BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

61232:1997
Incorporating
Amendment No. 1

Aluminium-clad steel
wires for electrical
purposes

The European Standard EN 61232:1995 with the incorporation of

amendment A11:2000 has the status of a British Standard

ICS 29.060.10

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Committees responsible for this

British Standard

The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to Technical

Committee GEL/7, Wrought aluminium for electrical purposes, upon which the
following bodies were represented:

Aluminium Federation
British Cable Makers Confederation
Electricity Association
International Wire and Machinery Association
Co-opted member

This British Standard, having

been prepared under the
direction of the
Electrotechnical Sector Board,
was published under the
authority of the Standards
Board and comes into effect on
15 July 1997

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Amendments issued since publication

Amd. No. Date Comments

13083 July 2001 See national foreword

The following BSI references
relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference GEL/7
Draft for comment 90/46539 DC

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Contents

Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
National foreword ii
Foreword 2
Text of EN 61232 3

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National foreword

This British Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee GEL/7 and is
the English language version of EN 61232:1995 Aluminium-clad steel wires for
electrical purposes, including amendment A11:2000, published by the European
Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC). It was derived by
CENELEC from IEC 61232:1993 published by the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC).
The CENELEC common modifications have been implemented at the appropriate
places in the text. The start and finish of each common modification is indicated
in the text by tags Ž.. Where a common modification has been introduced by
amendment, the tags carry the number of the amendment. For example, the
common modifications introduced by CENELEC amendment A11 are indicated
by ‚..
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61232
NORME EUROPÉENNE March 1995

EUROPÄISCHE NORM +A11

November 2000

ICS 29.060.10

Descriptors: Electric conductor, bare conductor, metallic wire, steel, aluminium covering, electrical property, mechanical property, test

English version

Aluminium-clad steel wires for electrical purposes

(includes amendment A11:2000)
(IEC 61232:1993, modified)

Fils d’acier revêtus d’aluminium pour usages Aluminium-ummantelte Stahldrähte für die
électriques Elektrotechnik
(inclut l’amendement A11:2000) (enthält Änderung A11:2000)
(CEI 61232:1993, modifiée) (IEC 61232:1993, modifiziert)

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 1994-12-06.

Amendment A11 was approved by CENELEC on 2000-01-01. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a
national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any
CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French,
German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
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Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
United Kingdom.

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Ref. No. EN 61232:1995 + A11:2000 E
EN 61232:1995

Foreword Contents
The text of the International Standard Page
IEC 1232:1993, prepared by IEC TC 7, Bare Foreword 2
aluminium conductors, together with common
modifications prepared by the Technical Committee Introduction 2
CENELEC TC 7, was submitted to the formal vote 1 Scope 3
and was approved by CENELEC as EN 61232 2 Normative references 3
on 1994-12-06.
3 Definitions 3
The following dates were fixed: 4 Requirements 3
— latest date by which the 5 Sampling 4
EN has to be implemented 6 Test methods 5
at national level by
7 Packaging 6
publication of an identical
national standard or by 8 Acceptance and rejection 7
endorsement (dop) 1995-12-01 Annex A (informative) Ratio of aluminium and
— latest date by which the steel cross-sectional areas 9
national standards Annex B (informative) Elongation 10
conflicting with the EN
Annex ZA (normative) Other
have to be withdrawn (dow) 1995-12-01
international publications quoted in
For products which have complied with the relevant this standard with the references of the
national standard before 1995-12-01, as shown by relevant European publications 11
the manufacturer or by a certification body, this Annex ZB (informative) Endurance tensile
previous standard may continue to apply for stress 11
production until 2000-12-01.
Annex ZC (informative) A-deviations 12
Annexes designated “normative” are part of the Table 1 — Nominal density of wires 7
body of the standard. Annexes designated
“informative” are given for information only. In this Table 2 — Tolerances on diameter of wires 7
standard, Annex ZA is normative and Annex A and Table 3 — Minimum thickness of
Annex B are informative. Annex ZA has been added aluminium covering 7
by CENELEC. Table 4 — Initial settings for determining
stress at 1 % extension and total elongation
Foreword to amendment A11 at fracture 7
This amendment was prepared by the Technical Table 5 — Tensile and resistivity
Committee CENELEC TC7, Overhead electrical requirements of wires (before stranding) 8
conductors.
Table A.1 — Classification of
The text of the draft was submitted to the Unique aluminium-clad steel wires 9
Acceptance Procedure and was approved by
Table A.2 — Standard ratio of aluminium
CENELEC as amendment A11 to EN 61232:1995
and steel 9
on 2000-01-01.
Table A.3 — Conductivity 9
The following dates were fixed:
Table A.4 — Aluminium thickness 10
— latest date by which the Table A.5 — Physical constants 10
amendment has to be
implemented at national Introduction
level by publication of an Aluminium-clad steel wires have been used as all
identical national standard aluminium-clad steel stranded wires for overhead
or by endorsement (dop) 2001-05-01 ground wire purposes and as reinforcement of
— latest date by which the aluminium conductors for over-head line conductor
national standards purposes. In some cases, they are also used as phase
conflicting with the conductors. Since various national standards exist
amendment have to be in each country for the aluminium-clad steel wires,
withdrawn (dow) 2003-01-01 this International Standard establishes the
Annexes designated “normative” are part of the requirements for properties.
body of the standard. Annexes designated It should be noted that this standard has been
“informative” are given for information only. In this prepared after consideration of the existing
standard, Annex ZB and Annex ZC are informative. IEC 888.

