Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Scrap - Part 3: Wire and cable scrap

This European Standard specifies characteristics, chemical composition and metal yield of new and old scrap recovered from wire or cable of unalloyed aluminium with a chemical composition not less than 99,5 % aluminium, or of defined aluminium alloys.
Example
New scrap from manufacturing of cables and wires.
Old scrap from used aluminium cables obtained from dismantling of electrical lines.

Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Schrott - Teil 3: Draht- und Kabelschrott

Dieser Teil dieser Europäischen Norm legt die Anforderungen an die Eigenschaften, chemische Zusammensetzung und Metallausbeute von Neuschrott und Altschrott fest, der aus Drähten und Kabeln aus unlegiertem Aluminium, besteht, deren chemische Zusammensetzung nicht weniger als 99,5 % Aluminium ergibt oder der aus definierten Aluminiumlegierungen besteht.

Aluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Scrap (matieres premieres pour recyclage) - Partie 3: Scrap de câble et fils

Cette partie de la présente norme européenne spécifie les caractéristiques, la composition chimique et le rendement en métal des nouveaux et anciens scrap d'aluminium provenant de la récupération de fils ou de câbles d'aluminium non allié dont la composition chimique présente une teneur inférieure à 99,5 % d'aluminium, ou qui sont constitués d'alliages d'aluminium de composition définie.

Aluminij in aluminijeve zlitine – Odpadni aluminij – 3. del: Odpadna žica in kabli

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
31-Dec-2003
ICS
13.030.50 - Recycling
 
77.120.10 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys
Technical Committee
INEK - Nonferrous metals
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Jan-2004
Due Date
01-Jan-2004
Completion Date
01-Jan-2004
Ref Project
EN 13920-3:2003 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Scrap - Part 3: Wire and cable scrap

Overview

EN 13920-3:2003 (CEN) specifies requirements for aluminium wire and cable scrap, covering both new manufacturing scrap and old scrap recovered from dismantled electrical lines. The standard defines the required characteristics, chemical composition and metal yield for scrap made of unalloyed aluminium (minimum 99.5 % Al after melting) or specified aluminium alloys. It works in conjunction with EN 13920-1 for sampling, testing and classification procedures.

Key Topics

  • Scope and types: Applies to new scrap from cable/wire manufacture and old scrap from used cables obtained by dismantling.
  • General requirements: Scrap shall be free of coatings, burned sections, oil, grease, dust, plastics, attachment devices and non-aluminium components (e.g., steel cores, spools) unless otherwise agreed.
  • Minimum size: Individual wires must have a minimum diameter of 0.8 mm.
  • Processing: Unless agreed otherwise, scrap is normally supplied after volume-reduction processing such as baling, coiling, chopping or knife shredding.
  • Chemical composition: The standard sets allowable chemical composition ranges for unalloyed aluminium scrap (aluminium content calculated as remainder to 100 %) and for defined alloy groups (e.g., 6xxx series), with compositions assessed after melting in accordance with EN 13920-1.
  • Metal yield: Metal yield for conforming material shall be at least 95 % as determined by the methods in EN 13920-1.
  • Ordering and documentation: Orders should reference EN 13920-3, specify scrap category (wire and cable), alloy status (unalloyed or defined alloy), gross mass, delivery period limits, and any deviations (e.g., wire diameter, presence of foreign material). Origin and size/surface condition details are recommended.
  • Classification and arbitration: Sampling, testing, treatment of non-conformities and arbitration follow EN 13920-1.

Applications

  • Support for recyclers to ensure feedstock quality and predictable metal yield in melting operations.
  • Guidance for scrap traders and buyers to standardize procurement, inspection and contract terms for wire and cable scrap consignments.
  • Basis for waste management and circular economy processes where traceable aluminium composition and high metal recovery are critical.

Related Standards

  • EN 13920-1: General requirements, sampling and tests for aluminium scrap (refer to this for test methods and classification).
  • EN 1715-1: Drawing stock and related alloy specifications (used where scrap composition must match wrought alloy definitions).
  • prEN 12258-3: Terms and definitions for scrap (terminology alignment).

This part of EN 13920 provides practical requirements to help ensure consistent, auditable quality of wire and cable aluminium scrap for recycling and trade while referencing EN 13920-1 for detailed test and classification procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 13920-3:2004 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Scrap - Part 3: Wire and cable scrap". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies characteristics, chemical composition and metal yield of new and old scrap recovered from wire or cable of unalloyed aluminium with a chemical composition not less than 99,5 % aluminium, or of defined aluminium alloys. Example New scrap from manufacturing of cables and wires. Old scrap from used aluminium cables obtained from dismantling of electrical lines.

This European Standard specifies characteristics, chemical composition and metal yield of new and old scrap recovered from wire or cable of unalloyed aluminium with a chemical composition not less than 99,5 % aluminium, or of defined aluminium alloys. Example New scrap from manufacturing of cables and wires. Old scrap from used aluminium cables obtained from dismantling of electrical lines.

SIST EN 13920-3:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.030.50 - Recycling; 77.120.10 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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Standards Content (Sample)


2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Aluminij in aluminijeve zlitine – Odpadni aluminij – 3. del: Odpadna žica in kabliAluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Schrott - Teil 3: Draht- und KabelschrottAluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Scrap (matieres premieres pour recyclage) - Partie 3: Scrap de câble et filsAluminium and aluminium alloys - Scrap - Part 3: Wire and cable scrap77.120.10Aluminij in aluminijeve zlitineAluminium and aluminium alloys13.030.50RecikliranjeRecyclingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13920-3:2003SIST EN 13920-3:2004en01-januar-2004SIST EN 13920-3:2004SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13920-3April 2003ICS 13.030.50; 77.120.10English versionAluminium and aluminium alloys - Scrap - Part 3: Wire and cablescrapAluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Scrap (matièrespremières pour recyclage) - Partie 3: Scrap de câble et filsAluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Schrott - Teil 3:Draht- und KabelschrottThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 February 2003.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13920-3:2003 ESIST EN 13920-3:2004
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