EN 10264-4:2012
(Main)Steel wire and wire products - Steel wire for ropes - Part 4: Stainless steel wire
Steel wire and wire products - Steel wire for ropes - Part 4: Stainless steel wire
This part of this European Standard specifies the characteristics of stainless steel wire for the manufacture of ropes that are exposed to corrosion and in some cases to a moderate temperature.
This part of this European Standard specifies the following for stainless steel wire for ropes:
- dimensional tolerances;
- mechanical characteristics;
- requirements relating to the chemical composition of the stainless steel wire;
- conditions to be satisfied by any coating.
Stahldraht und Drahterzeugnisse - Stahldraht für Seile - Teil 4: Draht aus nichtrostendem Stahl
Dieser Teil der Europäischen Norm legt Anforderungen an Draht aus nichtrostendem Stahl fest, der für Seile verwendet wird, die korrosiven Einflüssen und in einigen Fällen mäßig hohen Temperaturen ausgesetzt sind.
Dieser Teil der Europäischen Norm legt zu folgenden Punkten Anforderungen an Seildraht aus nichtrostendem Stahl fest:
- Maßtoleranzen;
- mechanische Eigenschaften;
- Anforderungen an die chemische Zusammensetzung des nichtrostenden Stahldrahts;
- Anforderungen an Überzüge.
Fils et produits tréfilés en acier - Fils pour câbles - Partie 4: Fils tréfilés en acier inoxydable
La présente partie de la présente Norme européenne spécifie les caractéristiques des fils tréfilés en acier
inoxydable pour la fabrication de câbles qui sont exposés à la corrosion et dans certains cas à une
température modérée.
Cette partie de la présente Norme européenne spécifie pour les fils tréfilés en acier inoxydable pour câbles
- les tolérances dimensionnelles ;
- les caractéristiques mécaniques ;
- les exigences relatives à la composition chimique des fils tréfilés en acier inoxydable ;
- les conditions auxquelles un revêtement éventuel doit satisfaire.
Jeklena žica in žični izdelki - Jeklena žica za vrvi - 4. del: Nerjavna jeklena žica
Ta del tega evropskega standarda določa značilnosti nerjavne jeklene žice za proizvodnjo vrvi, ki so izpostavljene koroziji in v nekaterih primerih zmerni temperaturi. Ta del tega evropskega standarda določa naslednje zahteve za nerjavno jekleno žico za vrvi: – tolerance mer; – mehanske značilnosti; – zahteve, povezane s kemijsko sestavo nerjavne jeklene žice; – pogoji, ki jih morajo izpolnjevati premazi.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 10-Jan-2012
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Jul-2012
- Technical Committee
- ECISS/TC 106 - Wire rod and wires
- Drafting Committee
- ECISS/TC 106 - Wire rod and wires
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 06-Feb-2025
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Relations
- Replaces
EN 10264-4:2002 - Steel wire and wire products - Steel wire for ropes - Part 4: Stainless steel wire - Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2012
Overview
EN 10264-4:2012 is a European Standard developed by CEN that specifies the requirements for stainless steel wire used in the manufacture of ropes. This standard addresses wire products exposed to corrosion and sometimes to moderate temperatures. It ensures consistent quality by defining dimensional tolerances, mechanical characteristics, chemical composition, and coating conditions for stainless steel wire designed for rope production. EN 10264-4:2012 replaces the earlier 2002 edition, providing updated guidelines for tensile strength, chemical analysis, and surface conditions to suit advanced industrial applications.
Key Topics
- Dimensional Tolerances: Specifies precise diameter ranges and tolerance values to assure wire uniformity, essential for rope performance and safety.
- Mechanical Properties: Defines minimum tensile strength values that vary depending on steel grade and wire diameter, ensuring the wire meets strength requirements for different applications.
- Chemical Composition: Outlines permissible chemical element ranges, correlating with corrosion resistance and mechanical properties, based on EN 10088-3 and EN 10095 standards.
- Surface Conditions: Describes preferred surface finishes (matt or shiny) depending on drawing methods and wire diameter, influencing corrosion resistance and rope aesthetics.
- Steel Grades: Includes widely used stainless steel grades such as 1.4301 (X5CrNi18-10), 1.4401 (X5CrNiMo17-12-2), and special grades for low magnetic permeability or high-temperature resistance.
