1、Designation: F 654 07Standard Specification forResidential Chain Link Fence Gates1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 654; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in par
2、entheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers detail requirements for resi-dential chain link fence gates, gate posts, and accessories.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM
3、Standards:2A 780 Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areasof Hot-Dip Galvanized CoatingsF 1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatingson Steel Industrial Chain Link Fence FrameworkF 626 Specification for Fence Fittings3. Classification3.1 Residential chain link fence gates are cla
4、ssified asfollows:3.1.1 Type ISingle Swing3.1.2 Type IIDouble Swing3.2 No gate leaf over 6 ft 1.829 m in height or over 6 ft1.829 m in width shall be classified as residential, regardlessof use or location.4. Manufacture4.1 Zinc-coated steel frames shall be zinc-coated in accor-dance with the zinc c
5、oating specified for the fence framework.Welded joints shall have suitable rust preventive coatingapplied to the welds.4.2 Aluminum gate frame shall be the same base materialand alloy as specified for the fence framework. Aluminum gateframes may be assembled with corner fittings.4.3 Polymer-coated s
6、teel or aluminum frame shall be poly-mer coated as specified for framework. Polymer-coated steelframes may be assembled with corner fittings. Welded jointsshall have suitable preventive coating applied to the welds.NOTE 1The word polymer is used to describe all types of heat setorganic exterior coat
7、ings and is not applicable to metallic coatings, suchas zinc or aluminum.5. Gate Frames, Fabric, Attachment, and Finish5.1 Gate Frames shall be of aluminum or steel tubing,round or square, and assembled by means of corner fittings orwelded, or formed by bending. The bend should be smooth andcontinuo
8、us.5.1.1 Corner Fitted and Welded Gates shall have verticaland horizontal interior members spaced so that no horizontaldimension between outside members shall be greater than 5 ft1.524 m, and no vertical dimension between members shallbe greater than 5 ft 1.524 m.5.2 Fabric shall match that of the l
9、ine fabric adjacent to thegate opening or as required by specifications or drawings, orboth. However, fabric having a breaking strength equivalent toor greater than the fabric used in the line of fence may be used.5.3 Attachment of Fabric to Gate FrameStretch the fabricso it is taut and fastened to
10、frames by one of the followingmethods:5.3.1 Place a round rod or flat bar through the fabric andfasten with clips or bands, at a maximum spacing of 12 in. 305mm on center, of sufficient strength to hold fabric taut betweenthe vertical frame members. Clips or bands shall conform tothe profile of the
11、frame members.5.3.2 Place a round rod or flat bar through the fabric andfasten with a J-bolt through the holes in the frame.5.3.3 Fasten all fabric to horizontal frame members and toany interior frame members by means of clips, tie wires, orbands suitable to retain the fabric to the frame members.Sp
12、acing should be at a maximum of 18 in. 450 mm apart.6. Dimensions and Weights (of Gate Frames and GatePosts)6.1 Dimension (Height):6.1.1 The vertical dimension (height) of the gate should be2 in. 60 mm less than the specified height of the adjacentfence.6.1.2 Where interior members are required, the
13、y shall beevenly spaced between outside members.6.2 Dimension (Width)Gate opening sizes are figured onthe inside dimensions between gate posts. The actual width ofthe gate panel shall be equal to the opening minus the spacerequired for free operation of hinges and latches.1This specification is unde
14、r 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 July 1, 2007. Published July 2007. Originally approvedin 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F 654 - 03.2For referenc
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16、nshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.6.3 Diameter and Weight of FramesSee Table 1.6.4 Gate Post Dimensions and WeightsSee Table 2 andTable 3.7. Gate Hardware7.1 All gate hardware shall be of sufficient strength anddurability to support the gate and repeated open-close cycles.7.2 Single and Doubl
17、e Gate Latches:7.2.1 Single Gate Latches shall be of lockable design.7.2.2 Double Gate Latches shall be equipped with a centerdrop rod or bar, and suitable fork or gravity latch to retain bothgates in a parallel position while closed, or a positive lockingdevice with suitable attachment to retain bo
18、th gates in parallelposition while closed.7.3 Center Stops When required for drop rods or bars,center stops may be of manufactured design of aluminum orsteel and suitable for attachment to slab or installed in concreteor may be a hole drilled into existing concrete slab.7.4 Gate Holdbacks are option
19、al to the purchaser.7.5 Accessories are optional as required by specifications,drawings, or to match the line adjacent to the gates.8. Workmanship8.1 Gates shall be produced in accordance with goodcommercial practices. Defects in welds, chain link fabric,bracing and truss rods, and accessories shall
20、 be noted and, ifpresent to any considerable extent, shall provide a basis forrejection.9. Inspection9.1 The manufacturer shall afford the inspector representingthe purchaser all reasonable facilities to satisfy him that thematerial being furnished is in accordance with this specifica-tion. Unless o
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26、www.astm.org).TABLE 1 Fence Frames (Minimum Requirements)Outside Dimension Pipe,in. mmWall Thickness,in. mmNominal Weight,lb/ft kg/mSteel:Round tube 1.315 33.4 0.065 1.65 0.8681 1.29Square tube 1.25 by 1.25 31.75 by 31.75 0.065 1.65 1.05 1.56TABLE 2 Gate Posts (for Gate Leaf Width of 48 in. 1.219 m
27、or Less)Outside Dimension Pipe,in. mmWall Thickness,in. mmNominal Weight,lb/ft kg/mRound Post:Steel 1.90 48.3 0.065 1.651 1.274 1.896Square Post:Steel 2 by 2 50.8 by 50.8 0.080 2.032 2.09 3.11TABLE 3 Gate Posts (for Gate Leaf Width over 48 in. 1.201 m to 72 in. 1.829 mAOutside Dimension Pipe,in. mmW
28、all Thickness,in. mmNominal Weight,lb/ft kg/mRound Post:Steel 2.375 60.3 0.095 2.93 2.31 3.44Square Post:Steel 2.5 by 2.5 63.5 by 63.5 0.083 2.11 2.73 4.06AGate posts for gate leaf width up to 60 in. 1.524 m may use a round steel post 2.375 in. 60.3 mm in diameter with a wall thickness of 0.065 in. 1.651 mm.F654072