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1 Scope
This International Standard applies to bare, hard-drawn, round, aluminium-clad steel wires of different
electrical and mechanical properties, in the diameter ranges shown in Table 5, for electrical purposes,
before stranding.
It is intended to cover applications, for reinforcement in aluminium conductors and for all aluminium-clad
steel stranded conductors.
It does not cover the wires for redrawing purposes.
2 Normative references
The following normative document contains provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute
provisions of this International Standard. At the time of publication, the edition indicated was valid. All
normative documents are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this International
Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent edition of the normative
document indicated below. Members of IEC and ISO maintain registers of currently valid International
Standards.
IEC 468:1974, Method of measurement of resistivity of metallic materials.
3 Definitions
For the purpose of this International Standard, the following definitions apply:
3.1
aluminium-clad steel wire
round wire consisting of a round steel core with a uniform and continuous aluminium covering
3.2
diameter
mean of two measurements at right angles taken at the same cross-section
3.3
class
aluminium-clad steel wires defined as “20SA”, “27SA”, “30SA” and “40SA”, corresponding to their
conductivity grades of 20,3 %, 27 %, 30 % and 40 % IACS1)
3.4
type
aluminium-clad steel wires of class 20SA are divided into two types, A and B, according to their tensile
strength characteristics
4 Requirements
4.1 Materials
4.1.1 The base metal shall be steel produced by the open-hearth, electric-furnace, or basic-oxygen process
and shall be of such composition that the finished clad wire shall have the properties and characteristics
given in this standard.
4.1.2 The aluminium used for covering shall have a minimum purity of 99,5 % and quality sufficient to
meet thickness and electrical resistance requirements of this standard.
4.2 Freedom from defects
The wires shall be smooth and free from all imperfections such as fissures, roughness, grooves, inclusions
or other defects which may endanger the performance of the product.
4.3 Density
For the purpose of calculating the nominal mass of the wires, the density of the aluminium-clad steel wire
shall be taken as shown in Table 1.

1) IACS: International Annealed Copper Standard.

