Overview
ISO 5247-3:1993 - Textile machinery and accessories - Weaving machines - Part 3: Parts of the machine - Vocabulary defines the standardized vocabulary for parts of weaving machines. The document lists 158 basic terms and provides equivalents in English, French, German and Chinese, grouped into eight main subject headings. Only the English and French terms and definitions are considered official ISO terms; German and Chinese equivalents are included at the request of national bodies (DIN, CSBTS). Published in 1993, ISO 5247-3 supports consistent naming of weaving machine components across the textile industry.
Key Topics
The standard classifies terminology under eight core headings that map directly to the functional areas of a weaving machine:
- Designation of sides and measurements (e.g., machine width, depth)
- Weaving machine frame (side walls, cross bars, superstructure, Jacquard support)
- Drive (main drive, clutch, drive shaft, start/stop devices, reverse motion)
- Warp and fabric control equipment (warp beam bearing, let-off motions, warp tension devices)
- Shedding means (shedding motion components and pick finding)
- Weft insertion elements (general weft insertion terminology)
- Devices at selvedges (edge control and selvedge devices)
- Stop motions in weaving (stop devices, single-pick insertion, pulsing and inching motion)
The vocabulary includes concise terms and cross-references to related ISO documents where applicable (for example, let-off/beam terminology references ISO 8116-3).
Applications
ISO 5247-3 is practical for professionals who need consistent, internationally recognized terminology for weaving machine parts:
- Machine manufacturers - product documentation, parts lists, CAD naming conventions
- Technical writers and translators - multilingual manuals and OEM documentation using standardized English/French ISO terms
- Design and R&D teams - clear component naming for specifications and drawings
- Maintenance and training - uniform vocabulary for procedures, spare-part ordering and troubleshooting
- Procurement and compliance - unambiguous contract and tender descriptions for textile machinery
- Standards developers and educators - reference vocabulary in teaching and new standards work
Using ISO 5247-3 helps reduce ambiguity in communication about weaving machine components, improving efficiency across supply chains and international collaborations.
Related Standards
- ISO 5247-2:1989 - Weaving machines - Part 2: Accessories - Vocabulary
- ISO 108:1976 - Weaving looms - Definition of left and right sides
- ISO 109:1982 - Working widths of weaving machines
- ISO 8116-3:1986 - Beams of winding - Weaver’s beams - Terminology and main dimensions
Keywords: ISO 5247-3, weaving machines, textile machinery vocabulary, parts of the machine, weaving machine components, warp control, weft insertion, shedding, selvedges, stop motions.
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