- Testing Methods: Specifies standard test procedures like tensile testing, reverse bend tests, wrapping tests, and magnetic permeability measurements to verify compliance.
Applications
EN 10264-4:2012 stainless steel wire is critical in manufacturing wire ropes used in environments with high corrosion exposure, such as marine, chemical, and architectural sectors. The standard supports applications including:
- Marine and Offshore Industry: Ropes exposed to saltwater where corrosion resistance is paramount.
- Construction and Engineering: Supporting structures and lifting equipment requiring stainless steel wire ropes with defined mechanical strength and durability.
- Elevators and Cranes: Ensuring safety-critical ropes meet stringent mechanical and dimensional requirements.
- Food and Pharmaceutical Industries: Use of stainless steel wire ropes where hygiene and corrosion resistance are necessary.
- Moderate Temperature Environments: Applications where ropes might face elevated but moderate temperatures, requiring specific steel grades.
Adopting EN 10264-4:2012 ensures manufacturers and users achieve reliable stainless steel wire ropes that meet standardized safety, performance, and durability benchmarks.
Related Standards
For comprehensive quality control and compliance, EN 10264-4:2012 works in conjunction with related standards, including:
- EN 10088-3: Technical delivery conditions for stainless steels, covering chemical composition and material properties.
- EN 10095: Standards for heat-resistant steels and nickel alloys, relevant for stainless steel wire exposed to moderate temperatures.
- EN 10264-1: General requirements and test methods for steel wire used in ropes.
- EN 10218-1: Defines test methods specific to steel wire and wire products.
- ASTM A342: Method for measuring magnetic permeability of feebly magnetic materials, crucial for low permeability wire grades.
These interconnected standards help ensure that stainless steel wire products for rope applications meet all necessary performance, safety, and manufacturing criteria effectively.
Keywords: EN 10264-4:2012, stainless steel wire, steel wire for ropes, corrosion resistant steel wire, tensile strength, dimensional tolerances, chemical composition, wire rope standards, stainless steel grades, magnetic permeability, CEN standards, wire rope testing methods
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 10264-4:2012 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Steel wire and wire products - Steel wire for ropes - Part 4: Stainless steel wire". This standard covers: This part of this European Standard specifies the characteristics of stainless steel wire for the manufacture of ropes that are exposed to corrosion and in some cases to a moderate temperature. This part of this European Standard specifies the following for stainless steel wire for ropes: - dimensional tolerances; - mechanical characteristics; - requirements relating to the chemical composition of the stainless steel wire; - conditions to be satisfied by any coating.
This part of this European Standard specifies the characteristics of stainless steel wire for the manufacture of ropes that are exposed to corrosion and in some cases to a moderate temperature. This part of this European Standard specifies the following for stainless steel wire for ropes: - dimensional tolerances; - mechanical characteristics; - requirements relating to the chemical composition of the stainless steel wire; - conditions to be satisfied by any coating.
EN 10264-4:2012 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 77.140.20 - Stainless steels; 77.140.65 - Steel wire, wire ropes and link chains. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 10264-4:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 10264-4:2002. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Stahldraht und Drahterzeugnisse - Stahldraht für Seile - Teil 4: Draht aus nichtrostendem StahlFils et produits tréfilés en acier - Fils pour câbles - Partie 4: Fils tréfilés en acier inoxydableSteel wire and wire products - Steel wire for ropes - Part 4: Stainless steel wire77.140.65Jeklene žice, jeklene vrvi in verigeSteel wire, wire ropes and link chains77.140.20Visokokakovostna jeklaStainless steelsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 10264-4:2012SIST EN 10264-4:2012en,fr,de01-marec-2012SIST EN 10264-4:2012SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 10264-4
January 2012 ICS 77.140.65; 77.140.20 Supersedes EN 10264-4:2002English Version
Steel wire and wire products - Steel wire for ropes - Part 4: Stainless steel wire
Fils et produits tréfilés en acier - Fils pour câbles - Partie 4: Fils tréfilés en acier inoxydable
Stahldraht und Drahterzeugnisse - Stahldraht für Seile - Teil 4: Draht aus nichtrostendem Stahl This European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 November 2011.
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