Updated BFPA Guidelines for the proof and burst pressure testing of fluid power components

26 Mar 2026

BFPA Guidelines for the proof and burst pressure testing of fluid power components has recently been updated by the BFPA’s Technical Standards Committee TC 9 (Systems and Accumulators) and is free for members to download from the BFPA’s website www.bfpa.co.uk/publications/.  Non-members can purchase the publication for a small fee. This guide covers the topics of test safety, test equipment and specimens, test fluids, proof pressure rating, and procedures for both proof and burst testing.

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