TS 1798-3 EN ISO 2162-3

TS 1798-3 EN ISO 2162-3 is a vocabulary standard for springs in technical product documentation. It brings together the terms used to describe springs and their characteristics in technical drawings and related engineering communication, helping different parties use the same terminology consistently.

How the terminology supports engineering communication

Springs are mechanical components whose behavior is commonly discussed in terms such as force, deflection, stiffness, and operating position. In technical documentation, using those concepts with consistent names matters because it reduces ambiguity between designers, manufacturers, and users. The purpose of this standard is terminological clarity rather than design rules for springs themselves.

In general technical practice, vocabulary standards do not set dimensional limits or performance requirements. They organize language so that terms mean the same thing across drawings, parts lists, and product descriptions. Within that context, TS 1798-3 serves as a reference for the standardized description of spring-related concepts in engineering documentation.

What this document covers and what it does not

• It covers terms used for describing springs in technical product documentation.
• Its focus is the terminology used in technical drawings and in presenting spring characteristics.
• It should not be read as a standard for spring design calculations, dimensions, or performance limits.
• This listing is based on EN ISO 2162-3:1996 and is marked as withdrawn.