Overview
ISO 14500:2003 - "Textile machinery and accessories - Harnesses for Jacquard weaving machines - Vocabulary" is an ISO vocabulary standard that defines and standardizes terms used for harnesses on Jacquard weaving machines. The standard identifies the parts and positions of the harness, establishes a consistent nomenclature, and supplies an alphabetical index and figures to illustrate key dimensions and locations. It is published in English and French (with German equivalents provided by DIN), and is maintained by ISO/TC 72 (Textile machinery).
Key topics
- Standardized terminology for harness components and positions (e.g., harness length, comberboard, glass grid/harness board).
- Dimensional references and location terms such as fall height, gantry height, bore depth, drawing-in width (weft) and drawing-in depth (warp).
- Positional definitions used in weaving setups: centre of thread eye in bottom shed position, inclinations in bottom shed, and hook positions.
- Nomenclature and index: illustrated figure linking numbered terms to definitions for clear cross-reference.
- Manufacturing note: where special manufacturing rules apply, a hook distribution plan is required.
- Reproduction rules: terms and definitions may be reproduced for teaching or implementation with conditions specified by ISO.
Practical applications
- Ensures consistent language across technical manuals, machine specifications, assembly instructions, maintenance guides and training materials for Jacquard harnesses.
- Supports design and manufacturing by providing unambiguous part names and positional references used in drawings and production plans.
- Aids procurement and QA by enabling clear component identification, inspection criteria and interchangeability across suppliers.
- Improves international collaboration between machine builders, textile mills and standards bodies by harmonizing phraseology.
- Useful in education and technical documentation where accurate vocabulary reduces errors during setup and operation.
Who should use ISO 14500:2003
- Textile machine designers and manufacturers
- Weaving mill engineers and maintenance technicians
- Technical writers, trainers and educators in textile technology
- Standards developers and procurement specialists in the textile industry
Related standards & resources
- Consult other ISO/TC 72 publications for textile machinery standards and guidance.
- Refer to the standard’s figures and alphabetical index for quick cross-reference of harness parts and positional terms.
Keywords: ISO 14500, Jacquard weaving machines, harness vocabulary, textile machinery standard, comberboard, glass grid, drawing-in width, gantry height.