Quality-controlled assembly and bonding guidelines for SSG systems in building construction Introduction to ISO 28278-2 Assembly Rules for SSG ISO 28278-2:2010 provides comprehensive guidelines for the assembly and bonding of glass elements in structural sealant glazing (SSG) systems. This standard…

Determination of surface contamination levels in sintered metal materials Introduction to ISO 28279: Cleanliness Testing for PM Parts ISO 28279:2010 specifies a standardized method for determining the amount and nature of surface contamination on powder-metallurgy (PM) parts. Developed by ISO/TC…

Packaging — Labelling and direct product marking with linear bar code and two-dimensional symbols Introduction to ISO 28219:2017 ISO 28219:2017 defines minimum requirements for labelling and direct product marking with linear bar code and two-dimensional symbols. Developed by ISO/TC 122…

Compression and injection moulds — Components for gating systems Introduction to ISO 28238:2010 ISO 28238:2010 specifies the characteristics and terminology of components for gating systems used in compression and injection moulds for thermoplastics, thermosetting plastics, and elastomers. Developed by ISO/TC…

Textile machinery — Opener and cleaner for staple fibres preparation — Vocabulary and principles of construction Introduction to ISO 28239:2008 ISO 28239:2008 establishes a standardized vocabulary and construction principles for openers and cleaners used in the textile industry for staple…

A comprehensive guide to ISO 28258:2013 for soil data interoperability Introduction to ISO 28258 and the SoilML Framework ISO 28258, first published in 2013 and amended in 2019, establishes a standardized framework for the digital exchange of soil-related data. Developed…

Technical Article 1. Purpose and Scope of ISO 28199-1:2021 ISO 28199-1:2021 defines essential terminology related to the evaluation of coating materials in research, development, and production with regard to their suitability and safety for industrial spray application processes. It also…

Paints and varnishes — Evaluation of coating properties related to spray application — Part 2 Introduction to ISO 28199-2:2021 ISO 28199-2:2021 is part of a multi-part standard developed by ISO/TC 35 (Paints and varnishes) in collaboration with CEN/TC 139. It…

Paints and varnishes — Evaluation of coating properties related to spray application — Part 3 Introduction to ISO 28199-3:2021 ISO 28199-3:2021 completes the evaluation framework for spray-applied coating systems by addressing four common yet critical defects: sagging (runs), bubble formation,…

Radiation protection — Performance criteria for radiobioassay Introduction to ISO 28218:2010 ISO 28218:2010 provides comprehensive performance criteria for radiobioassay service laboratories that measure internal contamination from radioactive materials. Developed by ISO/TC 85 (Nuclear energy, nuclear technologies, and radiological protection), this…

Technical Article 1. Scope and Importance of ISO 28139:2019 ISO 28139:2019 specifies safety and environmental requirements and test methods for knapsack combustion engine-driven airblast sprayers used in crop protection. These portable machines are widely used in agriculture and forestry for…

Technical Article 1. Understanding ISO 28158:2018 and Its Scope ISO 28158:2018 specifies requirements and test methods for integrated dental floss and handles, commonly known as dental floss picks. These oral hygiene devices consist of a handle holding a fixed segment…

Technical Article 1. Introduction to ISO 28178:2022 ISO 28178:2022 defines an exchange format for colour and process control data in electronic form using either XML or ASCII formatted data files. This standard supports the graphic arts industry by providing a…

Technical Article 1. Purpose and Scope of ISO 28198:2018 ISO 28198:2018 specifies a method for the determination of toluene insoluble matter (TIM) content in lecithin formulations derived from vegetable fats and oils. Lecithin (Codex Alimentarius INS No. 322) is one…

Standardized specimen preparation and testing methods for poly(phenylene sulfide) plastics ISO 28078-2:2009 specifies standardized methods for preparing test specimens and determining the properties of poly(phenylene sulfide) moulding and extrusion materials. This standard ensures consistent and reproducible material testing across laboratories…

Standardized Vickers indentation fracture toughness test for cemented carbides ISO 28079:2026 specifies the standardized Palmqvist toughness test method for hardmetals (cemented carbides), a fracture toughness measurement technique that uses Vickers indentation to generate characteristic cracks at the corners of the…

Technical Article 1. Overview of ISO 28080:2021 ISO 28080:2021 specifies a generic test method to determine the abrasion wear characteristics of hardmetals, which are composite materials of hard carbide particles (typically tungsten carbide, WC) bound in a metallic matrix (usually…