ASTM_F_1184_-_05_2010.pdf

Designation:F118405(Reapproved 2010)Standard Specification forIndustrial and Commercial Horizontal Slide Gates1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1184;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers detailed requirements for can-tilever and overhead slide chain link fence gates,gate posts,and accessories for industrial and commercial applications.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are for informa-tion only.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A780 Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areasof Hot-Dip Galvanized CoatingsF567 Practice for Installation of Chain-Link FenceF1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings onSteel Industrial Fence FrameworkF1083 Specification for Pipe,Steel,Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated(Galvanized)Welded,for Fence StructuresF2200 Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Con-struction3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 polymeras used in this specification,describespoly(vinyl chloride)(PVC)or polyester.4.Classification4.1 Horizontal slide gates covered by this specification shallbe of the types described in 4.1.1 and 4.1.2.4.1.1 Type IOverhead SlideAny horizontal slide gatesupported only from above.4.1.2 Type IICantilever SlideAny horizontal slide gatespanning an opening lacking a top or bottom support withinthat opening.Type II gates shall be supplied in one of twoclasses:4.1.2.1 Class 1Steel frame gates and aluminum framegates using external rollers.4.1.2.2 Class 2Steel frame gates and aluminum framegates using internal rollers.5.Materials and Manufacture5.1 MaterialsThe base materials of the gate frame shall beround or rectangular tubular members,welded at all corners.However,bolted or riveted,or both,field assemblies ofmodular panels are permitted.5.1.1 The interior vertical or horizontal bracing,whenneeded,shall be the same metal tubular material and finish asthe gate frame,but need not be the same size.5.2 ManufactureGate frames shall be fabricated,andcoated where necessary,as described in 5.2.1 through 5.2.6.For gates intended to be automated,manufacture shall conformto the applicable provisions of Specification F2200.5.2.1 Zinc-Coated Steel Frames shall be in accordance withSpecifications F1043 or F1083,or a combination thereof,andshall match that selected for any adjoining fence framework.Welded joints shall be coated in accordance with PracticeA780,employing a zinc-rich paint conforming to 4.2.2 ofPractice A780 and following only the procedures outlined inA2.1.3 and A2.1.4 of Practice A780.5.2.2 Aluminum Alloy Gate Frames shall be in accordancewith Specification F1043 and shall meet the performancecriteria described in this specification.5.2.3 Polymer-Coated Steel or Polymer-Coated AluminumFrames shall be in accordance with Specification F1043 andshall match that selected for any adjoining fence framework.Welded joints on steel gate frames shall be coated in accor-dance with Practice A780,employing a zinc-rich paint con-forming to 4.2.2 of Practice A780 and following only theprocedures outlined in A2.1.3 and A2.1.4 of Practice A780.The painted areas shall then be top-coated to match the framecolor.5.2.4 Chain Link Gate FabricThe fabric shall be asspecified for the adjoining fence.5.2.5 Barbed Wire TopWhen specified,the barbed wiretop shall have extensions to the gate frame to accommodatethree strands of barbed wire uniformly spaced and positionedso that the top strand is approximately 1 ft(0.305 m)above thetop horizontal member of the gate frame,except that theminimum height for barbed wire installed at the top of gates1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fencesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence andWire Accessories.Current edition approved July 1,2010.Published October 2010.Originallyapproved in 1988.Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F1184-05.DOI:10.1520/F1184-05R10.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 intended to be automated shall be in accordance with Specifi-cation F2200.Barbed wire shall be attached by suitable meansto prevent wire from moving out of position and shall besupported by the gate frame extensions at maximum intervalsof 10 ft(3.05 m).5.2.6 Barbed TapeThe minimum height for barbed tapeinstalled at the top of gates intended to be automated shall bein accordance with