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
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช DIN EN ISO 16232 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง BS EN ISO 16232 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท NF EN ISO 16232 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น UNI EN ISO 16232 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ UNE EN ISO 16232 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ NEN EN ISO 16232 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช DIN EN ISO 4406 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง BS EN ISO 4406 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท NF EN ISO 4406 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น UNI EN ISO 4406 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ UNE EN ISO 4406 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ NEN EN ISO 4406
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5 of HSG 227 (2004) (HSG 264, 2012)
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BS 1377: Part 2: 1990 BS 1377-3:2018 + A1:2021 ASTM D4186-12: 2020 ASTM D5334-22 ASTM D2216-19 + 3 more
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UKAS 10287 Chelmsford, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 0580 Bexhill, GB
FLOW Gas pressure (absolute) Gas pressure (gauge) DC CURRENT TEMPERATURE + 3 more
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UKAS 2083 Wellington, GB
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UKAS 2727 Perth, GB
based on ISO 11133:2014+Amd dependent) based on BS EN based on BS EN 12322:1999
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UKAS 4037 Welwyn Garden City, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 PRO02 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 4203 Pontypridd, GB
BS EN ISO 18119:2018+A1:2021 BS EN 14876:2007/Internal proceduresDiss BS EN ISO 10460:2018 ISO 23088:2020
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UKAS 1278 Glasgow, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 staining based on HSG 248 F2011 (BS 696:Part 2:1989) F0131 (BS 1741:10-1:1989) using F0008 (BS 696:Part 2:1989) using + 3 more
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UKAS 7751 Sawbridgeworth, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 9528 Stevenage, GB
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004) (HSG 264, 2012)
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(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 1105 Nuneaton, GB
IEC/CISPR 25 DIN EN 55025: 2018 ISO 7637-2 ISO 11451-1 IEC/CISPR 12 + 3 more
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UKAS 0024 Southsea, GB
(HSG 248) - 2021 ASB/SOP/OM8 based on HSG 248 ASB/SOP/OM6 based on HSG 248 DIN EN 12697-11 on BS 4401:Part 3:1970(1986) + 3 more
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UKAS 8452 Manchester, GB
BS 2790 - Specification for the design a BS 1113 - Specification for the design a BS EN 13480 Parts 1 to 8 - Metallic EN 13445 โ€“ Parts 1 to 10 Unfired pressur BS EN ISO 15614 and ASME IX + 3 more
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Automotive component suppliers German and European OEM supply chains Hydraulic component manufacturing Fuel system component production Precision fluid power devices

Related Standards

  • ISO 16232 Road vehicles โ€” Cleanliness of components for fluid circuits
  • ISO 4406 Hydraulic fluid power fluids โ€” Coding of the degree of cleanliness
  • ISO 11158 Industrial oils for turbines โ€” Specifications for mineral and synthetic hydraulic oils

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