Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute Product Manual - CLFMI-PM 0610 - Updated March 2017

Oct 29, 2026

Chain link fence product manual providing technical information for general knowledge, system design, and development of a commercial, industrial, or security chain link fence specification. It explains how to use the manual, including reviewing standard fence design drawings, fabric configurations, gauges, and framework strength tables. It also guides selection of line posts, polymer colors, and relevant ASTM standards, and references security fencing recommendations and wind load guidance for system planning and specification.

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BILL ULLRICH CHUCK NAEGELE STEVE PETERS TED EYSENBACH DON FINN TOM STANEK BILL PETERSON # CHAIN LINK FENCE MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTEPRODUCT MANUAL CLF-PM0610(Updated March,2017) CLFMI Technical Support Team To get answers to your questions regarding the content or usage of the information contained in thispublication,contact one of these fence industry professionals for assistance. email:bullrich.link@comcast.net email:canaegele@aol.com email:smpeters@ldpeters.com email:tedeysenbach@spsfence.com email:dfinn@westerntube.com email:tom.stanek@wheatland.com email:bill@richardsfence.com Copyright (C)2017.All Rights ReservedChain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute10015 Old Columbia Rd,Suite B145Columbia,MD 21046www.chainlinkinfo.org Phone:410-849-2610 Phone:570-586-7260 Phone:914-576-5100 Phone:1-800-451-2612 Phone:310-537-6300 Phone:1-800-257-8182 Phone:330-773-0423 # Chain Link Fence Manufacturers InstituteProduct Manual ## Table of Contents How to Use the Product ManualDescription of Terms 123 Table 1-Breaking Strength of Steel Wire Table 2-Thickness of ASTM F668 Fabric Polymer CoatingTable 3-Standard Mesh Sizes and Gauges for Chain Link Fabric 3 45 Table 4-Small Mesh Sizes and Wire Gauges for Metallic Coated Chain Link FabricTable 5-Small Mesh Sizes for Wire Gauges for Polymer Coated Chain Link FabricTable 6-Galvanized Steel Post Dimensions and Strength CharacteristicsTable 7-Guide for Selection of ASTMF 1043 Line Post 978 Drawings Typical Fence Section -Top Rail/Trussed Brace Rail with Bottom Tension Wire9Typical Fence Section-Trussed Brace Railw/Top&Bottom Tension Wire10Typical Fence Elevation-Top Rail/Trussed Brace Rail w/Bottom Tension Wire11Typical Fence Elevation-Trussed Brace Rail;3 Stands Barbed Wire w/Top &Bottom Tension Wire 12Typical Fence Elevation -Top Rail/Trussed Brace Rail 3 Stands Barbed Wire &Bottom Tension Wire 13Typical Swing Gate -Three Strands Barbed Wire(OPTIONAL)14Typical Double Swing Gate-Three Strands Barbed Wire(OPTIONAL)15Single Cantilevered Sliding Gate-Round Posts w/Barbed Wire(6'thru 22'openings)16Single Cantilevered Sliding Gate-Round Posts w/Barbed Wire(10'thru 30')17 ## CLFMI GUIDE FOR SPECIFYING COMMERCIAL,INDUSTRIAL,AND SECURITY CHAIN LINK FENCE AND GATES(Contract Section 323113)Addendum(Note:For a copy of this specification in Word format please contact CLFMI Headquarters) # CHAIN LINK FENCE MANUFACTUTERS INSTITUTE PRODUCT MANUAL (CLFMI-PM 2445) The purpose of this manual is to provide chain link fence technical information for general knowledge,system design or the development of a commercial/industrial/security chain link fence specification. ## HOW TO USE THE CLFMI PRODUCT MANUAL a.Familiarize yourself with the content of the CLFMI product manual. b.The product manual includes drawings of the four standard chain link fence designs plus swinggate,cantilever slide gate and fitting/assembly details. c.Review the different chain link fabric configurations and gauges to ensure the best selection ofthe mesh size and wire gauge for the application. d.Prior to designing a security fence system review the CLFMI"Security Fencing RecommendationsSFR2445”. e.Select the type of fabric for the application;galvanized(ASTM A392),aluminum coated(ASTMA491),zinc-5%mischmetal alloy(ASTM F1345)or polymer coated (ASTMF668). f.Review the framework Dimensions and Strength Characteristics Table\#6 and Guide forSelection of Line Post,Table\#7 to select the post that best suits the application,(ASTM F1043and ASTM F1083).Make sure to take into consideration wind load particularly if the fence is 8ft.high orgreater using 1 in.mesh or less.Use the CLFMI“Chain Link Fence Wind Load Guide forthe Selection of Line Post and Line Post Spacing WLG2445”fora fence requiring a structuralframework design due to wind load. g.For polymer coated fabric or systems choose an ASTM color from ASTM F934. h.Thoroughly review and understand the c

FAQs

What is the purpose of the CLFMI product manual?

To provide chain link fence technical information for general knowledge, system design, or development of a commercial/industrial/security chain link fence specification.

How should the manual guide the selection of fence fabric and gauges?

It instructs users to review the chain link fabric configurations and gauges to select the best mesh size and wire gauge for the intended application.

Which standards and supporting documents does the manual reference for specification and terminology?

It references multiple ASTM standards (e.g., ASTM F668, F1043, F552, F626, F900, F1184, F2200, F567) and a CSI formatted specification section 323113 for designing and specifying the fence system.

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