This International Standard gives an illustrated nomenclature of machines known as tenters (US) and/or stenters (GB), used in the textile finishing industry (bleaching, dyeing, printing and finishing), for the thermal treatment of fabric with maintenance of the width and adjustment of the latter, if necessary. The terms used are placed under the following headings: 1 Kinds of tentering and heat-treatment machines 2 Machine features 3 Designation of side and indication of dimensions 4 Elements of construction NOTE In addition to terms given in the two official ISO languages (English and French), this International Standard gives the equivalent terms in German, published under the responsibility of the member body for Germany (DIN). However, only the terms and definitions given in the official languages can be considered as ISO terms and definitions.