ISO 9398-3:2003
(Main)Specifications for industrial laundry machines - Definitions and testing of capacity and consumption characteristics - Part 3: Washing tunnels
Specifications for industrial laundry machines - Definitions and testing of capacity and consumption characteristics - Part 3: Washing tunnels
ISO 9398-3:2002 defines the characteristics of washing tunnels and gives the usual test methods for determining machine power consumption and hourly productivity. It is applicable for use as a reference in the drafting of purchasing orders for washing tunnels. It does not cover safety requirements (see ISO 10472-3).
Spécifications pour les machines de blanchisserie industrielles — Définitions et contrôle des caractéristiques de capacité et de consommation — Partie 3: Tunnels de lavage
L'ISO 9398-3:2002 définit les caractéristiques des tunnels de lavage et spécifie les méthodes d'essai usuelles pour déterminer la consommation d'énergie et la production horaire de ces machines. Elle sert de référence pour la rédaction des offres d'achat et des commandes pour les tunnels de lavage. Elle ne traite pas des exigences de sécurité (voir l'ISO 10472-3).
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 05-Jan-2003
- Current Stage
- 9093 - International Standard confirmed
- Start Date
- 20-Jan-2022
- Completion Date
- 13-Dec-2025
Relations
- Consolidated By
ISO 105-J03:2009 - Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part J03: Calculation of colour differences - Effective Date
- 06-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 15-Apr-2008
Overview
ISO 9398-3:2003 is an international standard that specifies definitions and testing methods for capacity and consumption characteristics of industrial washing tunnels used in laundry operations. Developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), this part of ISO 9398 focuses exclusively on washing tunnels, providing standardized test conditions and procedures to measure energy consumption, water usage, and hourly productivity at the machine's nominal capacity.
This standard serves as a fundamental reference for manufacturers, purchasers, and users of industrial laundry washing tunnels, ensuring consistent performance assessments and facilitating transparent procurement specifications. Importantly, ISO 9398-3:2003 does not cover safety requirements, which are addressed in ISO 10472-3.
Key Topics
Definitions
Clarifies terminology relevant to washing tunnels, including:- Washing tunnel: An automatic washing line processing laundry continuously or in batches.
- Nominal capacity: Maximum load of cotton fabric the tunnel’s compartments can process, expressed in kilograms at 8% moisture content.
- Residence time: Duration for laundry to pass completely through the tunnel.
Testing Conditions
To ensure uniformity, the standard stipulates:- Test loads consist of white bleached cotton sheets with specified dimensions and weight.
- Energy input types accepted include steam, gas, electricity, or heat transfer fluids as per manufacturer instructions.
- Control ambient parameters such as water temperature (typically 17 ± 3 °C), air temperature, and machine cleanliness.
Energy Consumption Measurement
Specifies methods to measure the thermal and mechanical energy consumption per kilogram of processed laundry under defined cycles and machine load conditions. Results are averaged over multiple test runs for accuracy.Water Consumption Measurement
Details procedures for quantifying total water usage-washing and rinsing water-per kilogram of laundry, measured at steady-state machine operation.Hourly Productivity Assessment
Defines calculation of washing tunnel output by measuring the mass of laundry processed per hour at nominal capacity using specified cycles.Machine Identification and Specifications
Requires comprehensive documentation of machine parameters including:- Manufacturer details
- Number of compartments and their individual capacities
- Physical dimensions and mass
- Steam pressure and maximum electric power
- Energy consumption figures in standard units
Applications
ISO 9398-3:2003 is essential for:
- Manufacturers designing and validating washing tunnels to meet industry benchmarks for energy and water efficiency, capacity, and output rates.
- Laundry service providers requiring specification standards for purchasing new equipment or evaluating operational costs.
- Procurement professionals drafting purchase orders for industrial washing tunnels, relying on objective, consistent performance data.
- Consultants and auditors assessing industrial laundry operations to optimize resource consumption and throughput efficiency.
Implementing this standard supports sustainability goals by enabling precise monitoring and management of energy and water usage in large-scale laundry facilities.
Related Standards
To complement ISO 9398-3:2003, the following standards provide additional specifications and safety requirements for industrial laundry equipment:
- ISO 9398-1:2002 – Specifications for industrial laundry machines: Dryers and finishing equipment definitions and capacity testing.
- ISO 10472-3:1997 – Safety requirements specifically covering washing tunnels and related industrial laundry machinery.
- ISO 7772 series – Methods for evaluating the effects of industrial washing machines on textile quality.
- Additional parts of ISO 9398 cover other industrial laundry machines like dryer-ironers (Part 1), rotary dryers (Part 2), and washer-extractors (Part 4).
Adherence to these standards ensures comprehensive assessment of performance, safety, and textile care for industrial laundry systems.
Keywords: ISO 9398-3, industrial laundry machines, washing tunnels, energy consumption, water consumption, hourly productivity, testing methods, nominal capacity, industrial laundry standards, washing tunnel specifications, laundry equipment testing, procurement standards.
ISO 9398-3:2003 - Specifications for industrial laundry machines -- Definitions and testing of capacity and consumption characteristics
ISO 9398-3:2003 - Spécifications pour les machines de blanchisserie industrielles -- Définitions et contrôle des caractéristiques de capacité et de consommation
Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 9398-3:2003 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Specifications for industrial laundry machines - Definitions and testing of capacity and consumption characteristics - Part 3: Washing tunnels". This standard covers: ISO 9398-3:2002 defines the characteristics of washing tunnels and gives the usual test methods for determining machine power consumption and hourly productivity. It is applicable for use as a reference in the drafting of purchasing orders for washing tunnels. It does not cover safety requirements (see ISO 10472-3).
