BS 2627:1970

What is BS 2627 - Requirement for wrought aluminium wire for electrical purpose about?

BS 2627 specifies requirements for aluminium round Wire for electrical conductors in six conditions and in diameters 0.4 mm up to and including 10 mm.

Who is BS 2627 - Requirement for wrought aluminium wire for electrical purpose for?

BS 2627 on wrought aluminium wire is useful for:

• Electrical engineer
• Manufacturer of winding wire
• Manufacturer of transformer
• Manufacturer of heavy electrical equipment
• Manufacturer of electrical appliances
• Power Distribution companies

Why should you use BS 2627 - Requirement for wrought aluminium wire for electrical purpose?

Aluminium wires have been in use for a very long time. Aluminium wire due to stability in cost is widely used in motors, overhead lines and for household purposes.

BS 2627 provides best practice guidelines for selection and inspection through test for wrought aluminium wire.

BS 2627 provides best practice guidelines for test of wrought aluminium wire such as:

• Tensile test
• Elongation test
• Wrapping test
• Electrical resistivity test

BS 2627 provides detailed requirements from wrought aluminium wire such as:

• Freedom from defects
• Joints
• Tolerances on diameter
• Mechanical properties
• Electrical resistivity
• Chemical composition limits

Using BS 2627 can help in selection and inspection for prevention from damage to the user and the property.