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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RvA I248 Ede, NL
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UKAS 0626 Newport, GB
BS EN ISO 7686:2005 DIN EN 997 DIN EN 13079 DIN ISO 10381-7 DIN EN 14622 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-17726-01-00 Pfullingen, DE
Elektrische Feldstärke / 2 V/m 2,5 V/m 1 V/m Magnetische Feldstärke / + 3 more
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UKAS 10460 Romford, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 DOC/002 based on HSG 248)
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RvA L486 Ermelo, NL
AM09 based on BS ISO 21527-1: 07L.1.11 based on ISO 5984:2002 DIN EN ISO 11290-2 ISO 4833-1 DIN EN ISO 8968-1 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00036 Biassono, IT
DIN EN 62368-1: 2016 DIN EN 61326-2-6 DIN EN 61010-2-101 EN IEC 62368-1 IEC 61326-2-6 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-0646 - Cergy Saint-Christophe, FR
DIN EN ISO 7932 DIN EN ISO 6888-1 ISO 15213-1 DIN ISO 16649-2 DIN EN ISO 6888-3 + 3 more
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UKAS 32076 Clervaux Terrace, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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DAkkS D-PL-17693-02-01 Hannover, DE
DIN EN ISO 15061 (D 34) DIN EN 27888 (C 8) DIN EN 1484 (H 3) ISO 5667-21 DIN 38404-C 10 + 3 more
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UKAS 2139 Consett, GB
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990 DIN EN 12457 No DETSC 5012 based on BS EN staining based on HSG 248. (HSG 248) – 2021 + 1 more
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RvA L264 Deurne, NL
AM09 based on BS ISO 21527-1: DIN EN ISO 11290-1 DIN ISO 16649-2 DIN EN ISO 11290-2 DIN EN ISO 6579-1 + 3 more
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Akustik Übertragungsmaß von Messmikrofonen Messmikrofonen mit Dämpfung eines + 3 more
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UKAS 7691 Shotton, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 NSDOC 47 based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248. (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 7830 Coatbridge, GB
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UKAS 8998 Portadown, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 SOP-12, based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0573 Thurso, GB
AIR KERMA RATE AMBIENT DOSE HBs-Antigen (Hepatitis B-Surface RESPONSE: PERSONEL DOSE
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UKAS 2224 Thurso, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 and methods for CSS/CM/148 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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ACCREDIA 00271 Cabiate, IT
ISO 11423-1 DIN EN 17394-2 ISO 6703-1 EPA 160.1 1971 ISO 14189 + 3 more
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UKAS 0282 Harlow, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004) (HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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DIN EN 12457-2 DIN EN ISO 6888-1 AOAC 2012.01 2016 UNI 10802 DIN EN ISO 6888-2 + 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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