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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Railway brake — magnetic track brakes (U auch als Vor-Ort-Kalibrierung Rillentiefe Pt auf 0,2 µm Tiefeneinstellnormalen Rauheit auf Raunormalen + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-7298 Saint Etienne Du Rouvray, FR
NF X 43-269 NF X 43-269 - Annexe K NF X43-050 (parties utiles de ISO 22262-1 NF X 43-050 + 1 more
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ISO 562 DIN EN 16948 ISO 11722 DIN EN ISO 16266-2 DIN EN ISO 10304-1 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00718 Angri, IT
DIN 3388-4 DIN EN 12457-2 NEN-EN 16618 DIN CEN ISO 15216-2 EPA 3545 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00345 Arzignano, IT
ISO 7150-1 EPA 7199 1996 ISO 10530 ISO 9377-2 EPA 3535 + 3 more
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DIN EN 14385 ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 2019-11 NF X43-551 IS EN 1948-1:2006 2006 DIN EN 14789 + 3 more
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UKAS 2136 Hebburn, GB
QOP03 based on HSG 248 QOP01 based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0347 Hebburn, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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CEM DI-002 EURAMET CG-2 CEM DI-014 CEM DI-006 CEM DI-016 + 3 more
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ISO 6059 ASTM D 1209 UNE-EN ISO 8467 SM 4500-NH D 3 UNE 77048 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00617 Merate, IT
ISO 15214 AOAC 997.02 2000 ISO 18787 AOAC 2012.01 2016 ISO 21528-2 + 3 more
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ENAC LE2307 Puertollano, ES
ISO/IEC 25010 ISO/IEC 25040 ISO/IEC 25012 ISO/IEC 5259-2
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DIN EN ISO 6888-2 DIN ISO 16649-2 DIN EN ISO 11930 DIN EN ISO 6888-3 DIN EN ISO 16649-3 + 3 more
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Messschieber für 0 mm Außen-, Innen- und > 500 mm > 1000 mm Tiefenmessschieber * 0 mm Sondermessschieber 0 mm + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-7428 Saint Germain Du Puch, FR
DIN ISO 17289 NF T 90-395 NF T 90-354 NF T 90-393 NF T 90-328 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-0752 Vitre Cedex, FR
DIN EN ISO 21528-2 DIN EN ISO 6888-2 DIN ISO 16649-2 NF V08-054 DIN EN ISO 16649-3 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-2194 Plancy L'Abbaye, FR
NF T 90-412 DIN EN ISO 7899-1 DIN EN ISO 10304-1 DIN EN 12880 ISO 5815-1 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-5057 Alfortville, FR
DIN EN ISO 17294-2 NF T 90-412 DIN EN ISO 21528-2 DIN EN ISO 6888-2 DIN ISO 16649-2 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00929 San Severo, IT
DIN 3388-4 DIN EN 12457-2 EPA 6020 DIN EN ISO 6888-1 BS EN 15662 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00467 Tromello, IT
DIN EN 12457-2 DIN EN 17322 EPA 3535 ISO 19250 EPA 3630 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00460 Pisa, IT
DIN EN ISO 20595 DIN EN ISO 6888-1 DIN EN ISO 10304-1 ISO 4832 DIN EN 12673 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00485 Fermo, IT
DIN EN 1186-3 DIN EN ISO 6888-2 ISO 16649-2 ISO 18593 ISO 21528-2 + 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 — 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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