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4.4 Tolerances on nominal diameter of wires

Aluminium-clad steel wires shall not depart from the nominal diameter by more than the amounts given
in Table 2.
4.5 Minimum thickness of aluminium
The minimum aluminium thickness of wires at any point shall comply with the requirements given
in Table 3.
4.6 Tensile stress
The wire shall comply with the requirements given in Table 5. In computing breaking load of a single wire
from tensile stress, the actual diameter of the finished wire shall be used.
4.7 Elongation
The wire shall comply with either the requirement of 1 % minimum elongation after fracture, or 1,5 %
minimum total elongation at fracture, for, in both cases, a gauge length of 250 mm. Measurement shall be
made either under no load after fracture or at the time of fracture by the use of a suitable extensometer.
Unless otherwise agreed upon between the manufacturer and purchaser at the time of purchase, it is at
the option of the manufacturer to select the measurement method.
The test shall be made by only one of the two methods prescribed in 6.3.2.
4.8 Resistivity
The maximum resistivity of wires shall conform to the requirements prescribed in Table 5 at the
temperature of 20 °C.
4.9 Torsion test
The wire shall withstand, without fracture, not less than 20 twists in a length equivalent to 100 times the
nominal diameter of the wire.
The specimen, after twisting to destruction, shall show no separation of the aluminium from the steel when
examined with the naked eye or with normal corrective glasses.
4.10 Stress at 1 % extension
The wire shall conform to the requirement of stress at 1 % extension given in Table 5. The test shall be
made on straight undeformed wires.
4.11 Joints
4.11.1 There shall be no joints of any kind made in the finished wire. Joints may be made in the wire rods
prior to drawing to the finished wire.
The finished wire at such joints shall meet the requirements of 4.5.
4.11.2 Jointing equipment and procedure shall be such that it can be demonstrated that the tensile stress
of a finished wire specimen containing the jointed section shall be not less than 80 % of normal part, and
also greater than 90 % of minimum specified value in Table 5.
4.11.3 Elongation, torsion and stress at 1 % extension tests are not required for jointed sections in a
finished wire.
5 Sampling
Samples for tests shall be taken by the manufacturer from 10 % of the individual lengths of finished wire.
In case of wire supply in large quantities and where the manufacturer has demonstrated capability of
meeting or exceeding the requirements, the number of samples may be reduced, by agreement between the
purchaser and the manufacturer, to a level which ensures that each production lot of wire is given an
adequate monitoring.

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6 Test methods
6.1 Place of testing
All tests shall be made at the manufacturer’s plant unless mutually agreed between the manufacturer and
purchaser.
6.2 Tests
The following tests numbers 1 to 9 shall be made on each of the samples before stranding. When the wires
are to be used for products consisting of only aluminium-clad steel wires, it may be agreed between the
manufacturer and the purchaser not to carry out test 9:
1) appearance;
2) finish;
3) diameter;
4) tensile stress;
5) elongation;
6) torsion;
7) resistivity;
8) minimum aluminium thickness;
9) stress at 1 % extension.
6.3 Test method
6.3.1 Tensile test
The breaking load of the specimen shall be determined by means of a suitable tensile testing machine. The
load shall be applied gradually and the rate of separation of the jaws of the testing machine shall be not
less than 25 mm per minute and not greater than 100 mm per minute.
In calculating the tensile stress from the measured breaking load, the diameter of the finished wire before
stressing shall be used.
6.3.2 Elongation tests
The elongation tests may be made on the same samples in the same operation as the tensile test described
in 6.3.1.
a) Percentage elongation after fracture
The ultimate elongation measured under no load shall be determined on the specimen. The specimen shall
be straightened by hand and an original gauge length of 250 mm marked on the wire and loaded as
described in the tensile test. After the wire is broken the specimen ends shall be carefully placed together
and the distance between the gauge marks measured.
The elongation is the increase in gauge length expressed as a percentage of the original gauge length.
If the fracture occurs outside the gauge marks, or within 25 mm of either mark, and the required
elongation is not obtained, another test shall be made.
b) Percentage total elongation at fracture
The specimen shall be gripped in the jaws of a tensile testing machine. A load corresponding to the
appropriate tensile stress given in Table 4 shall be applied and an extensometer applied on a 250 mm
gauge length and adjusted to the appropriate initial setting given in Table 4.
A tensile load shall be applied as described in the tensile test and the reading at the time of fracture shall
be taken as the elongation of specimen.
If the fracture occurs outside the gauge marks, or within 25 mm of either mark, and the required
elongation is not obtained, another test shall be made.

