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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1) ISO 10312:2019 using TEM, ED
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1) ISO 13794:2019 using TEM, ED
OP280 based on ISO 13794:2019
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Executive guides HSG 264 (2012)
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DIN EN 1026
DIN EN 12046-2
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DIN EN 1027
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staining based on HSG 248.
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(PCM) based on HSG 248
A007B based on BS EN15051-2:2013 +1:2016
DIN EN 12457-3
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ITS Testing Services (UK)
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BS EN ISO 1833-1:2020
And the following parts of ISO 1833
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ISO 1833-3: 2019
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UK 3725 based on ASTM D2163
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IP 411, ISO 6251
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ITS Testing Services (UK)
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F05 4 based on BS 770:Part
on BS 4401:Part 3:1970(1986)
C001 based on BS 4401:Part
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AC VOLTAGE (continued)
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Intona
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and Appx. 3 of HSG 227 (2004))
Executive guides HSG 264 (2012)
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J B-Monitor
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(PCM) based on HSG 248 – 2021
No 3 based on HSG 248 – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
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JCS Technology
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ISO 178
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MIL-STD 810G:2008 Method 501.5
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Jackson and Keay
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BS EN ISO 11623:2015
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Javer Labs
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MIL-STD-810G, Method 508:7
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MIL-STD-810H, Method 508:8
Johnson and Allen
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DC CURRENT
INSPECTION EQUIPMENT
AC CURRENT 50 Hz RMS
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K B Calibration Services
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LENGTH
ended (excluding length bars)
Chronic progressive external
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Caliper Gauges
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Kiwa
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DIN EN 13079
BS 1212-4:1991 Clause 4, 13, 14
DIN EN 14622
BS 1212-3:1990 Clause 4
DIN EN 14623
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Kiwa
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DIN EN 55011: 2018
IEC/CISPR 22
DIN EN 55016-2-1
IEC 61326-2-2: 2012
IEC 61000-6-1
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Kiwa
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DIN EN 16510-2-1
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DIN EN 16510-1
DIN EN 13240
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Kiwa
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DIN EN 55011: 2018
AS/NZS CISPR 11:2004
EN 55011 2016 + A1 2017 + A11 2020
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DIN EN 55013
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