ASTM A899-91(2007)

Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Epoxy-Coated

ABSTRACT
This specification covers epoxy-coated steel wires, in coils, for general use. The protective epoxy coatings covered here are available in three classes, namely: Class A, which are intended for use in moderate corrosion protection; Class B, which are intended for more severe protection; and Class C, which are intended for severe corrosion and abrasion protection. Prior to cleaning and coating, the steel wires shall be free of surface contaminants such as oil, grease, or paint. Wire surfaces shall be cleaned by abrasive cleaning or chemical cleaning to ensure proper adherence of the epoxy. Coatings shall then be applied as soon as possible after cleaning, before possible oxidation, and shall be properly cured. Wrap, bend and tensile tests shall be performed in order to evaluate coating properties, including thickness, continuity, adherence, size tolerance, and tensile strength.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers steel wire in the size range of 0.120 to 0.500 in. (3.05 to 12.7 mm) with three classes of protective epoxy coating, in coils, for general use. Class A coating is intended for use for moderate corrosion protection, Class B coating for more severe protection, and Class C for severe corrosion and abrasion protection.
Note 1—The coating applicator is identified throughout this specification as the manufacturer.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2007
• ICS: 77.140.65 - Steel wire, wire ropes and link chains
• Technical Committee: A01 - Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys
• Drafting Committee: A01.03 - Steel Rod and Wire

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM A899-91(2002) - Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Epoxy-Coated
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2007

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: A899 −91 (Reapproved2007)
Standard Specification for
Steel Wire, Epoxy-Coated
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A899; 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 3.2.3 Specific requirements for test frequency (see 8.1), and
3.2.4 Requirements for outside inspection of manufacturing
1.1 This specification covers steel wire in the size range of
plant.
0.120 to 0.500 in. (3.05 to 12.7 mm) with three classes of
protective epoxy coating, in coils, for general use. Class A
NOTE 2—A typical ordering description for wire is as follows: 40 000
coating is intended for use for moderate corrosion protection, lb of epoxy coated wire, ASTM A853, 0.148 in. diameter, Grade 1018
with a Class A epoxy coating in 1000 lb coils on steel reels to ASTM
Class B coating for more severe protection, and Class C for
A899.
severe corrosion and abrasion protection.
NOTE 1—The coating applicator is identified throughout this specifica-
4. Materials and Manufacture
tion as the manufacturer.
4.1 Steel wire to be coated shall meet the requirements of
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
the purchaser or the requirements of an applicable general wire
as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for
specification such as Specification A510 and Specification
information only.
A853, and shall be free of surface contaminants such as oil,
grease, or paint when received at the manufacturer’s plant and
2. Referenced Documents
prior to cleaning and coating.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.2 The coating material shall meet the requirements listed
A510 Specification for General Requirements forWire Rods
in Annex A1 of Specification A775/A775M.
and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel
4.2.1 If specified in the order, a written certification shall be
A775/A775M Specification for Epoxy-Coated Steel Rein-
furnished to the purchaser that properly identifies the number
forcing Bars
of each batch of coating material used in the order, material,
A853 Specification for Steel Wire, Carbon, for General Use
quantityrepresented,dateofmanufacture,nameandaddressof
G12 Test Method for Nondestructive Measurement of Film
manufacturer, and a statement that the supplied coating mate-
Thickness of Pipeline Coatings on Steel
rial meets the requirements of Annex A1 of Specification
A775/A775M.
3. Ordering Information
4.3 If specified in the order, patching material, compatible
3.1 The purchaser shall specify the following:
with the coating material and meeting the requirements of
3.1.1 Wire size (the nominal diameter of the coated wire),
Annex A1 of Specification A775/A775M shall be supplied to
3.1.2 Quantity,
the purchaser.
3.1.3 Class of coating, and
3.1.4 Method of packaging, such as, coils, coils on steel
5. Surface Preparation
reels, etc.
3.2 The purchaser may specify the following if desired: 5.1 The surface of the steel wire to be coated shall be
cleanedbyabrasiveblastcleaningorchemicalcleaningpriorto
3.2.1 Requirements for certification (see 14.1),
3.2.2 Requirements for patching material (see 4.3), coating to ensure proper adherence of the epoxy to the steel
surface.
5.2 Prior to abrasive blast cleaning, the surface of the wire
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
to be coated may be cleaned in an aqueous solution to remove
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.03 on Steel Rod and Wire.
residual wire drawing lubricants.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2007. Published January 2008. Originally
approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as A899 – 91 (2002).
6. Application of Coating
DOI: 10.1520/A0899-91R07.
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soon as possible after cleaning, and before oxidation of the
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6.2 The coating shall be applied and properly cured in 7.6 Place of Testing—Tests for coating of steel wire shall be
accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of done at the manufacturer’s plant prior to shipment.
the coating material to satisfy the product requirements.
7.7 Time of Testing—All requirements for coated wire shall
be met at the manufacturer’s plant prior to shipment.
