ISO 2976-2005 PDF

Full title and description

St ISO 2976-2005 — Coated abrasives — Abrasive belts — Selection of width/length combinations. This international standard specifies nominal dimensions, permissible deviations, and designation/marking conventions for coated-abrasive belts used on hand-held and stationary grinding machines.

Abstract

ISO 2976:2005 defines the nominal dimensions and limit deviations for abrasive belts and sets out rules for their designation and marking. It applies to abrasive belts intended for use on hand-held grinding machines and on stationary grinding machines.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed as current following periodic review).
• Publication date: April 2005 (Edition 2, 2005-04).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 25.100.70 (Abrasives).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2005).
• Number of pages: 17.

Scope

The standard specifies nominal widths and lengths for coated-abrasive belts, the limit deviations allowed for those dimensions, and the conventions for designation and marking of belts. ISO 2976:2005 is intended for belts used on both hand-held and stationary grinding machines and replaces the earlier ISO 2976:1973. The standard is intended to harmonize belt sizing and marking to aid compatibility between belt manufacturers and machine users.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of nominal width and nominal length categories for abrasive belts.
• Specified limit deviations (tolerances) for width and length to ensure interchangeability.
• Rules for designation and marking to identify belt dimensions and relevant characteristics.
• Application guidance for both hand-held and stationary grinding machines.
• Replacement of ISO 2976:1973 with updated dimensional tables and requirements.

Typical use and users

Manufacturers of coated-abrasive belts, abrasive product distributors, machine builders and integrators, quality and procurement engineers in metalworking and finishing shops, and standards committees use ISO 2976:2005 to ensure consistent belt sizing, correct ordering, and compatibility between belts and grinding machinery.

Related standards

ISO 2976:2005 is part of the family of standards covering coated abrasives and abrasive products (ICS 25.100.70). It replaces ISO 2976:1973 and is commonly used alongside other ISO standards for abrasive products such as standards on abrasive rolls, plain sheets and grain-size checking (for example, related titles in the ISO 6000-series and ISO 6000-adjacent abrasive documents adopted by national bodies). National adoptions and transpositions exist (e.g., BS ISO 2976:2005, DIN ISO 2976:2005).

Keywords

abrasive belts; coated abrasives; belt dimensions; width/length combinations; tolerances; designation; marking; grinding machines; ISO 2976:2005.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 2976:2005 is an international standard that specifies standard widths and lengths (and their allowed deviations) and the marking/designation rules for coated-abrasive belts used on hand-held and stationary grinding machines.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers nominal dimensions, permissible tolerances (limit deviations) for width and length, and the conventions for designation and marking of abrasive belts to promote interchangeability and correct identification.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Belt manufacturers, machine builders, purchasing and quality personnel in metalworking/finishing operations, standards bodies, and distributors use the standard for product specification, procurement, and compliance checks.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 2976:2005 (Edition 2) remains the published edition; the previous edition ISO 2976:1973 was withdrawn and superseded by the 2005 edition. The 2005 edition was confirmed in ISO's periodic reviews and remains current.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It forms part of ISO’s body of standards on abrasive products (ICS 25.100.70). Related standards cover other coated-abrasive formats (sheets, rolls) and test/inspection methods used across the abrasive-products family.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Abrasive belts, coated abrasives, width/length combinations, tolerances, designation, marking, grinding machines, ISO 2976:2005.