Ametco Manufacturing Corp.
P.O. Box 1210
4236 Hamann Parkway
Willoughby, OH 44096
Tel: (440) 951-4300
Toll-Free: (800) 321-7042
Fax: (440) 951-2542
E-Mail: ametco@ametco.com
Web site: http://www.ametco.com

Ametco^® Steel Security Fences

MANUFACTURER
Ametco^® Manufacturing Corporation offers technical assistance to Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Owners and Facility Managers regarding the design and installation of our products. We have provided many custom solutions for unusual situations. Let us assist you in determining the optimum design for your project. Please contact Ametco^® at the number shown above to obtain our services.

Ametco^® is a member of the American Fence Association.

PRODUCT PRESENTATION
The Ametco^® fencing system is an exclusive system, an alternative approach to fencing design, the concept of which is both functional and decorative. The Ametco^® fencing system is ideally suited to harmonize with any environment. This fencing system has been created through advanced techniques by Ametco^® Mfg. Corp., a company whose dynamic approach and flair in metal fabrication have now conceived this unique system, which has revolutionized the traditional fencing image and extended the range of applications throughout the private and industrial building industries.

Ametco^® fencing system is manufactured using the electro-forged welding process, giving complete penetration of the cross member. Ametco^® Mfg. Corp. has developed a highly desirable fencing product which fits perfectly into modern architectural and security applications.

Ametco^® fencing is electro-forge welded steel fencing that is galvanized and powder polyester-coated. Exterior applications should be hot-dip galvanized and then powder coated, if required. The fencing panels are electro-forge welded steel per design specifications. The steel bars have a yield strength of 36,000 psi and a tensile strength of 58,000 psi. Post yield and tensile strengths are similar to steel bars.

The Ametco^® steel fence panels are bolted between steel posts. Five types of panels are available, each with a distinctive combination of strength, security and visual screening properties.

Basic Uses: To provide security fencing that is both functional and decorative, ideally suited to harmonize with any environment. Ametco^® Fencing and Gates can be used for both interior and exterior applications. Interior applications include handrails, drop ceilings, backdrops for signs, dividers, displays, etc. Some exterior applications include perimeter fencing, gates, parking garage security screening, window guards, railings, infill panels, trash enclosures, etc.

Ametco^® Infill Panels

For standard panel sizes and details see the CAD LIBRARY details.

GROTTO^® Design
Characteristics: The smallest rectangular mesh of the Ametco^® fencing line. The automatic electrofusion process and close centers make this one of Ametco^®’s strongest designs.

Applications: The simple clean lines of this type of fencing means that it can be used for a vast range of applications. The close centers make this design practically unclimbable.

Specify: Electro-forge welded fencing. Ametco^® Grotto^® Design – 1” x 5/64” main bar, 5/32” dia. round cross bar, 1-21/32” x 5-3/16” mesh. Galvanized to ASTM 123 and / or powder polyester coated. Weight 2.20 lbs. per sq. ft.

For standard panel sizes and details see the CAD LIBRARY details.

SHIELD^® Design
Characteristics: The small square mesh of the Ametco^® fencing line. The automatic electrofusion process and close centers make this one of Ametco^®’s strongest designs.

Applications: The small square opening makes this design ideal for railing infill panels – window guards – and any application where control of the opening size is needed.

Specify: Electro-forge welded fencing. Ametco^® Shield^® Design – 1” x 5/64” main bar, 5/32” dia. cross bar, 1-21/32” x 1 3/4” mesh. Galvanized to ASTM 123 and / or powder polyester coated. Weight 2.43 lbs. per sq. ft.

For standard panel sizes and details see the CAD LIBRARY details.

METRO^® Design
Characteristics: Metro^® Design shares the same mesh as Blockade^® Design but with smaller bar sizes. This is the typical fencing configuration in steel grating produced by an automatic electrofusion process. It represents a successful integration of production requirements, design criteria and market needs.

Applications: The simple, clean lines of this type of fencing means that it can be used for a vast range of applications. It is particularly suitable for prestige and high security applications including residential, sports, leisure, industrial and military.

Specify: Electro-forge welded steel fencing. Ametco^® Metro^® Design – 1” x 1/8” main bar, 3/16” round cross bar, 2-7/16” x 5-3/16” mesh. Galvanized to ASTM 123 and/or powder polyester-coated. Weight 2.29 lbs. per sq. ft.

For standard panel sizes and details see the CAD LIBRARY details.

