ASTM B227-98
Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper-Clad Steel Wire

Standard No.

ASTM B227-98

Release Date

1998

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM B227-02

Latest

ASTM B227-15(2019)

Scope

1.1 This specification covers bare hard-drawn round copper-clad steel wire for electrical purposes (Note 1).

Note 18212;Wire ordered to this specification is not intended for redrawing. If wire is desired for this purpose, consult the manufacturer.

1.2 Four grades of wire are specified, designated as follows (Note 2): Grade 40 HS, Grade 40 EHS, Grade 30 HS, and Grade 30 EHS.

Note 28212;The grades covered by this specification correspond to the following commercial designations:

Grade 40 HS,High Strength, 40 % Conductivity.
Grade 40 EHS, Extra High Strength, 40 % Conductivity
Grade 30 HS, High Strength, 30 % Conductivity.
Grade 30 EHS, Extra High Strength, 30 % Conductivity.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are in SI units.

ASTM B227-98 history

• 2019 ASTM B227-15(2019) Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper-Clad Steel Wire
• 2015 ASTM B227-15 Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper-Clad Steel Wire
• 2010 ASTM B227-10 Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper-Clad Steel Wire
• 2004 ASTM B227-04 Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper-Clad Steel Wire
• 2003 ASTM B227-03 Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper-Clad Steel Wire
• 2002 ASTM B227-02 Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper-Clad Steel Wire
• 1998 ASTM B227-98 Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper-Clad Steel Wire
• 1980 ASTM B227-70(1980) Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper-Clad Steel Wire