What is ISO 9229 about?
ISO 9229 is an international standard that provides guidelines for standard vocabulary for thermal insulation.
ISO 9229 gives the terminology and vocabulary for thermal insulation, such as terms, definitions, form of supply, thermal insulation systems, common terms, concepts, testing and certification terms, etc.
ISO 9229 includes terms used in the field of thermal insulation that covers materials, products, components, and applications. Some of the terms can have a different meaning when used in other industries or applications.
Who is ISO 9229 for?
ISO 9229 on vocabulary for thermal insulation is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of thermal insulators, insulation components
- Dealers and importers of thermal insulators, insulation components
- Testing houses/ certification providers of thermal insulators, insulation components
- Entities dealing with thermal insulators, insulation components
Why should you use ISO 9229?
As the world is coming closer each passing day, it has given a rise to facilitate a consistent and invariable dialect for thermal insulation which includes materials, products, common terms and concepts.
ISO 9229 provides you with the standardized terminology and vocabulary for thermal insulation, the equipment and the components related to it. This is done in order to maintain uniformity in the terms, definitions and concepts in thermal insulation applications.
ISO 9229 helps you to broaden the circumference of your business by enabling the exchange of information and material all over the world making it possible for you to avail the best quality thermal insulators. It will enable you to maintain the excellence in vocabulary for thermal insulation that could fulfil your needs and expectations or other applicable requirements.
Thus, as a user of ISO 9229, you will be able to convey the correct information or product to your consumer in any part of the globe without any misunderstanding, in a meaningful way.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN ISO 9229:2020 supersedes BS EN ISO 9229:2007, which is withdrawn.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
- Revised ETICS definition, circular definitions have been corrected
- A thorough review of cross-references with numerous new additions and corrections
- Double term entries have been either given their own terminology entries or identified as preferred and accepted terms
- Pipe section superordinate concept changed as parent term and subordinate terms expanded to 1) concentric pipe section 2) precision v-groove pipe section 3) cut pipe section 4) moulded pipe section
- Vapour barrier and vapour retarder definitions have been revised and clarified