ASTM B227-02

1.1 This specification covers bare hard-drawn round copper-clad steel wire for electrical purposes (Note 1).

Note 1—Wire ordered to this specification is not intended for redrawing. If wire is desired for this purpose, consult the manufacturer.

1.2 Four grades of wire are specified, designated as follows (Note 2): Grade 40 HS, Grade 40 EHS, Grade 30 HS, and Grade 30 EHS.

Note 2—The grades covered by this specification correspond to the following commercial designations:

Grade 40 HS,High Strength, 40 % Conductivity.
Grade 40 EHS, Extra High Strength, 40 % Conductivity
Grade 30 HS, High Strength, 30 % Conductivity.
Grade 30 EHS, Extra High Strength, 30 % Conductivity.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are in SI units.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Keywords

clad steel electrical conductor; copper electrical conductor-copper-clad steel; copper-clad steel electrical conductor; electrical conductor; hard drawn copper-clad steel wire; steel wire-copper-clad; Copper-clad steel electrical conductors--specifications; Hard-drawn copper electrical wire--specifications; Steel wire (copper processed)--specifications;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 77.140.65 (Steel wire, wir ropes and link chains)

Citing ASTM Standards

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