GOST 13843-2019 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 13843-2019 — "Катанка из алюминия. Технические условия" (Rod (wire) for aluminium. Specifications). This intergovernmental (Mezhgostandart) standard specifies technical requirements for aluminium rod (катанка) produced for subsequent manufacture of wire and other electrical products, including materials produced by continuous casting & rolling and by the combined continuous casting and rolling–pressing process (SLiPP).

Abstract

GOST 13843-2019 updates and consolidates requirements for aluminium rod used in electrical applications: it sets accepted aluminium grades, supply states (soft, semi‑hard, hard), permitted diameters and tolerances, chemical composition limits, mechanical and electrical property requirements, marking, packaging and acceptance rules. The standard replaces the earlier 1978 version and includes subsequent amendments.

General information

• Status: Active — adopted as an interstate standard and introduced for national use (Russia) from 1 December 2019.
• Publication date: 2019-12-01 (date of introduction: 1 December 2019).
• Publisher: Adopted by the Interstate Council / implemented for Russia by the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart) by order No. 902‑st (09 Oct 2019).
• ICS / categories: 77.150.10 (Metallurgy — non‑ferrous metals and alloys).
• Edition / version: GOST 13843-2019 (replaces GOST 13843-78).
• Number of pages: 15 pages (typical published text length in available catalogues).

Scope

The standard applies to aluminium rod (катанка) manufactured by continuous casting & rolling (LP) or by the combined continuous casting and rolling–pressing process (СЛиПП/SLiPP) intended for producing wire and other electrical products. It establishes requirements for chemical composition, mechanical and electrical properties, dimensional tolerances (nominal diameters and ovality), supply conditions (soft, semi‑hard, several hard tempers), marking, packaging, acceptance and test methods.

Key topics and requirements

• Designated aluminium grades for rod manufacture (examples: A8, A7E, A5E as listed in the standard).
• Supply conditions / tempers: M (soft), PT (semihard), T1/T2/T3 (hard); option for annealed soft state with letter “O”.
• Nominal diameters, tolerance bands and maximum ovality values for specified sizes (tables define diameters from about 9.0 mm up to 25.0 mm and corresponding tolerances).
• Chemical composition limits, mechanical properties (tensile, elongation) and electrical resistance/conductivity requirements relevant to electrical wire production.
• Dimensions, inspection and sampling procedures, methods of testing (references to tensile test, spectral analysis, electrical resistance methods, etc.).
• Marking, packaging, transportation and storage conditions appropriate for different climatic categories.
• Recognition of modern production technology: inclusion of the combined continuous casting & rolling‑pressing (SLiPP) method and updated quality control requirements.

Typical use and users

Manufacturers of aluminium rod (катанка), wire and cable producers, procurement and quality assurance teams, testing laboratories, designers of electrical conductors, and regulatory/standards specialists use this standard to ensure material conformity for electrical applications. It is also used by certification bodies and procurement departments specifying supply and acceptance criteria.

Related standards

References and related documents include testing and material standards cited in the text (examples: standards for tensile testing, spectral analysis and electrical resistance measurements), national/interstate aluminium grade standards (e.g., GOST 11069 / primary aluminium grades) and related cable/wire standards. The standard was published alongside and coordinated with other updated aluminium blank and wire standards such as GOST 20967-2019 (updated alloy grades for rod and wire manufacture).

Keywords

GOST 13843-2019, aluminium rod, katanka, wire rod, specifications, SLiPP, continuous casting and rolling, diameters, tolerances, chemical composition, electrical conductivity, marking, packaging.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 13843-2019 is an intergovernmental (Mezhgostandart) standard titled "Катанка из алюминия. Технические условия" (Rod (wire) for aluminium. Specifications) that sets technical requirements for aluminium rod intended for electrical wire production.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers permitted aluminium grades, supply tempers, nominal diameters and tolerances (including ovality), chemical and mechanical property limits, electrical resistance requirements, marking, packaging, acceptance and test methods for aluminium rod manufactured by specified processes (continuous casting & rolling and SLiPP).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Producers of aluminium rod, wire and cable manufacturers, QA/QC and testing laboratories, procurement/specification engineers, certification bodies and standards organizations.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Current — GOST 13843-2019 replaced the earlier GOST 13843-78 and was introduced into force on 1 December 2019; amendments and corrections (for example, an entry in IUS No. 1‑2021) have been recorded. Users should verify if further national amendments apply in their jurisdiction.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the set of metallurgical and electrical product standards and cross‑references other GOSTs for testing, aluminium grades and cable/wire requirements; it coordinates with related standards such as GOST 20967-2019 and national standards for primary aluminium and test methods.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Aluminium rod, katanka, wire rod, specifications, continuous casting, rolling, SLiPP, diameters, tolerances, chemical composition, electrical conductivity.