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
🇩🇪 DIN EN ISO 16232 🇬🇧 BS EN ISO 16232 🇫🇷 NF EN ISO 16232 🇮🇹 UNI EN ISO 16232 🇪🇸 UNE EN ISO 16232 🇳🇱 NEN EN ISO 16232 🇩🇪 DIN EN ISO 4406 🇬🇧 BS EN ISO 4406 🇫🇷 NF EN ISO 4406 🇮🇹 UNI EN ISO 4406 🇪🇸 UNE EN ISO 4406 🇳🇱 NEN EN ISO 4406
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ENAC LE2360 Derio, ES
SM 2540 F SM 2130 B EPA 8270 UNE-EN ISO 8467 UNE-EN ISO 5815-1 + 3 more
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BS EN ISO 7027-1:2016 SM 2510 B ISO 10566 SM 4500-H+ B ISO 7887:2011, APHA, + 3 more
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UNE-EN ISO 10304-1 UNE-EN ISO 17294-2 UNE-EN ISO 14189 UNE-EN ISO 17294-1 ISO 5667-6 + 3 more
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ENAC LE2081 Abrera, ES
SM 4500 H+ UNE EN 27888 SM 2130 B UNE-EN 77059 UNE-EN 1484 + 3 more
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UNE 137001 UNE 49706 UNE-EN ISO 2234 UNE-EN ISO 12048 UNE-EN ISO 2244 + 3 more
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UNE-EN ISO 27888 SM 4500 H+ ISO 5667-7 SM 5210 SM 4500-Cl G + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-21076-01-01 Haldenwang, DE
Railway brake — anti-slide device (UIC 5 Railway brake — magnetic track brakes (U Railway brakes — conditions for homologa Messgeräte im Kraftfahrwesen − Abgasmessgeräte für Fremdzündungsmotor + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.235 Rinconada, ES
CEM ME-003 CEM DI-008 UNE-EN ISO 6789-2 CEM DI-020 CEM DI-005 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-7447 Venelles, FR
NF X 43-269 ISO NF X 43-257 NF X 43-050 ISO 16000-7
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ACCREDIA 00378 Pereto, IT
DIN EN 1793-5 ASTM E 415 21 DIN EN 14726 DIN EN 1794-1 DIN EN 1794-2 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-18095-01-00 Karlsfeld, DE
/ Messgeräte 0,001 V > 0,22 V > 2,2 V > 11 V + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-14191-01-01 Frankfurt (Oder), DE
DIN 38402-A 11 DIN 38402-A 12 DIN 38402-A 13 DIN ISO 5667-5 (A 14) DIN EN ISO 5667-6 (A 15) + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-11316-01-00 Großheide, DE
IEC 61400-12-1 * IEC 61400-12-5 * IEC 61400-50 * IEC 61400-50-1 * IEC 61400-50-2 * + 1 more
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ACCREDIA 01026 Chieri, IT
ISO 6888-1 DIN EN 12457-2 ISO 17604 AOAC 2012.01 2016 DIN EN ISO 10304-1 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-6043 Sainte Helene Du Lac, FR
NF X 43-269 NF X 43-050 NF X43-050 (parties utiles de ISO 16000-7
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ENAC LE2541 Erandio, ES
ISO 10469:2006)
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ACCREDIA 00208 Reggio Emilia, IT
IS EN ISO 23210:2009 DIN EN 12457-2 EPA 3630 DIN EN ISO 10304-1 UNI 10802 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-5853 Saint-Pierre-De-Chandieu, FR
NF X 43-269 NF X43-050 (parties utiles de ISO 22262-1 NF X 43-257 NF X 43-050 + 1 more
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COFRAC 1-1364 Saint-Quentin-Fallavier, FR
DIN EN 14902 DIN ISO 16000-3 DIN EN ISO 16017-1 DIN EN ISO 16017-2 DIN ISO 16000-4 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-5578 Villebon-Sur-Yvette, FR
NF T 90-412 0.95) based on BS ISO 21527-2:2008 DIN EN ISO 6888-2 DIN EN ISO 16649-3 DIN EN ISO 6888-3 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-14162-01-03 Altenberge, DE
DIN EN ISO 15587-1 DIN EN ISO 15587-2 DIN EN ISO 14403-2 DIN 38405-4 DIN 38405-8 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00141 Zoppola, IT
DIN EN ISO 10705-2 ISO 7899-2 ISO 14189 DIN EN 15634-1 ISO 19250 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00597 Moncalieri, IT
DIN EN 12457-2 ISO 8573-2 ISO 8573-3 DIN EN ISO 20236 ISO 8573-4 + 3 more
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UKAS 1282 Templeborough, GB
on BS 4401:Part 3:1970(1986) ISO 12966-2 AM/C/108 based on BS EN ISO BS 684 2.14:2001 BS EN 288-Part 9 :1999 + 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 — Cleanliness of components for fluid circuits
  • ISO 4406 Hydraulic fluid power fluids — Coding of the degree of cleanliness
  • ISO 11158 Industrial oils for turbines — Specifications for mineral and synthetic hydraulic oils

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