IS 4521 : 2001 Wire Ropes Used in Oil Wells and Oil Well Drilling - Specification

1 Scope

This standard covers requirement for wire ropes, wire strandsand wire for use in oil wells and oil well drilling. The following constructions, rope/strand grades, core and size ranges are covered (identified by X mark):

2 References

The following standards contain provisions, which through reference in this text constitute provision of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below:

IS 280 : 1978 Mild steel wire for general engineering purposes

IS 2363 : 1981 Glossary of terms relating to wire ropes

IS 6594 : 2001 Technical supply conditions for steel wire ropes and strands