BS 2453:1973

This standard BS 2453:1973 Specification for steel wire for spokes is classified in these ICS categories:

• 77.140.65 Steel wire, wire ropes and link chains

This British Standard specifies bare and galvanized wire for spokes of 1.80 mm to 6.30 mm diameter inclusive.

NOTE The titles of the British Standards referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Specifies requirements for bare and galvanized wire for spokes of 1.80 mm to 6.30 mm diameter inclusive including chemical composition, manufacture, tensile strength and zinc coating. Details of wire diameters and tolerances are given. Ductility is specified in terms of bend test and suitable machines for this test are illustrated in appendices.