ASTM_F_626_-_14.pdf

Designation:F62614Standard Specification forFence Fittings1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F626;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 the materials,coatingrequirements,and inspection of fence accessories for chain-link fence for the following:1.1.1 Post and line caps,1.1.2 Rail and brace ends,1.1.3 Top rail sleeves,1.1.4 Tie wires,clips,and fasteners,1.1.5 Tension and brace bands,1.1.6 Tension bars,1.1.7 Truss rod assembly,1.1.8 Barbed wire arms,1.1.9 Color coating of fittings,and1.1.10 Fitting size terminology.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:2A641/A641M Specification for ZincCoated(Galvanized)Carbon Steel WireA809 Specification for Aluminum-Coated(Aluminized)Carbon Steel WireA817 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Wire forChain-Link Fence Fabric and Marcelled Tension WireB26/B26M Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Sand Cast-ingsB85 Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Die CastingsB108 Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Permanent MoldCastingsB117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray(Fog)ApparatusB209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-AlloySheet and PlateB209M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-AlloySheet and Plate(Metric)B211 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-AlloyRolled or Cold Finished Bar,Rod,and WireB211M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-AlloyRolled or Cold-Finished Bar,Rod,and Wire(Metric)B221 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Ex-truded Bars,Rods,Wire,Profiles,and TubesB221M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-AlloyExtruded Bars,Rods,Wire,Profiles,and Tubes(Metric)B429/B429M Specification for Aluminum-Alloy ExtrudedStructural Pipe and TubeB800 Specification for 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wirefor Electrical PurposesAnnealed and Intermediate Tem-persF552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link FencingF567 Practice for Installation of Chain-Link FenceF668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride(PVC),Polyolefinand Other Polymer-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence FabricF934 Specification for Colors for Polymer-Coated ChainLink Fence Materials2.2U.S.Government Standard:MIL-R-60346-C Roving,Glass,Fibrous(For Prepreg Tapeand Roving,Filament Winding,and Pultrusion Applica-tions)33.Post and Line Caps3.1 Post and line caps shall be fabricated from pressed steelor cast iron and hot-dip galvanized with a minimum of 1.2oz/ft2(366 g/m2)of zinc coating of surface area,or fromaluminum alloy 360.0 conforming to die cast SpecificationB85,or sand cast or permanent mold alloy 356.0 or 713.0conforming to Specification B26/B26M or B108.3.2 Post and line caps shall be designed to fit snugly overposts and exclude moisture from inside when tubular posts areused.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 April 1,2014.Published April 2014.Originallyapproved in 1979.Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F626-08(2013).DOI:10.1520/F0626-14.2For 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.3Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk,Bldg.4 Section D,700Robbins Ave.,Philadelphia,PA 191115094,Attn:NPODS.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 4.Rail and Brace Ends4.1 Rail and brace ends,when required,shall be fabricatedfrom pressed steel or cast iron,and hot-dip galvanized with aminimum of 1.2 oz/ft2(366 g/m2)of zinc coating of surfacearea,or from aluminum alloy 360.0(see Specification B85),oralloy 356.0 or 713.0(see Specification B26/B26M or Specifi-cation B108).4.2 Rail and brace ends,or other approved means ofconnection,shall be provided when top rail or brace arerequired.5.Top Rail Sleeves5.1 Top rail sleeves shall be fabricated from pressed steel orround steel tubing and hot-dip galvanized with a minimum of1.2 oz/ft2(366 g/m2)of zinc coating of surface area,or fromaluminum alloy 6063-T6(see Specification B221,B221M orSpecification B429/B429M).5.2 Rail sleeve material shall be a minimum of 0.051 in.(1.3mm)in thickness if steel,or a minimum of 0.062 in.(1.8 mm)in thickness if aluminum alloy,and a minimum of 6 in.(152.4mm)in length.5.3 The rail sleeve must be fabricated to prevent movementalong the rail.6.Tie Wires and Clips6.1 Ties for attaching chain-link fabric to round tub