ISO 9958-1-1992 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 9958-1:1992 — Draughting media for technical drawings — Draughting film with polyester base — Part 1: Requirements and marking. Specifies required characteristics and marking information for biaxially oriented polyester draughting film used as a medium for drawn and written information that can be reproduced, revised and archived.

Abstract

This part of ISO 9958 defines terms and sets performance and marking requirements for polyester-base draughting films intended for technical drawings. It covers physical and visual properties (thickness, dimensional stability and permanent change, stability of form, adhesion, susceptibility to marking from metal objects, fold marks, surface resistance, visual density and draughting quality) and specifies the information to appear on package labels and an example product information sheet for manufacturers or distributors.

General information

• Status: Published — International Standard (confirmed as current on 1 March 2021)
• Publication date: November 1992 (ISO record: 1992-11; some catalog records show 29 October 1992)
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• ICS / categories: 01.100.40 (Drawing equipment; draughting media)
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1992)
• Number of pages: 9

Scope

ISO 9958-1:1992 applies to biaxially oriented polyethylene‑terephthalate (PET) films used as draughting media for technical drawings. It specifies the minimum and/or normative requirements for properties that affect usability, reproducibility and long‑term storage of drawings made on these films, and mandates the content and presentation of labelling information supplied with packaged film rolls or sheets. It does not specify test methods in detail (these are covered in Part 2 of the series) but gives the performance criteria and marking requirements that manufacturers and purchasers should use when specifying or supplying polyester draughting film.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and terminology related to polyester draughting films.
• Dimensional requirements: nominal thickness and acceptable dimensional stability and permanent dimensional change limits.
• Stability of form and resistance to distortion (curl, waviness) under normal handling and storage.
• Adhesion and tape‑stripping performance to ensure ink and media do not lift or transfer.
• Resistance to marking from metal objects and susceptibility to fold marks (durability under handling, folding).
• Surface resistance and suitability for common drawing inks, pencils and technical pens.
• Visual density and contrast suitable for reproduction and scanning; requirements for draughting and redraughting quality.
• Marking and labelling: required package label contents and an example product information sheet to be provided by manufacturer or supplier.

Typical use and users

Used by drafting offices, engineering and architectural practices, technical illustrators, mapping and CAD departments, manufacturers of draughting supplies, reprographic and print shops, and archival units responsible for long‑term storage of technical drawings. Typical users include product specifiers, procurement teams, quality managers, and manufacturers of polyester draughting film.

Related standards

ISO 9958-2:1992 — Draughting media for technical drawings — Draughting film with polyester base — Part 2: Determination of properties (specifies test methods for the properties referenced in Part 1). Other related documents include national adoptions and technical committee (ISO/TC 10) publications addressing drawing equipment and media.

Keywords

draughting media, draughting film, polyester film, PET film, technical drawings, dimensional stability, visual density, adhesion, surface resistance, labelling, archival quality

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 9958-1:1992 is an international standard that defines requirements and labelling for polyester‑based draughting film used for technical drawings.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers required properties affecting use and storage (thickness, dimensional stability, permanent change, stability of form, adhesion, susceptibility to marking and fold marks, surface resistance, visual density and draughting quality) and the mandatory information to be shown on product packaging and supplier information sheets.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Engineers, architects, drafters, technical illustrators, reprographic services, manufacturers of draughting film and procurement/quality personnel specifying media for drawing and archival purposes.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 1992 edition (Edition 1) remains the published version; ISO records show the standard was reviewed and confirmed (last confirmation recorded on 1 March 2021). Users should check national catalogues or ISO for any later revisions or replacements before assuming currency for new procurements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 9958 is a multi‑part series. Part 2 (ISO 9958-2:1992) specifies the test methods for determining the properties referenced in Part 1.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Draughting media, draughting film, polyester, PET, dimensional stability, adhesion, visual density, archival quality, labelling.