This document covers the different types of weaving and knitting machines defined in ISO 5247 (all parts)[2] and ISO 7839[3], respectively.
It is applicable to:
full-width weaving machines with weft insertion by:
shuttles,
rigid, telescopic or flexible rapiers,
projectiles,
hydraulic (waterjet) or by pneumatic (airjet) nozzle,
narrow fabric weaving machines with weft insertion by shuttles or needles,
jacquard machines,
knitting machinery including:
circular knitting,
flat bed knitting,
warp knitting,
raschel,
cotton (flat weft weaving),
other fabric manufacturing machines e.g.:
multi-phase weaving machines,
circular weaving machines,
stitch bonding machines.
NOTE Because of the high requirements on measurement conditions, grade 1 methods are normally not feasible for textile machinery.