This British Standard specifies requirements for preformed corrosion-resisting steel wire rope and is in accordance with the relevant ISO agreements (ISO/R 564 and ISO 2020).
The standard is in three sections, the first covering scope and definitions, the second the properties of the wire from which the rope is made, and the third the dimensions, construction and testing of the wire rope.
An appendix to the standard outlines the precautions which should be taken during handling of wire rope.
BS W 13:1973 history
1973BS W 13:1973+A1:2014 Specification for preformed corrosion-resisting steel wire rope (ISO diameters and strengths)
1973BS W 13:1973 Specification for preformed corrosion-resisting steel wire rope (ISO diameters and strengths)