TS ISO 2187

TS ISO 2187 is a terminology standard that brings together equivalent terms used for spinning preparatory machinery, spinning machinery and doubling (twisting) machinery. In the textile machinery field, it helps reduce ambiguity when the same machine, process or function is described with different names, supporting more consistent technical documentation, cataloguing and communication among specialists.

Which machine families the terminology covers

The scope includes terms associated with the cotton system, worsted system, semi-worsted system, woollen system, machines for man-made fibres and special machines. This classification reflects the fact that different fibre types and different yarn-preparation routes call for distinct machine arrangements. In general technical context, spinning preparation refers to stages such as opening, blending, aligning, web or sliver formation and feeding before yarn formation, while spinning and doubling (twisting) machines are involved in yarn making and in combining multiple yarns or strands.

Why equivalent terms matter in practice

• They map different national or industrial names to the same technical concept.
• They help distinguish similar-sounding terms that describe different machine functions.
• They improve consistency in maintenance records, procurement documents and technical training.
• They support indexing and classification work for textile machinery literature.

This document replaces the first edition of ISO 2187 and is described as a minor revision. Its subject remains the same technical area, but the updated list of equivalent terms helps keep terminology use more orderly and aligned.