Overview
ISO 366-4:2005 specifies the dimensions and designation of plastic-bound metal reeds used in weaving machines. Part 4 of the ISO 366 series, this second edition (2005) defines the dimensional rules, tolerance of perpendicularity for reed teeth, and a standardized naming format for plastic-bound metal reeds. The standard supports consistent manufacture, ordering and interchangeability of reeds across the textile industry.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope: Applies to metal reeds bound with plastic (plastic-bound metal reeds) for use on weaving machines.
- Dimensions: Specifies the key geometric parameters illustrated in the standard (see Figure 1), including:
- Interior height (e) of the reed
- Ligature thickness (d) (thickness of the plastic binding)
- Tooth width (b) and tooth thickness (s)
- Distance between teeth (t) and overall profile heights
- Dimension tables: Table 1 provides the standardized combinations of tooth widths (b), ligature thicknesses (d) and interior heights (e) that manufacturers and purchasers should use.
- Tolerances: Includes a tolerance for the perpendicularity of teeth relative to the reed base (see Figure 2).
- Designation rules: Specifies the required information and order for reed identification:
- Mandatory elements: description, reference to ISO 366-4, interior height e (mm), ligature thickness d (mm), tooth width b (mm), and steel type (unalloyed, stainless or hardened).
- Example designations from the standard:
- Peigne métallique à ligature plastique ISO 366-4 - 80 × 8 × 4 - acier inoxydable
- Peigne métallique à ligature plastique ISO 366-4 - 80 × 18 × 12 - acier trempé
- Interdependencies: Upper and lower ligature heights must comply with ISO 366-5 and be agreed upon between parties.
Applications and users
ISO 366-4 is intended for:
- Reed manufacturers and fabricators specifying production dimensions for plastic-bound metal reeds
- Textile machinery OEMs and weaving machine engineers ensuring component compatibility
- Purchasing/procurement teams standardizing orders and reducing specification errors
- Maintenance and spare-parts suppliers needing consistent replacement part identification
- Quality and metrology laboratories checking dimensional conformity
Practical benefits include improved interchangeability, reduced procurement ambiguity, easier spare-part matching, and clearer technical communication across suppliers and mills.
Related standards
- ISO 366 (series): Parts 1, 2, 3, 5 - other reed types and capsule profiles
- ISO 366-5 - profiles of capsule ligatures (referenced for ligature heights)
- ISO 9473-1 and ISO 9473-2 - steel strips for reed teeth
Keywords: ISO 366-4, plastic-bound metal reeds, reeds for weaving machines, dimensions and designation, textile machinery, reed specification.
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