Overview
EN ISO 21183-2:2018 / ISO 21183-2:2018 - "Light conveyor belts - Part 2: List of equivalent terms" is a vocabulary standard published by CEN/ISO that establishes a harmonized list of equivalent terms relating to light conveyor belts. It defines the term light conveyor belt and provides a multilingual table of equivalent technical terms used in conveyor-belt design, specification and documentation. The document is the second edition (2018), endorsed as a European Standard (EN ISO 21183-2:2018), and expands language coverage (Japanese added) while retaining English, French and Russian as the official ISO terms.
Key topics
- Scope and definition: clear definition of light conveyor belt (predominantly for indoor transport of unit loads such as parcels, boxes, luggage, foodstuffs).
- Multilingual vocabulary table (Table 1): equivalent terms in English, French, Russian, plus German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese (the latter four published under member bodies’ responsibility). Only the three official ISO languages are ISO-authoritative.
- Examples of listed terms (illustrative, not exhaustive): abrasion resistance, abrasion test, belt width, belt speed, belt thickness, belt weight, carrying roller, cleated belt, belt slip, accumulation, coefficient of friction, bend pulley.
- Editorial and normative notes: no normative references; many terms overlap with ISO 5284 but this part covers terms specific to or adapted for light conveyor belts.
Applications
- Standards-based specifications: use standardized terms in procurement documents, technical specifications and product data sheets for light conveyor belts and conveyor systems.
- Design and engineering: harmonize terminology across multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, materials, food handling) to reduce ambiguity in design, testing and maintenance.
- Multilingual documentation & translation: provide reliable equivalents for technical translation, labeling and international contracts.
- Compliance & procurement: support national adoption (EN status) and align manufacturer documentation with CEN/ISO vocabulary for tenders and conformity assessment.
- Training & quality assurance: use as a reference in training materials, quality procedures and inspection reports.
Who should use this standard
- Conveyor manufacturers and component suppliers
- System integrators and material handling engineers
- Procurement specialists and spec writers
- Technical translators and documentation authors
- Standards committees and conformity assessment bodies
Related standards
- ISO 21183 series (other parts, e.g., part 1 for applications)
- ISO 5284 (general conveyor belt vocabulary) - this part complements or modifies terms from ISO 5284 for light conveyor belts
Keywords: light conveyor belts, EN ISO 21183-2, ISO 21183-2:2018, conveyor belts terminology, equivalent terms, vocabulary standard, material handling equipment.