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6.3.3 Torsion test

One specimen shall be gripped at its ends in two vices with the distance between vices equivalent
to 100 times the nominal wire diameter, one of which shall be free to move longitudinally during the test.
A small tensile load, not exceeding 2 % of the breaking strength of the wire, shall be applied to the sample
during testing.
The specimen shall be twisted by causing one of the vices to revolve until fracture occurs and the number
of twists shall be indicated by a counter or other suitable device.
The rate of twisting shall not exceed 60 rev/min.
6.3.4 Thickness of aluminium
The thickness of aluminium of the specimen shall be determined by using suitable electrical indicating
instruments operating on the permeameter principle, or direct measurement.
Measurements shall be read to three decimal places, and number rounded to two decimal places is
considered as measured thickness. For reference purposes, direct measurement shall be used to determine
aluminium thickness on specimens taken from the end of the coils.
6.3.5 Resistivity test
The electrical resistance of the specimen shall be measured by the method specified in IEC 468 at a
temperature which shall be not less than 10 °C or more than 30 °C. The measured resistance shall be
corrected to the value at 20 °C by means of the formula:

where
T is the temperature of measurement in °C;
RT is the resistance at T °C;
R20 is the resistance at 20 °C;
 is the constant-mass temperature coefficient of resistance at 20 °C.

The resistivity at 20 °C shall then be calculated from the resistance at 20 °C, total cross-section of the wire
calculated from the measured wire diameter and the length of wire over which the resistance is measured.
6.3.6 Stress at 1 % extension
The specimen shall be gripped in the jaws of a tensile testing machine. A load corresponding to the
appropriate tensile stress given in Table 4 shall be applied and an extensometer applied on a 250 mm
gauge length and adjusted to the appropriate initial setting given in Table 4.
The load shall then be increased uniformly until the extensometer indicates an extension of 2,50 mm
in 250 mm.
At this point, the load shall be read, from which the value of the stress at 1 % extension shall be calculated
using the diameter of finished wire before stressing. The value obtained for the specimen shall be not less
than the appropriate value given in column 5 of Table 5. The specimen may subsequently be used for the
tensile test specified.
7 Packaging
7.1 Lengths and tolerance on length
Aluminium-clad steel wires shall be supplied with a length specified by the purchaser with a permitted
variation of +4 % .
0
Random lengths shorter or longer than this requirement are only acceptable if prior agreement between
the purchaser and manufacturer is made.

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7.2 Packing method

Aluminium-clad steel wires shall be suitably packed on reel or in coil in order to protect against damage in
ordinary handling and transporting.
8 Acceptance and rejection
8.1 Failure of a test specimen to comply with any one of the requirements of this standard shall constitute
grounds for rejection of the lot represented by the specimen.
8.2 If any lot is so rejected, the manufacturer shall have the right to test only once all individual reels or
coils of aluminium-clad steel wires in the lot and submit those which meet the requirements of acceptance.
Table 1 — Nominal density of wires
Class Type Nominal density at 20 °C
g/cm3
20SA A 6,59
B 6,53
27SA — 5,91
30SA — 5,61
40SA — 4,64
Table 2 — Tolerances on diameter of wires
Nominal diameter Tolerance
2,67 mm and greater ± 1,5 %
Less than 2,67 turn ± 0,04 mm
Table 3 — Minimum thickness of aluminium covering
Class Minimum thickness of aluminium covering
20SA 8 % of nominal wire radius for nominal diameter less than 1,80 mm
10 % of nominal wire radius for nominal diameter including and over 1,80 mm
27SA 14 % of nominal wire radius
30SA 15 % of nominal wire radius
40SA 25 % of nominal wire radius
Table 4 — Initial settings for determining stress at 1 % extension and total elongation
at fracture
1 2 3
Nominal diameter Initial stress Initial setting of extensometer
Over Up to and including
mm mm MPa cm/cm
1,24 2,50 81,4 0,000 5
(0,05 % extension)
2,50 3,30 162 0,001 0
(0,10 % extension)
3,30 5,50 244 0,001 5
(0,15 % extension)

