BS 4482 is the British Standard specification for steel wire used to reinforce concrete products. To match this to your program, talk with our team.
What BS 4482 Covers
It covers plain, indented, and ribbed reinforcing wire, supporting purchasing, incoming inspection, and compliance for reinforcement wire.
How the Test Is Run
A wire sample is pulled to failure with high-force grips, and tensile strength, proof stress, and elongation are checked against the specification.
Why It Matters
Reinforcing-wire verification underpins concrete-product performance; high-force serrated grips sized to the wire are essential.
Reading the Designation
Cited as BS 4482 with its edition year. Confirm the edition and specimen or fixture requirements before finalizing setup. To configure a testing setup, request a quote.
Related Standards
JIS G 3112 and SI 739 specify reinforcing bars, and ISO 15630-3 covers prestressing steel test methods.
Request a Quote
Setting up reinforcing wire testing to BS 4482? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your wire size and grip type.
TensileMill CNC products for BS 4482
Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with BS 4482:
Electro Mechanical Universal Testing System 5 kN / 50 kN with Precision Load Cell
Electro-Mechanical UTM · 5 kN / 50 kN with Precision Load Cell
Build your BS 4482 workflow with TensileMill CNC
TensileMill CNC helps labs run BS 4482 with repeatable, audit-ready results. For this work we supply universal testing machines with wedge and tensile fixtures for fasteners, wire, and strand. Tell us your materials, specimen forms, and required test sections, and our team will match the right configuration.