EN 10263-1:2017
(Main)Steel rod, bars and wire for cold heading and cold extrusion - Part 1: General technical delivery conditions
General Information
- Abstract
1.1 This Part of EN 10263 specifies the general technical delivery conditions for round rod, round bars and wire for cold heading and cold extrusion made of:
a) non alloy steels not intended for heat treatment after cold working, as specified in prEN 10263-2:2013;
b) non alloy and alloy steels for case hardening, as specified in prEN 10263-3:2013;
c) non alloy and alloy steels for quenching and tempering, as specified in prEN 10263-4:2013;
d) stainless steels, as specified in prEN 10263-5:2013.
1.2 Parts 2,3 and 4 of this EN 10263 cover products having a diameter up to and including 100 mm.
Part 5 covers products having a diameter up to and including:
- 25 mm for ferritic and austenitic-ferritic steels;
- 50 mm for austenitic steels;
- 100 mm for martensitic steels.
1.3 In special cases supplementary requirements or deviations with respect to this European Standard may be agreed between the purchaser and the supplier at the time of enquiry and order (See Annex A).
1.4 The general technical delivery conditions in EN 10021 also apply to products supplied in accordance with this European Standard
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Oct-2017
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-May-2018
- 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
- 15-Sep-2023
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
Overview
EN 10263-1:2017 - Steel rod, bars and wire for cold heading and cold extrusion - Part 1: General technical delivery conditions - defines the general technical delivery conditions for round rod, round bars and wire intended for cold heading and cold extrusion. It covers steels for a range of processing routes including:
- Non-alloy steels not intended for post‑cold-work heat treatment
- Case‑hardening steels
- Quenching & tempering steels
- Stainless steels
Parts 2–5 of EN 10263 provide the product‑specific technical requirements; Part 1 establishes the common delivery rules, documentation, testing and inspection principles. EN 10021 general delivery conditions also apply.
Key Topics and Requirements
- Product scope: round rods, round bars and wire for cold heading / cold extrusion.
- Steel categories: non‑alloy, alloy (case hardening, quench & temper), and stainless steels (refer to Parts 2–5 for detailed grades).
- Diameter limits: Parts 2–4 cover up to 100 mm; Part 5 covers up to 25 mm (ferritic/ferritic‑austenitic), 50 mm (austenitic), and 100 mm (martensitic).
- Ordering information: purchaser must supply mandatory details (steel grade, diameter, delivery condition, surface treatment, inspection level, etc.); optional/supplementary requirements may be agreed (Annex A).
- Quality & production: requirements for quality management, production process and delivery condition (bright/hot‑rolled, surface treatment).
- Testing & inspection: mechanical testing (tensile, hardness), hardenability (Jominy/end‑quench and core hardening tests), microstructure and non‑metallic inclusion assessment, surface inspection (magnetic particle, visual, ultrasonic NDT where applicable), decarburisation depth checks.
- Documentation & marking: types of inspection documents (EN 10204), marking, packaging and protection provisions; procedures for complaints and retesting.
Applications and Practical Use
EN 10263-1:2017 is used as the baseline contractual and technical framework for suppliers and purchasers of raw material intended for precision cold forming processes. Typical applications include:
- Cold‑headed fasteners (bolts, screws, rivets)
- Cold‑extruded components for automotive and industrial assemblies
- High‑volume formed parts requiring consistent mechanical and surface quality
Who uses it:
- Steel producers and rod/bar manufacturers
- Cold heading and cold extrusion part producers
- Purchasing and procurement teams specifying raw material
- Quality and testing laboratories validating compliance
- Design and manufacturing engineers ensuring material suitability
Related Standards
- EN 10263-2, -3, -4, -5 (product‑specific technical delivery conditions)
- EN 10021 (general technical delivery conditions)
- EN ISO 642 (Hardenability - Jominy test)
- EN 10204 (inspection documents)
- EN 10277 / EN 10278 (bright product dimensions & tolerances)
- EN 10308 (ultrasonic testing of bars)
EN 10263-1:2017 is essential when specifying steel rod, bars or wire for cold forming operations to ensure predictable forming behavior, consistent mechanical properties and traceable inspection documentation.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Nov-2017
- Effective Date
- 24-Oct-2011
