EN 10264-2:2012
(Main)Steel wire and wire products - Steel wire for ropes - Part 2: Cold drawn non alloy steel wire for ropes for general applications
General Information
- Abstract
This part of this European Standard defines cold drawn non alloy steel wire used for the manufacture of:
- ropes for general applications and lifts;
- ropes for applications for which there is no specific EN standard.
This part of this European Standard does not apply to steel wire taken from manufactured ropes.
This part of this European Standard specifies the following for cold drawn non alloy steel wire for ropes for general applications:
- dimensional tolerances;
- mechanical characteristics;
- requirements relating to the chemical composition of the steel wire;
- conditions to be satisfied by any coating.
In addition to the requirements of this part of this European Standard, the requirements of EN 10264-1 also apply.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 10-Jan-2012
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- ECISS/TC 106 - Wire rod and wires
- Drafting Committee
- ECISS/TC 106 - Wire rod and wires
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 22-Dec-2021
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 29-Dec-2021
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 10264-1:2012 - Steel wire and wire products - Steel wire for ropes - Part 1: General requirements - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 10264-2:2012 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 2: Cold drawn non alloy steel wire for ropes for general applications". This standard covers: This part of this European Standard defines cold drawn non alloy steel wire used for the manufacture of: - ropes for general applications and lifts; - ropes for applications for which there is no specific EN standard. This part of this European Standard does not apply to steel wire taken from manufactured ropes. This part of this European Standard specifies the following for cold drawn non alloy steel wire for ropes for general applications: - dimensional tolerances; - mechanical characteristics; - requirements relating to the chemical composition of the steel wire; - conditions to be satisfied by any coating. In addition to the requirements of this part of this European Standard, the requirements of EN 10264-1 also apply.
This part of this European Standard defines cold drawn non alloy steel wire used for the manufacture of: - ropes for general applications and lifts; - ropes for applications for which there is no specific EN standard. This part of this European Standard does not apply to steel wire taken from manufactured ropes. This part of this European Standard specifies the following for cold drawn non alloy steel wire for ropes for general applications: - dimensional tolerances; - mechanical characteristics; - requirements relating to the chemical composition of the steel wire; - conditions to be satisfied by any coating. In addition to the requirements of this part of this European Standard, the requirements of EN 10264-1 also apply.
EN 10264-2:2012 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 77.140.65 - Steel wire, wire ropes and link chains. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 10264-2:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 10264-2:2002, EN 10264-2:2021, EN ISO 16120-2:2011, EN ISO 16120-4:2011, EN 10264-1:2012, EN 1179:2003, EN 10244-2:2023, EN ISO 16120-1:2011, EN 10218-1:2012, EN 12385-5:2021, EN 12385-5:2021+A1:2025. 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 2: Kaltgezogener Draht aus unlegiertem Stahl für Seile für allgemeine VerwendungszweckeFils et produits tréfilés en acier - Fils pour câbles - Partie 2: Fil écroui à froid par tréfilage en acier non allié pour câbles d'usage courantSteel wire and wire products - Steel wire for ropes - Part 2: Cold drawn non alloy steel wire for ropes for general applications77.140.65Jeklene žice, jeklene vrvi in verigeSteel wire, wire ropes and link chains77.140.45Nelegirana jeklaNon-alloyed steelsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 10264-2:2012SIST EN 10264-2:2012en,fr,de01-marec-2012SIST EN 10264-2:2012SLOVENSKI
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EN 10264-2
January 2012 ICS 77.140.65 Supersedes EN 10264-2:2002English Version
Steel wire and wire products - Steel wire for ropes - Part 2: Cold drawn non alloy steel wire for ropes for general applications
Fils et produits tréfilés en acier - Fils pour câbles - Partie 2: Fils écrouis à froid par tréfilage en acier non allié pour câbles d'usages courants
Stahldraht und Drahterzeugnisse - Stahldraht für Seile - Teil 2: Kaltgezogener Draht aus unlegiertem Stahl für Seile für allgemeine Verwendungszwecke This European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 November 2011.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC 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 translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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