Full Description

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

1.2The 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.

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

1.4The 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.

1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.