1 Scope
This part of this European Standard defines the general requirements for wire intended
for mechanical steel ropes. Additional requirements are given in the following parts
of this European Standard, which are specific to each category of wire.
This part of this European Standard specifies:
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— dimensional tolerances;
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— mechanical characteristics;
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— requirements relating to the chemical composition of the steel wire;
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— conditions to be satisfied by any coating.