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Ametco® Welded Wire Security Fences: A New Generation of 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
Ametco®’s Welded Wire Security Fences offer fencing systems, which take into account today’s increased need for security.

You will find here mechanically sturdy and durable products that also meet all visual criteria. Depending on the requirements imposed by the object to be protected and on individual demands, you may choose from a multitude of fence types at Ametco®.

During preliminary consideration, it is important to correctly assess the level of your security needs. By means of a classification according to categories basic – medium – high, which you will find in this presentation.

Ametco®’s standard systems are characterized by the use of environmentally friendly materials. For all products, Ametco® uses galvanization and powder coating for up to date corrosion protection. A wide range of 15 standard colors is available to harmonize with any environment.


Fiesta Design Fence: High Security Rating
Requirement Profile: The welded wire fence Fiesta Design is suitable for applications that have a strong need for security. Possible applications include, airports, schools, power plants, hospitals and anywhere that security with visibility are primary objectives.

Features: Its durability and resistance characterize the easy-to-install Fiesta Design. This particular sturdiness is due to the choice of the best materials and the use of modern fastening systems with special U-shapes clamping strips. Thus, the Fiesta Design is the type most often sold in this product segment and should be given first priority, if very strong needs for security must be satisfied.

In Short: This model ensures optimum perimeter protection. Due to its high quality of construction, it will meet the increased need for security in every respect.

Technical Data: 2” x 8” mesh with 1/4” vertical wire and two 5/16” horizontal wires. Panel width of 98-13/16” and heights of 4, 6, and 8 feet. Two-inch square tube posts on 99-1/4” centers.


Guardian Design Fence: Medium / High Security Rating
Requirement Profile: The welded wire fence, Guardian Design is similar in design to Fiesta Design. The mesh is the same but the attachment to the post is different. The Guardian Design mounts to the post with K-fasteners (synthetic fasteners).

Features: Easy to install is only one of the features of Ametco®’s Guardian Design. The posts are constructed from computer-optimized profiles (2” x 2”) and delivered with aluminum-zinc coating. Aluminum-zinc is a metal coating with 2-3 times higher degree of protection than comparable hot-dip galvanized versions. As with all design’s using Ametco®’s posts, fastening is achieved by means of K-fasteners, clamping brackets and safety screws.

In Short: The Guardian Design ensures perimeter protection.

Technical Data: 2” x 8” mesh with 1/4” vertical wire and two 5/16” horizontal wires. Panel width of 98-13/16” and heights of 4 ft, 6 ft, and 8 ft. Special square tube post on 99-1/4” centers with K-fasteners.


Amopanel Design: Basic Security Rating
Requirement Profile: This fence type offers a well-balanced price-performance ratio. Of all welded wire fence designs, Amopanel Design is the most economical. However, the need for security should not be very high. It is, though, an attractive perimeter fence.

Features: Amopanel Design provides a high degree of stability due to the folds used for strengthening. The feature also makes Amopanel Design more visually attractive.

In Short: Convincing arguments for Amopanel Design are its favorable cost-benefit ratio and its very attractive inconspicuous design.

Technical Data: 2” x 8” mesh with 3/16” vertical and horizontal wire with 1 to 3 V-shaped stabilizing folds. Panel width 98-13/16” and 48”, 63”, 71” and 95” heights. Special 2” square tube posts on 99-1/4” centers with K-fasteners.

For details, see the CAD LIBRARY portion of this Profile.


Park Design
The welded wire fence, Park Design is similar in design to Fiesta Design and Guardian Design with the same mesh only lighter wire diameter. The post and attachment is the same as Guardian Design which mounts to the post with K-fasteners.

Features: The Park Design is the most economical of the Ametco® Welded Wire fencing line and still provides security for your perimeter fencing requirements. Manufactured with Ametco®’s high-tensile welded wire that is hot dip galvanized before powder coating. This system provides the Park Design with the best corrosion protection in the industry.

In Short: The Park Design offers economical perimeter protection.

Technical Data: 2" x 8" mesh with 3/16" vertical wire and two 1/4" horizontal wires. Panel width 9813/16" and heights of 4, 6 and 8 feet, special 2" square tube post with K-fasteners on 991/4" post centers.


Gates
Ametco®’s Welded Wire Swing Gates use 2” square steel tube frames with the Welded Wire Panels (Fiesta / Guardian Design, Amopanel Design) mounted to the face of the tube frame. All gate posts are 4” square tubing. Gate heights match standard fence heights.

Standard swing gate sizes are 4-foot single leaf, 8-foot double leaf and 12-foot double leaf. Gates are furnished with all hinges and hardware.

For gate details featuring the Amopanel Design, see the CAD LIBRARY portion of this Profile.

ASSEMBLY and INSTALLATION
Contact Ametco® for recommended installation techniques for all styles of Ametco® Welded Wire Security Fences.

MATERIALS and FINISHES

Lasting Colors
Ametco® welded wire security 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 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 fencing 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

For our 3-part architectural specifications in CSI format, see the 3-PART SPECIFICATIONS portion of this Profile.

For details, see the CAD LIBRARY portion of this Profile.

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

AVAILABILITY and COST
Availability: Ametco® Welded Wire Security 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® Welded Wire Security Fence system requires little or no maintenance. If, or when, panels require repainting, they can be removed and taken down to allow for easy painting.


Ametco Manufacturing Corp.
4236 Hamann Parkway
P.O. Box 1210
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