BLOCKADE^® Design
Characteristics: Blockade^® is the most robust of the five designs.
Repeats the design of the Metro^® but with components of greater section, which make it the most robust model in the series.

Applications: Where safety, strength and anti-break-in characteristics are required: military deposits or installations, repeaters, radar stations, petrochemical installations; preferably to be fitted with burglar-proof uprights and safety bolts. Can be fitted with alarm devices.

Specify: Electro-forge welded steel fencing. Ametco^® Blockade^® Design – 1-3/16” x 5/32” main bar, 1/4” round cross bar, 2-7/16” x 5-3/16” mesh. Galvanized to ASTM 123 and/or powder polyester-coated. Weight 3.67 lbs. per sq. ft.

For standard panel sizes and details see the CAD LIBRARY details.

LATTICE Design
Characteristics: Square mesh model, particularly rigid and well joined, with components perfectly balanced.

Applications: Great versatility for both civil and industrial use and especially suitable for railings and internal decoration.

Specify: Electro-forge welded steel fencing. Ametco^® Lattice Design – 1” x 1/8” main bar, 3/16” round cross bar, 2-7/16” x 2-19/32” mesh. Galvanized to ASTM 123 and/or powder polyester-coated. Weight 2.56 lbs. per sq. ft.

For standard panel sizes and details see the CAD LIBRARY details.

STADIUM^® Design
Characteristics: Square mesh model, very strong but light in design, with good see-through and blending into the environment.

Applications: The Stadium^® model is suggested for economy in large areas and the internal subdivision of areas already fenced, for the three sides of outer fencing, which are not seen, internal decoration, special applications and false ceilings.

Limitations: This design can be climbed.

Specify: Electro-forge welded steel fencing. Ametco^® Stadium^® Design – 1” x 1/8” main bar, 3/16” round cross bar, 3-15/16” x 3-15/16” mesh. Galvanized to ASTM 123 and/or powder polyester-coated. Weight 1.28 lbs. per sq. ft.

For standard panel sizes and details see the CAD LIBRARY details.

SHADOW^® Design
Characteristics: Model with inclined sections, exclusive polished design, without cuts or joints and therefore monolithic. It can be installed with horizontal sections, in which case it is practically peep-proof thus allowing a reduced side visibility only.

Shadow^® panels offer two choices for direct visual screening when viewed perpendicular to face of panel: 80% and 100%. Specify "Shadow^® 80" or "Shadow^® 100."

Applications: Suitable for use on balconies, as sunscreens, protective screens, false ceilings, ventilation openings, parking garages and special applications.

Specify: Electro-forge welded steel fencing. Ametco^® Shadow^® Design horizontal - 1-31/32" x 1/16" formed main bar, 5/32" round cross bar, 1-13/16" x 5-7/32" mesh. (Select one) Shadow^® 80 for 80% direct visual screening or Shadow^® 100 for 100% direct visual screening. Galvanized to ASTM 123 and/or powder polyester-coated. Weight 2.84 lbs. per sq. ft.

COMPONENTS and PARTS

Standard Assembly Bolts
Stainless Steel, AISI 304, 3/8" x 1"

Optional Features Custom Panel Sizes
Ametco^® can fabricate fence panels in non-standard sizes to meet your exact needs. Please contact Ametco^® for technical assistance.

Curved Panels
Ametco^® can fabricate curved panels in Metro^®, Grotto ^®, Blockade^®, Lattice, Shield^® and Trellis Design fences. The minimum radius that can be rolled is 9". The radius would be perpendicular to the main bar.

Anti-Intruder Posts
Complete with extension arm to carry 3 galvanized barbed wires and 3 holes for electrified wires - Anti-intruder posts are available for panels 83-3/8" and 99" high. Extension Arm Dimensions: 11-3/4" x 2-3/8" x 5/16"

Anti-Intruder Bolts
Ametco^® anti-intruder bolts comprising cup head bolt and nut with clamping hexagon. On tightening to the correct torque, the hexagon shears and renders the bolts impossible to release.

Pickets
Metro^®, Grotto^®, Blockade^®, Trellis, Lattice and Shield^® Designs can be furnished with pickets. They can be furnished with top pickets only by using a top cap and bottom tube. Top and bottom pickets can be furnished by mounting tubes on the back of the fencing.

ASSEMBLY and INSTALLATION

General: The Ametco^® Fencing system is simplicity itself. Standard panels are merely bolted to the uprights, which are anchored conventionally. The modular design means it can be erected in a fraction of the time of most other rigid fences and allows easy replacement of any panels damaged. The ease of assembly coupled with strength and long-life make Ametco^® Fencing one of the most cost-effective fencing.

