BS 2627:1970
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Specification for wrought aluminium for electrical purposes. Wire
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English
01-28-1970
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Foreword
Specification
1. General requirements
1.1 Scope
1.2 Definitions
1.3 Freedom from defects
1.4 Joints
1.5 Tolerances on diameter
1.6 Selection of test samples
1.7 Tensile test
1.8 Elongation test
1.9 Wrapping test
1.10 Electrical resistivity test
1.11 Retests
1.12 Certificate of compliance
1.13 Inspection
1.14 Independent test
1.15 Facilities for testing
2. Specific requirements
Material G1E
Appendix
A. Standard values (for information only)
Requirements for aluminium round wire for electrical conductors in six conditions in diameters 0.4 mm up to and including 10 mm. Tolerances on diameter. Chemical composition, mechanical properties, electrical resistivity. See also BS 215:Part 1.
| Committee |
GEL/20/16
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 68/22309 DC (06/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2008. (09/2008)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
12
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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This British Standard specifies requirements for aluminium round Wire for electrical conductors in six conditions and in diameters 0.4 mm up to and including 10 mm.
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