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.

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