ASTM F900-11
(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 −11
Standard Specification for
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Industrial and Commercial Steel 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 4.1.1 The interior bracing, when needed, shall be the same
metal and shape tubular material and finish as the gate frame,
1.1 Thisspecificationcoversdetailedrequirementsforchain
but need not be the same size.
link fence gates, gate posts and accessories for both single and
double swing-type gates for industrial and commercial appli-
4.2 Manufacture—Gate frames shall be fabricated and
cation. coated where necessary, as described in 4.2.1 through 4.2.5.
Forgatesintendedtobeautomated,manufactureshallconform
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
to the applicable provisions of Specification F2200.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
4.2.1 Zinc-Coated Steel Frames shall be in accordance with
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Specifications F1043 or F1083, or a combination thereof, and
and are not considered standard.
shall match that selected for any adjoining fence framework.
2. Referenced Documents Welded joints shall be coated in accordance with Practice
2 A780.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.2.2 Polymer-Coated Steel Frames shall be in accordance
A780 Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areas
with Specification F1043 and shall match that selected for any
of Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings
adjoining fence framework. Welded joints on polymer-coated
F1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on
steel gate frames shall be coated in accordance with Practice
Steel Industrial Fence Framework
A780. The painted areas shall then be top-coated to match the
F1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-
frame color.
Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
4.2.3 Chain Link Gate Fabric—The fabric shall be as
F2200 Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Con-
specified for the fence.
struction
4.2.4 Barbed Wire Top—When specified, shall have the end
3. Terminology members of the gate frame extended in height to accommodate
three strands of barbed wire uniformly spaced and positioned
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
so that the top strand is approximately 1 ft (300 mm) above the
3.1.1 polymer—in this specification, polymer is used to
top horizontal member of the gate frame, except that the
describe all types of vinyl, poly(vinyl-chloride) (PVC) or
minimum height for barbed wire installed at the top of gates
similar types of coatings other than zinc or aluminum.
intended to be automated shall be in accordance with Specifi-
cation F2200. Barbed wire shall be attached by suitable means
4. Materials and Manufacture
to prevent wire from moving out of position and shall be
4.1 Materials—Thebasematerialsofthegateframeshallbe
supported by a gate frame member at maximum intervals of 8
round or rectangular tubular members, welded at all corners or
ft (2.44 mm).
assembled with corner fittings. Gates assembled with corner
4.2.5 Barbed Tape—The minimum height for barbed tape
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fittings shall have adjustable truss rods ⁄16 in. (7.9 mm)
installed at the top of gates intended to be automated shall be
minimum diameter on panels 5 ft (1.5 m) wide or wider. Truss
a minimum of 8 ft - 0 in.
rods shall be the same base metal and finish as the gate frames.
5. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences
5.1 Size of the gate opening shall be measured from the
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and
Wire Accessories.
inside face to inside face of gate posts.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2011. Published December 2011. Originally
5.2 Dimensionsandweightsofgateframemembersshallbe
approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F900 - 05. DOI:
10.1520/F0900-11.
in accordance with Table 1.
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5.2.1 Gateframeshallbedesignedforthewidthbuiltsothat
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
the outer member shall not sag in excess of the lesser of 1 % of
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. the gate leaf width or 2 in. (50.8 mm).
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TABLE 1 Gate Frame Members, Dimensions, and Weights
NOTE 1—Gat
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Designation:F900–05 Designation: F900 – 11
Standard Specification for
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Industrial and Commercial Steel 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
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.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A780 Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areas of Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings
F1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on Steel Industrial Fence Framework
F1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
F2200 Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 polymer—in this specification, polymer is used to describe all types of vinyl, poly(vinyl-chloride) (PVC) or similar types
of coatings other than zinc or aluminum.
4. Materials and Manufacture
4.1 Materials—The base materials of the gate frame shall be round or rectangular tubular members, welded at all corners or
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assembled with corner fittings. Gates assembled with corner fittings shall have adjustable truss rods ⁄16 in. [7.9 mm](7.9 mm)
minimum diameter on panels 5 ft [1.5 m](1.5 m) wide or wider. Truss rods shall be the same base metal and finish as the gate
frames.
4.1.1 The interior bracing, when needed, shall be the same metal and shape tubular material and finish as the gate frame, but
need not be the same size.
4.2 Manufacture—Gate frames shall be fabricated and coated where necessary, as described in 4.2.1 through 4.2.64.2.5. For
gates intended to be automated, manufacture shall conform to the applicable provisions of Specification F2200.
4.2.1 Zinc-Coated Steel Frames shall be in accordance with Specifications F1043 or F1083, or a combination thereof, and shall
matchthatselectedforanyadjoiningfenceframework.WeldedjointsshallbecoatedinaccordancewithPracticeA780,employing
a zinc-rich paint conforming to 4.2.2 of PracticeA780 and following only the procedures outlined inA2.1.3 andA2.1.4 of Practice
A780.
4.2.2 Aluminum Alloy Gate Framesshall be in accordance with Specification F1043.
4.2.3Polymer-Coated Steel or Polymer-Coated Aluminum FramesPolymer-Coated Steel Frames shall be in accordance with
Specification F1043 and shall match that selected for any adjoining fence framework. Welded joints on steel gate frames shall be
coated in accordance with Practice A780, employing a zinc-rich paint conforming to 4.2.2 of Practice A780 and following only
the procedures outlined in A2.1.3 and A2.1.4 of Practice A780F1043 and shall match that selected for any adjoining fence
framework.Weldedjointsonpolymer-coatedsteelgateframesshallbecoatedinaccordancewithPracticeA780.Thepaintedareas
shall then be top-coated to match the frame color.
4.2.4
4.2.3 Chain Link Gate Fabric—The fabric shall be as specified for the fence.
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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 JulyDec. 1, 2005.2011. Published August 2005.December 2011. Originally approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 20032005 as
F900 - 035. DOI: 10.1520/F0900-05.10.1520/F0900-11.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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4.2.5
4.2.4 Barbed Wire Top—When specified, shall have the end members of the gate frame extended in height to accommodate
three strands of barbed wire uniformly spaced and positioned so that the top strand is approximately 1 ft [300 mm](300 mm) above
the top horizontal
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