ASTM A121

1.1 This specification covers metallic-coated steel barbed wire, consisting of a strand of two wires.

1.2 The barbed wire is available with aluminum, zinc, and zinc-5 % aluminum-mischmetal alloy coatings, with a number of coating weights, in a number of different constructions (designs), and in two grades. Not all designs are available in all coating types.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in brackets are for information only.

1.4 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory information. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables) shall not be considered as requirements of the specification.

2. Referenced Documents

A428/A428M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on Aluminum-Coated Iron or Steel Articles
A641/A641M Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire
A700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
A809 Specification for Aluminum-Coated (Aluminized) Carbon Steel Wire
A856/A856M Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Carbon Steel Wire
A90/A90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
A902 Terminology Relating to Metallic Coated Steel Products
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
MIL-STD-163 Steel Mill Products Preparation for Shipment and Storage
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipments (Civil Agencies)

Index Terms

barbed wire; carbon steel wire; metallic coated steel wire; steel barbed wire; wire; ICS Number Code 77.140.65

Citing ASTM Standards

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