1、Designation: A854/A854M 08 (Reapproved 2013)Standard Specification forMetallic-Coated Steel Smooth High-Tensile Fence and TrellisWire1This standard is issued under the fixed designation A854/A854M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the yearof original adoption or, in the cas
2、e of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A superscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers 1212-gage (0.099-in.) 2.5-mm Class 3 metallic-coated steel wire s
3、uitable for use inparallelwire fence, trellis, and similar structures that aretypically nonelectrified. Two types of coatings are covered, asfollows:1.1.1 Type 1Zinc-coated (galvanized), and1.1.2 Type IIZinc-5 % aluminum mischmetal (Zn-5Al-MM) alloy coated.1.2 This specification is applicable to ord
4、ers in eitherinch-pound units (as A854) or acceptable SI units (as A854M).Inch-pound units and SI units are not necessarily equivalent.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A90/A90M Test Method for Weight Mass of Coating onIron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy CoatingsA370 Test Method
5、s and Definitions for Mechanical Testingof Steel ProductsA700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Meth-ods for Steel Products for ShipmentB6 Specification for ZincB750 Specification for GALFAN (Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal) Alloy in Ingot Form for Hot-Dip CoatingsE29 Practice for Using Sig
6、nificant Digits in Test Data toDetermine Conformance with SpecificationsE47 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Zinc Die-Casting Alloys (Withdrawn 1997)3E1277 Test Method for Chemical Analysis of Zinc-5 %Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloys by ICP Emission Spec-trometry2.2 Military Standards:4MIL-STD-129 Ma
7、rking for Shipment and Storage2.3 Federal Standard:5Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)2.4 International Lead Zinc Research Organization Stan-dard:6Gf-1 Standard Practice for Determination of Cerium andLanthanum Compositions in GalfanAlloy (5 %Al-0.04 %La-0.04 % Ca-Bal/SHG Zn) Cl
8、ass 3 Coating3. Classification3.1 The wire is furnished in Class 3 coating.3.2 The wire is furnished in three grades according to tensilestrength, as follows:3.2.1 Grade 200Minimum tensile strength, 200 ksi 1380MPa.3.2.2 Grade 180Minimum tensile strength, 180 ksi 1240MPa.3.2.3 Grade 140Minimum tensi
9、le strength, 140 ksi 970MPa.4. Ordering Information4.1 Orders for material purchased under this specificationshall include the following information:4.1.1 Quantity (number of coils or weight).4.1.2 Name of material (high-tensile fence wire).4.1.3 Coated wire diameter (Section 8).4.1.4 Type of Coatin
10、g (1.1.1 or 1.1.2),4.1.5 Class of coating (3.1).4.1.6 Grade or tensile strength (3.2).4.1.7 Nominal weight or length of coils and tolerance.4.1.8 Packaging, marking, and loading, if other than stan-dard (Section 14).4.1.9 Certification, if required (Section 13).4.1.10 ASTM designation and year of is
11、sue.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A05 onMetallic-Coated Iron and Steel Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcom-mittee A05.12 on Wire Specifications.Current edition approved April 1, 2013. Published April 2013. Originallyapproved in 1986. Last previous ed
12、ition approved in 2008 as A854/A854M 08.DOI: 10.1520/A0854_A0854M-08R13.2For 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 AS
13、TM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.4Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.5Available from U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC, 20402.6Av
14、ailable from International Lead Zinc Research Organization, P.O. Box12036, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States1NOTE 1A typical ordering description is as follows: 400 coilshigh-tensile fenc
15、e wire, 12 gage, 0.099 in., zinc-coated, Class 3, Grade200, in 100-lb plus 5 minus 0 lb weight coils, to ASTM A584.5. Materials and Manufacture5.1 The steel rod from which the wire is drawn shall bemanufactured by the open-hearth, electric-furnace, or basicoxygen process.5.2 The wire shall be cold-d
16、rawn then metallic-coated atfinished size to produce the specific mechanical properties.5.3 The wire shall be furnished with one of two types ofcoatings, specified as follows:5.3.1 Type IZinc-coated (galvanized) with coating weightas specified in 7.1.5.3.2 Type IIZinc-5 % aluminum-mischmetal alloy c
17、oated(Zn-5A1-MM) with coating weight as specified in 7.1.5.4 Type I coating may be produced by either a hot-dip or anelectrolytic process at the option of the producer. Type IIcoating shall be produced by a hot-dip process.5.5 Slab zinc, if used for Type I coating, shall be one of theappropriate gra
18、des that are described in Specification B6.5.6 The ingot used forType II shall conform to SpecificationB750.5.6.1 Method of AnalysisThe determination of chemicalcomposition shall be made in accordance with suitable chemi-cal (Test Method E47 for tin), ICP argon plasma spectrometric(Test Method E1277
19、), or other methods. In case of dispute theresults secured by Test Method E1277 shall be the basis ofacceptance.5.6.2 A standard practice for X-ray fluorescence spectrom-etry for determination of cerium and lanthanum in a zinc-5 %aluminum-mischmetal alloy has been established by the Inter-national L
20、ead Zinc Research Organization (Standard PracticeGf-1). In case of dispute, the results secured by Test MethodE1277 shall be the basis of acceptance.6. Mechanical Requirements6.1 Tension Test:6.1.1 RequirementsThe material as represented by the testspecimens shall have tensile strengths and meet elo
21、ngationrequirements as shown in Table 1.6.1.2 Test MethodThe tension test shall be made inaccordance with Test Methods and Definitions A370,Annex 4.6.1.3 The diameter used in calculation of tensile strengthshall be the actual diameter, including the coating, determinedin accordance with 8.3 of this
22、specification.6.2 Ductility Test:6.2.1 RequirementsThe material as represented by the testspecimens shall not fracture when wrapped at a rate notexceeding 15 turns/min in a close helix of at least two turnsaround a cylindrical mandrel with a diameter of 2d for Grade200 or 1 d for Grades 180 and 140,
