Proposes requirements for zinc and zinc/aluminium coatings on steel wire of circular and non-circular cross-section. the coatings are applied using a continuous process which may comprise immersion in molten metal or electrodeposition. The Standard applies to coatings on wire a its final size regardless of whether the coating has been applied after the final cold working, prior to cold working or at an intermediate stage of cold working. The Standard specifies methods for the determination of coating mass and gives advice on the transport and storage of coated wires and on coating selection for corrosion protection. Proposed as a Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard.

Revision of AS 1650-1989 (in part)