load while measuring the offset distance and pitch. Measure-
ments shall be made on a section of wire with a length at least
two times the pitch length.
5.2.1.1 Measurement of offset distance may be performed
by placing a straightedge against two adjacent peaks or
corresponding points on a helix, measuring the distance to the
inside of the wire 180° opposite, and dividing the value by two.
5.3 The 0.177 in. (4.50 mm) diameter wire shall be fur-
nished with one of three types of coating, per Specification
A817 as specified:
5.3.1 Type I—Aluminum-Coated (Aluminized), with coating
weight specified.
5.3.2 Type II—Zinc-Coated (Galvanized), in three classes of
coating weights as specified.
5.3.3 Type III—Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy
Coated (Zn-5Al-MM), in two classes of coating weights as
specified.
6. Mechanical Properties
6.1 The breaking strength shall meet the requirement of
Specification A817 for 0.177 in. (4.50 mm) diameter wire.
7. Size and Tolerance
7.1 The diameter shall meet the requirements of Specifica-
tion A817 for 0.177 in. (4.50 mm) diameter wire.
NOTE 2—It is recognized that the surfaces of heavy metallic coatings,
particularly those produced by the hot-dip process, are not perfectly
smooth. If the tolerance specified is rigidly applied to such irregularities
that are inherent to the product, unjustified rejections of wire that would
actually be satisfactory for use would occur. Therefore, it is intended that
this tolerance be used in gaging the uniform areas of the coated wire.
8. Weight of Coating
8.1 The weight of coating shall meet the requirements of
Specification A817 for the Type and Class of coating specified.
9. Adherence of Coating
9.1 The adherence of coating shall meet the requirements of
Specification A817 for 0.177 in. (4.50 mm) wire.
10. Number of Tests and Retests
10.1 A lot shall consist of all of the coils of wire of the same
size, type, and class, and shall be offered for inspection at one
time. A wire sample of sufficient length, approximately 4 ft (1.2
m), shall be cut from either end of each coil selected for tests
described in Sections 6,8, and 9.
10.2 The number of test specimens taken from the ends of
coils during production to ensure compliance with Sections 6
and 7varies with the quality control procedures and the
manufacturing facilities of each manufacturer, but is generally
not less than 10 % of the coils produced. For the purpose of
final product testing, one specimen from every ten coils or
fraction thereof in a lot shall be selected at random, or a total
of seven specimens, whichever is less.
10.3 Should one or more of the wire specimens fail any
requirement, the lot shall be subjected to retest. For retest
purposes the original lot shall be regrouped into 50 coil lots or
fractions thereof. Each lot shall be tested for the property in
which the original sample failed to comply at a frequency of
10 % or more so that the total number of tests is at least double
the original. Any lot that exhibits a failure shall be rejected. If
during retesting an additional quality parameter is observed to
be defective, the lot of 50 is subject to rejection for that cause.
The manufacturer may test each coil in the failed lot for the
property in which failure occurred and reject only the noncon-
forming coils.
10.4 If any test specimen shows the presence of a weld or an
obvious defect, it may be discarded and another specimen
substituted.
10.5 Test specimens shall also be tested for compliance with
marcelling dimensions (see 5.2.1). For this purpose, the
test specimen shall contain at least three peaks and three
valleys.
11. Inspection
11.1 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase
order, the producer is responsible for the performance of all
inspection and test requirements of this specification. Except as
otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the
producer may use his own or any other suitable facilities for the
performance of the inspection and test requirements unless
disapproved by the purchaser at the time the order is placed.
The purchaser shall have the right to perform any of the
inspections and tests prescribed in this specification when such
inspections and tests are deemed necessary to ensure that the
material conforms to prescribed requirements.
12. Rejection and Rehearing
12.1 Material that fails to conform to the requirements of
this specification may be rejected. Rejections should be re-
ported to the producer or supplier promptly and in writing. In
case of dissatisfaction with the results of the test, the producer
or supplier may make claim for a rehearing.
12.2 The material must be adequately protected and cor-
rectly identified in order that the producer or supplier may
make a proper investigation.
13. Certification
13.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, a
producer’s or supplier’s certification shall be furnished to the
purchaser that the material was manufactured, sampled, tested,
and inspected in accordance with this specification and has
been found to meet the requirements. When specified in the
contract or purchase order, a report of the test results shall be
furnished.
14. Packaging, Package Marking, and Loading
14.1 Marking shall be by a tag securely attached to each coil
of tension wire and shall show the identity of the producer,
quantity, type of coating, class of coating (if applicable), and
ASTM designation.
14.2 Packaging of the coils of wire shall be agreed upon
between the producer and the purchaser. This agreement may
include coil dimensions and weight.
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