Scope
VDA Band 19.1
Technical cleanliness and particle contamination analysis
VDA Band 19.1 is a German automotive industry standard that defines cleanliness requirements and testing procedures for functionally relevant components in fluid circuits. It specifies sampling methods, particle extraction techniques, and contamination classification compatible with ISO 4406 codes. This standard is widely used by Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs in Germany and central Europe to verify component integrity before assembly. Accreditation to this standard demonstrates laboratory competence in precise particle quantification and adherence to stringent German automotive quality expectations.
What it measures
- Particle count and size classification (ISO 4406 compatible)
- Cleanliness class of functional components
- Surface contamination of injectors, valves, and pumps
- Acceptable contamination thresholds per application
- Particle morphology and composition
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DIN EN ISO 16232
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BS EN ISO 16232
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NF EN ISO 16232
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BS EN ISO 4406
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NF EN ISO 4406
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UNI EN ISO 4406
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UNE EN ISO 4406
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NEN EN ISO 4406
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Air Surveys
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(HSG 248) – 2021
APP 7 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248)
APP 15 based on HSG 248
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(HSG 248) – 2021
AEC 1 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
AEC 6 based on HSG 248
Airtech Analysis
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
staining based on HSG 248
(HSG 264, 2012)
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
BS ISO 18283:2022
ASTM D2234 (location E)
ASTM D2013 (location B)
BS ISO 5074:2015; and
ASTM D409:2016
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Allied Aerosystems
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DC Resistance
2.92 mm systems (continued)
DC VOLTAGE
AC CURRENT
DC Power
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Amentum Clean Energy
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OM H-3 based on ISO 9698:2019
ISO 9696:2017 and ISO
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
staining based on HSG 248.
Amentums Materials Testing and Research Laboratory part of Energy Safety and Risk Consultants (UK)
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a) BS 7270:2006
b) BS 3518-3:1963 (Withdrawn)
ASTM E1820-18ae1 (Withdrawn)
ISO 6892-2
BS EN ISO 204
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Anchem Laboratories
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(HSG 248) – 2021
ANC/AS/2 based on HSG 248
DIN EN 14791
IEC 60519-11
DIN EN 13284-1
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Andersen Caledonia
Active
requirements of HTM 01-06 Part E
35 °C/3 days based on HTM 2030
Part E, WHTM 01-06 Part E & BS EN
ISO 15883-4 using R2A and
Part E, HTM 0106 Part E, WHTM 01-
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Asbestos Analytical Services
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
LSD.ASB.02 based on HSG 248
LSD.ASB.04 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) – 2021
QOP03 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248)
QOP01 based on HSG 248
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