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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BS EN ISO 4406
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Gas pressure (gauge)
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Hydraulic Pressure (absolute)
PRESSURE (contโd)
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LENGTH
Blade type
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Surface plates
External micrometer
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staining based on HSG 248.
(PCM) based on HSG 248
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QSOP 03 based on HSG 248
QSOP 01 based on HSG 248
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Specific Values 1 ๏
RF Power
RF Attenuation 10 MHz to 1 GHz
Other values -20 dBm to +20 dBm
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ISO 5173
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BS EN ISO 9606-2:2004
BS 131-5:1965
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and Appx. 3 of HSG 227 (2004))
in Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004)
guides HSG 264 (2012) and
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ISO 12185
BS 2000-462.1:01
ISO 10370
DIN EN 12766-1
BS 2000-503:04
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BS EN ISO 10077-1:2006
published 2024) for BS EN
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EN 1364-4
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based on BS EN 12457
DIN EN 1948-4
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HSG 227 (2004))
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(PCM) based on HSG 248
ISO 3651-2
ASTM A262 Methods A, C & E
ISO 7438
ASTM G28-2022 Method A
ASTM G48 Method A
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