ISO 9398-3:2002 defines the characteristics of washing tunnels and gives the usual test methods for determining machine power consumption and hourly productivity. It is applicable for use as a reference in the drafting of purchasing orders for washing tunnels. It does not cover safety requirements (see ISO 10472-3).
ISO 9398-3:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.060 - Laundry appliances. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ISO 9398-3:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 105-J03:2009, ISO 9398-3:1993. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 9398-3
Second edition
2003-01-15
Specifications for industrial laundry
machines — Definitions and testing of
capacity and consumption
characteristics —
Part 3:
Washing tunnels
Spécifications pour les machines de blanchisserie industrielles —
Définitions et contrôle des caractéristiques de capacité et de
consommation —
Partie 3: Tunnels de lavage
Reference number
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ISO 2003
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Contents Page
Foreword. iv
1 Scope. 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions. 1
4 General test conditions . 2
5 Energy consumption of machine . 2
6 Determination of water consumption . 3
7 Hourly productivity of machine . 3
8 Machine information. 4
Bibliography . 5
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ISO 9398-3 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 72, Textile machinery and machinery for
drycleaning and industrial laundering, Subcommittee SC 5, Industrial laundry and dry-cleaning machinery and
accessories.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 9398-3:1993), which has been technically
revised.
ISO 9398 consists of the following parts, under the general title Specifications for industrial laundry
machines — Definitions and testing of capacity and consumption characteristics:
Part 1: Flatwork ironing machines
Part 2: Batch drying tumblers
Part 3: Washing tunnels
Part 4: Washer-extractors
iv © ISO 2003 — All rights reserved
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 9398-3:2003(E)
Specifications for industrial laundry machines — Definitions
and testing of capacity and consumption characteristics —
Part 3:
Washing tunnels
1 Scope
This part of ISO 9398 defines the characteristics of washing tunnels and gives the usual test methods for
determining machine power consumption and hourly productivity. It is applicable for use as a reference in the
drafting of purchasing orders for washing tunnels. It does not cover safety requirements (see ISO 10472-3).
NOTE Where more detailed information on the effect of laundry machines on textiles is required, see ISO 7772 after
agreement between the parties involved.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 9398-1:2002, Specifications for industrial laundry machines — Definitions and testing of capacity and
consumption characteristics — Part 1: Flatwork ironing machines
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in
...
NORME ISO
INTERNATIONALE 9398-3
Deuxième édition
2003-01-15
Spécifications pour les machines de
blanchisserie industrielles — Définitions
et contrôle des caractéristiques de
capacité et de consommation —
Partie 3:
Tunnels de lavage
Specifications for industrial laundry machines — Definitions and testing
of capacity and consumption characteristics —
Part 3: Washing tunnels
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Sommaire Page
Avant-propos. iv
1 Domaine d'application. 1
2 Références normatives. 1
3 Termes et définitions . 1
4 Conditions générales d'essai . 2
5 Consommation d'énergie de la machine .2
6 Détermination de la consommation d'eau.3
7 Production horaire d'un tunnel de lavage . 4
8 Informations . 4
Bibliographie . 5
Avant-propos
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pas avoir identifié de tels droits de propriété et averti de leur existence.
L'ISO 9398-3 a été élaborée par le comité technique ISO/TC 72, Matériel pour l'industrie textile et machines
pour le nettoyage à sec et la blanchisserie industrielle, sous-comité SC 5, Machines pour la blanchisserie
industrielle et le nettoyage à sec, et accessoires.
Cette deuxième édition annule et remplace la première édition (ISO 9398-3:1993), qui a fait l'objet d'une
révision technique.
L'ISO 9398 comprend les parties suivantes, présentées sous le titre général Spécifications pour les machines
de blanchisserie industrielles — Définitions et contrôle des caractéristiques de capacité et de consommation:
Partie 1: Sécheuses-repasseuses
Partie 2: Séchoirs rotatifs
Partie 3: Tunnels de lavage
Partie 4: Laveuses-essoreuses
iv © ISO 2003 — Tous droits réservés
NORME INTERNATIONALE ISO 9398-3:2003(F)
Spécifications pour les machines de blanchisserie
industrielles — Définitions et contrôle des caractéristiques de
capacité et de consommation —
Partie 3:
Tunnels de lavage
1 Domaine d'application
La présente partie de l'ISO 9398 définit les caractéristiques des tunnels de lavage et spécifie les méthodes
d'essai usuelles pour déterminer la consommation d'énergie et la production horaire de ces machines. Elle
sert de référence pour la rédaction des offres d'achat et des commandes pour les tunnels de lavage. Elle ne
traite pas des exigences de sécurité (voir l'ISO 10472-3).
NOTE Si une information plus détaillée concernant les effets des machines à laver sur les textiles est requise, se
référer à l'ISO 7772 après accord entre les parties concernées.
2 Références normatives
Les documents de référence suivants sont indispensables pour l'application du présent document. Pour les
références datées, seule l'édition citée s'applique. Pour les références non datées, la dernière édition du
document de référence s'applique (y compris les éventuels amendements).
ISO 9398-1:2002, Spécifications pour les machines de blanchisserie industrielles — Définitions et contrôle
des caractéristiques de capacité et de consommation — Partie 1: Sécheuses-repasseuses
3 Termes et définitions
Pour les besoins du présent document, les termes et définitions donnés
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