ASTM A392-11a(2017)

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.  
1.3 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: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2017
• 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

Standards Content (Sample)

NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation:A392 −11a (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
1
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 3. Terminology
1.1 This specification covers zinc-coated steel chain-link 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
fence fabric, zinc coated either before or after weaving. 3.1.1 chain-link fence fabric—a fencing material made from
steel wire helically wound and interwoven in such a manner as
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
to provide a continuous mesh without knots or ties except in
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
the form of knuckling or of twisting the ends of the wires to
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
formtheselvageofthefabric.Variationstoknuckledortwisted
and are not considered standard.
selvages are permissible.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1.2 diamond count—the number of diamond openings
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
from one edge of the fabric to the other. The diamond count of
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
a given fabric shall begin at the first completed diamond at one
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1
edge and continue to the unfinished ( ⁄2) or full opening at the
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
other edge.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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
2 back into a loop. The loop shall be closed or nearly closed to
2.1 ASTM Standards:
a measurement less than the diameter of the wire.
A90/A90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on
3.1.4 twisting—the type of selvage obtained by twisting
Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
1
adjacent pairs of wire ends together in a close helix of 1 ⁄2
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
machine turns, which is equivalent to 3 full twists, and cutting
of Steel Products
the wire ends at an angle. The wire ends beyond the twist shall
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods
1
beatleast ⁄4in.(6.4mm)long.Thistypeofselvageisnotused
for Steel Products for Shipment
on fabric with a mesh size of less than 2 in. (50.8 mm).
A817 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Wire for
Chain-Link Fence Fabric and Marcelled Tension Wire
B6 Specification for Zinc 4. Ordering Information
2.2 Federal Standard: 4.1 Orders for chain-link fence fabric purchased to this
3
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipments (Civil Agencies)
specification shall include the following information:
4.1.1 Quantity (Section 14),
2.3 Military Standards:
3
4.1.2 Zinc coated after weaving or before weaving (Section
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
5),
MIL-STD 163 SteelMillProducts,PreparationforShipment
3
4.1.3 Size of mesh (Section 7),
and Storage
4.1.4 Size of wire (Section 8),
4.1.5 Height of fabric (Section 9),
1 4.1.6 Diamond count, if specified (Section 6),
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
4.1.7 Type of selvage (Section 10),
Wire Accessories.
4.1.8 Class of coating (Section 11),
Current edition approved June 1, 2017. Published June 2017. Originally
4.1.9 ASTM designation and year of issue, and
approved in 1955. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as A392 - 11a. DOI:
4.1.10 Certification if required (Section 17).
10.1520/A0392-171AR17.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4.2 All rolls of fencing accepted by the purchaser shall be
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
billed on the basis of the original footage of the rolls before
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
sampling, unless changed by contractual arrangement.
3
AvailablefromStandardizationDocumentsOrderDesk,Bldg.4SectionD,700
Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS. NOTE 1—A typical ordering description is as follows: 25 rolls, 50 ft
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
A392−11a (2017)
each, chain-link fence fabric, zinc coated after weaving, 2-in. mesh,
7.3 The size of mesh sh
...

This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: A392 − 11a A392 − 11a (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
1
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.
1.3 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2
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 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
B6 Specification for Zinc
2.2 Federal Standard:
3
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipments (Civil Agencies)
2.3 Military Standards:
3
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
3
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
1
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.
1
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
1
⁄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),
1
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 June 1, 2011June 1, 2017. Published June 2011June 2017. Originally approved in 1955. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as
A392 - 11.A392 - 11a. DOI: 10.1520/A0392-11A.10.1520/A0392-171AR17.
2
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.
3
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
A392 − 11a (2017)
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),
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 Cert
...