ISO 2286-1:2016

Overview

ISO 2286-1:2016 specifies standardized methods for determining the length, usable width and net mass of a roll of rubber‑ or plastics‑coated fabrics. It defines the required apparatus, measurement procedures and reporting elements used for consistent roll characterization in production, inspection and contractual verification.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope: Measurement procedures apply to rolls of rubber‑ or plastics‑coated fabrics and form Part 1 of the ISO 2286 series.
• Apparatus:
  • Measuring surface: flat, horizontal, ≥ 5 m long and at least as wide as the roll; longitudinal edges marked in 1 m lengths with at least one section marked at 1 cm intervals.
  • Measuring scale: longer than fabric width, graduated in millimetres.
  • Balance: accurate to the nearest 100 g.
• Length determination:
  • Trim roll ends to be perpendicular to the roll axis (minimum trimming).
  • Unroll without introducing tension, mark edges at fixed divisions, and measure sequential lengths along the measuring surface.
  • Final length measured to the nearest 100 mm, unless otherwise agreed. The method is the referee method in disputes.
  • Alternative mechanical, electromechanical or photoelectric measuring equipment may be used but can be unsuitable for extensible substrates (e.g., knitted).
• Usable width:
  • Measure while unrolled and free of tension at 10 m intervals using the measuring scale.
  • Record to the nearest 5 mm; for rolls < 20 m, measure at three positions (near both ends and middle).
  • Usable width excludes selvedge and includes only consistently finished, flaw‑free width.
• Net mass:
  • Weigh the core (tube/former) and the gross roll; calculate net mass by subtraction.
  • Record net mass to the nearest 100 g, unless specified otherwise.
• Environmental conditions: Record atmospheric temperature and humidity during measurements.
• Test report requirements: include reference to ISO 2286‑1, environment, fabric description, length (rounded down to 0.1 m), mean and minimum usable width, net mass, equipment details, deviations and date.

Applications and who uses it

ISO 2286‑1 is used by:

• Manufacturers of coated fabrics for process control and batch certification
• Quality assurance and testing laboratories for incoming/outgoing inspection
• Purchasers and suppliers for contractual acceptance and dispute resolution (referee method)
• Regulatory bodies and third‑party inspectors verifying product specifications

Practical uses include roll labeling, inventory control, compliance testing, and resolving length/weight discrepancies in shipping or orders.

Related standards

• ISO 2286‑2 - Methods for determination of total mass per unit area and coating/substrate masses
• ISO 2286‑3 - Methods for determination of thickness

Keywords: ISO 2286-1, rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics, roll characteristics, length width net mass, roll measurement methods, usable width, net mass determination, coated fabric quality control.