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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UNI 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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Enertek International
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DIN EN 12279
DIN EN 12278
-22018G/A, rs182549
DIN EN 303-2
DIN EN 15502-2-1
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Enquin Environmental
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(HSG 248) – 2021
(Section 2) based on HSG 248
(Section 4) based on HSG 248
staining based on HSG 248
(HSG 264, 2012)
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Enviraz Surveys
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HSG 264 (2012) and Appx. 3 of
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Envirocare Midlands
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(HSG 248) – 2021
SOP/11, based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) – 2021
DIN EN 12457-2
3.02 based on HSG 248
staining based on HSG 248.
(PCM) based on HSG 248
Environmental Essentials
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(HSG 248) – 2021
TP003 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
TP002 based on HSG 248
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004)
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(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
SP1 based on HSG 248
(HSG 264, 2012)
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Executive guides HSG 264 (2012)
Envirosafe Testing
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(HSG 248) – 2021
SOP 3 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
Essex Asbestos Testing
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(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
TP03 based on HSG 248
Eton Environmental Group
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(HSG 248) – 2021
TP005, based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
Eurofins Chemtest
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staining based on HSG 248.
(PCM) based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) – 2021
DIN EN 12457-2
DIN EN 12457-3
AC CURRENT
AC VOLTAGE (continued)
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IEC 61000-6-1
IEC 61000-4-29: 2000
DIN EN 62233
IEC 61000-4-11: 2004
DIN EN 61000-4-12
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Eurofins Food Testing UK
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ISO 6579-1
ISO 6888-1
ISO 16649-2
ISO 11290-1
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Method 15.2 based on BS EN ISO
ISO 15213-2
Method 9.8 based on BS EN BS EN
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Method 4.3 based on BS EN ISO
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Eurofins Food Testing UK
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ISO 6579-1
ISO 4832
EUMM 3.03 based on BS EN
EUMM 3.07 based on BS EN ISO
BS ISO 21528-2:2017
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Eurofins Food Testing UK
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ISO 712
ISO 4833-1
on BS EN ISO 1736:2008
ISO 21528-2
BS ISO 4832:2006
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BS and European Standard Tests
DIN EN 16438
DIN EN 16437
DIN EN 13727
DIN EN 13697
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