1.1 This specification covers requirements for zinc-coated flat steel tape in coils for use as interlocking armor and flat armor for electrical cables. The zinc-coated tape is produced with three classes of zinc coating weight.
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM A459-08(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM A90/A90M Standard Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
ASTM A902 Standard Terminology Relating to Metallic Coated Steel Products
ASTM B6 Standard Specification for Zinc*, 2023-04-01 Update
ASTM A459-08(2020) history
2020ASTM A459-08(2020) Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Flat Steel Armoring Tape
2008ASTM A459-08(2013) Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Flat Steel Armoring Tape
2008ASTM A459-08 Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Flat Steel Armoring Tape
1997ASTM A459-97(2003) Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Flat Steel Armoring Tape
1997ASTM A459-97 Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Flat Steel Armoring Tape