1.1
This specification covers metallic-coated carbon steel wire used in the manufacture of chain-link fence fabric and marcelled tension wire. Three types of coatings are covered:
1.1.1
Type I—
Aluminum-coated (aluminized),
1.1.2
Type II—
Zinc-coated (galvanized), and
1.1.3
Type III—
Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal (Zn-5Al-MM) alloy-coated.
1.2
The chain-link fabric woven from wire in this specification is covered separately by Specifications
A491
for Type I,
A392
for Type II, and
F1345
for Type III.
1.3
The marcelled tension wire manufactured from wire in this specification is covered separately in Specifications
A824
and
F1664
.
1.4
This specification does not cover the wire used for Specification
A392
when the chain-link fence producer applies the coating after the weaving process.
1.5
The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information only.
1.6
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.