What is BS EN 12164 - Copper and copper alloys about?
BS EN 12164 is a European standard on copper and copper alloy that discusses the criteria for manufacturing copper alloy rods of various shapes. BS EN 12164 is one of a series of European Standards for the copper and copper alloy products rod, wire, profile, and forgings.
BS EN 12164 specifies the composition, property requirements, and dimensional tolerances for copper alloy rod, in the shape of circles, squares, hexagons, or octagons, finally produced by drawing or extruding, especially intended for free machining purposes.
The sampling procedures and the methods of test for verification of conformity to the requirements of BS EN 12164 are also specified.
Who is BS EN 12164 - Copper and copper alloys for?
BS EN 12164 on copper and copper alloys is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of copper and copper alloys
- Suppliers of copper, copper alloys, and wrought alloys
- Mechanical engineer
Why should you use BS EN 12164 - Copper and copper alloys?
Copper rod is used as raw material for the manufacturing of electric wire and cables and is produced by either our continuous casting or our drawing or extruding. Introducing other alloying elements such as sulfur, creates a free-machining copper, with only slightly reduced conductivity.
BS EN 12164 outlines the requirements for the right composition and mechanical properties of materials. BS EN 12164 explains the resistance to dezincification, as well as the dimensions and various tolerances – including form tolerances. It also defines diameter, length, and straightness, all relating to free machining purposes.
With BS EN 12164 you can efficiently manufacture high-quality copper alloy rods. With BS EN 12164 you can be ensured that products consistently meet and exceed quality assurance targets.
BS EN 12164 helps you to build consumer trust and confidence in the product.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 12164:2016 supersedes BS EN 12164:2011 which is withdrawn.
In comparison with EN 12164:2011, the following significant technical changes were made:
- Addition of four new materials: cuzn37pb1 (CW605N), cuzn35pb1,5alas (CW625N), cuzn33pb1,5alas (CW626N) and cuzn33pb1alsias (CW725R) due to the market requirements on restriction of lead and modification of the chemical composition for cuzn39pb1 (CW611N)
- Introduction of an optional procedure how to refer to restrictions to the chemical composition imposed by the 4 MS Common Composition List for materials used for products accepted for contact with drinking water
- Requirements and test methods for resistance of dezincification modified
- Provisions for surface quality added
- Mechanical properties for cuzn21si3p (CW724R) modified
