ISO 366-2:2009

Overview

ISO 366-2:2009 - Textile machinery and accessories - Reeds - Part 2: Dimensions and designation of metal reeds with plate baulk - specifies the dimensions and designation rules for metal reeds with a plate baulk used on weaving machines. The standard defines which geometric parameters and tolerances must be met, and how a metal reed with plate baulk should be identified in technical documentation and ordering.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope: Applies to metal reeds with plate baulk for weaving machines.
• Dimensional requirements: The standard requires compliance with the dimensions shown in its figures and listed in Table 1 (overall/usable width, inner height e, total height h, baulk thickness d, dent width b, end-piece width f).
• Tolerances: Includes the tolerance of perpendicularity of dents relative to the reed base (illustrated in Figure 2).
• Designation format: A prescribed, ordered designation must include:
  • “Metal reeds with plate baulk”
  • Reference to ISO 366-2
  • Inner height (e) in millimetres
  • Total height (h) in millimetres
  • Thickness of the reed baulk (d) in millimetres
  • Width of the dents (b) in millimetres
  • Type of steel for dents (plain or stainless)
• Example designation: Metal reed with plate baulk ISO 366-2 - 150 × 8 × 4 stainless steel

Applications and who uses it

ISO 366-2:2009 is intended for professionals involved in the design, manufacture, procurement and maintenance of weaving equipment and accessories:

• Reed manufacturers and suppliers specifying reeds dimensions and materials
• Loom and textile machinery designers ensuring component compatibility
• Quality engineers and inspectors verifying geometric tolerances and perpendicularity of dents
• Purchasing and maintenance teams ordering replacement reeds using the standardised designation to avoid errors
• Technical writers and documentation teams creating parts lists, catalogs and repair manuals

Using ISO 366-2 helps ensure consistent compatibility between reeds and weaving machines, simplifies part identification, and reduces downtime caused by incorrect replacements.

Related standards

ISO 366 is a multipart series on reeds. Related parts include:

• ISO 366-1: Pitch bound reeds - Dimensions
• ISO 366-3: Metal reeds with double-spring baulk - Dimensions and designation
• ISO 366-4: Plastic-bound metal reeds - Dimensions and designation
• ISO 366-5: Profile capsules - Dimensions and designation

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