23、 where d is the coated wirediameter.6.2.2 Test MethodThe wrap test shall be in accordancewith Test Methods and Definitions A370, Annex 4.6.2.3 Any cracking or flaking of the coating material duringthis test shall not be construed to constitute failure of the test.6.3 Adherence of Coating Test:6.3.1
24、RequirementsThe material as represented by the testspecimens shall withstand wrapping at a rate not exceeding 15turns/min in a close helix around a cylindrical mandrel with adiameter of 4d, without cracking or flaking the coating to suchan extent that any of the coating metal can be removed byrubbin
25、g with the bare fingers.6.3.2 Test MethodThe adherence of coating test shall bemade in accordance with the wrapping test of Test Methodsand Definitions A370, Annex 4.6.3.3 Loosening or detachment during the adherence test ofsuperficial, small particles of coating material formed bymechanical polishi
26、ng of the surface of the coated wire shall notbe considered cause for rejection.7. Weight of Coating7.1 RequirementsThe material as represented by the testspecimens shall have a minimum weight of metallic coating of0.80 oz/ft2244 g/m2 of uncoated wire surface.7.2 Test MethodThe weight of metallic co
27、ating shall bedetermined in accordance with Test Method A90/A90M.8. Dimensions and Tolerances8.1 SizeThe diameter of the coated wire shall be 0.099 in.2.5 mm.8.2 Tolerance The permissible tolerance in the coatedwire shall be 60.004 in. 60.10 mm.8.3 Test MethodUsing a micrometer or other suitableinst
28、rument, determine the greatest and least measurement at thesame cross-section, with each measurement to the nearest0.001 in. 0.01 mm. The average of these two measurementsshall be considered the diameter of the test specimen.9. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance9.1 The coated wire shall be free of
29、slivers, scale, and otherimperfections not consistent with good commercial practice.The coating shall be continuous and reasonably uniform.9.2 Electric-welded butt joints are permitted during thedrawing process.9.3 No welds are permitted after drawing.10. Number of Tests and Retests10.1 A lot for th
30、e purpose of testing shall consist of all thecoils of wire of the same diameter, class, and grade offered forshipment at one time.TABLE 1 Tensile Strength and ElongationGrade Minimum Tensile Strength Permanent Elongationin 10 in. 250 mm, min, %ksi MPa200 200 1380 2.5180 180 1240 3.0140 140 970 3.5A8
31、54/A854M 08 (2013)210.2 One test specimen shall be taken from each 10 000 lb4540 kg or fraction thereof. Test specimens shall be takenfrom either end of coil. Each specimen shall be tested forcompliance with Sections 6 and 8. At least half of thespecimens shall be tested for compliance with Section
32、7.10.3 If any test specimen exhibits obvious imperfections orshows the presence of a weld, it shall be discarded and anotherspecimen substituted.10.4 Should one or more of the test specimens fail any ofthe tests specified, the nonconforming coil or coils may beremoved and the balance of the lot subj
33、ected to retests. Forretest purposes two additional coils for each 10 000 lb 4540kg in the lot shall be sampled and tested for the property inwhich the original sample failed to comply.10.5 Should any of the retest specimens fail to meet themechanical or coating properties specified, the lot represe
34、ntedby the test specimens may be rejected.10.6 Instead of rejecting the entire lot as provided in 10.5,the producer may test specimens from every coil in the lot forthe property in which failure occurred and resubmit those coilsmeeting the specification requirements.11. Inspection11.1 Unless otherwi
35、se specified in the contract or purchaseorder, the manufacturer is responsible for the performance ofall inspection and test requirements specified in this specifica-tion. Except as otherwise specified in the contract or purchaseorder, the manufacturer may use his own or any other suitablefacilities
36、 for the performance of the inspection and testrequirements unless disapproved by the purchaser at the timethe order is placed. The purchaser shall have the right toperform any of the inspections and tests set forth in thisspecification when such inspections and tests are deemednecessary to ensure t
37、hat the material conforms to prescribedrequirements.12. Rejection and Rehearing12.1 Material that fails to conform to the requirements ofthis specification may be rejected. Rejection should be reportedto the producer or supplier promptly and in writing. In case ofdissatisfaction with the results of
38、the test, the producer orsupplier may make claim for a rehearing.12.2 The material must be adequately protected and cor-rectly identified in order that the producer or supplier maymake a proper investigation.13. Certification13.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, aproducers or suppli
39、ers certification shall be furnished to thepurchaser that the material was manufactured, sampled, tested,and inspected in accordance with this specification and hasbeen found to meet the requirements. When specified in thepurchase order or contract, a report of the test results shall befurnished.14.
40、 Packaging and Marking14.1 The coil weight, dimensions, and methods of packag-ing shall be agreed upon between the manufacturer and thepurchaser.14.2 Unless otherwise specified, packaging, marking, andloading for shipment shall be in accordance with PracticesA700.14.3 When specified in the contract
41、or order, and for directprocurement by or direct shipment to the U.S. Government,marking for shipment, in addition to requirements specified inthe contract or order, shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129 for U.S Military agencies and in accordance with Fed. Std.No. 123 for U.S. government civil ag
42、encies.15. Keywords15.1 fencing material; metallic-coated steel wire; steelwirehigh tensile; steel wirezinc-5 % aluminum alloycoated; steel wirezinc coated; zinc coatingssteel wireproducts; zinc-5 % aluminum alloy coatingssteel wire prod-uctsASTM International takes no position respecting the validi
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