1、Designation: F900 11Standard Specification forIndustrial and Commercial Steel Swing Gates1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F900; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number
2、 in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscriptepsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers detailed requirements for chainlink fence gates, gate posts and accessories for both single anddouble swing-type ga
3、tes for industrial and commercial appli-cation.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 Standa
4、rds:2A780 Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areasof Hot-Dip Galvanized CoatingsF1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatingson Steel Industrial Fence FrameworkF1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence StructuresF2200 Specification
5、 for Automated Vehicular Gate Con-struction3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 polymerin this specification, polymer is used todescribe all types of vinyl, poly(vinyl-chloride) (PVC) orsimilar types of coatings other than zinc or aluminum.4. Materials and Manufactu
6、re4.1 MaterialsThe base materials of the gate frame shallbe round or rectangular tubular members, welded at all cornersor assembled with corner fittings. Gates assembled with cornerfittings shall have adjustable truss rods516 in. (7.9 mm)minimum diameter on panels 5 ft (1.5 m) wide or wider. Trussro
7、ds shall be the same base metal and finish as the gate frames.4.1.1 The interior bracing, when needed, shall be the samemetal and shape tubular material and finish as the gate frame,but need not be the same size.4.2 ManufactureGate frames shall be fabricated andcoated where necessary, as described i
8、n 4.2.1 through 4.2.5.For gates intended to be automated, manufacture shall conformto the applicable provisions of Specification F2200.4.2.1 Zinc-Coated Steel Frames shall be in accordance withSpecifications F1043 or F1083, or a combination thereof, andshall match that selected for any adjoining fen
9、ce framework.Welded joints shall be coated in accordance with PracticeA780.4.2.2 Polymer-Coated Steel Frames shall be in accordancewith Specification F1043 and shall match that selected for anyadjoining fence framework. Welded joints on polymer-coatedsteel gate frames shall be coated in accordance w
10、ith PracticeA780. The painted areas shall then be top-coated to match theframe color.4.2.3 Chain Link Gate FabricThe fabric shall be asspecified for the fence.4.2.4 Barbed Wire TopWhen specified, shall have the endmembers of the gate frame extended in height to accommodatethree strands of barbed wir
11、e uniformly spaced and positionedso that the top strand is approximately 1 ft (300 mm) above thetop horizontal member of the gate frame, except that theminimum height for barbed wire installed at the top of gatesintended to be automated shall be in accordance with Specifi-cation F2200. Barbed wire s
12、hall be attached by suitable meansto prevent wire from moving out of position and shall besupported by a gate frame member at maximum intervals of 8ft (2.44 mm).4.2.5 Barbed TapeThe minimum height for barbed tapeinstalled at the top of gates intended to be automated shall bea minimum of 8 ft - 0 in.
13、5. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations5.1 Size of the gate opening shall be measured from theinside face to inside face of gate posts.5.2 Dimensions and weights of gate frame members shall bein accordance with Table 1.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fe
14、ncesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence andWire Accessories.Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2011. Published December 2011. Originallyapproved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F900 - 05. DOI:10.1520/F0900-11.2For referenced ASTM standards, vi
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16、2959, United States.5.2.1 Gate frame shall be designed for the width built so thatthe outer member shall not sag in excess of the lesser of 1 % ofthe gate leaf width or 2 in. (50.8 mm).5.2.2 For dimensions and weight of gate posts, see Table 2.6. Gate Accessories6.1 All gate hardware shall be of suf
17、ficient strength anddurability to support the gate and repeated open-close cycles.6.2 Gate HingesHinges shall be pressed steel or mal-leable iron having a minimum zinc coating of 1.2 oz ft2andallow the gate to open and close without binding. The hingesshall be so designed to permit the gate to swing
18、 a full 180. Theuser shall specify, one of the following directions of swing:6.2.1 180 outward,6.2.2 180 inward,6.2.3 90 in and out.6.3 Single Gate LatchThis latch shall be capable ofretaining the gate in a closed position and shall have provisionfor a padlock.6.4 Double Gate LatchThis latch shall b
19、e a drop rod orplunger bar arranged to engage the gate stop. Locking devicesshall be constructed so that the center drop rod or plunger barcannot be raised when the gate is locked. The latching devicesshall have provision for a padlock.6.5 Gate StopsGate stops shall be provided for all doublegates a
20、nd shall be suitable for setting in concrete for the centerdrop rod or plunger.6.6 KeepersKeepers shall be provided for each gate leafover 5 ft (1.5 m) wide. Gate keepers shall consist of amechanical device for securing the free end of the gate when infull open position.6.7 All gate accessories to h
21、ave a minimum zinc coating of1.2 oz ft2.6.8 All gate posts shall be of sufficient strength so that thetotal deflection of the gate frame and the gate post at the end ofthe gate leaf shall not exceed the lesser of 2 % of the gate leafwidth or 4 in. When necessary to meet this requirement due tothe to
22、tal weight of the gate leaf the next larger size post listedin Table 2 shall be used.7. Keywords7.1 drop rod; gate leaf; hinges; keepers; latch; plunger;polymer; truss rodsTABLE 1 Gate Frame Members, Dimensions, and WeightsNOTEGate leaf shall have vertical interior bracing at maximum intervals of 8
23、ft and shall have a horizontal interior member if fabric height is 8 ftor more. Additional horizontal, vertical or diagonal member or diagonal truss rods may be needed to comply with requirements of 5.2.1.Gate Fabric Height OutsideDimensions,in. (mm)Minimum Weight,lb/ft (kg/m)6 ft (1.8 m) or Less:Ro
24、und tubular (steel) 1.66 (42.2) 1.83 (2.72)Rectangular tubular (steel) 2.00 (50.81) 2.52 (3.75)Over 6 ft (1.8 m):Round tubular (steel) 1.90 (48.3) 2.28 (3.39)Rectangular tubular (steel) 2.00 (50.8) 2.52 (3.75)Interior Bracing:Round pipe (steel) 1.66 (42.2) 1.83 (3.39)Rectangular pipe (steel) 1.50 (3
25、8.1) 1.84 (2.74)TABLE 2 Typical Dimensions and Weight of Gate PostsNOTEIt is recommended that any questions regarding deflection of post be directed to the post manufacturer.Gate Leaf Width Outside Diameterof Pipe, in. (mm)Minimum Weight,lb/ft (kg/m)For Gate Fabric Height of 6 ft (1.8 m) or less:Up
26、to and including 4 ft. (1.2 m) Steel 2.375 (60.3) 3.11 (4.63)Over 4 to 10 ft (1.2 to 3.7 m) Steel 2.875 (73.0) 4.64 (6.91)Over 10 to 18 ft (3.7 to 5.5 m) Steel 4.000 (101.6) 6.56 (9.77)For Gate Fabric Height Over 6 ft (1.8 m):Up to and including 6 ft (1.8 m) Steel 2.875 (73.0) 4.64 (7.04)Over 6 to 1
27、2 ft (1.8 to 3.7) Steel 4.000 (101.6) 6.56 (9.77)Over 12 to 18 ft (3.7 to 5.5 m) Steel 6.625 (168.3) 18.02 (26.82)Over 18 to 24 ft (5.5 to 7.3 m) Steel 8.625 (219.1) 27.12 (40.36)F900 112ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any
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