7. Requirements for Coated Wire
8. Number of Tests
7.1 Thickness of Coating:
7.1.1 ClassA—Thefilmthicknessofthecoatingaftercuring
8.1 The purchaser may specify the sampling and test sched-
shall be 5 mils minimum (0.13 mm).
ule for the number and frequency of tests for thickness of
7.1.2 Class B—The film thickness of the coating after
coating, adhesion of coating, and continuity of coating.
curing shall be 10 mils minimum (0.25 mm).
8.2 If the number and frequency of tests are not specified by
7.1.3 Class C—The film thickness of the coating after
the purchaser:
curing shall be 20 mils minimum (0.51 mm).
8.2.1 Testsforthicknessofcoatingandcontinuityofcoating
7.1.4 The thickness of the coating film shall be measured in
shall be made on each size of wire coated during each
accordance with Test Method G12, or other thickness-
production hour.
measuring methods acceptable to the purchaser. For accep-
8.2.2 Bend tests for adhesion of coating shall be conducted
tance,90 %ofthesemeasurementsshallbewithinthespec
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM 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:A 899–91(Reapproved 2002) Designation: A 899 – 91 (Reapproved 2007)
Standard Specification for
Steel Wire, Epoxy-Coated
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 899; 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 steel wire in the size range of 0.120 to 0.500 in. (3.05 to 12.7 mm) with three classes of protective
epoxy coating, in coils, for general use. ClassAcoating is intended for use for moderate corrosion protection, Class B coating for
more severe protection, and Class C for severe corrosion and abrasion protection.
NOTE 1—The coating applicator is identified throughout this specification as the manufacturer.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for
information only.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A 510 Specification for General Requirements for Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel
A 775/A 775M Specification for Epoxy-Coated Reinforcing Steel Reinforcing Bars
A 853 Specification for Steel Wire, Carbon, for General Use
G12 Test Method for Nondestructive Measurement of Film Thickness of Pipeline Coatings on Steel
3. Ordering Information
3.1 The purchaser shall specify the following:
3.1.1 Wire size (the nominal diameter of the coated wire),
3.1.2 Quantity,
3.1.3 Class of coating, and
3.1.4 Method of packaging, such as, coils, coils on steel reels, etc.
3.2 The purchaser may specify the following if desired:
3.2.1 Requirements for certification (see 14.1),
3.2.2 Requirements for patching material (see 4.3),
3.2.3 Specific requirements for test frequency (see 8.1), and
3.2.4 Requirements for outside inspection of manufacturing plant.
NOTE 2—A typical ordering description for wire is as follows: 40 000 lb of epoxy coated wire, ASTM A 853, 0.148 in. diameter, Grade 1018 with a
Class A epoxy coating in 1000 lb coils on steel reels to ASTM A 899.
4. Materials and Manufacture
4.1 Steel wire to be coated shall meet the requirements of the purchaser or the requirements of an applicable general wire
specification such as Specification A 510 and Specification A 853, and shall be free of surface contaminants such as oil, grease,
or paint when received at the manufacturer’s plant and prior to cleaning and coating.
4.2 The coating material shall meet the requirements listed in Annex A1 of Specification A 775/A 775M/A775M.
4.2.1 If specified in the order, a written certification shall be furnished to the purchaser that properly identifies the number of
each batch of coating material used in the order, material, quantity represented, date of manufacture, name and address of
manufacturer, and a statement that the supplied coating material meets the requirements of Annex A1 of Specification
A 775/A 775M/A775M. .
4.3 If specified in the order, patching material, compatible with the coating material and meeting the requirements ofAnnexA1
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM CommitteeA01 on Steel, Stainless Steel,Steel and RelatedAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.03 on Steel Rod and Wire.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 1991. Published February 1992. Originally published as A899–90. Last previous edition A899–90.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2007. Published January 2008. Originally approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as A 899 – 91 (2002).
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book ofASTM Standards
, Vol 01.03.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
A 899 – 91 (2007)
of Specification A 775/A 775M/A775M shall be supplied to the purchaser.
5. Surface Preparation
5.1 The surface of the steel wire to be coated shall be cleaned by abrasive blast cleaning or chemical cleaning prior to coating
to ensure proper adherence of the epoxy to the steel surface.
5.2 Prior to abrasive blast cleaning, the surface of the wire to be coated may be cleaned in an aqueous solution to remove
residual wire drawing lubricants.
6. Application of Coating
6.1 The coating shall be applied to the cleaned surface as soon as possible after cleaning, and before oxidation of the surface
discernible to the unaided eye occurs.
6.2 The coating shall be applied and properly cured in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the coating
material to satisfy the product requirements.
