EN 13602:2013

Copper and copper alloys - Drawn, round copper wire for the manufacture of electrical conductors

This European Standard specifies the composition, property requirements including electrical properties, and dimensional tolerances for drawn round copper wire from 0,04 mm up to and including 5,0 mm for the manufacture of electrical conductors intended for the production of bare and insulated cables and flexible cords.
This standard covers plain or tinned, single or multiline, annealed or hard drawn wire. It does not include wire for enamelling (winding wire, magnet wire), for electronic application and for contact wire for electric traction.
The sampling procedures, the test methods for verification of conformity to the requirements of this standard and the delivery conditions are also specified.
NOTE   Due to the thermal and/or mechanical treatment involved in cablemaking processes, the properties of conductors in the final cable or cord differ from those of the original wire supplied. Requirements for conductors taken from cable or cord are given in appropriate cable standards.

Kupfer und Kupferlegierungen - Gezogener Runddraht aus Kupfer zur Herstellung elektrischer Leiter

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Zusammensetzung, die Anforderungen an die Eigenschaften, einschließlich elektrische Eigenschaften und Grenzabmaße für gezogenen Runddraht aus Kupfer mit Dicken von 0,04 mm bis 5 mm zur Anfertigung elektrischer Leiter fest, die für die Herstellung von Stangen, isolierten Kabeln und Schnüren bestimmt sind.
Diese Norm gilt für nicht verzinnte, verzinnte, geglühte oder hart gezogene Drähte und für einadrige oder mehradrige Drähte. Sie gilt nicht für Drähte zum Emaillieren (Spulendraht, Magnetdraht), zur Verwendung in der Elektronik und für Kontaktdraht für den elektrischen Fahrbetrieb.
Der Ablauf der Probenentnahme, die Prüfverfahren zur Feststellung der Übereinstimmung mit den Anforderungen dieser Norm und die Lieferbedingungen sind ebenfalls festgelegt.
ANMERKUNG   Aufgrund der thermischen und/oder mechanischen Behandlung, die im Ablauf der Kabelherstellung auftritt, weichen die Eigenschaften der Leiter im Kabel oder in der Schnur von denen des gelieferten Originaldrahtes ab. Die Anforderungen für Leiter, die aus Kabeln oder Schnüren entnommen werden, sind in den entsprechenden Normen für Kabel enthalten.

Cuivre et alliages de cuivre - Fils ronds en cuivre étirés pour la fabrication des conducteurs électriques

La présente Norme européenne spécifie la composition, les caractéristiques, y compris les caractéristiques
électriques et les tolérances de dimensions des fils ronds en cuivre étirés comprises entre 0,04 mm
et 5,0 mm inclus pour la fabrication des conducteurs électriques destinés à la production des câbles nus et
isolés ainsi que des fils souples.
La présente norme couvre les fils nus ou étamés, monofilaires ou multifilaires, recuits ou écrouis. Elle ne
comprend pas les fils destinés à l'émaillage (fils de bobinage, fils aimantés), aux applications électroniques et
aux fils de contact pour la traction électrique.
Les procédures d'échantillonnage, les méthodes d'essai pour la vérification de la conformité aux exigences
de la présente norme et les conditions de livraison sont également spécifiées.
NOTE En raison du traitement thermique et/ou mécanique impliqué(s) dans les procédés de fabrication des câbles,
les propriétés des conducteurs dans le câble ou le fil final diffèrent de celles du fil fourni à l'origine. Les exigences
relatives aux conducteurs pris sur un câble ou un fil fabriqué sont données dans les normes appropriées concernant les
câbles.

Baker in bakrove zlitine - Vlečena okrogla bakrova žica za proizvodnjo električnih prevodnikov

Ta evropski standard določa sestavo, zahteve glede značilnosti, vključno z električnimi lastnostmi, ter odstopanja glede dimenzij in oblike za vlečeno okroglo bakrovo žico od 0,04 mm do vključno 5,0 mm za proizvodnjo električnih prevodnikov, namenjenih proizvodnji golih in izoliranih kablov ter vodnikov. Ta standard obravnava žice, ki so navadne ali pokositrene, enojne ali iz več žic in žarjene ali trdo vlečene. Ne vključuje žic za emajliranje (navijalna žica, magnetna žica) za uporabo v elektrotehniki in za kontaktne vodnike za električno vleko. Določeni so tudi postopki vzorčenja, preskusne metode za preverjanje skladnosti z zahtevami tega evropskega standarda in dobavni pogoji.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 18-Jun-2013
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Dec-2013
• ICS: 77.150.30 - Copper products
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 133 - Copper and copper alloys
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 133/WG 4 - Extruded and drawn products, forgings and scrap
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 20-Jan-2025
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13602:2013 - Copper and copper alloys - Drawn, round copper wire for the manufacture of electrical conductors

