ISO 12756-2016 PDF

Full title and description

Drawing and writing instruments — Ball point pens and roller ball pens — Vocabulary. This International Standard specifies and defines terms used for ball point pens, roller ball pens and associated components and test parameters, providing a short authoritative vocabulary to be used in design, testing, documentation and procurement of these writing instruments.

Abstract

ISO 12756:2016 is a vocabulary (terminology) standard that collects and defines the key terms related to ball point pens and roller ball pens (pen types, components such as tips/refills/cartridges, and common test/performance parameters). It replaces the 1998 edition (and its 2011 amendment) and is intended as a reference for manufacturers, test laboratories, technical writers and standards developers.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard, confirmed).
• Publication date: November 2016 (Edition 2, 2016).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 01.040.01; 01.040.97; 01.100.40; 97.180 (terminology / drawing & writing instruments).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2016).
• Number of pages: 4 (official ISO listing; some national publications include additional national forewords or annex material that change page counts).

Core bibliographic details above are taken from the ISO bibliographic record and confirmed by commercial standards distributors.

Scope

ISO 12756:2016 defines terms for ball point pens and roller ball pens and their components, and for common test and performance parameters used when describing these instruments. The document is a vocabulary resource rather than a specification of test methods or product performance limits; it is intended to harmonize terminology used in standards, product specifications, test reports and technical documentation.

Key topics and requirements

• Authoritative definitions of pen types (ball point pen, roller ball pen, gel ink distinctions as they relate to viscosity classifications used in related standards).
• Definitions of component names and assemblies: tip, ball, cartridge, refill, reservoir, cap, housing, etc.
• Vocabulary for common test parameters and performance characteristics: drying time, cap-off time, writing angle, writing load, reproducibility, strike-through, chemical and light resistance, shelf life.
• Clarification of viscosity-related terminology used to distinguish ball point, roller ball and gel inks (vocabulary terms reference viscosity ranges used in related product standards).
• No normative test methods or performance limits are included; the standard is intended to be used alongside product and test standards for substantive requirements.

Typical use and users

Manufacturers and product designers use ISO 12756:2016 to ensure consistent terminology in product specifications and drawings; quality-control and test laboratories use it to standardize vocabulary in reports; procurement, technical documentation and regulatory authors use it to avoid ambiguity in tenders, manuals and normative documents; standards committees use it to harmonize terms across related standards.

Related standards

ISO 12756:2016 is related to earlier editions (ISO 12756:1998 and ISO 12756:1998/Amd 1:2011) which it replaces. It is used alongside product and test standards for writing instruments and refills (examples include ISO 12757 series for ball point pens and refills, ISO 14145 series for roller ball pens and refills, and other ISO documents that address gel inks and specific test methods). Users should consult the specific product standards for performance and test method requirements.

Keywords

ball point pen, roller ball pen, vocabulary, terminology, refill, cartridge, tip, ball, writing fluid viscosity, drying time, cap-off time, writing angle, test parameters.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 12756:2016 is an ISO vocabulary (terminology) standard titled "Drawing and writing instruments — Ball point pens and roller ball pens — Vocabulary" that defines terms used for these writing instruments.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions of pen types, components (tips, refills, cartridges), and common test and performance parameters (drying time, cap-off time, writing angle, etc.). It does not specify test methods or performance limits.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Pen and stationery manufacturers, product designers, test laboratories, procurement and technical documentation teams, and standards committees.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 12756:2016 (Edition 2) is the current published edition; the ISO bibliographic record shows the 2016 edition and notes confirmation during the normal review cycle (the 1998 edition and its 2011 amendment were withdrawn). Users should verify national adoption/confirmation notes for country-specific publications.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a standalone vocabulary standard but is closely associated with a family of ISO standards covering ball point pens and refills (ISO 12757 series), roller ball pens and refills (ISO 14145 series) and other related documents addressing inks and test methods.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: ball point pen; roller ball pen; vocabulary; refill; cartridge; tip; writing fluid viscosity; drying time; cap-off time; writing angle.