Aluminized Mini Mesh Specifications
ASTM A491, Federal Specification RR-F191/1F Type II, AASHTO M-181 Type II
Product Name: Aluminum Coated (aluminized)
Steel Chain Link Mini Mesh Fence Fabric
Basic Uses: Aluminum coated steel chain link
fence fabric is used for industrial, commercial and
institutional applications. Aluminum coated fabric is contained
in local, state and federal government specifications for use in
prison, road, dock, airport, housing, forestry, and military
use.
Composition and Material: Aluminum coated steel
chain link fence fabric is produced by cold drawing good
commercial grade steel rod into wire of the appropriate
diameter. The steel rod from which the wire is drawn is
produced by the open hearth, electric furnace or basic oxygen
process. The coating process is produced by passing the cleaned
wire through a molten bath of aluminum metal. Aluminum metal
pigs or ingots used to produce the coating shall have no more
than the following maximum levels of impurities:
Copper – 0.10% maximum Cu
Iron – 0.50% maximum Fe
Standards:
ASTM A491 – Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric
ASTM F567 – Installation of Chain Link Fence
ASTM A817 – Metallic-Coated Wire for Use in Chain Link Fence
Federal Specification RR-F-191K/1F Type II Fencing, Wire and
Post Metal (Chain-Link Fence)
AASHTO M-181 Chain Link Fence, Type II
Technical Data
General: The manufacturer, if requested, will
supply samples and certification that all materials furnished
comply with the appropriate specifications.
Chain Link Fence Fabric: The base metal of the
chain link fence fabric is composed of commercial quality,
medium carbon aluminum coated wire. The wire is coated with
aluminum to produce a smooth and uniform coating. The weight of
the aluminum coating, wire sizes with allowable variances, and
wire breaking strength, conform to ASTM A 817 for the wire size
specified. The wire is aluminum coated before weaving.
Sizes: Aluminized fabric is available in mesh
sizes from 3/8” to 2 3/8”, and in heights from 24” to 240”.
Unless
otherwise specified, chain link fence fabric woven with a 2”
mesh and 60” or less in height is knuckled at both
selvages. For fabrics 72” and taller, the selvage is knuckled at
one edge and twisted at the other. All fabrics woven
into mesh sizes under 2” are knuckled at both selvages.
Installation: Install fence in accordance with
ASTM Practice 567. Handle all aluminum coated materials with
care. If
aluminum coating is damaged or scratched during installation,
contractor must replace or repair the material at his or her own
expense.
Maintenance: Periodic inspection is recommended
but no routine maintenance is required.
Aluminum Coated Wire Characteristics Table
The weight of the aluminum coating, wire sizes, and wire
breaking strength comply with ASTM A817 (Standard Specification
for Metallic-Coated Steel Wire for Chain-Link Fence Fabric and
Marcelled Tention Wire) for the wire size specified.
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Nominal Coated
Wire Diameter |
Allowable |
Minimum Aluminum
Coating Weight |
Minimum
Breaking Strength |
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Class 1
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Gage
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Inch
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mm
|
Inch
|
mm
|
Oz/ft²
|
g/m²
|
lbf
|
Newtons
|
6 |
0.192 |
4.88 |
±0.005 |
±0.13 |
0.40 |
122 |
2170 |
9650 |
9 |
0.148 |
3.76 |
±0.005 |
±0.13 |
0.40 |
122 |
1290 |
5740 |
10 |
0.135 |
3.43 |
±0.005 |
±0.13 |
0.40 |
122 |
1290 |
5740 |
11 |
0.120 |
3.05 |
±0.005 |
±0.13 |
0.35 |
107 |
850 |
3780 |
Aluminum Coated Chain Link Fabric Characteristics Table
Chain link fabric will be furnished in the standard heights
shown in the following table. Custom order fabric is available
in heights to and including 20ʼ.
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Recommended Use
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Mesh Sizes
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Gage Size
|
Height of
Fence Fabric |
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Industrial/
Commercial |
2"
|
6 |
36" - 144"
|
9 |
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10 |
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11 |
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Industrial/
Security |
1"
|
6 |
36" - 144"
|
9 |
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Security
|
1"
|
9 |
36" - 144"
|
11 |
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3/4"
|
9 |
||
11 |
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5/8"
|
9 |
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11 |
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1/2"
|
9 |
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11 |
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3/8"
|
10 |
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11 |
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Tennis Courts
|
1 3/4"
|
9 |
36" - 144"
|
11 |
