Technical Standards Update
30 Jan 2019
The BFPA technical committees were hard at work as usual throughout 2018 revising and updating many of the fluid power standards on behalf of the UK fluid power industry.
A list of the 31 standards published in 2018 segmented under the various Technical Committees they relate to can be found below:
TC 3 Cylinders
BS ISO 6099:2018 | Fluid power systems and components – Cylinders – Identification code for mounting dimensions and mounting types |
BS ISO 8139:2018 | PFP – Cylinders – 1 000 kPa (10 bar) series – Mounting dimensions of rod end spherical eyes |
BS ISO 8140:2018 | PFP – Cylinders – 1 000 kPa (10 bar) series – Mounting dimensions of rod end clevises |
BS ISO 15552:2018 | PFP – Cylinders with detachable mountings, 1,000 kPa (10 bar) series, bores from 32 mm to 320 mm – Basic mounting and accessories dimensions |
TC4 Connectors
BS EN ISO 3949:2018 | Plastics hoses and hose assemblies – Textile-reinforced types for hydraulic applications – Specification |
BS EN ISO 6149-4:2017 | Connections for fluid power and general use – Ports and stud ends with ISO 261 metric threads and O-ring sealing |
BS ISO 6164:2018 | HFP – Four-screw, one-piece square-flange connections for use at pressures of 42 MPa, DN 25 to 80 |
BS ISO 6162-2:2018 | HFP – Flange connections with split or one-piece flange clamps and metric or inch screws – Flange connectors, ports and mounting surfaces for use at a pressure of 42 MPa (420 bar), DN 13 to DN 76 |
BS EN ISO 8434-1:2018 | Metallic tube connections for fluid power and general use 24° cone connectors |
BS EN ISO 8434-1:2018 incorporating corrigendum November 2018 | Metallic tube connections for fluid power and general use Part 1: 24° cone connectors |
BS EN ISO 10619-2:2018 | Rubber and plastics hoses and tubing – Measurement of flexibility and stiffness Part 2: Bending tests at sub-ambient temperatures |
BS EN ISO 10960:2018 | Rubber and plastics hoses – Assessment of ozone resistance under dynamic conditions |
BS ISO/TS 11686:2017 | Connectors for fluid power and general use – Assembly instructions for connectors with adjustable stud ends and O-ring sealing |
BS ISO/TS 17165-2:2018 | HFP – Hose assemblies – Practice for hydraulic hose assemblies |
ISO/TS 18409:2018 | HFP – Hose and hose assemblies – Method of collecting a fluid sample for analysing the cleanliness of a hose or hose assembly |
BS ISO 23297:2017 | Thermoplastic hoses and hose assemblies – Wire or synthetic yarn reinforced single-pressure types for hydraulic applications – Specification |
TC 5 Control components
BS ISO 6301-2.2018 | Thermoplastic hoses and hose assemblies – Wire or synthetic yarn reinforced single-pressure types for hydraulic applications – Specification |
TC 6 Contamination Control
BS ISO 2942:2018 | HFP – Filter elements – Verification of fabrication integrity and determination of the first bubble point |
BS ISO 4406:2017 incorporating corrigendum August 2018 | HFP – Fluids – Method for coding the level of contamination by solid particles |
BS ISO 11943:2018 | HFP – On-line automatic particle counting systems for liquids – Methods of calibration and validation |
BS ISO 16889:2008+A1:2018 | HFP – Filters – Multi-pass method for evaluating filtration performance of a filter element |
TC 7 Seals
BS ISO 3601-3:2005+A1:2018 | Fluid power systems – O-rings Part 3: Quality acceptance criteria |
BS IS 5597:2018 | HFP – Cylinders – Dimensions and tolerances of housings for single-acting piston and rod seals in reciprocating applications |
BS ISO 16589-1:2011+A1:2018 | Rotary shaft lip-type seals incorporating thermoplastic sealing elements Part 1: Nominal dimensions and tolerances |
TC 8 Product Testing
BS ISO/TR 16194 | PFP – Assessment of component reliability by accelerated life testing – General guidelines and procedures |
TC 9 Systems and Installation
BS ISO 18582-2:2018 | Fluid power – Specification of reference dictionary – Part 2: Definitions of classes and properties of pneumatics |
BS ISO/TR 22165:2018 | PFP – Application notes for the improvement of the energy efficiency of pneumatic systems |
TC 16 Hydraulic Fluids
BS EN ISO 4259-1:2017 | Petroleum and related products – Precision of measurement methods and results Part 1: Determination of precision data in relation to methods of test |
BS EN ISO 4259-2:2017 | Petroleum and related products – Precision of measurement methods and results Part 2: Interpretation and application of precision data in relation to methods of test |
BS ISO 15029-2:2018 | Petroleum and related products – Determination of spray characteristics of fire-resistant fluids – Part 2: Spray test – Stabilised flame heat release method |
BS EN ISO 20623:2018 | Petroleum and related products – Determination of the extreme pressure and anti-wear properties of lubricants – Four –ball method (European conditions) |
If you are interested in any of the above standards, please contact Yvonne Pearman yvonne@bfpa.co.uk
BFPA is always looking for new technical committee representatives, so if you would like to get involved in any of our technical committees please contact Yvonne in the first instance by email or call her at the BFPA on 01608 647900.