ISO 441:1997
(Main)Textile machinery and accessories — Drop wires for warp stop motions for weaving machines without automatic drawing-in
Textile machinery and accessories — Drop wires for warp stop motions for weaving machines without automatic drawing-in
Specifies the dimensions, tolerances and designation of drop wires for mechanical, electromechanical and electrical warp stop motions for weaving machines. Does apply only to drop wires without automatic drawing-in.
Matériel pour l'industrie textile — Lamelles pour casse-chaînes pour machines à tisser sans rentrée automatique des lamelles
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 21-Jan-1997
- Current Stage
- 9093 - International Standard confirmed
- Start Date
- 09-Sep-2024
- Completion Date
- 14-Feb-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 15-Apr-2008
Overview
ISO 441:1997 - Textile machinery and accessories - Drop wires for warp stop motions for weaving machines without automatic drawing-in is a key international standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This standard specifies the principal dimensions, tolerances, and methods of designation for drop wires used in warp stop motions on weaving machines that do not feature automatic drawing-in. The requirements cover drop wires drawn in by hand or by pinning machines, supporting consistency, interoperability, and quality in textile equipment manufacturing.
Key Topics
Dimension and Tolerance Specifications
The standard establishes uniform measurements and dimensional tolerances for drop wires, addressing requirements for both mechanical/electromechanical and electrical warp stop motions.Drop Wire Types
ISO 441:1997 applies to four main types of drop wires:- MG: Closed end, mechanical/electromechanical motion
- MO: Open end, mechanical/electromechanical motion
- EG: Closed end, electrical motion
- EO: Open end, electrical motion
Thread Eye Shapes
Provisions exist for U-shaped and other shaped thread eyes (e.g., round).Designation System
Detailed designation formats are provided, incorporating type, eye shape, dimensions (length, width, thickness), and reference to the standard.
Applications
Manufacturers, suppliers, and maintenance providers in the textile machinery sector use ISO 441:1997 to:
Ensure Compatibility and Quality
By following standardized dimensions and tolerances, drop wires are ensured to fit properly and function reliably in warp stop systems, reducing downtime and improving weaving quality.Standardize Component Sourcing
Textile mills and equipment manufacturers can reliably specify or source drop wires that meet a global standard, promoting interoperability and supply chain efficiency.Support Safety and Performance
Properly specified drop wires help maintain the effectiveness of warp stop motions, directly impacting fabric quality and minimizing material wastage due to warp yarn breakage.Facilitate International Trade
Uniform specifications ease cross-border procurement and support global market access for compliant textile machinery and accessories.
Related Standards
When working with ISO 441:1997, consider these related standards and topics to ensure comprehensive compliance and compatibility within textile machinery:
- ISO 96
Specification for weaving machinery accessories, including heddles and reeds. - ISO 8116
Covers additional technical requirements for weaving machine parts. - ISO/TC 72 Textile Machinery Standards
Broader series encompassing mechanisms, safety, and accessory components for textile manufacturing.
Keywords: ISO 441:1997, textile machinery, weaving machines, drop wires, warp stop motions, dimensions, tolerances, mechanical motion, electrical motion, textile standards, machine accessories.
By referencing and implementing ISO 441:1997, industry stakeholders reinforce efficiency, safety, and international compatibility in the operation and maintenance of weaving machinery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 441:1997 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Textile machinery and accessories — Drop wires for warp stop motions for weaving machines without automatic drawing-in". This standard covers: Specifies the dimensions, tolerances and designation of drop wires for mechanical, electromechanical and electrical warp stop motions for weaving machines. Does apply only to drop wires without automatic drawing-in.
Specifies the dimensions, tolerances and designation of drop wires for mechanical, electromechanical and electrical warp stop motions for weaving machines. Does apply only to drop wires without automatic drawing-in.
ISO 441:1997 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.120.30 - Looms. Weaving machines. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ISO 441:1997 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 441:1978. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
ISO 441:1997 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
IS0
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Second edition
1997-01-15
Textile machinery and accessories - Drop
wires for warp stop motions for weaving
machines without automatic drawing-in
Mat&e/ pour I’industie textile - Lame//es pour casse-chaTnes pour
machines 2 tisser sans rentr&e automatique des lame//es
Reference number
IS0 441 :I 997(E)
IS0 441:1997(E)
Foreword
IS0 (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide
federation of national standards bodies (IS0 member bodies). The work of
preparing International Standards is normally carried out through IS0
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for
which a technical committee has been established has the right to be
represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental
and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. IS0
collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission
(IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are
circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International
Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting
a vote.
International Standard IS0 441 was prepared by Technical Committee
ISO/TC 72, Textile machinery, Subcommittee SC 3, Machinery for fabric
manufacture.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (IS0 441-19781,
which has been technically revised.
0 IS0 1997
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be
reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including
photocopying and microfilm, without permission in writing from the publisher.
International Orga nization for Standardization
Case Postale CH-121 1 Geneve 20 l Switz
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Printed in Switzerland
IS0 441:1997(E)
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD @ IS0
Textile machinery and accessories - Drop wires for warp stop
motions for weaving machines without automatic drawing-in
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies the principal dimensions, tolerances and designation of drop wires for
mechanical, electromechanical and electrical warp stop motions for wearing machines.
This International Standard applies only to drop wires that are drawn in by hand or pinned by means of a pinning
machine. It applies to the following types of drop wires:
a) for mechanical and electromechanical warp stop motions
- MG (closed end)
- MO (open end)
b) for electrical warp stop motions
- EG (closed end)
- EO (open end)
2 Dimensions
2.1 The dimensions for drop wires type MG and MO for mechanical and electromechanical warp stop motions are
given in figure 1 and table 1.
