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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UKAS 7736 Chelmsford, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 SAS 02 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 9942 Royal William Yard, GB
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004)) HSG 227 (2004) HSG 264 (2012) and Appendix 3 of
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LAB (UK)

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UKAS 0671 Basildon, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 MAAM 05 based on HSG 248 (HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 0423 Guildford, GB
CHEMICAL ASTM D4052 (Digital density
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UKAS 4701 Pencoed, GB
DIN EN 13032-4 BS EN ISO 13032-1 +A1:2012 IEC 62612 ed1.0 (2013-06) IEC 62722-1 ed1.0 (2014-09) IEC 62722-2-1 ed1.0 (2014-11) + 3 more
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UKAS 0495 Chorley, GB
PRESSURE (contโ€™d) Distortion Factor Spot frequency Phase angle (Herpes simplex virus type + 3 more
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UKAS 0937 Chessington, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 P-12 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0625 Preston Riversway Docklands, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 ISO 12966-2 F06 6 & F06 5 based on BS EN F05 4 based on BS 770:Part + 3 more
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UKAS 6998 Port Talbot, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 4707 Port Talbot, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 LSOP6 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0610 Bishop's Stortford, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 QSOP 01 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248 QSOP 03 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0340 Bishop's Stortford, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004)
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UKAS 2432 Newport, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 staining based on HSG 248
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UKAS 9656 70 Pembroke Place, GB
accordance with (EN ISO 14644- BS EN ISO 14644-1:2015
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UKAS 29622 Chelmsford, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 1119 Enfield, GB
staining based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 9681 Hextable, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 ASB04 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0013 Stone, GB
DIN EN 772-13 DIN EN 1052-2 DIN EN 772-20 DIN EN 772-14 DIN EN 1052-4 + 3 more
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UKAS 2569 Gateshead, GB
staining based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 3492, ISO14966 and HSG 248 DIN EN 14629 + 3 more
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UKAS 0227 Poole, GB
Plain ring gauges (taper) Plain gap gauges (parallel) Plain plug gauges (taper) LENGTH ANGLE + 3 more
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UKAS 0228 Wimborne, GB
Plain plug gauges (parallel) length bars) LENGTH (continued) Micrometers (enzephalomyopathische Form + 3 more
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UKAS 1625 Wellingborough, GB
on BS 4401:Part 3:1970(1986) ISO 936:1998 BS ISO 21528-2:2017 BS ISO 16649-2:2001 ISO 6888-1 + 3 more
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UKAS 0199 Galdames Place, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004) Appendix 3 of HSG 227 (2004) (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 + 1 more
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Malary

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UKAS 4643 Cottenham, GB
BS 2000-503:04 ISO 15597:01 BS 2000-523:15 BS EN ISO 3679:15 ISO 10370 + 3 more
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UKAS 28563 Driffield, GB
ISO 6579-1 ISO 21528-2 ISO 16649-2 TP/007 based on BS ISO ISO 11290-2 + 3 more
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Industries

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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