ASTM_F_900_-_11.pdf

Designation:F90011Standard Specification forIndustrial and Commercial Steel Swing Gates1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F900;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscriptepsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers detailed requirements for chainlink fence gates,gate posts and accessories for both single anddouble swing-type gates for industrial and commercial appli-cation.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A780 Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areasof Hot-Dip Galvanized CoatingsF1043 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 polymerin this specification,polymer is used todescribe all types of vinyl,poly(vinyl-chloride)(PVC)orsimilar types of coatings other than zinc or aluminum.4.Materials and Manufacture4.1 MaterialsThe base materials of the gate frame shall beround or rectangular tubular members,welded at all corners orassembled with corner fittings.Gates assembled with cornerfittings shall have adjustable truss rods516in.(7.9 mm)minimum diameter on panels 5 ft(1.5 m)wide or wider.Trussrods shall be the same base metal and finish as the gate frames.4.1.1 The interior bracing,when needed,shall be the samemetal and shape tubular material and finish as the gate frame,but need not be the same size.4.2 ManufactureGate frames shall be fabricated andcoated where necessary,as described in 4.2.1 through 4.2.5.For gates intended to be automated,manufacture shall conformto the applicable provisions of Specification F2200.4.2.1 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 PracticeA780.4.2.2 Polymer-Coated Steel Frames shall be in accordancewith Specification F1043 and shall match that selected for anyadjoining fence framework.Welded joints on polymer-coatedsteel gate frames shall be coated in accordance with PracticeA780.The painted areas shall then be top-coated to match theframe color.4.2.3 Chain Link Gate FabricThe fabric shall be asspecified for the fence.4.2.4 Barbed Wire TopWhen specified,shall have the endmembers of the gate frame extended in height to accommodatethree strands of barbed wire uniformly spaced and positionedso that the top strand is approximately 1 ft(300 mm)above thetop horizontal member of the gate frame,except that theminimum height for barbed wire installed at the top of gatesintended 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 a gate frame member at maximum intervals of 8ft(2.44 mm).4.2.5 Barbed TapeThe minimum height for barbed tapeinstalled at the top of gates intended to be automated shall bea minimum of 8 ft-0 in.5.Dimensions,Mass,and Permissible Variations5.1 Size of the gate opening shall be measured from theinside face to inside face of gate posts.5.2 Dimensions and weights of gate frame members shall bein accordance with Table 1.5.2.1 Gate frame shall be designed for the width built so thatthe outer member shall not sag in excess of the lesser of 1%ofthe gate leaf width or 2 in.(50.8 mm).1This 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 Dec.1,2011.Published December 2011.Originallyapproved in 1984.Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F900-05.DOI:10.1520/F0900-11.2For 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 5.2.2 For dimensions and weight of gate posts,see Table 2.6.Gate Accessories6.1 All gate hardware shall be of sufficient strength anddurability to support the gate and repeated open-close cycles.6.2 Gate HingesHinges shall be pressed steel or malleableiron having a minimum zinc coating of 1.2 oz ft2and allow thegate to open and close without binding.The hinges shall be sodesigned to pe