NEN EN 50189 : 2000

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Values for zinc-coated steel wires
5 Material
6 Wire surfaces
7 Diameter and tolerance on diameter
8 Length and tolerance on length
9 Joints
10 Sampling
11 Tests
12 Certificate of compliance
13 Acceptance or rejection
14 Rounding rules
Annex A (normative) Special national conditions

Applicable to round zinc-coated steel wires for use in the reinforcement and/or construction of conductors for overhead power transmission purposes. Covers all wires used in constructions where the individual wire diameters, inclusive of coatings, are between 1,25 mm and 5,50 mm. Types of wire are STyz, y representing the grade of steel, and z, the class of zinc coating. The only combinations of steel grading and zinc coating that are covered are ST1A, ST2B, ST3D, ST4A, ST5E, and ST6C. Properties defined are those before stranding.