ASTM F900-05
(Specification)Standard Specification for Industrial and Commercial Swing Gates
Standard Specification for Industrial and Commercial Swing Gates
ABSTRACT
This specification covers detailed requirements for chain link fence gates, gate posts and accessories for both single and double swing-type gates for industrial and commercial application. All gate hardware shall be of sufficient strength and durability to support the gate and repeated open-close cycles. Gate hinges shall be structurally capable of supporting the gate leaf and allow the gate to open and close without binding. Single gate latch shall be capable of retaining the gate in a closed position and shall have provision for a padlock. Double gate latch shall be a drop rod or plunger bar arranged to engage the gate stop. Locking devices shall be constructed so that the center drop rod or plunger bar cannot be raised when the gate is locked. The latching devices shall have provision for a padlock. Gate stops shall be provided for all double gates and shall be suitable for setting in concrete for the center drop rod or plunger. Gate keepers shall consist of a mechanical device for securing the free end of the gate when in full open position.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers detailed requirements for chain link fence gates, gate posts and accessories for both single and double swing-type gates for industrial and commercial application.
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Designation: F900 – 05
Standard Specification for
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Industrial and Commercial Swing Gates
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF900;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 4.2 Manufacture—Gate frames shall be fabricated and
coated where necessary, as described in 4.2.1 through 4.2.6.
1.1 Thisspecificationcoversdetailedrequirementsforchain
For gates intended to be automated, manufacture shall conform
link fence gates, gate posts and accessories for both single and
to the applicable provisions of Specification F2200.
double swing-type gates for industrial and commercial appli-
4.2.1 Zinc-Coated Steel Frames shallbeinaccordancewith
cation.
Specifications F1043 or F1083, or a combination thereof, and
2. Referenced Documents
shall match that selected for any adjoining fence framework.
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Welded joints shall be coated in accordance with Practice
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A780, employing a zinc-rich paint conforming to 4.2.2 of
A780 Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areas
Practice A780 and following only the procedures outlined in
of Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings
A2.1.3 and A2.1.4 of Practice A780.
F1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings
4.2.2 Aluminum Alloy Gate Frames shall be in accordance
on Steel Industrial Chain Link Fence Framework
with Specification F1043.
F1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-
4.2.3 Polymer-Coated Steel or Polymer-Coated Aluminum
Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
Frames shall be in accordance with Specification F1043 and
F2200 Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Con-
shall match that selected for any adjoining fence framework.
struction
Welded joints on steel gate frames shall be coated in accor-
3. Terminology
dance with Practice A780, employing a zinc-rich paint con-
forming to 4.2.2 of Practice A780 and following only the
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
procedures outlined in A2.1.3 and A2.1.4 of Practice A780.
3.1.1 polymer—in this specification, polymer is used to
The painted areas shall then be top-coated to match the frame
describe all types of vinyl, poly(vinyl-chloride) (PVC) or
color.
similar types of coatings other than zinc or aluminum.
4.2.4 Chain Link Gate Fabric—The fabric shall be as
4. Materials and Manufacture
specified for the fence.
4.2.5 Barbed Wire Top—When specified, shall have the end
4.1 Materials—The base materials of the gate frame shall
members of the gate frame extended in height to accommodate
be round or rectangular tubular members, welded at all corners
three strands of barbed wire uniformly spaced and positioned
or assembled with corner fittings. Gates assembled with corner
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so that the top strand is approximately 1 ft [300 mm] above the
fittings shall have adjustable truss rods ⁄16 in. [7.9 mm]
top horizontal member of the gate frame, except that the
minimum diameter on panels 5 ft [1.5 m] wide or wider. Truss
minimum height for barbed wire installed at the top of gates
rods shall be the same base metal and finish as the gate frames.
intended to be automated shall be in accordance with Specifi-
4.1.1 The interior bracing, when needed, shall be the same
cation F2200. Barbed wire shall be attached by suitable means
metal and shape tubular material and finish as the gate frame,
to prevent wire from moving out of position and shall be
but need not be the same size.
supported by a gate frame member at maximum intervals of 8
ft [2.44 mm].
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences
4.2.6 Barbed Tape—The minimum height for barbed tape
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and
installed at the top of gates intended to be automated shall be
Wire Accessories.
Current edition approved July 1, 2005. Published August 2005. Originally in accordance with Specification F2200.
approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F900 - 03. DOI:
10.1520/F0900-05.
5. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
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5.1 Size of the gate opening shall be measured from the
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
inside face to inside face of gate posts.
the ASTM website.
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