ASTM A492-2019 pdf free download

ASTM A492-2019 pdf free download.Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Rope Wire
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the more commonly used types of round stainless steel wire intended especially for stranding into wire rope. 1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.3 This international standard was developed in accor- dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- ization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards: 2 A555/A555M Specification for General Requirements for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi- cal Analysis of Steel Products
3. Ordering Information
3.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all requirements that are necessary for material ordered under this specification. Such requirements may include, but are not limited to the following: 3.1.1 Quantity (weight), 3.1.2 Name of material (stainless steel), 3.1.3 Condition (see Section 5), 3.1.4 Finish (see Section 7), 3.1.5 Cross section (round), 3.1.6 Form (wire), 3.1.7 Applicable dimensions (diameter), 3.1.8 Type designation (Table 1), 3.1.9 ASTM designation and date of issue, and 3.1.10 Special requirements. 3.2 If possible, the intended end use of the item should be given on the purchase order, especially when the item is ordered for a specific end use or uses. N OTE 1—A typical ordering description is as follows: 1000 lb stainless steel, cold-drawn, bright-finish, wire, 0.009-in. diameter, spools. Type 304, ASTM Specification A492 dated , End Use .
4. Chemical Composition
4.1 The steel shall conform to the requirements as to chemical composition specified in Table 1. 4.2 Methods and practices relating to chemical analysis required by this specification shall be in accordance with Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology A751.
5. Condition
5.1 The wire is cold drawn and furnished in the finish (see Section 7) specified on the purchase order.
6. Mechanical Requirements
6.1 The material shall conform to the requirements as to mechanical properties specified in Table 2.
7. Finish
7.1 The types of finish procurable are pickled finish and bright finish (available only in sizes that can be diamond drawn, which are generally 0.045 in. (1.14 mm) and smaller).
8. General Requirements for Delivery
8.1 In addition to the requirements of this specification, all requirements of the current edition of Specification A555/ A555M, shall apply. Failure to comply with the general requirements of Specification A555/A555M constitutes non- conformance with this specification.
9. Packaging and Package Marking
9.1 Each coil or spool shall be one continuous length of wire. Each coil shall be firmly tied and each spool shall be tightly wound. Unless otherwise specified, coils shall be placed in drums or paper wrapped and spools shall be boxed in such a manner as to assure safe delivery to their designation when properly transported by any common carrier. 9.2 Each coil or spool of wire shall be properly tagged showing heat number, grade, condition, ASTM specification number, and size.