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Table 5 — Tensile and resistivity requirements of wires (before stranding)
1 2 3 4 5 6 
Class Type Nominal diameter Tensile Stress at 1 % Resistivity at 20 %
stress extension
Over Up to and Min. Min. Max.
including
mm mm MPa MPa n%.m

1,24 3,25 1 340 1 200

3,25 3,45 1 310 1 180
3,45 3,65 1 270 1 140
3,65 3,95 1 250 1 100 84,80
[corresponding to
3,95 4,10 1 210 1 100
20,3 % IACS
20SA A 4,10 4,40 1 180 1 070 conductivity]
4,40 4,60 1 140 1 030
4,60 4,75 1 100 1 000
4,75 5,50 1 070 1 000
B 1,24 5,50 1 320 1 100
27SA — 2,50 5,00 1 080 800 63,86
[corresponding to 27 %
IACS conductivity]
30SA — 2,50 5,00 880 650 57,47
[corresponding to 30 %
IACS conductivity]
40SA — 2,50 5,00 680 500 43,10
[corresponding to 40 %
IACS conductivity] ‚
NOTE See Annex ZB and Annex ZC.‚.

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Annex A (informative)
Ratio of aluminium and steel cross-sectional areas
A.1 Classification of aluminium-clad steel wires
Aluminium-clad steel wires are divided into four classes by their conductivity grade, corresponding to
standard aluminium covering, medium aluminium covering and thick aluminium covering respectively.
Table A.1 — Classification of aluminium-clad steel wires
Class Aluminium covering Conductivity
20SA Standard 20,3 % IACS
27SA Medium 27 % IACS
30SA Medium 30 % IACS
40SA Thick 40 % IACS
A.2 Standard ratio in cross-section
The standard ratio in cross-section of each aluminium-clad steel wire is as follows and is based on the total
cross-section of wires.
Table A.2 — Standard ratio of aluminium and steel
Class Aluminium ratio Steel ratio
20SA 25 % 75 %
27SA 37 % 63 %
30SA 43 % 57 %
40SA 62 % 38 %
A.3 Conductivity
The design of an aluminium-clad steel wire with a specified conductivity is based on 61 % IACS of
aluminium and 9 % IACS of steel.
For example, the conductivity of 30SA is dealt with as follows:

Designed conductivity: Aluminium (61 % IACS × 0,43) +

Steel (9 % IACS × 0,57) = 31,36 % IACS.
Then, taking into consideration allowances, minimum conductivity is specified as 30 % IACS (57,47 n%·m).
When only the aluminium covering is taken into account as the conductive part in the conductor, the
electrical resistance of aluminium-clad steel wires can be calculated by the cross-sectional area of
aluminium as per above clause A.2 and the conductivity of 61 % IACS.
For this reference, the relationship of SA wire conductivity between “with steel conductivity” and “without
steel conductivity” is given in Table A.3.
Table A.3 — Conductivity
Class Conductivity (% IACS)
Aluminium Steel SA wire
Minimum specified value including both Calculated value excluding
aluminium and steel conductivity of steel
20SA 20,3 15,3
27SA 61 9 27 22,6
30SA 30 26,2
40SA 40 37,8

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A.4 Aluminium thickness

The relationship between standard aluminium ratio in the cross-sectional area and minimum aluminium
thickness is as follows:
Table A.4 — Aluminium thickness
Class Standard aluminium ratio Average aluminium thickness: AAT Minimum aluminium thickness: MAT
in the cross-section (concentric thickness) (concentricity error)

