This International Standard specifies round non-alloy steel drawn wires to be used in the manufacture of general purpose steel wire ropes as defined in ISO 2408; - large diameter steel wire ropes as defined in ISO 8369. lt specifies - the dimensional tolerantes; - the mechanical characteristics; - the conditions with which the coating, if any, shall comply; - the conditions of sampling, control and the terms of acceptance. lt applies to round bright or galvanized (quality A or B) wires of nominal diameters between 0,2 mm and 6 mm. lt does not apply to steel wire taken from manufactured ropes. lt does not apply to wire for ropes for special applications, such as - winding ropes for mining purposes; - ropes for aircraft controls; - ropes for deep drilling equipment; - ropes for aerial ropeways; - ropes for elevators; - ropes for prestressed concrete.