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 12-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 10221:1995 - Surface quality classes for hot-rolled bars and rods - Technical delivery conditions - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 10263-1:2017 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Steel rod, bars and wire for cold heading and cold extrusion - Part 1: General technical delivery conditions". This standard covers: 1.1 This Part of EN 10263 specifies the general technical delivery conditions for round rod, round bars and wire for cold heading and cold extrusion made of: a) non alloy steels not intended for heat treatment after cold working, as specified in prEN 10263-2:2013; b) non alloy and alloy steels for case hardening, as specified in prEN 10263-3:2013; c) non alloy and alloy steels for quenching and tempering, as specified in prEN 10263-4:2013; d) stainless steels, as specified in prEN 10263-5:2013. 1.2 Parts 2,3 and 4 of this EN 10263 cover products having a diameter up to and including 100 mm. Part 5 covers products having a diameter up to and including: - 25 mm for ferritic and austenitic-ferritic steels; - 50 mm for austenitic steels; - 100 mm for martensitic steels. 1.3 In special cases supplementary requirements or deviations with respect to this European Standard may be agreed between the purchaser and the supplier at the time of enquiry and order (See Annex A). 1.4 The general technical delivery conditions in EN 10021 also apply to products supplied in accordance with this European Standard
1.1 This Part of EN 10263 specifies the general technical delivery conditions for round rod, round bars and wire for cold heading and cold extrusion made of: a) non alloy steels not intended for heat treatment after cold working, as specified in prEN 10263-2:2013; b) non alloy and alloy steels for case hardening, as specified in prEN 10263-3:2013; c) non alloy and alloy steels for quenching and tempering, as specified in prEN 10263-4:2013; d) stainless steels, as specified in prEN 10263-5:2013. 1.2 Parts 2,3 and 4 of this EN 10263 cover products having a diameter up to and including 100 mm. Part 5 covers products having a diameter up to and including: - 25 mm for ferritic and austenitic-ferritic steels; - 50 mm for austenitic steels; - 100 mm for martensitic steels. 1.3 In special cases supplementary requirements or deviations with respect to this European Standard may be agreed between the purchaser and the supplier at the time of enquiry and order (See Annex A). 1.4 The general technical delivery conditions in EN 10021 also apply to products supplied in accordance with this European Standard
EN 10263-1:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 77.140.60 - Steel bars and rods; 77.140.65 - Steel wire, wire ropes and link chains. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 10263-1:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 10263-1:2001/AC:2002, EN 10263-1:2001, ISO 4967:2013, EN ISO 4885:2026, EN ISO 642:2024, EN ISO 6508-1:2023, EN ISO 3651-2:1998, EN 10060:2003, EN 10079:2007, EN 10021:2006, EN ISO 6892-1:2019, EN 10020:2000, EN 10263-4:2017, EN 10204:2004, EN 10221:1995. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Walzdraht, Stäbe und Draht aus Kaltstauch-und Kaltfließpreßstählen - Teil 1: Allgemeine technische LieferbedingungenBarres, fil machine et fils en acier pour transformation à froid et extrusion à froid - Partie 1: Conditions techniques générales de livraisonSteel rod, bars and wire for cold heading and cold extrusion - Part 1: General technical delivery conditions77.140.65Jeklene žice, jeklene vrvi in verigeSteel wire, wire ropes and link chains77.140.60Jeklene palice in drogoviSteel bars and rodsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 10263-1:2017SIST EN 10263-1:2018en,fr,de01-februar-2018SIST EN 10263-1:2018SLOVENSKI
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Supplementary or special requirements . 22 Annex B (normative)
Determination and assessment of non-metallic inclusions. 25 Bibliography . 26
Inspection document EN 10204 3.1 SIST EN 10263-1:2018
and in Table 3 of EN 10263-5:2017, as appropriate to the steel grade concerned. 7.5.1.2 In cases where steels for case hardening or for quenching and tempering are ordered in accordance with Tables 8 and 9 of EN 10263-3:2017 and in Tables 9 to 12 of EN 10263-4:2017, which SIST EN 10263-1:2018
and in Table 4 of EN 10263-5:2017. 7.6 Mechanical properties The mechanical properties of products covered by this European Standard shall meet the prescriptions stated in 6.3 of EN 10263-2:2017 to EN 10263-5:2017. 7.7 Hardenability requirements 7.7.1 General Products cannot be ordered and supplied according to both end quench test hardenability requirements and core hardening requirements 7.7.2 End quench (Jominy test) hardenability requirements In cases where a product is ordered with reference to a steel grade the designation of which is quoted in Tables 8 and 9 of EN 10263-3:2017
or in Tables 9 to 11 of EN 10263-4:2017, the product shall meet the hardenability requirements indicated in those tables. For the verification, see 10.2.1.
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