SIST EN 13605:2021

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 13605:2021
01-september-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 13605:2013
Baker in bakrove zlitine - Profili in profilirana žica iz bakra za uporabo v
elektrotehniki
Copper and copper alloys - Copper profiles and profiled wire for electrical purposes
Kupfer und Kupferlegierungen - Profile und profilierte Drähte aus Kupfer für die
Anwendung in der Elektrotechnik
Cuivre et alliages de cuivre - Profilés et fils profilés en cuivre pour usages électriques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13605:2021
ICS:
29.060.10 Žice Wires
77.150.30 Bakreni izdelki Copper products
SIST EN 13605:2021 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EN 13605
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

May 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 77.150.30 Supersedes EN 13605:2013
English Version

Copper and copper alloys - Copper profiles and profiled
wire for electrical purposes
Cuivre et alliages de cuivre - Profilés et fils profilés en Kupfer und Kupferlegierungen - Profile und profilierte
cuivre pour usages électriques Drähte aus Kupfer für die Anwendung in der
Elektrotechnik
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Designations . 6
4.1 Material . 6
4.2 Material condition . 6
4.3 Product . 7
5 Ordering information . 8
6 Requirements . 9
6.1 Composition . 9
6.2 Mechanical properties . 9
6.3 Electrical properties . 9
6.4 Freedom from hydrogen embrittlement . 9
6.5 Drawings . 9
6.6 Dimensions and tolerances . 9
6.7 Form of delivery of profiled wire . 14
6.8 Mass tolerances . 14
6.9 Surface condition . 14
7 Sampling . 14
7.1 General. 14
7.2 Analysis . 14
7.3 Mechanical, electrical and hydrogen embrittlement tests . 15
8 Test methods . 15
8.1 Analysis . 15
8.2 Tensile test . 15
8.3 Hardness test . 15
8.4 Electrical test . 15
8.5 Hydrogen embrittlement test . 16
8.6 Retests . 16
8.7 Rounding of results . 16
9 Declaration of conformity and inspection documentation. 16
9.1 Declaration of conformity . 16
9.2 Inspection documentation. 16
10 Marking, packaging, labelling . 16
Annex A (informative) Characteristics of coppers for electrical purposes . 26
A.1 General grouping of copper types . 26
A.2 General characteristics . 26
A.3 Particular characteristics . 26
Bibliography . 28

