SN EN 10264-1 : 2012

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Information to be supplied
5 Characteristics of and requirements for wire
   5.1 Diameter tolerances
   5.2 Tensile strength
        5.2.1 Tensile strength grade - permitted variations
        5.2.2 Procedure for tensile test
   5.3 Reverse bend test
   5.4 Torsion test
   5.5 Tensile test on knotted wire
   5.6 Coatings
6 Inspection documents
   6.1 General
   6.2 Certificate of compliance with order "2.1"
   6.3 Specific inspection certificate "3.1.b"
   6.4 Specific inspection certificate "3.1.c"
   6.5 Acceptance report "3.2"
7 Sampling and compliance criteria
8 Marking
9 Protection against corrosion and type of packaging
Annex A (informative) Definition of terms relating to
        sampling and acceptance
   A.1 Batch
   A.2 Unit, production unit
   A.3 Base unit for sampling (m[1])
   A.4 Size of batch (N)
   A.5 Sample for testing
   A.6 Sampling length
   A.7 Sampling
   A.8 Sample size (n)
   A.9 Defect
   A.10 Defective length

Describes the general requirements for wire intended for mechanical ropes. It defines dimensional tolerances, mechanical characteristics, requirements relating to the chemical composition of the steel wire and conditions to be satisfied by any coating.