EN 10223-5:2012

Steel wire and wire products for fencing and netting - Part 5: Steel wire woven hinged joint and knotted mesh fencing

This European Standard specifies preferred dimensions, properties and coatings of zinc and zinc alloy coated steel wire woven hinged joint and knotted mesh fencing.

Stahldraht und Drahterzeugnisse für Zäune und Drahtgeflechte - Teil 5: Gelenk- und Knotengitter aus Stahldraht für Zäune

Diese Europäische Norm legt bevorzugte Maße, Eigenschaften und Überzüge aus Zink und Zinklegierung für Gelenk- und Knotengitter aus Stahldraht für Zäune fest.

Fils et produits tréfilés en acier pour clôtures et grillages - Partie 5: Grillage noué et grillage à raccords pivotants en acier

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les dimensions, caractéristiques et revêtements des grillages noués et des grillages à raccords pivotants en acier revêtu de zinc ou d’alliage de zinc.

Jeklena žica in žični izdelki za ograje - 5. del: Kolenčasto in vozlasto tkana jeklena žična mreža

Ta evropski standard določa priporočene dimenzije, lastnosti in prevleke s cinkom ali cinkovimi zlitinami prevlečene kolenčasto in vozlasto tkane jeklene žične mreže.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 27-Nov-2012
• Withdrawal Date: 30-May-2013
• 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: 06-Feb-2025
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Mandate: M/005 - Mandate to CEN/ECISS concerning standardization in the iron and steel sector
• Ref Project: SIST EN 10223-5:2013 - Steel wire and wire products for fences - Part 5: Steel wire woven hinged joint and knotted mesh fencing

Relations

• Replaces: EN 10223-5:1998 - Steel wire and wire products for fences - Part 5: Steel wire woven hinged joint and knotted mesh fencing
• Effective Date: 05-Dec-2012

Overview

EN 10223-5:2012 is a European standard developed by CEN that specifies preferred dimensions, mechanical properties, and coating requirements for zinc and zinc-alloy coated steel wire used in woven hinged joint and knotted mesh fencing. This standard ensures consistent quality and performance for steel wire fencing products used extensively in animal containment, agriculture, and external structural applications.

The standard applies to steel wire fencing incorporating woven hinged joints or knotted mesh patterns with clearly defined wire diameters, tensile strengths, and coating specifications. It updates and supersedes the earlier EN 10223-5:1998 edition, enhancing technical requirements to meet modern fencing needs across CEN member states.

Key Topics

• Scope: Defines preferred dimensions, tensile strengths, and coating characteristics for steel wire woven hinged joint and knotted mesh fencing, focusing on zinc and zinc alloy coatings.

• Types of Fencing:

  • Woven Hinged Joint Fencing: Characterized by hinged joint spirals connecting line and stay wires, classified by wire strength (low tensile or high tensile) and nominal wire diameter (light, medium, heavy).
  • Knotted Mesh Fencing: Fencing with rectangular meshes, connected by knots and spiral knots for the selvedge wire, with wire coatings conforming to EN 10244.

• Coatings: Zinc or zinc alloy coatings must comply with EN 10244-1 and EN 10244-2, class A for zinc coatings and class B for zinc-aluminum alloys, to ensure corrosion resistance and durability. Requirements include coating mass, adherence, and uniformity testing.

• Mechanical Properties:

  • Specified minimum tensile strengths for wires categorized by type and diameter to assure the structural integrity of fences.
  • Tensile strength tolerances limited to a 200 N/mm² maximum range within any batch to maintain consistency.

• Dimensions and Tolerances:

  • Nominal wire diameters for different types of wires used in fencing (line, stay, selvedge).
  • Roll widths with a tolerance of ±25 mm and mesh spacing tolerance of ±5 mm to guarantee dimensional consistency facilitating easy installation.

• Manufacturing & Testing:

  • Wire fabrication from steel rod with required tensile properties.
  • Production processes ensure wires are crimped evenly and securely twisted or knotted.
  • Sampling and testing methods follow EN 10218 and EN 10244 standards.
  • Tensile and coating tests verify compliance with mechanical and corrosion resistance criteria.

• Designation and Ordering Information:

  • Clear guidelines on purchaser requirements including fencing type, classification, dimensions, coating type, and quality documentation.
  • Designations to specify the number of wires, mesh size, wire strength, and diameter.

Applications

EN 10223-5:2012 fenced products are widely used in environments where reliable, durable steel wire fencing is critical. Common applications include:

• Agricultural Fencing: For livestock containment, including cattle and sheep, providing secure, resilient barriers resistant to animal impact and weather.
• External Structural Fencing: For securing external premises, such as industrial sites, parks, or utility areas where robust fencing is necessary.
• Environmental Protection: Used in erosion control, restricted areas, and landscaping to create strong mesh barriers.
• Engineering and Construction: As part of external frameworks or temporary fencing solutions requiring easy installation and consistent mechanical resilience.

Use of zinc or zinc alloy coatings enhances the service life of the fencing by providing effective protection against corrosion, allowing these fences to perform well in various climatic conditions.

Related Standards

EN 10223-5:2012 forms part of a comprehensive series on steel wire and wire products for fencing and netting. Related parts include:

• EN 10223-1: Zinc and zinc-alloy coated steel barbed wire
• EN 10223-2: Hexagonal steel wire netting for agricultural and fencing applications
• EN 10223-3: Hexagonal steel wire mesh for engineering purposes
• EN 10223-4: Steel wire welded mesh fencing
• EN 10223-6: Steel wire chain link fencing
• EN 10223-7: Steel wire welded panels for fencing
• EN 10223-8: Welded mesh gabion products

Further reference standards complementing EN 10223-5 for technical delivery and testing include:

• EN 10021 for general technical delivery conditions for steel products
• EN 10204 for inspection and certification documents
• EN 10218 series for test methods and wire dimension tolerances
• EN 10244 series for coatings on steel wire

These interconnected standards ensure that all steel wire fencing products meet harmonized quality, performance, and safety requirements throughout Europe.

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By adhering to EN 10223-5:2012 requirements, manufacturers and purchasers are assured of consistent, high-quality steel wire woven hinged joint and knotted mesh fencing optimized for durability, corrosion resistance, and mechanical strength - making it a reliable choice for fencing solutions across multiple industries.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Stahldraht und Erzeugnisse aus Stahldraht für Zäune - Teil 5: Gelenk- und Knotengitter aus Stahldraht für ZäuneFils et produits tréfilés en acier pour clôtures - Partie 5: Grillage noué en acier pour le bétailSteel wire and wire products for fences - Part 5: Steel wire woven hinged joint and knotted mesh fencing91.090Konstrukcije zunaj stavbExternal structures77.140.65Jeklene žice, jeklene vrvi in verigeSteel wire, wire ropes and link chainsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 10223-5:2012SIST EN 10223-5:2013en,fr,de01-marec-2013SIST EN 10223-5:2013SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 10223-5
November 2012 ICS 77.140.65 Supersedes EN 10223-5:1998English Version
Steel wire and wire products for fencing and netting - Part 5: Steel wire woven hinged joint and knotted mesh fencing
Fils et produits tréfilés en acier pour clôtures et grillages - Partie 5: Grillage noué et grillage à raccords pivotants en acier
Stahldraht und Drahterzeugnisse für Zäune und Drahtgeflechte - Teil 5: Gelenk- und Knotengitter aus Stahldraht für Zäune This European Standard was approved by CEN on 13 October 2012.
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Typical designations for hinged joint and knotted joint fencing . 11 SIST EN 10223-5:2013
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