New Fluid Power ISO Standards Now Available

MILWAUKEE - March 26, 2018 - PRLog -- Standardization development continues in the field of fluid power systems and components. TC 131, the technical committee directly responsible for fluid power, has 224 published ISO standards to date. There are 49 standards currently under development. The following fluid power systems and components ISO standards were published in the past six months:

Subcommittee 4 – Connectors (couplings)

ISO 6162-2:2018
Hydraulic fluid power – Flange connections with split or one-piece flange clamps and metric or inch screws – Part 2: Flange connectors, ports and mounting surfaces for use at a pressure of 42 MPa (420 bar), DN 13 to DN 76

ISO/TS 11686:2017
Connectors for fluid power and general use – Assembly instructions for connectors with adjustable stud ends and O-ring sealing

Subcommittee 5 – Control products (valves)

ISO 5782-1:2017
Pneumatic fluid power – Compressed air filters – Part 1: Main characteristics to be included in supplier's literature and product-marking requirements

Subcommittee 6 – Contamination control (filters)

ISO 18237:2017
Hydraulic fluid power – Method for evaluating water separation performance of dehydrators

ISO 12669:2017
Guidelines for determining the required cleanliness level (RCL) of a system

NFPA provides a forum for the fluid power industry's channel partners—manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, users, and educators. Its U.S. and multinational members work cooperatively in advancing hydraulic and pneumatic technology through the association's many programs and initiatives. NFPA coordinates standards development for fluid power at the industry and international levels. These standards are intended as guides to aid the manufacturer, the consumer, and the user.

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NFPA provides a forum for the fluid power industry's channel partners—manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, customers and educators. Its U.S. and multinational members work cooperatively in advancing hydraulic and pneumatic technology through the association's many programs and initiatives.