ASTM A111

This specification covers the standard requirements for iron wire with Class A, Class B, and Class C zinc coatings suitable for use in telephone, telegraph, and signal transmission lines. The zinc used for the coatings shall be of any grade while the base metal shall be made by any commercially-accepted steel-making process. The wire shall be furnished in coils of one continuous length and the welds made prior to the final drawing shall be permitted. Stripping, mechanical, and electrical tests shall be performed, wherein the specimens shall conform to the following required physical, mechanical, and electrical properties: weight and adherence of the coating; breaking strength, elongation, and ductility of the galvanized wire; and weight resistivity of the wire. Finished products shall be furnished in compact coils reasonably symmetrical in shape and marked showing the size, grade, class of coating, ASTM designation, and the name or mark of the manufacturer.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers two grades of "iron" wire with Class A, Class B, and Class C zinc coatings, suitable for use in telephone, telegraph, and signal transmission. The two grades covered are designated Grade EBB (extra best best) and Grade BB (best best).

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

2. Referenced Documents

ASTM Standards
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
A90/A90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
A902 Terminology Relating to Metallic Coated Steel Products
B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials
B6 Specification for Zinc

Index Terms

iron products-zinc coated; steel wire-zinc coated; telephone/telegraph wire; ICS Number Code 33.120.20 (Wires and symetrical cables)

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