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European foreword
This document (EN 13605:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 133 “Copper and
copper alloys”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2021, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 13605:2013.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
— In 6.4, Freedom from hydrogen embrittlement, the alloys Cu-OFE (CW009A) and Cu-PHCE
(CW022A) have been added.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
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Introduction
The products specified in this document are those which are especially suitable for electrical purposes,
i.e. with specified electrical properties. Profiles for general purposes are specified in EN 12167.
Annex A (informative) gives guidance on the characteristics of coppers for electrical purposes.
This is one of a series of European Standards for copper products for electrical purposes. Other copper
products are specified as follows:
— EN 13599, Copper and copper alloys — Copper plate, sheet and strip for electrical purposes;
— EN 13600, Copper and copper alloys — Seamless copper tubes for electrical purposes;
— EN 13601, Copper and copper alloys — Copper rod, bar and wire for general electrical purposes;
— EN 13602, Copper and copper alloys — Drawn, round copper wire for the manufacture of electrical
conductors;
— EN 13604, Copper and copper alloys — Semiconductor devices, electronic and vacuum products made
from high conductivity copper.
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1 Scope
This document specifies the composition, property requirements including electrical properties, and
tolerances on dimensions and form for copper profiles and profiled wire for electrical purposes, which
would fit within a circumscribing circle of maximum 180 mm diameter.
The sampling procedures, the test methods for verification of conformity to the requirements of this
document, and the delivery conditions are also specified.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1976, Copper and copper alloys - Cast unwrought copper products
EN ISO 2626, Copper - Hydrogen embrittlement test (ISO 2626)
EN ISO 6506-1, Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test - Part 1: Test method (ISO 6506-1)
EN ISO 6507-1, Metallic materials - Vickers hardness test - Part 1: Test method (ISO 6507-1)
EN ISO 6892-1, Metallic materials - Tensile testing - Part 1: Method of test at room temperature
(ISO 6892-1)
EN ISO 7438, Metallic materials - Bend test (ISO 7438)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
profile
wrought product of uniform cross-section along its whole length, supplied in straight lengths
Note 1 to entry: It can be solid or hollow:
— if solid, the contour of its cross-section is complex;
— if hollow, the external contour and/or the internal contour of its cross-section is (are) complex.
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3.2
profiled wire
particular type of wire, i.e. a wrought product of uniform cross-section along its whole length, supplied
in coiled form
Note 1 to entry: It can be solid or hollow:
— if solid, the contour of its cross-section is complex;
— if hollow the external contour and/or the internal contour of its cross-section is (are) complex.
3.3
circumscribing circle
smallest circle which completely encloses the contour of the cross-sections of the profile or profiled
wire
4 Designations
4.1 Material
4.1.1 General
The material is designated either by symbol or by number (see Table 1 and Table 2).
4.1.2 Symbols
The material symbol designation is based on the designation system given in ISO 1190-1.
NOTE Although material symbol designations used in this document can be the same as those in other
standards using the designation system given in ISO 1190-1, the detailed composition requirements are not
necessarily the same.
4.1.3 Number
The material number designation is in accordance with the system given in EN 1412.
4.2 Material condition
For the purposes of this document, the following designations, which are in accordance with the system
given in EN 1173, apply for the material condition:
D Material condition for the product as cold worked without specified mechanical properties;
H. Material condition designated by the minimum value of hardness requirement for the product
with mandatory hardness requirements;
R. Material condition designated by the minimum value of tensile strength requirement for the
product with mandatory tensile strength, 0,2 % proof strength and elongation requirements.
Products in the H. condition may be specified to Vickers or Brinell hardness. The material condition
designation H. is the same for both hardness test methods.
Exact conversion between the material conditions designated H. and R. is not possible.
Material condition is designated by only one of the above designations.
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4.3 Product
The product designation provides a standardized pattern of designation from which a rapid and
unequivocal description of a product can be conveyed in communication. It provides mutual
comprehension at the international level with regard to products which meet the requirements of the
relevant European Standard.
The product designation is no substitute for the full content of the document.
The product designation for products to this document shall consist of:
a) denomination (profile or profiled wire);
b) number of this document (EN 13605);
c) material designation, either symbol or number (see Table 1 and Table 2);
d) material condition designation (see Table 3);
e) for profiles or profiled wire, a number, or the number of a fully dimensioned and toleranced
drawing;
f) for profiles, length, either as manufactured length (ML) or fixed length (FL);
g) for profiled wire, form of delivery: coil (Y) or spool (Z).
The derivation of a product designation is shown in Example 1 and another typical product designation
is shown in Example 2.
EXAMPLE 1 Profile for electrical purposes conforming to this document, in material designated either Cu-ETP
or CW004A, in material condition H080, drawing number XY000, manufactured length 3 000 mm, will be
designated as follows:
Profile—EN 13605—Cu-ETP—H080—XY000—3000ML
or

