Overview
ISO 5247-1:2004 - "Textile machinery and accessories - Weaving machines - Part 1: Vocabulary and classification" establishes a standardized vocabulary and a system of classification for weaving machines used in the production of woven fabrics. The standard covers conventional weaving techniques (interlacing two or more sets of parallel threads) as well as machines using hybrid forming methods. Published in 2004 as a technical revision of ISO 5247:1983, this part is the first in the ISO 5247 series and includes multilingual terminology (English and French as the official ISO languages, with German equivalents published by DIN).
Key topics
- Unified vocabulary and definitions for weaving machine components and types - enabling consistent technical language across manufacturers, users and documentation.
- Classification system (Annex A, normative) that hierarchically categorizes machines, for example:
- Singlephase weaving machines (shuttle, projectile, rapier, jet, flexible rapier)
- Multiphase weaving machines (wave shed, linear shed)
- Narrow fabric looms and other special categories
- Subcategories for handlooms, non-automatic and automatic machines (e.g., shuttle-changing, pirn-changing)
- Multilingual considerations - English and French are the official terms; German equivalent terms are provided under responsibility of the German member body.
- Reproduction permissions - terms and definitions may be reproduced in educational materials under specified conditions (no modification; cite ISO 5247-1).
Applications
ISO 5247-1 is practical for anyone who needs a consistent, industry-recognized terminology and classification for weaving machines:
- Textile machinery manufacturers - standardized naming for product documentation and specifications.
- Design and R&D teams - clear categorization when developing or comparing weaving machine concepts (rapier, jet, projectile, shuttle, etc.).
- Procurement and purchasing - accurate classification for tenders, catalogs and spare‑parts ordering.
- Quality, maintenance and production engineers - unambiguous references in manuals, training and SOPs.
- Educators, technical translators and standards bodies - reliable source for teaching materials and multilingual technical communication.
- Regulatory and compliance - consistent reference when defining machine classes in regulations or safety standards.
Related standards
- ISO 5247-2: Accessories - Vocabulary (companion part addressing accessories)
- ISO 5247-3: Parts of the machine - Vocabulary (companion part covering component terminology)
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