Overview

ASTM F1183-96(2022) - Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Chain Link Fence Fabric establishes the requirements for aluminum alloy chain link fence fabrics used in commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Developed by ASTM International, this standard specifies the physical properties, including weave form, mesh size, wire size, fabric height, selvage, breaking strength, finish, and standard roll lengths. The specification ensures that aluminum chain link fencing materials meet uniform quality and performance criteria, enhancing durability, safety, and consistency across various projects.

Key Topics

• Material Requirements: The standard specifies that chain link fence fabric must be manufactured from aluminum alloy wire conforming to specific ASTM material specifications for consistency and corrosion resistance.
• Weave and Mesh Structure: Requirements include the form of the weave (helical winding and interlocking), mesh size, parallel sides, and uniformity in the diamond count.
• Wire Size and Fabric Height: Guidelines detail acceptable wire diameters and standard fabric heights for various mesh sizes, ensuring adaptability for different fencing needs.
• Selvage Types: Provisions cover knuckled and twisted selvages at the edges of the fabric for safety and structural integrity, with recommendations tailored to mesh size and fabric height.
• Breaking Strength: The minimum breaking strength of the wire is specified to guarantee the fence's performance under load.
• Finish Options: The standard allows for default mill finish and optional caustic-cleaned or etched finishes for improved appearance and performance.
• Ordering and Identification: Specific ordering guidelines include details such as quantity, mesh size, wire size, fabric height, selvage type, and certification requirements, ensuring clear communication between buyers and suppliers.
• Inspection, Testing, and Packaging: The document outlines sampling procedures, inspection protocols, labeling, and shipment practices for consistent quality control.

Applications

Aluminum alloy chain link fence fabric compliant with ASTM F1183-96(2022) is widely used in a variety of settings due to its light weight, corrosion resistance, and strength:

• Commercial Fencing: For property boundaries, security enclosures, storage facilities, and public infrastructure projects.
• Industrial Installations: Used in factories, warehouses, and service yards where durability and security are priorities.
• Residential Fences: Popular for gardens, pools, and perimeter fencing thanks to its aesthetic appeal and low maintenance requirements.
• Public Facilities: Frequently installed in parks, recreational areas, and schools for safety barriers and demarcation.
• Government and Military: Used for secure installations, meeting additional requirements for shipment and marking when supplied directly to agencies.

Selecting fencing products conforming to ASTM F1183 ensures a high-performance, long-lasting solution that meets recognized quality and safety benchmarks.

Related Standards

To provide further guidance on aluminum chain link fencing or to address associated tasks, consider referencing the following standards:

• ASTM A700: Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment.
• ASTM B211: Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Rolled or Cold-Finished Bar, Rod, and Wire.
• Federal Standard No. 123: Marking for Shipment for Civil Agencies.
• MIL-STD-129: Marking for Shipment and Storage for U.S. Military Agencies.

These related standards help ensure quality across multiple aspects of chain link fence manufacturing, shipment, and installation, supporting robust and compliant fencing solutions.

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Standards Content (Sample)

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.
Designation:F1183 −96 (Reapproved 2022)
Standard Specification for
Aluminum Alloy Chain Link Fence Fabric
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1183; 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 3.1.1 chain link fence fabric—a fencing material made from
wire helically wound and interwoven in such a manner as to
1.1 This specification covers aluminum alloy chain link
provide a continuous mesh without knots or ties, except in the
fence fabric for commercial, industrial, and residential uses.
form of knuckling or of twisting the ends of the wires to form
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
the selvage of the fabric.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.1.2 diamond count—the number of diamond openings
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
from one edge of the fabric to the other. The diamond count of
and are not considered standard.
a given fabric shall begin at the first completed diamond at one
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
edge and continue to the unfinished (one-half) of full opening
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
at the other edge.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.3 knuckling—a term used to describe the type of selvage
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
obtained by interlocking adjacent pairs of wire ends and then
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
bending the wire ends back into a loop. The loop shall be
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
closedornearlyclosedtoameasurementlessthanthediameter
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
of the wire.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- 3.1.4 twisting—a term used to describe the type of selvage
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical obtained by twisting adjacent pairs of wire ends together in a
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 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
2. Referenced Documents
beyond the twist shall be at least ⁄4 in. (6.35 mm) long. This
2.1 ASTM Standards:
type of selvage is not used on fabric with a mesh size of less
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods
than 2 in.
for Steel Products for Shipment
B211 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
4. Ordering Information
Rolled or Cold-Finished Bar, Rod, and Wire (Metric)
4.1 Orders for chain link fence fabric purchased to this
B0211_B0211M
specification shall include the information given in 4.1.1
2.2 Federal Standards:
through 4.1.8.
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment, Civil Agencies
3 4.1.1 Quantity (Section 13),
2.3 Military Standards:
4.1.2 Size of mesh (Section 7),
MIL–STD–129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
4.1.3 Size of wire (Section 8),
3. Terminology
4.1.4 Height of fabric (Section 9),
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 4.1.5 Diamond count, if specified (Section 6),
4.1.6 Type of selvage (Section 10),
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences
4.1.7 Certification, if required (Section 16), and
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and
4.1.8 ASTM designation and year of issue.
Wire Accessories.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2022. Published November 2022. Originally
4.2 All rolls of fencing accepted by the purchaser shall be
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F1183 – 96(2017).
billed on the basis of the original footage of the rolls prior to
DOI: 10.1520/F1183-96R22.
sampling, unless changed by contractual arrangement.
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—An example of a typical ordering description is as follows: 25
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
rolls, 50 ft each, chain link fence fabric, aluminum alloy, 2 in. (50.8 mm)
the ASTM website.
AvailablefromStandardizationDocumentsOrderDesk,Bldg.4SectionD,700 mesh, 0.148 in. (3.76 mm) wire, 60 in. high, knuckled both selvages, to
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F1183−96 (2022)
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TABLE 2 Sizes of Wire and Mesh
5. Materials
Specified Wire
Size of
5.1 The wire from which the fabric is woven shall conform
Diameter of Gauge Height of Fabric, in.
Mesh, in.
to all requirements of alloy 6061, temper T94 described in Wire, in. Size
Specification B211. 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,
6. Weave
120, 144
0.148 9 1 ⁄4 . . . . . . 96, 108, 120,
6.1 The wire shall be woven throughout in the form of
approximately uniform square mesh, having parallel sides and
0.148 9 1 36, 42, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108,
horizontal and vertical diagonals of approximately uniform 120, 144
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dimensions.The top and bottom of the fabric shall be knuckled
See Table X1.1 for metric equivalents.
or twisted as specified in Section 10.
6.2 A 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 10.2 The selvages of all fabrics with meshes of less than 2
has the option to specify the diamond count (4.1.5). in. shall be knuckled.
NOTE 2—Use of twisted selvages for fence fabric under 72 in. (1830
7. Size of Mesh
mm) in height are not recommended because of consumer safety consid-
erations.
7.1 The size of mesh shall be as indicated in Table 2.
7.2 The permissible variation from the specified size of
11. Breaking Strength
mesh shall be 6 ⁄8 in. (3.175 mm) for all mesh sizes except 1
11.1 The wire constituting the fabric shall meet the mini-
in. (25.4 mm), and 6 ⁄16 in. (1.5875 mm) for 1-in. (25.4 mm)
mum breaking strength requirements shown in Table 3.
mesh size.
7.3 The size of mesh shall be determined by measuring the
12. Finish
minimum clear distance between the wires forming the parallel
12.1 Unless otherwise specified, the fabric shall have a mill
sides of the mesh, and calculated as the average of two
finish. The purchaser may specify a caustic
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