EXAMPLE 2 Profiled wire for electrical purposes conforming to this document, in material designated either
CuAg0,10 or CW013A in material condition H035, drawing number BC000, in coils, will be designated as follows:
Profiled wire EN 13605—CuAg0,10—H035—BC000—Y
or
Profiled wire EN 13605—CW013A—H035—BC000—Y
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5 Ordering information
In order to facilitate the enquiry, order and confirmation of order procedures between the purchaser
and the supplier, the purchaser shall state on his enquiry and order the following information:
a) quantity of product required (mass, number of profiles or number of coils or spools);
b) denomination (profile or profiled wire);
c) number of this document (EN 13605);
d) material designation (see Table 1 and Table 2);
e) material condition designation (see 4.2 and Table 3);
f) number of the profile or fully dimensioned and toleranced drawing;
g) for profiles, nominal length, either as manufactured length (ML) or fixed length (FL), (see 6.6.4);
h) for profiled wire, form of delivery: pancake, traverse wound, bunched coils or on spools (see 6.7);
i) coil dimensions, mass or spool type;
j) for profiled wire, the direction of coiling to be indicated on the drawing (see 6.5);
k) whether Brinell or Vickers hardness test is mandatory;
It is recommended that the product designation as described in 4.3 is used for b) to h).
In addition, the purchaser shall also state on the enquiry and order any of the following, if required:
l) whether first articles are required (see 6.5);
m) for profiles, whether sawn or sheared ends are required (see 6.6.4);
n) whether special surface conditions are required (see 6.9);
o) for profiled wire, whether form tolerances are required;
p) for profiled wire, whether specific length is required;
q) whether a declaration of conformity is required (see 9.1);
r) whether an inspection document is required, and if so, which type (see 9.2);
s) whether there are any special requirements for marking, packaging or labelling (see Clause 10).
EXAMPLE 1 Ordering details for 1 000 pieces of profiles for electrical purposes conforming to EN 13605, in
material designated either Cu-ETP or CW004A, in material condition H080, drawing number XY123,
manufactured length 3 000 mm:
1 000 pieces Profile EN 13605—Cu-ETP—H080—XY123—3 000ML
or
1 000 pieces Profile EN 13605—CW004A—H080—XY123—3 000ML
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EXAMPLE 2 Ordering details for 2 000 kg of profiled wire for electrical purposes conforming to EN 13605, in
material designated either CuAg0,10 or CW013A, in material condition H035, drawing number BC123, in 250 kg
coils:
2 000 kg Profiled wire EN 13605—CuAg0,10—H035—BC123—Y—250
or
2 000 kg Profiled wire EN 13605—CW013A—H035—BC123—Y—250
6 Requirements
6.1 Composition
The composition shall conform to the requirements for the appropriate material given in Table 1 and
Table 2.
NOTE For characteristics of coppers for electrical purposes, see Annex A.
6.2 Mechanical properties
The mechanical properties shall conform to the appropriate requirements given in Table 3. The tests
shall be carried out in accordance with either 8.2 (tensile test) or 8.3 (hardness test).
6.3 Electrical properties
The electrical properties shall conform to the appropriate requirements given in Table 4. The tests shall
be carried out in accordance with 8.4.
6.4 Freedom from hydrogen embrittlement
Profiles and profiled wire in copper grades Cu-OF1 (CW007A), Cu-OF (CW008A), Cu-OFE (CW009A),
CuAg0,04P (CW014A), CuAg0,07P (CW015A), CuAg0,10P (CW016A), CuAg0,04(OF) (CW017A),
CuAg0,07(OF) (CW018A), CuAg0,10(OF) (CW019A), Cu-PHC (CW020A), Cu-HCP (CW021A) and Cu-
PHCE (CW022A), shall show no evidence of cracking, when tested and visually examined in accordance
with 8.5.
6.5 Drawings
Unless the profile or profiled wire can be described by nominal dimensions, the purchaser shall supply
a drawing of the profile or profiled wire showing the dimensions and tolerances and in the case of
profiled wire, the direction of coiling and position of the cross-section within the coil.
Special surface requirements, e.g. contact areas, shall be indicated on the drawing.
From the data submitted, the manufacturer of the profile or profiled wire shall prepare a drawing which
includes the dimensions and tolerances. This drawing shall be checked and approved by the customer
and returned to the manufacturer before die-sinking is started.
By agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer, first articles shall be sent to the purchaser
for approval before commencing bulk production.
6.6 Dimensions and tolerances
6.6.1 General
The tolerances on dimensions and form apply to profiles and tolerances on dimensions apply to profiled
wires, within a circumscribing circle with a maximum diameter of 180 mm (see Figure 1).
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Dimensions in millimetres

Figure 1 — Profile within a circumscribing circle
The tolerances specified on drawings shall conform to the requirements of this document. If no
tolerances are specified on the drawings of profiles, the specifications in this document apply. It is
recommended that to make a suitable reference to this document on the drawings.
If required, tighter tolerances than those specified shall be agreed between the purchaser and the
supplier.
NOTE Dimensional tolerances are influenced by the fabrication accuracy of the tools, tool wear, and
unavoidable deviations caused by fabrication.
6.6.2 Tolerances on cross-sectional dimensions
6.6.2.1 Profiles and profiled wires with a ratio b or h to s less than 20 : 1 shall conform to
max. max. min.
the requirements given in Table 5 (see Figure 2).
6.6.2.2 Profiles and profiled wires with a ratio b or h to s equal to or greater than 20 : 1
max. max. min.
shall conform to the requirements given in Table 6 (see Figure 2).

