JIS B 7522-2016 PDF

Full title and description

St JIS B 7522-2016 — Textile tape measures. This Japanese Industrial Standard specifies band-shaped tape measures manufactured from textile material and treated with synthetic resin, covering definitions, construction, performance and marking requirements for textile tape measures.

Abstract

This standard defines textile (fabric) tape measures: their classification and grading, nominal sizes, required performance (including accuracy and durability), graduation/marking, appearance and construction, materials, measurement and inspection methods, and designation/marking conventions for use in commerce and manufacturing.

General information

• Status: Superseded (replaced by JIS B 7522:2018).
• Publication date: 20 December 2016 (JIS B 7522:2016).
• Publisher: Japanese Standards Association / Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS).
• ICS / categories: 17.040.01 — Linear and angular measurements (measurement instruments).
• Edition / version: 2016 edition (JIS B 7522:2016). Superseded by the 2018 edition.
• Number of pages: Approximately 10–12 pages (commercial listings commonly show 12 pages for the 2016 edition; the 2018 edition is listed as 10 pages).

Scope

The standard applies to band-shaped tape measures made from textile materials and treated with synthetic resin, intended for measuring lengths in general use (e.g., tailoring, textile manufacturing and other commercial or industrial measurement tasks). It sets requirements for nominal sizes, accuracy/performance, graduations/marking, construction, materials, test and inspection methods, and the information required for designation and marking.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and terms specific to textile tape measures (band shape, coated textile construction, etc.).
• Classification and grading by intended use and accuracy class.
• Nominal sizes and permissible tolerances for graduated markings.
• Performance requirements (dimensional stability, resistance to wear, elongation, and durability tests).
• Graduation: scale layout, units, minimum readable graduation and marking durability.
• Appearance and construction: edge finishing, coating, end fittings and protective treatments.
• Material requirements for textile substrate and synthetic-resin treatments.
• Measuring and inspection methods, sampling and acceptance criteria.
• Designation, packaging and marking information to be provided by the manufacturer.

Typical use and users

Used by textile and garment manufacturers, tailors, quality control and inspection teams, measuring-instrument suppliers, procurement specialists, and standards/ conformity personnel who specify or verify tape-measure products for retail and industrial use. Also relevant to testing laboratories performing accuracy, durability and material tests on textile tape measures.

Related standards

Other JIS in the measurement and tape-measure family (examples): JIS B 7512 (steel tape measures), earlier and later revisions of JIS B 7522 (2005, 2016, 2018), and international or national counterparts covering steel, textile and graduated measuring tapes. These related documents provide coordinated requirements for different tape materials and measurement classes.

Keywords

Textile tape measure; fabric tape; coated textile tapes; tape graduation; measuring tapes; JIS B 7522; Japanese Industrial Standard; tape measure performance; tape marking; measurement tolerance.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: JIS B 7522:2016 is a Japanese Industrial Standard that specifies requirements for band-shaped textile tape measures (fabric tapes coated or treated with synthetic resin), including their construction, performance and marking requirements.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions, classification and grading, nominal sizes and tolerances, performance (durability and stability), graduation and marking, materials, measurement and inspection methods, designation and marking conventions.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers and suppliers of textile tape measures, garment and textile industry quality/control personnel, testing laboratories, procurement officers and standards administrators who need to specify or verify tape-measure products.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2016 edition (JIS B 7522:2016) has been superseded by JIS B 7522:2018; users should refer to the 2018 edition for the latest JIS requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — JIS B 7522 is part of a family of JIS documents on measuring tapes and measurement instruments (other related JIS documents cover steel tape measures and other measuring devices). Revisions and related JIS entries track the evolution of requirements for different tape materials and measurement classes.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Textile tape measures; fabric tape; coated textile; graduation; measuring tape tolerance; JIS B 7522; tape durability; marking; inspection.