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1.1This specification covers metallic-coated carbon steel wire used in the manufacture of chain-link fence fabric and marcelled tension wire. Three types of coatings are covered:

1.1.1Type I-Aluminum-coated (aluminized),

1.1.2Type II-Zinc-coated (galvanized), and

1.1.3Type III-Zinc-5% Aluminum-Mischmetal (Zn-5Al-MM) alloy-coated.

1.2The chain-link fabric woven from wire in this specification is covered separately by Specifications A491 for Type I, A392 for Type II, and F1345 for Type III.

1.3The marcelled tension wire manufactured from wire in this specification is covered separately in Specifications A824 and F1664.

1.4This specification does not cover the wire used for Specification A392 when the chain-link fence producer applies the coating after the weaving process.

1.5The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information only.

1.6This 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.