1 Scope
This standard specifies the dimension, shape, technical requirements, test methods, inspection rules, packaging, marking and quality certificates of stainless steel wire rods.
This standard is applicable to the manufacturing of hot-rolled wire rods for stainless steel wire, stainless upsetting steel wire, stainless spring steel wire and steel wire rope, but not applicable to welded wire rods.
2 Normative References
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to (excluding amending errors in the text), or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, all parties coming to an agreement according to this standard are encouraged to study whether the latest edition of the normative document is applicable. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document applies.
Foreword I
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Ordering Information
4 Dimension, Shape and Weight
5 Requirements
6 Testing Methods
7 Inspection Rules
8 Packaging, Marking and Quality Certificates
Appendix A (Informative) Main Applications of Stainless Steel
Appendix B (Informative) Comparison between Stainless Steel Designations in This Standard and Foreign Standards
