Technical regulation and scope of EN 13602 copper wire
The EN 13602 standard establishes strict industry requirements for geometric parameters, chemical composition, physical and mechanical properties, and testing methodologies for round drawn wire made of copper and its alloys. This type of metal product, supplied by EV Group China, is a fundamental component for the production of conductive cores, bare and insulated cables, as well as flexible cords for various purposes.
The scope of the regulation covers copper wire (including tinned modifications) in the diameter range from 0.04 mm to 5.0 mm. Products can be supplied in single-core or multi-core versions, in annealed or hard-drawn (work-hardened) states. It is important to note that the specification does not regulate the parameters of wire intended for enameling, specialized electronic components, or overhead contact lines for electrified transport.
Engineering note: it should be taken into account that during the manufacturing process of cable products, thermal and mechanical stress on the wire leads to changes in its initial characteristics. Requirements for conductive cores extracted from finished cable products are regulated by profile standards for the corresponding cable and wire products.