1 Scope
This document covers the different types of weaving and knitting machines defined in ISO 5247 (all parts)[2] and ISO 7839[3], respectively.
It is applicable to:
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— full-width weaving machines with weft insertion by:
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— shuttles;
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— rigid, telescopic or flexible rapiers;
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— projectiles;
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— hydraulic (waterjet) or by pneumatic (airjet) nozzle;
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— narrow fabric weaving machines with weft insertion by shuttles or needles;
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— jacquard machines;
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— knitting machinery including:
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— circular knitting;
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— flat bed knitting;
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— warp knitting;
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— raschel;
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— cotton (flat weft weaving);
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— other fabric manufacturing machines e.g.:
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— multi-phase weaving machines;
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— circular weaving machines;
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— stitch bonding machines.
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NOTE Because of the high requirements on measurement conditions, grade 1 methods are normally not feasible for textile machinery.