Figure 2 — Cross-sectional dimensions
6.6.2.3 The thicknesses of profiles and profiled wires shall conform to the tolerances given in
Table 7.
For hollow profiles and hollow profiled wires the wall thickness shall conform to a tolerance of ± 10 %
of its nominal dimension.
6.6.2.4 Radii, dimensioned in the drawing, shall conform to the tolerances given in Table 8.
6.6.2.5 The radii of sharp corners shall conform to the maximum values given in Table 9.
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6.6.3 Tolerances on form
6.6.3.1 General
The form tolerances given in 6.6.3.2 to 6.6.3.7 apply to:
a) profiles, but not profiled wires, whose cross-sections would fit within a circumscribing circle from
15 mm up to and including 180 mm; if necessary form tolerances for profiled wire shall be agreed
between the supplier and the purchaser;
b) all material conditions except those designated H035/R200 (annealed).
The deviation shall be measured with the profile supported on a horizontal reference plane such that
the deviation is minimized by the mass of the profile.
6.6.3.2 Twist
Profiles shall be straightened to conform to the twist tolerance v which is determined by multiplying the
width b of the profile with the coefficient f given in Table 10 as a function of the diameter of the
circumscribing circle (see Figure 3).
Key
1 reference plane twist tolerances v = b × f
Y definition for Y
b width
f coefficient
l length
Figure 3 — Twist of a profile
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6.6.3.3 Flatness
The flatness of profiles shall conform to the appropriate tolerance illustrated in Figure 4 and Figure 5.

Figure 4 — Indication of flatness on a U-Profile

Figure 5 — Indication of flatness on a H-Profile
6.6.3.4 Perpendicularity and angularity
The perpendicularity and angularity of profiles shall conform to the appropriate tolerance illustrated in
Figure 6 and Figure 7.

Figure 6 — Indication of angularity
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Figure 7 — Indication of perpendicularity
6.6.3.5 Deviation from circular form
In the case of round hollow profiles, the tolerance of the outside diameter includes the deviation from
circular form.
6.6.3.6 Concentricity
The concentricity tolerance of symmetrical hollow profiles is included in the wall thickness tolerance
(see 6.6.2.3).
6.6.3.7 Straightness
Profiles shall be straightened to conform to the straightness tolerances h and h given in Table 11 (see
1 2
Figure 8).

Figure 8 — Indication of straightness tolerances
6.6.4 Length of profiles
6.6.4.1 General
Profiles in accordance with this document shall be supplied either in manufactured lengths or in fixed
lengths, with ends either sawn or sheared.
6.6.4.2 Tolerances on manufactured lengths
Manufactured lengths (ML) shall be supplied in the size ranges and with the tolerances and shorter
lengths as given in Table 12.
6.6.4.3 Tolerances on fixed lengths
The lengths supplied as fixed lengths (FL) shall conform to the tolerances given in Table 13.
The deviation from squareness of the cut shall be a maximum of 2 % of the width or diameter and is
included in the fixed length tolerance.
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6.7 Form of delivery of profiled wire
Profiled wire shall be delivered in coiled form of the following types:
— pancake;
— traverse wound;
— bunched;
— on spools.
The direction of coiling and the position of the cross-section within the coil shall be indicated on the
drawing.
The type of coil, its inside and/or outside diameter, its width or its mass shall be specified by the
purchaser at the time of enquiry and order [see Clause 5 list entry h) and Clause 5 list entry i)].
6.8 Mass tolerances
The mass of a consignment shall not exceed ± 10 % referred to the ordered quantity.
6.9 Surface condition
The products shall be clean and free from injurious defects, which shall be specified by agreement
between the purchaser and the supplier at the time of enquiry and order. A superficial film of residual
lubricant is normally present on cold worked products and is permissible unless otherwise specified.
Discolouration is permissible as long as it does not impair utilization.
Special requirements shall be agreed between the purchaser and the supplier [see Clause 5 list
entry m)] and shall then be indicated on the drawing as appropriate.
7 Sampling
7.1 General
When required (e.g. if necessary in accordance with specified procedures of a supplier's quality
management system, or when the purchaser requests inspection documents with test results, or for use
in cases of dispute), an inspection lot shall be sampled in accordance with 7.2 and 7.3.
7.2 Analysis
The sampling rate shall be in accordance with Table 14. A test sample, depending on the analytical
technique to be employed, shall be prepared from each sampling unit and used for the determination of
the composition.
When preparing the test sample, care should be taken to avoid contaminating or overheating. Carbide
tipped tools are recommended; steel tools, if used, should be made of magnetic material to assist in the
subsequent removal of extraneous iron. If the test samples are in finely divided form (e.g. drillings,
millings), they should be treated carefully with a strong magnet to remove any particles of iron
introduced during preparation.
In cases of dispute concerning the results of analysis, the full procedure given in ISO 1811-2 should be
followed.
Results may be used from analyses carried out at an earlier stage of manufacturing the product, e.g. at
the casting stage, if the material identity is maintained and if the quality management system of the
manufacturer is certified, e.g. as conforming to EN ISO 9001.
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7.3 Mechanical, electrical and hydrogen embrittlement tests
Unless otherwise specified, the sampling rate for
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