20SA 25 % 13,4 % of nominal wire radius 8 % of nominal wire radius for

nominal diameter less than 1,80 mm
10 % of nominal wire radius for
nominal diameter including and over
1,80 mm
27SA 37 % Ditto, but 20,5 % 14 % of nominal wire radius
30SA 43 % Ditto, but 24,5 % Ditto, but 15 %
40SA 62 % Ditto, but 38,4 % Ditto, but 25 %
A.5 Nominal density at 20 °C
The nominal density at 20 °C of 20SA-type B, 27SA, 30SA and 40SA is calculated from the density at 20 °C
of aluminium 2,70 g/cm3, steel 7,80 g/cm3 and their ratio in cross-section, while that of 20SA-type A is as
specified by ASTM B415/B502, etc.
A.6 Physical constants
Physical constants for aluminium-clad steel wires are given in Table A.5.
Table A.5 — Physical constants
Class 20SA 27SA 30SA 40SA
Type A B — — —
Final modulus of elasticity (practical) GPa 162 155 140 132 109
Coefficient of linear expansion K–1 13,0 × 10–6 12,6 × 10–6 13,4 × 10–6 13,8 × 10–6 15,5 × 10–6
Constant-mass temperature K–1 0,003 6 0,003 6 0,003 6 0,003 8 0,004 0
coefficient of resistance ()
Annex B (informative)
Elongation
B.1 Terms
The terms “percentage elongation after fracture” and “percentage total elongation at fracture” refer to
clause 4 of ISO 68922).
B.2 Elongation test
Although the percentage elongation after fracture is quite common for wires such as hard-drawn
aluminium wires and zinc-coated steel wires, it is particularly noticed that percentage total elongation at
fracture has been practically used for aluminium-clad steel wires, which is specified by ASTM B415/B502
and other national standards.
In consideration of uniformity with IEC 8883) and convenience in practical use, both test methods are
included as alternative methods.

2) ISO 6892:1984, Metallic materials — Tensile testing.

3) IEC 888:1987, Zinc-coated steel wires for stranded conductors.

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Annex ZA (normative)
Other international publications quoted in this standard with the references of
the relevant European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply
to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references
the latest edition of the publication referred to applies.
NOTE When the international publication has been modified by CENELEC common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.

IEC publication Date Title EN/HD Date

468 1974 Method of measurement of resistivity of metallic materials — —


Annex ZB (informative)
Endurance tensile stress
In some countries, there is a requirement to calculate the endurance tensile stress of a stranded conductor.
The endurance tensile stress is defined as the maximum, constantly held tensile stress which can be
withstood for one year without fracture, as shown in column 4 of Table ZB.1.

Table ZB.1 — Tensile requirements of wires (before stranding),

including endurance tensile stress
1 2 3 4
Class Type Nominal diameter Endurance tensile stress*
Over Up to and including min.
mm mm MPa
1,24 3,25 1 230
3,25 3,45 1 200
3,45 3,65 1 170
3,65 3,95 1 150
20SA A 3,95 4,10 1 110
4,10 4,40 1 080
4,40 4,60 1 050
4,60 4,75 1 010
4,75 5,50 980
B 1,24 5,50 —
27SA — 2,50 5,00 990
30SA — 2,50 5,00 810
40SA — 2,50 5,00 620
* The endurance tensile stress is taken as 92 % of the tensile stress value of the wire before stranding, as specified in column 4
of Table 5.

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Annex ZC (informative)
A-deviations
A-deviation: National deviation due to regulations, the alteration of which is for the time being outside
the competence of the CEN/CENELEC member.
This European Standard does not fall under any Directive of the EC.
In the relevant CENELEC countries these A-deviations are valid instead of the provisions of the European
Standard until they have been removed.

Clause Deviation
Table ZB.1 Austria (Standard ÖVE-L11/1979, Clause 11, mandatory as per Austrian Electrotechnical
Decree “Elektrotechnikverordnung 1996, BGBI. No. 105 of March 7th, 1996”).
Overhead conductors have to be dimensioned according to the endurance tensile stress.
Thus, Table ZB.1 has to be considered as a normative part of the EN.
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