Post Length: Fence posts are of sufficient length to allow for setting into concrete footers. For a table of standard fence post sizes, see the CAD Details.

Post Footings: In-ground posts may be set in concrete footings 12" dia. (305mm) for terminal posts and 10" dia. (254mm) for intermediate posts. Concrete should be 6" (152mm) deeper than posts. Deeper or larger diameter post bases may be necessary in some locations. Contact Ametco^® for assistance with special conditions.

Cored Holes: Use approved non-shrink high-strength grout to anchor posts into cored holes in existing concrete. The diameter of cored holes shall be 2" (50mm) larger than flat bar post width. It is recommended that fencing be temporarily erected using 2 x 4 supports. Place concrete or grout after fence has been made plumb and level. Leave temporary supports in place until concrete or grout has completely set.

MATERIALS and FINISHES

Lasting Colors
Ametco^® Fencing is protected by extremely effective coating systems, giving long life with a touch of elegance. The hot dip galvanized finish with a polyester powder coating gives Ametco^® Fencing protection from the elements, as well as increasing its sturdiness and eliminating maintenance. This system gives the best corrosion protection in the industry.

The hot dip galvanizing will leave rough areas on the treated surface. These rough areas do not impair the coating in terms of corrosion resistance. The galvanized product is then powder coated. The color gives an “extra” touch of appeal to the Ametco^® Fencing system, harmonizing with its surroundings. Once you have selected the color from the wide choices available, it will endure exposure without crazing or fading. For jobs where a smooth surface is requires, see Ametco^®’s fixed louver aluminum or stainless steel products.

Colors

We also offer custom colors on a minimum order basis. Please contact Ametco^® for additional information.

Finish Warranty
The American Hot Dip Galvanizers Association, Inc. states, “The life expectancy of galvanized coatings on typical structural member is far in excess of 50 years in most rural environments and 20 to 25 years plus, even in severe urban and coastal exposure.”

The warranty for the polyester powder coated finish is 20 years. The polyester coated galvanized metal remains corrosion free for years.

Performance properties for the polyester coating are as follows:

SALT SPRAY RESISTANCE: (ASTM B-117) Bonderite 1000 steel panels, in a scored condition, exhibit no undercutting after 500 hours in 5% spray testing at 95 degrees F and 95% relative humidity. No rusting or blistering on panel face. Under the same conditions after 1000 hours the panels showed less than 3/16" undercutting.

WEATHERABILITY: (ASTM D822) After one year exposure in South Florida with panels facing south and tilted at a 45 degree angle, a high gloss white polyester coating retains 88% gloss (gloss readings obtained on washed panels). No film failure.

A 2-part polyurethane coat on top of hot dip galvanized is used when gates are too large to be powder coated. Ametco^® Mfg. Corp. certifies that its fencing systems are free from defects in material and workmanship. The polyester coated finish is guaranteed not to crack, peel or blister for a period of 20 years. Accidental damages, defects resulting from improper installation and damage from vandalism or abuse are not included. Warranty is limited to a prorated value of the coating, not to exceed the original value of the coating. Or, at Ametco^®’s discretion, re-coating the panel but not to include labor removal or reinstallation.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Applicable Standards:

• Material: Bar Stock: ASTM A 36, Tube: ASTM A 500-Grade B
• Fabrication: ANSI/AWS D1.1
• Hot-Dip Galvanized: ASTM A 123
• Cadmium Plating: ANSI/ASTM A 165-71, Type NS with a clear chromate finish
• Powder Coating: Hardness ASTM D 3363; Direct impact ASTM D 2793. Saltspray resistance test ASTM B 117

See the "Ametco^® Specifications" attached to this Profile for complete ready-to-edit CSI formatted proprietary specifications.

Note: In the interest of improving quality and design, Ametco^® reserves the right to amend specifications without giving prior notice.

CODES and CERTIFICATIONS
Please contact us for a copy of the Ametco^® Warranty.

AVAILABILITY and COST
Availability: Ametco^® fence panels are carried in stock in large mats. Jobs are fabricated and coated before being shipped throughout the United States.

Cost: Costs are quoted on a job basis due to varying requirements of each project. Cost may be obtained by calling Ametco^® Manufacturing Corp. at (800) 321-7042.

OPERATION and MAINTENANCE
The advanced coating method supplied on the Ametco^® gate system requires little or no maintenance. If, or when, panels require repainting, they can be removed and taken down to allow for easy painting.