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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UNI EN ISO 16232
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UNE EN ISO 16232
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DIN EN ISO 4406
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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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Based on ISO 10312:2019 and ISO
SOP 16 by XRD (ISO BS EN
C G C Laboratory
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
SOP 5, based on HSG 248
SOP 4, based on HSG 248
C.W.E. Services
Active
(HSG 264, 2012)
HSG 227 (2004))
Safety Executive guides HSG 264
(2012) and App 3 of HSG 227
(HSG 248) – 2021
+ 3 more
DIN EN 13284-1
BS ISO 9096:2017
requirements of BS EN 15259:2007
Standard and BS EN 15259:2007
DIN EN ISO 16911-1
+ 3 more
DC VOLTAGE
DC Resistance
DC CURRENT
AC Current Generation
Generation (continued)
+ 3 more
Campbell Associates
Active
Sound Calibrators
FREQUENCY
Microphones
based:
½” & ¼” microphones @ 250 Hz
+ 3 more
BS ISO 488:2008, 2446:2008 and
on BS 4401:Part 3:1970(1986)
BS 696-2:1989 (superseded and
BS ISO 6731:2010
ISO BS EN 3727-1:2002
+ 3 more
Electrolytes in blood serum:
Enzymes in blood serum:
(Chlamydia pneumoniae, Mycoplasma
urine:
Hormones in blood serum:
+ 1 more
Cavendish Laboratories
Active
(cdt), Deletion an Pos 117
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
BS 6068-4.12:1998 (withdrawn)
Chamois Metrology
Active
Calibration of pressure
Gas pressure (gauge)
Gas Pressure (Differential)
common mode pressure of 3.5
Hydraulic pressure (gauge)
+ 3 more
Liquid-in-glass thermometers
ASTM D4052 (Digital density
Cirrus Research
Active
Sound Calibrators
Sound Level Meters
One-third octave band filters
(HSG 248) – 2021
SRV-002 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
CoMech Metrology
Active
Chronic progressive external
Depth
Internal
Dial gauges and dial test
Caliper
+ 3 more
simulation.
parameters and ranges)
digital and analogue
Compli Group
Active
DC CURRENT
DC Resistance
Oscilloscope Calibration
DC VOLTAGE
CAPACITANCE
+ 3 more
DIN EN 933-11
DIN EN 12390-3
DIN EN 933-3
DIN EN 12390-7
DIN EN 12697-5
+ 3 more
DC CURRENT
LENGTH
DC Resistance
DC VOLTAGE
Cold junction compensation
+ 3 more
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