EN 10245-4:2011

Steel wire and wire products - Organic coatings on steel wire - Part 4: Polyester coated wire

Complementary to EN 10245-1, this European Standard specifies the characteristics and requirements for steel wire and wire products coated with polyester.
It covers both thermoplastic and thermosetting polyester.

Stahldraht und Drahterzeugnisse - Organische Beschichtungen auf Stahldraht - Teil 4: Polyester-beschichteter Draht

Ergänzend zu EN 10245 1 legt diese Europäische Norm Eigenschaften und Anforderungen für Stahldraht und Drahterzeugnisse fest, die mit Polyester beschichtet sind.
Es werden sowohl thermoplastische als auch duroplastische Polyester erfasst.

Fils et produits tréfilés en acier - Revêtements organiques sur fils d'acier - Partie 4: Fils à revêtement de polyester

En complément de l’EN 10245-1, cette norme européenne spécifie les caractéristiques et les prescriptions relatives aux fils et produits tréfilés en acier revêtus de polyester.
Il traite des polyesters thermoplastiques et thermodurcissables.

Jeklena žica in žični izdelki - Organske prevleke na jekleni žici - 4. del: S poliestri prevlečena žica

Ta evropski standard dopolnjuje EN 10245-1 in določa karakteristike in zahteve za jeklene žice in žične izdelke, prevlečene s poliestrom. Zajema plastomerni in termoreaktivni poliester.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 25-Oct-2011
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Apr-2012
• ICS: 25.220.60 - Organic coatings
• ICS: 77.140.65 - Steel wire, wire ropes and link chains
• Technical Committee: ECISS/TC 106 - Wire rod and wires
• Drafting Committee: ECISS/TC 106 - Wire rod and wires
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 03-Dec-2021
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 10245-4:2012 - Steel wire and wire products - Organic coatings on steel wire - Part 4: Polyester coated wire

Relations

• Replaces: EN 10245-4:2003 - Steel wire and wire products - Organic coatings on steel wire - Part 4: Polyester coated wire
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 10245-4:2011 is a European Standard established by CEN that specifies the requirements and testing methods for polyester-coated steel wire and wire products. It complements EN 10245-1 and covers both thermoplastic and thermosetting polyester coatings applied to steel wire. This standard ensures the quality, performance, and durability of polyester coatings, which are widely used for enhancing corrosion resistance, aesthetic appeal, and mechanical properties of steel wire products.

The standard addresses all aspects of polyester coatings from material composition and application methods to final product testing. It applies to coating materials before application, coatings as an integral part of finished wire, and the performance measures of coated wire products.

Key Topics

• Scope & Purpose
  Specifies characteristics and requirements for polyester coatings on steel wire, including thermoplastic (like PET) and thermosetting variants. Applies to both extrusion and powder coating methods.

• Coating Material Requirements
  Coating materials must be free of heavy metals such as lead and cadmium, maintaining consistent composition and physical properties batch-to-batch. Density, hardness, tensile strength, and elongation properties are defined according to international test methods.

• Application Methods
  Polyester coatings are typically applied via extrusion for wire and powder coating for wire products. Coatings can be applied directly or after a primer.

• Testing and Performance Criteria
  Detailed test methods cover:

  • Appearance: surface smoothness, uniform color, and absence of defects.
  • Color and gloss: evaluation based on ISO colorimetry and gloss standards to ensure consistent aesthetic properties.
  • Coating thickness: measured at multiple points using magnetic or micrometer methods.
  • Elongation and adherence: tests that verify the coating’s flexibility and bonding strength.
  • Durability tests: including accelerated weathering, chemical resistance (Kesternich test), and boiling water resistance to assure long-term performance.

• Quality Assurance
  Emphasizes ongoing inspection per the standard and cooperation between coating manufacturers and applicators to maintain standards.

