ISO 16682-2015 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 16682:2015 — Aerospace series — Terminology for clamping devices. Defines standard terminology, clamp styles and dimensional references used for clamping devices in aerospace applications to ensure clear understanding in part standards, specifications and engineering correspondence.

Abstract

ISO 16682:2015 specifies the various clamp styles, dimensional references, and terminology necessary for a clear understanding of part standards, specifications, and correspondence regarding these devices (terms given in UK English).

General information

• Status: Published; confirmed after systematic review (remains current as confirmed in 2021).
• Publication date: October 2015 (published 2015-10; listed publication event 2015-10-19).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 01.040.49 (Aircraft and space vehicle engineering — vocabularies).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2015).
• Number of pages: 14 pages (ISO edition); note some national adoptions/publisher formats (e.g., BSI national publication) show extended pagination in their published copies.

Scope

Standardises names and descriptions for clamping devices used in aerospace systems (tubes, harnesses, wiring, and associated supports). It identifies clamp styles (example families such as loop/P‑clips, centre‑mount, saddle/Omega, rectangular and multi‑mount blocks, hinged and spring clamps, moulded blocks and grommet assemblies), defines the dimensional reference points and nomenclature required for unambiguous part definition, drawing interpretation and procurement/maintenance documentation. The standard provides UK English terms as the normative vocabulary.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardised terminology for clamping devices used in aerospace contexts (UK English terms).
• Identification and classification of common clamp styles and families (P‑clips, saddle/Omega, rectangular blocks, hinged/spring clamps, etc.).
• Dimensional reference points and drawing nomenclature to ensure unambiguous part specification and interchangeability.
• Guidance for consistent use of terms in part standards, procurement documents and maintenance/engineering correspondence.
• Normative language confined to ISO official languages; national adoptions may include additional pagination or forewords but remain identical in technical content where adopted.

Typical use and users

Used by aerospace engineers, component designers, technical authors (specifications and drawings), procurement and quality teams, maintenance organisations, and suppliers/manufacturers of clamps and fastening hardware to ensure common vocabulary and dimensional referencing across the supply chain. It is typically referenced in procurement documents, part specifications and engineering drawings for aircraft and spacecraft fluid and wiring systems.

Related standards

Part of the ISO “Aerospace series” vocabulary documents maintained by ISO/TC 20/SC 10. Related aerospace fluid-system and component standards from the same technical committee include other vocabulary and component specifications (examples from the committee catalogue: ISO 19631 and other aerospace fluid/component standards). National adoptions (for example BS ISO 16682:2015) reproduce the ISO text as the national publication.

Keywords

clamping devices; clamps; P‑clip; saddle clamp; Omega clamp; clamp block; dimensional references; terminology; aerospace; ISO; part nomenclature.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 16682:2015 is an ISO International Standard in the Aerospace series that defines terminology, clamp styles and dimensional references for clamping devices used in aerospace applications.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the identification and naming of clamp styles, the dimensional reference points used on drawings and specifications, and the standardised nomenclature (in UK English) needed for clear part specifications, procurement and maintenance documentation.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Aerospace designers and engineers, technical authors, procurement and quality personnel, maintenance organisations, and suppliers/manufacturers of clamps and aerospace fastening hardware.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The ISO record shows ISO 16682:2015 was published in October 2015 and was systematically reviewed and confirmed (status: confirmed) in 2021, so the 2015 edition remains the current ISO edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the ISO “Aerospace series” of standards (vocabulary and component standards) produced under ISO/TC 20/SC 10 (Aerospace fluid systems and components).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Clamping devices, clamp styles, P‑clip, saddle/Omega clamp, clamp block, dimensional reference, terminology, aerospace.