This International Standard specifies round non-alloy steel drawn wires to be used in the manufacture of stranded wire ropes for mine hoisting as defined in ISO 3154. it specifies - the dimensional tolerances; - the mechanical characteristics; - the conditions with which coatings, if any, shall comply; - the conditions of sampling and control. it applies to round, bright or zinc-coated wires of quality A or B and of nominal diameters between O,8 mm and 3,5 mm. it does not apply to steel wire taken from manufactured ropes.