Definitions
A woven mesh available in various width, gauges, wire breaking strengths and protective coatings
What is Chain Link Fabric?
Gauge of wire, size of mesh, type of protective coating.
What is fence fabric criteria based on?
Approved Safety Vest or Shirt, Leather Gloves, Safety Glasses, Safety Shoes or Boots, Hard Hat
What is PPE?
These fasteners are installed approximately every 15 in. and are used to attach the fabric to the Line Posts.
What is Tie Wire or Line Post Ties?
Used only for emergency repairs.
Repair Procedures
What is the Overlap Repair Method?
•The manufactured finish to the top and bottom ends of the fabric. Heights 5ft. and under and tennis fabric are knuckled top and bottom. Heights 6ft. and higher are knuckled on one side and twisted on the other.
What is Selvage?
Helps tell you how much steel is in the fabric.
What is Gauge or diameter of wire?
Determined by their power source: electric, pneumatic, liquid fuel, hydraulic, and powder-actuated
What are types of power tools?
•A C-shaped wire clip which attaches the Tension Wire to the chain link fabric at approximately 24-inch intervals.
What are Hog Rings?
Made by weaving new fabric together.
What is a permanent repair?
These fasteners are installed approximately every 15 in. and are used to attach the fabric to the Line Posts.
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What are Line Posts Ties or Clips?
Is typically galvanized and is either GAW or GBW.
What is protective coating?
Must be provided to protect the operator and others from point of operation, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks.
What are machine guards or tool guards?
When top rail is not required a moisture excluding cap is used on tubular posts.
What is a Line Post Cap or Top?
It is considered the backbone of the fence line
What are Line Posts?
•A sturdy strip which is threaded through the last vertical link of the fabric. It attaches the fabric to the Terminal Posts.
What is a Tension Bar?
Shorter, black fence fabric is used to replace/repair
What is fabric for Aerial Structures?
Are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
What are cordless tools?
A rail used to help form a structural support between Terminal Post and adjacent Line Post.
What is a Brace Rail?
Shorter, black fence fabric is used to replace/repair
What is an Aerial Structure repair?
A post footing consisting of two angle blades driven on 45-degree angles through a special clamp (shoe) creating root-like stability which is stronger than concrete.
What is a Drive Anchor?
Smaller mesh sizes typically used to prevent personnel from climbing or cutting.
What are high security applications?
Diameter of saw blade requiring safety guard.
What is greater than two inches?
Uses and adjustable turnbuckle to maintain proper tension.
What is a Truss Rod?
Coating is typically galvanized and is either GAW or GBW.
What is Protective Coating?