Standard Specification for Long Barbed Tape Obstacles

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1.1 This specification covers barbed tape materials and configurations used for security barriers.

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ASTM F1910-98(2003) - Standard Specification for Long Barbed Tape Obstacles
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Designation: F 1910 – 98 (Reapproved 2003)
Standard Specification for
Long Barbed Tape Obstacles
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1910; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
Sample Specification Only—Barbed tape obstacle shall be 30 in.
1. Scope
diameter (62 in.). Each loop shall consist of 24 (61) clusters of four
1.1 This specification covers barbed tape materials and
needle-sharp barbs on 4 in. centers, each barb measuring a minimum of
configurations used for security barriers.
1.2 in. in length. The barbed tape shall be fabricated from Series 430
stainless steel with optional hardness. The barbed tape shall be perma-
2. Referenced Documents
nently cold–clenched over an austenitic mechanical spring core wire. The
wire shall have a diameter of 0.098 in. with a minimum tensile strength of
2.1 ASTM Standards:
approximately 140 psi. The barbed tape shall have a minimum 230° wrap
A 176 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chro-
2 about the core wire. Adjacent alternate loops shall be clipped together in
mium Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip
five (5) locations around the circumference to obtain the concertina effect.
A 240 Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel
Clipspacingoftheextendedcoilshallbe12 62in.Clipsshallbecapable
Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip for Pressure Vessels
of withstanding a minimum pull load of 200 lb. Each coil shall contain 51
and for General Applications
loops and cover 25 6 1 ft.
A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for MechanicalTesting
5.1.1 Quantity—The number of units of barbed tape re-
of Steel Products
quired. For fixed length units, the length per unit should be
A 666 Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austen-
specified.
itic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate and Flat Bar
5.1.2 Description—Barbedtapeshallbedescribedassingle
A 764 Specification for Metallic Coated Carbon Steel Wire,
coil helical, single coil concertina, double coil concertina, or
Coated at Size and Drawn to Size for Mechanical Springs
double coil helical.
F 1379 Terminology Relating to Barbed Tape
5.1.3 Diameter—The purchaser shall specify the packaged
diameter. When double coil products are specified, the inner
3. Terminology
and outer coil packaged diameters shall be given.
3.1 Refer to Terminology F 1379.
5.1.4 Barb Length— Refer to Terminology F 1379 and
Tables 1 and 2.
4. Classification
5.1.5 Coil Loops—The number of coil loops shall be
4.1 Refer to 5.1.8.
specified by the purchaser.
5.1.6 Unit Length— The purchaser shall specify the in-
5. Ordering/Specifying Information
stalled length and coil spacing, including the coil spacing
5.1 Ordering or specifying barbed tape shall include the
tolerance.
following information as per sample specification, or by
5.1.7 Number of attachment points, in accordance with
referencingitemnumbersinTables1and2(indicatenumberof
Terminology F 1739 and Tables 1 and 2.
loops,ifapplicable).Materialfurnishedunderthisspecification
5.1.8 Cross Sections—The purchaser shall specify the cross
shall conform to applicable requirements of current editions of
sections in accordance with Terminology F 1379.
ASTM Standards.
6. Material
NOTE 1—The following sample specification is provided to assist when
specifyingororderingbarbedtapematerial.Actualsizeandstylewillvary
6.1 Composition— Barbed tape shall be manufactured from
by individual job requirements.
stainless and galvanized steel in accordance with the ASTM
standards listed in Section 2. Manufacturers are not necessarily
limited to those materials listed.
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences
6.1.1 Stainless Steel— Stainless steel strip shall be either
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and
Wire Accessories.
ferretic or austenitic. Stainless steel should be ordered to the
Current edition approved July 10, 2003. Published September 2003. Originally
AISA or UNS designations to ensure the correct chemistry.
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as F 1910 - 98.
6.1.1.1 Ferritic stainless steels shall be produced in accor-
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.06. dance with Specification A 176 or Specification A 240.
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F 1910 – 98 (2003)
6.1.1.2 Austenitic stainless steels shall be purchased in 8.2 Surfacesshallbesmoothandfreeofrustwithnoserious
accordance with Specification A 666. defects, such as pits, die marks, and other defects to impair the
integrity of the product.
7. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
7.1 Permissible variations within coil diameters shall be as
9. Certification
specified in Tables 1 and 2 for standard trade sizes.
9.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, a
8. Workmanship, Finish and Appearance
manufacturer’scertificationofcomplianceshallbefurnishedto
8.1 Workmanship— Coil loops shall not be kinked, unless it
the purchaser showing the quantity, size and type of barbed
is part of the design.
tape. The certification of compliance shall state that the
8.1.1 Each coil shall be one continuous length properly
representative barbed tape is in accordance with the specifica-
coiled and firmly tied for shipping. Welds made in the strip
tion.
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