ISO 4378-1-1997 (1999) rus PDF

Full title and description

ISO 4378-1:1997 (corrigendum/reprint 15 Feb 1999) — Plain bearings — Terms, definitions and classification — Part 1: Design, bearing materials and their properties. Russian-language edition (rus) of the ISO text: Подшипники скольжения — Термины, определения и классификация — Часть 1: Конструкция, подшипниковые материалы и их свойства. Этот документ устанавливает общеупотребимые термины и их определения, а также классификацию, применимую к подшипникам скольжения, с акцентом на конструкцию и свойства материалов подшипников.

Abstract

This part of ISO 4378 provides the most commonly used terms, definitions and a classification relevant to plain (sliding) bearings, concentrating on design aspects, bearing materials and their properties. Short forms for some terms are given where unambiguous. The published corrected/reprinted version was issued in February 1999 for language corrections; the original publication date is December 1997.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (superseded by later editions).
• Publication date: 15 December 1997 (corrected/reprinted 15 February 1999).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO); Russian-language reprint available.
• ICS / categories: 01.040.21 (Mechanical systems — vocabularies), 21.100.10 (Plain bearings).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (1997), corrected/reprinted February 1999.
• Number of pages: 53 pages.

Scope

Specifies terms and definitions commonly used for plain (sliding) bearings and provides a classification scheme. Scope covers design-related terminology, types of bearing materials, and the material properties important for bearing selection and application. The part is intended to establish consistent vocabulary for designers, manufacturers and users of plain bearings.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardised terms and definitions related to plain (sliding) bearings.
• Classification of plain bearing types and constructions.
• Descriptions of bearing materials (metals, sintered materials, polymers, composites) and key material properties.
• Recommended short forms/abbreviations for unambiguous use.
• Guidance on the use of terms across the three ISO official languages (English, French, Russian) with additional informational equivalents in other languages.

Typical use and users

Used by mechanical engineers, bearing designers, maintenance engineers, procurement specialists, technical translators and standards librarians. Applicable in product design, technical documentation, material selection for bearings, educational/reference materials and by national standards bodies when adopting or translating ISO vocabulary for plain bearings.

Related standards

Part of the ISO 4378 series on plain bearings. Closely related items include ISO 4378-2 (Friction and wear), ISO 4378-3 (Lubrication) and later revisions of Part 1 issued after 1997 (notably the 2009 and subsequent revised editions; the series has been updated with newer editions published through 2017 and a current edition published in 2024). The standard was prepared under ISO/TC 123/SC 6 (Plain bearings).

Keywords

plain bearings, sliding bearings, terms and definitions, classification, bearing materials, material properties, design, lubrication, friction, wear, ISO 4378

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 4378-1:1997 is an international standard that defines terms, definitions and a classification system for plain (sliding) bearings, with emphasis on design and bearing materials. A corrected/reprinted version was issued on 15 February 1999; the original publication date is 15 December 1997.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers commonly used terminology for plain bearings, classification of bearing types, descriptions of bearing materials and the important material properties relevant to bearing performance and selection. It provides recommended short forms for certain terms where unambiguous.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Mechanical and design engineers, bearing manufacturers, maintenance and reliability engineers, standards committees, technical translators and document authors use it to ensure consistent vocabulary and correct interpretation of bearing-related terms.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 1997 edition (corrected/reprinted 1999) has been withdrawn and subsequently revised. A later third edition was published in 2009 and further revisions appeared (including editions in 2017 and a current published edition in 2024). Users should consult the latest edition (most recent published revision) for up-to-date terminology.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 4378 is a multipart series. Part 1 addresses design and bearing materials; Part 2 addresses friction and wear; Part 3 addresses lubrication. The series is maintained by ISO/TC 123/SC 6.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Plain bearings, sliding bearings, terms, definitions, classification, bearing materials, material properties, design, lubrication, friction, wear.