BS EN 183-BS 183:1972(2011) is a British Standard for General Purpose Galvanized Steel Wire Strand, primarily used in telecommunications, power transmission, and construction rather than cable manufacturing.
Material: Galvanized carbon steel wire
Strand Construction: Configurations: 1×3, 1×7, 1×19, 1×37, Diameter range: 1.7 mm to 23.8 mm
Mechanical Properties:Tensile strength, elongation, and deformation resistance 2
Zinc Coating: Complies with international standards (e.g., IEC 888, ASTM A475)
This standard specifies requirements for galvanized steel wire strands used in:
Telecommunications & telephone lines
Railway signalling systems
Support structures for overhead power lines (e.g., ACSR – Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced)
