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:

- full-width weaving machines with weft insertion by:

- shuttles;

- rigid, telescopic or flexible rapiers;

- projectiles;

- hydraulic (waterjet) or by pneumatic (airjet) nozzle;

- narrow fabric weaving machines with weft insertion by shuttles or needles;

- jacquard machines;

- knitting machinery including:

- circular knitting;

- flat bed knitting;

- warp knitting;

- raschel;

- cotton (flat weft weaving);

- other fabric manufacturing machines e.g.:

- multi-phase weaving machines;

- circular weaving machines;

- stitch bonding machines.

NOTE Because of the high requirements on measurement conditions, grade 1 methods are normally not feasible for textile machinery.