2.2 The dimensions for drop wires type EG and EO for electrical warp stop motions are given in figure 2 and
table 1.
IS0 441:1997(E)
0 IS0
3 Designation
The drop
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NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Deuxkme kdition
1997-01-15
Materiel pour I’industie textile - Lamelles
pour casse-chaines pour machines 2 tisser
sans rentrbe automatique des lamelles
Textile machinery and accessories - Drop wires for warp stop motions for
weaving machines without automatic drawing-in
b/urn&o de r6f&ence
IS0 441:1997(F)
IS0 441:1997(F)
Avant-propos
L’ISO (Organisation internationale de normalisation) est une federation
mondiale d’organismes nationaux de normalisation (comites membres de
I’ISO). L’elaboration des Normes internationales est en general confiee aux
comites techniques de I’ISO. Chaque comite membre interesse par une
etude a le droit de faire partie du comite technique tree a cet effet. Les
organisations internationales, gouvernementales et non gouvernemen-
tales, en liaison avec I’ISO participent egalement aux travaux. L’ISO colla-
bore etroitement avec la Commission electrotechnique internationale (CEI)
en ce qui concerne la normalisation electrotechnique.
Les projets de Normes internationales adopt& par les comites techniques
sont soumis aux comites membres pour vote. Leur publication comme
Normes internationales requiert I’approbation de 75 % au moins des co-
mites membres votants.
Norme internationale IS0 441 a ete elaboree par le comite technique
ISOfK 72, Matkiel pour I’industrie textile et matbrie/ connexe, sous-
comite SC 3, Mathiel de production des 6toffes.
Cette deuxieme edition annule et remplace la premiere edition
(IS0 441:1978), d on t e II e constitue une revision technique.
0 IS0 1997
Droits de reproduction reserves. Sauf prescription differente, aucune partie de cette
publication ne peut etre reproduite ni utilisee sous quelque forme que ce soit et par aucun
procede, electronique ou mecanique, y compris la photocopie et les microfilms, sans
I’accord ecrit de l’editeur.
Organisation internationale de normalisation
Case Postale 56 l CH-1211 Geneve 20 l Suisse
lmprime en Suisse
IS0 441:1997(F)
NORME INTERNATIONALE @ IS0
- Lamelles pour casse-cha’ines
Matbriel pour l’industie textile
pour machines 3 tisser sans rentrbe automatique des lamelles
1 Domaine d’application
La presente Norme internationale prescrit les principales dimensions et tolerances et specific la designation des
lamelles pour casse-cha’ines mecaniques, electromecaniques et electriques pour machines a tisser.
La prbsente Norme internationale s’applique seulement aux lamelles qui sont rentrees a la main ou piquees a la
machine.
Elle s’applique aux lamelles de types suivants:
a) pour casse-cha’ines mecaniques et electromecaniques
- MG (extremite fermee)
- MO (extremite ouverte)
b) pour casse-chalnes electriques
- EG (extremite fermee)
- EO (extremite ouverte)
2 D
...
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Deuxkme kdition
1997-01-15
Materiel pour I’industie textile - Lamelles
pour casse-chaines pour machines 2 tisser
sans rentrbe automatique des lamelles
Textile machinery and accessories - Drop wires for warp stop motions for
weaving machines without automatic drawing-in
b/urn&o de r6f&ence
IS0 441:1997(F)
IS0 441:1997(F)
Avant-propos
L’ISO (Organisation internationale de normalisation) est une federation
mondiale d’organismes nationaux de normalisation (comites membres de
I’ISO). L’elaboration des Normes internationales est en general confiee aux
comites techniques de I’ISO. Chaque comite membre interesse par une
etude a le droit de faire partie du comite technique tree a cet effet. Les
organisations internationales, gouvernementales et non gouvernemen-
tales, en liaison avec I’ISO participent egalement aux travaux. L’ISO colla-
bore etroitement avec la Commission electrotechnique internationale (CEI)
en ce qui concerne la normalisation electrotechnique.
Les projets de Normes internationales adopt& par les comites techniques
sont soumis aux comites membres pour vote. Leur publication comme
Normes internationales requiert I’approbation de 75 % au moins des co-
mites membres votants.
Norme internationale IS0 441 a ete elaboree par le comite technique
ISOfK 72, Matkiel pour I’industrie textile et matbrie/ connexe, sous-
comite SC 3, Mathiel de production des 6toffes.
Cette deuxieme edition annule et remplace la premiere edition
(IS0 441:1978), d on t e II e constitue une revision technique.
0 IS0 1997
Droits de reproduction reserves. Sauf prescription differente, aucune partie de cette
publication ne peut etre reproduite ni utilisee sous quelque forme que ce soit et par aucun
procede, electronique ou mecanique, y compris la photocopie et les microfilms, sans
I’accord ecrit de l’editeur.
Organisation internationale de normalisation
Case Postale 56 l CH-1211 Geneve 20 l Suisse
lmprime en Suisse
IS0 441:1997(F)
NORME INTERNATIONALE @ IS0
- Lamelles pour casse-cha’ines
Matbriel pour l’industie textile
pour machines 3 tisser sans rentrbe automatique des lamelles
1 Domaine d’application
La presente Norme internationale prescrit les principales dimensions et tolerances et specific la designation des
lamelles pour casse-cha’ines mecaniques, electromecaniques et electriques pour machines a tisser.
La prbsente Norme internationale s’applique seulement aux lamelles qui sont rentrees a la main ou piquees a la
machine.
Elle s’applique aux lamelles de types suivants:
a) pour casse-cha’ines mecaniques et electromecaniques
- MG (extremite fermee)
- MO (extremite ouverte)
b) pour casse-chalnes electriques
- EG (extremite fermee)
- EO (extremite ouverte)
2 D
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