Applications

EN 10245-4:2011 is crucial for industries where polyester-coated steel wire and wire products are deployed, including:

• Construction and Infrastructure
  For reinforcing wire mesh, fencing, and fastening applications where corrosion resistance is vital.

• Automotive Industry
  Where coated wires are used for springs, cables, and component assemblies requiring durable, weather-resistant coatings.

• Electrical and Telecommunications
  Protective wire coatings that ensure insulation and environmental protection.

• Agriculture and Horticulture
  Durable coated wire products used in trellises, cages, and fencing solutions.

• Consumer Goods and Packaging
  Polyester-coated wires used in robust product packaging and various wire-form products.

This standard helps manufacturers and users ensure that polyester-coated wires meet stringent performance criteria, balancing physical properties with protective functions, critical for safety and reliability across applications.

Related Standards

• EN 10245-1: General rules for organic coatings on steel wire
• EN 10245-2: PVC coated wire
• EN 10245-3: Polyethylene (PE) coated wire
• EN 10245-5: Polyamide coated wire
• EN 10021: General technical delivery conditions for steel products
• ISO and EN ISO test standards:
  • EN ISO 527-3: Tensile properties of plastics
  • EN ISO 868: Hardness measurement by durometer
  • EN ISO 1183-1 to -3: Density determination methods
  • EN ISO 2813: Gloss measurement
  • EN ISO 3668: Visual color comparison
  • EN ISO 4892: Exposure to laboratory light sources

These complementary standards support the consistent production and evaluation of polyester-coated steel wire products while enabling harmonized industry practices across European markets.

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Keywords: EN 10245-4:2011, polyester coated wire, steel wire standards, organic coatings, CEN standards, thermoplastic polyester, thermosetting polyester, coating requirements, wire coating testing, corrosion resistance, polyester extrusion coating, powder coating wire, wire products quality assurance.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Stahldraht und Drahterzeugnisse - Organische Beschichtungen auf Draht - Teil 4: Polyester beschichteter DrahtFils et produits tréfilés en acier - Revêtements organiques sur fils d'acier - Partie 4: Fils à revêtement de polyesterSteel wire and wire products - Organic coatings on steel wire - Part 4: Polyester coated wire77.140.65Jeklene žice, jeklene vrvi in verigeSteel wire, wire ropes and link chains25.220.60Organske prevlekeOrganic coatingsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 10245-4:2011SIST EN 10245-4:2012en,de01-januar-2012SIST EN 10245-4:2012SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 10245-4
October 2011 ICS 25.220.60; 77.140.65 Supersedes EN 10245-4:2003English Version
Steel wire and wire products - Organic coatings on steel wire - Part 4: Polyester coated wire
Fils et produits tréfilés en acier - Revêtements organiques sur fils d'acier - Partie 4: Fils à revêtement de polyester
Stahldraht und Drahterzeugnisse - Organische Beschichtungen auf Stahldraht - Teil 4: Polyester beschichteter Draht This European Standard was approved by CEN on 17 September 2011.
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.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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B-1000 Brussels © 2011 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 10245-4:2011: ESIST EN 10245-4:2012

 Part 1: General Rules;  Part 2: PVC finished wire;  Part 3: PE coated wire;  Part 4: Polyester coated wire;  Part 5: Polyamide coated wire. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Tests described in this section are intended to be carried out by the organic coating material manufacturer or the applicator before the coating operation.  Clause 6 relates to the characteristics and testing methods for the "organic coating" when the organic coating material has been applied to and has become an integral part of the finished wire. Consequently tests are intended to be in the main carried out by the coating "applicators".  Clause 7 defines the performance requirements and testing methods on the "organic coating" of the finished wire product, and where this is not possible, tests will be carried out on "coated" panels Scope 1 Scope Complementary to EN 10245-1, this European Standard specifies the characteristics and requirements for steel wire and wire products coated with polyester. It covers both thermoplastic and thermosetting polyester. SIST EN 10245-4:2012
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