7. Requirements for Coated Wire
7.1 Thickness of Coating:
7.1.1 Class A—The film thickness of the coating after curing shall be 5 mils minimum (0.13 mm).
7.1.2 Class B—The film thickness of the coating after curing shall be 10 mils minimum (0.25 mm).
7.1.3 Class C—The film thickness of the coating after curing shall be 20 mils minimum (0.51 mm).
7.1.4 The thickness of the coating film shall be measured in accordance with Test Method G 12, or other thickness-measuring
methods acceptable to the purchaser. For acceptance, 90 % of these measurements shall be within the specified limits. The five
recommendations contained in A 1.3.4.1 in Annex A 1 of Specification A 775/A 775M/A775M apply when the coating thickness
is measured as follows:
7.1.4.1 In accordance with Test Method G 12, and
7.1.4.2 With commercially available pull-off gauges and fixed probe gauges having a magnetic field of vision not exceeding
0.015 in. (0.38 mm) of steel dep
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM 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:A 899–91(Reapproved 2002) Designation: A 899 – 91 (Reapproved 2007)
Standard Specification for
Steel Wire, Epoxy-Coated
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 899; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers steel wire in the size range of 0.120 to 0.500 in. (3.05 to 12.7 mm) with three classes of protective
epoxy coating, in coils, for general use. ClassAcoating is intended for use for moderate corrosion protection, Class B coating for
more severe protection, and Class C for severe corrosion and abrasion protection.
NOTE 1—The coating applicator is identified throughout this specification as the manufacturer.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for
information only.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A 510Specification for General Requirements for Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel Guide for General Criteria
Used for Evaluating Laboratory Competence
A775/A775MSpecification for Epoxy-Coated Reinforcing Steel Bars 775/A 775M Guide for General Criteria Used for
Evaluating Laboratory Competence
A 853Specification for Steel Wire, Carbon, for General Use Guide for General Criteria Used for Evaluating Laboratory
Competence
G 12Test Method for Nondestructive Measurement of FilmThickness of Pipeline Coatings on Steel Guide for General Criteria
Used for Evaluating Laboratory Competence
3. Ordering Information
3.1 The purchaser shall specify the following:
3.1.1 Wire size (the nominal diameter of the coated wire),
3.1.2 Quantity,
3.1.3 Class of coating, and
3.1.4 Method of packaging, such as, coils, coils on steel reels, etc.
3.2 The purchaser may specify the following if desired:
3.2.1 Requirements for certification (see 14.1),
3.2.2 Requirements for patching material (see 4.3),
3.2.3 Specific requirements for test frequency (see 8.1), and
3.2.4 Requirements for outside inspection of manufacturing plant.
NOTE 2—A typical ordering description for wire is as follows: 40 000 lb of epoxy coated wire, ASTM A 853, 0.148 in. diameter, Grade 1018 with a
Class A epoxy coating in 1000 lb coils on steel reels to ASTM A 899.
4. Materials and Manufacture
4.1 Steel wire to be coated shall meet the requirements of the purchaser or the requirements of an applicable general wire
specification such as Specification A 510 and Specification A 853, and shall be free of surface contaminants such as oil, grease,
or paint when received at the manufacturer’s plant and prior to cleaning and coating.
4.2 The coating material shall meet the requirements listed in Annex A1 of Specification A 775/A 775M/A775M.
4.2.1 If specified in the order, a written certification shall be furnished to the purchaser that properly identifies the number of
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM CommitteeA01 on Steel, Stainless Steel,Steel and RelatedAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.03 on Steel Rod and Wire.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 1991.Nov. 1, 2007. Published February 1992.January 2008. Originally published as A899–90.approved in 1990. Last previous edition
approved in 2002 as A 899 – 91 (2002).
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book ofASTM Standards
, Vol 01.03.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
A 899 – 91 (2007)
each batch of coating material used in the order, material, quantity represented, date of manufacture, name and address of
manufacturer, and a statement that the supplied coating material meets the requirements of Annex A1 of Specification
A 775/A 775M/A775M. .
4.3 If specified in the order, patching material, compatible with the coating material and meeting the requirements ofAnnexA1
of Specification A 775/A 775M/A775M shall be supplied to the purchaser.
5. Surface Preparation
5.1 The surface of the steel wire to be coated shall be cleaned by abrasive blast cleaning or chemical cleaning prior to coating
to ensure proper adherence of the epoxy to the steel surface.
5.2 Prior to abrasive blast cleaning, the surface of the wire to be coated may be cleaned in an aqueous solution to remove
residual wire drawing lubricants.
6. Application of Coating
6.1 The coating shall be applied to the cleaned surface as soon as possible after cleaning, and before oxidation of the surface
discernible to the unaided eye occurs.
6.2 The coating shall be applied and properly cured in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the coating
material to satisfy the product requirements.
7. Requirements for Coated Wire
7.1 Thickness of Coating:
7.1.1 Class A—The film thickness of the coating after curing shall be 5 mils minimum (0.13 mm).
7.1.2 Class B—The film thickness of the coating after curing shall be 10 mils minimum (0.25 mm).
7.1.3 Class C—The film thickness of the coating after curing shall be 20 mils minimum (0.51 mm).
7.1.4 The thickness of the coating film shall be measured in accordance with Test Method G 12, or other thickness-measuring
methods acceptable to the purchaser. For acceptance, 90 % of these measurements shall be within the specified limits. The five
recommendations contained in A 1.3.4.1 in Annex A 1 of Specification A 775/A 775M/A775M apply when the coating thickness
is measured as follows:
7.1.4.1 In accordance with Test Method G 12, and
7.1.4.2 With commercially available pull-off gauges and fi
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