BS EN 50182:2001

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Designation system
5 Requirements for stranded conductor
6 Tests
7 Packaging and marking
8 Information to be clarified by the purchaser and
  manufacturer
Annex A (normative) - Special national conditions
Annex B (normative) - Calculation of nominal mass of
        grease for stranded conductors
Annex C (normative) - Stress-strain test method
Annex D (informative) - Lay ratios used for calculation
        of increments due to stranding in Table 4
Annex E (normative) - Test for ability of a conductor
        to be erected using tension stringing
Annex F (informative) - Conductors in frequent use in some
        member countries

Defines the electrical and mechanical characteristics of round wire concentric lay bare overhead electrical conductors stranded in alternate directions, with or without grease as per EN 50326, made of one or a combination of any of the following: a) Hard drawn Aluminium as per EN 60889 designated AL1 b) Aluminium alloy as per EN 50183 designated AL2 to AL7 c) Zinc coated steel wire as per EN 50189 with grade and class designated ST1A, ST2B, ST3T, ST4A, ST5E and ST6C.

This European Standard specifies the electrical and mechanical characteristics of round wire concentric lay bare overhead electrical conductors stranded in alternate directions, with or without grease as per EN5032, made of one or a combination of any of the following: Hard drawn Aluminium as per EN088 designated AL1 Aluminium alloy as per EN50183 designated AL2 to AL7 Zinc coated steel wire as per EN5018 with grade and class designated ST1A, ST2B, ST3D, ST4A, ST5E, and ST C. Aluminium-clad steel wire as per EN1232 with class designation 20SA (grades A and B), 27SA, 30SA and 40SA. Conductors made of zinc coated steel wires only are not included.