Relations

• Replaces: EN 13602:2002 - Copper and copper alloys - Drawn, round copper wire for the manufacture of electrical conductors
• Effective Date: 26-Jun-2013

Overview

EN 13602:2013 - published by CEN - defines requirements for drawn, round copper wire for the manufacture of electrical conductors. It applies to wire with diameters from 0.04 mm up to and including 5.0 mm intended for bare and insulated cables and flexible cords. The standard covers plain or tinned copper wire, in single or multiline, and annealed or hard-drawn conditions. It specifies composition, electrical and mechanical property requirements, dimensional tolerances, sampling and test methods, and delivery conditions for conformity verification.

Key Topics and Requirements

• Material composition: Specifies acceptable copper grades (e.g., high-conductivity types) and composition limits for electrical applications.
• Mechanical properties: Defines tensile and ductility requirements for annealed and hard-drawn wire (tabled by material condition).
• Electrical properties: Sets resistivity/conductivity requirements at 20 °C and references standard test methods for measurement.
• Dimensions and tolerances: Covers nominal diameters (0.04–5.0 mm) and permissible tolerances including deviation from circular form.
• Surface condition and coatings: Addresses plain and tinned wire (coating grades) and references methods for assessing tin coatings.
• Sampling and test methods: Includes procedures for chemical analysis, tensile testing, ductility (bend/wrap) tests, and electrical resistivity testing.
• Ordering and designation: Defines a standardized product designation (material, condition, surface, dimensions, form of delivery) and recommended ordering information.
• Delivery documentation: Requirements for inspection records, declarations of conformity and marking/packaging.

Relevant normative references used in EN 13602:2013 include EN ISO 6892-1 (tensile testing), IEC 60468 (resistivity measurement) and EN 13603 (assessment of tin coatings).

Practical Applications

• Ensures consistent copper wire specifications for manufacturers producing bare and insulated cables, flexible cords, and multi-wire assemblies.
• Used by wire & cable manufacturers to source wire that meets electrical conductivity and mechanical durability needs during cablemaking.
• Guides quality control labs and inspectors in sampling and test procedures to verify conformity.
• Useful for procurement specialists and OEMs specifying conductor materials for electrical systems.

Note: EN 13602:2013 excludes enamelled (winding/magnet) wire, electronic application wire, and contact wire for electric traction. Also, conductor properties may change during cablemaking; requirements for conductors extracted from finished cables are specified in relevant cable standards.

Who should use this standard

• Cable and flexible cord manufacturers
• Copper wire producers and tinners
• Quality assurance and testing laboratories
• Electrical engineers and specifiers
• Purchasing and compliance teams in electrical supply chains

Related Standards

• EN 13603 - Test methods for tin coatings on drawn copper wire
• EN ISO 6892-1 - Tensile testing of metallic materials
• IEC 60468 - Measurement of resistivity of metallic materials
• EN 12166 - Drawn round wire for general purposes
• Other CEN standards for copper products for electrical purposes (e.g., EN 13601, EN 13604)

Keywords: EN 13602:2013, drawn round copper wire, copper wire specifications, electrical conductors, tinned copper wire, wire dimensional tolerances, electrical resistivity, cable manufacture, CEN standard.

Standards Content (Sample)

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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 13602
June 2013 ICS 77.150.30 Supersedes EN 13602:2002English Version
Copper and copper alloys - Drawn, round copper wire for the manufacture of electrical conductors
Cuivre et alliages de cuivre - Fils ronds en cuivre étirés pour la fabrication des conducteurs électriques
Kupfer und Kupferlegierungen - Gezogener Runddraht aus Kupfer zur Herstellung elektrischer Leiter This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 April 2013.
CEN 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 CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Characteristics of coppers for electrical purposes . 20 A.1 General grouping of copper types . 20 A.2 General characteristics . 20 A.3 Particular characteristics . 20 Bibliography . 22
Tables Table 1 — Composition of Cu-ETP1 (CW003A) and Cu-OF1 (CW007A) . 14 Table 2 — Composition of Cu-ETP (CW004A), Cu-FRHC (CW005A) and Cu-OF (CW008A) . 15 Table 3 — Mechanical properties of plain wire . 16 Table 4 — Mechanical properties of tinned wire . 17 SIST EN 13602:2013

This document (EN 13602:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 133 “Copper and copper alloys”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2013. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document supersedes EN 13602:2002. In comparison with EN 13602:2002, the following changes were made: — Terms have been modified. — Normative references have been updated. — Editorial modifications have been made. Within its programme of work, Technical Committee CEN/TC 133 requested CEN/TC 133/WG 4 "Extruded and drawn products, forgings and scrap" to prepare the following revision of the standard:
EN 13602:2002, Copper and copper alloys — Drawn, round copper wire for the manufacture of electrical conductors.
The products specified in this European Standard are those which are especially suitable for electrical purposes, i.e. with specified electrical properties. Drawn round wire for general purposes is specified in EN 12166. This is one of a series of European Standards for copper products for electrical purposes. Other copper products are specified as follows: — EN 13599, Copper and copper alloys — Copper plate, sheet and strip for electrical purposes — EN 13600, Copper and copper alloys — Seamless copper tubes for electrical purposes — EN 13601, Copper and copper alloys — Copper rod, bar and wire for general electrical purposes — EN 13604, Copper and copper alloys — Semiconductor devices, electronic and vacuum products made from high conductivity copper — EN 13605, Copper and copper alloys — Copper profiles and profiled wire for electrical purposes According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 13602:2013

Wire — EN 13602 — Cu-ETP1 — A022 — P— S0,4 — Y
or
Wire — EN 13602 — CW003A — A022 — P— S0,4 — Y Denomination Number of this European Standard Material designation Material condition designation Surface condition Nominal dimension Form of delivery SIST EN 13602:2013

Wire EN 13602 — Cu-ETP— A020 — P — M7 × 0,4 — Y
or
Wire EN 13602 — CW004A — A020 — P — M7 × 0,4 — Y EXAMPLE 3 Tinned single wire Drawn round wire for electrical purposes conforming to this standard, in material designated either Cu-OF1 or CW007A, in material condition A024, produced as tinned grade B single wire, nominal diameter 1,2 mm, in coils, will be designated as follows:
Wire EN 13602 — Cu-OF1— A024 — B — S1,2 — Y
or
Wire EN 13602 — CW007A — A024 — B — S1,2 — Y EXAMPLE 4 Tinned multiline wire Drawn round wire for electrical purposes conforming to this standard, in material designated either Cu-FRHC or CW005A, in material condition A018, produced as tinned grade C, multiline wire of 10 wires, nominal diameter 0,5 mm, on spools, will be designated as follows:
Wire EN 13602 — Cu-FRHC — A018 — C — M10 × 0,5 — Z
or
Wire EN 13602 — CW005A— A018 — C — M10 × 0,5 — Z 5 Ordering information In order to facilitate the enquiry, order and confirmation of order procedures between the purchaser and the supplier, the purchaser shall state on his enquiry and order the following information: a) quantity of product required (mass or number of coils or spools); b) denomination (wire); c) number of this European Standard (EN 13602); d) material designation (see Table 1 and Table 2); e) material condition designation (see 4.2 and Table 3 and Table 4); f) surface condition (see 6.6): 1) plain; or 2) tinned (grade A, B or C, see Table 7); g) nominal dimensions: SIST EN 13602:2013

1 500 kg Wire EN 13602 — Cu-ETP1 — A018 — B — M10 × 0,5 — Y
— dynamically coiled
— coil nominal inside diameter 500 mm
or
1 500 kg Wire EN 13602 — CW003A — A018 — B — M10 × 0,5 — Y
— dynamically coiled
— coil nominal inside diameter 500 mm 6 Requirements 6.1 Composition The composition shall conform to the requirements for the appropriate material given in Table 1 and Table 2. NOTE For characteristics of coppers for electrica
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