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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Spinocerebelläre Ataxien Bindegewebserkrankungen: ACTA2, COL1A1, HD; Chorea Huntington (Huntingtin-Gen) Dentatorubrale-Pallidoluysiane + 3 more
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ISO 6222 AM09 based on BS ISO 21527-1: ISO 6579-1 ISO 4832 ISO 2171 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-1523 Boissy-Saint-Leger, FR
DIN EN ISO 6507-1 DIN EN ISO 6508-1 NF X70-100-1 DIN EN 45545-2 NF X70-100-2 + 3 more
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ISO 15705 BS EN ISO 17294-2 BS EN 15662 DIN EN ISO 15587-2 ISO 21527-1 + 3 more
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DIN EN ISO 9308-2 CEI IEC 60512-14-7 EPA 3540 DIN EN ISO 11885 ISO 18593 + 3 more
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EPA 6020 ISO 9377-2 EPA 3535 DIN EN ISO 7393-2 EPA 9014 2014 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00532 Mesagne, IT
DIN EN 12457-2 DIN EN ISO 6888-1 DIN EN 15634-1 ASTM D888-18 EPA 8015 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-5058 Pierre Percee, FR
DIN EN 27888 NF X 31-615 (Uniquement DIN EN ISO 10523
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DIN EN 12457-2 DIN EN 12579 DIN EN ISO 10304-1 UNI 10802 DIN EN 1794-3 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 01087 Monselice, IT
DIN EN 13037 DIN EN ISO 6888-1 DIN EN 13038 DIN EN 15634-1 DIN EN 13039 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-21982-01-00 Mönchengladbach, DE
Durchfluss von 2 m3/h bis 800 rn3/h − Durchfluss von Flüssigkeiten Volumendurchfluss dV/dt von strörnenden + 3 more
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UKAS 27441 Elsworth, GB
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ISO 661 ISO 6888-2 ISO 18787 UNI 10590 AOAC 2012.01 2016 + 3 more
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ISO 17604 DIN EN ISO 6888-1 ISO 14698-1 ISO 11731 ISO 4832 + 3 more
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ISO 14698-1 DIN EN ISO 6888-2 ISO 14189 ISO 11731 ISO 4832 + 3 more
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UKAS 2648 Doncaster, GB
AM-01 based on BS 4401:Part 1: AM-32 based on BS 4401:Part 4: AM-03 based on BS ISO 937:2023 AM-04 based on BS ISO AM-31 based on BS EN ISO + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-6933 Surgères, FR
DIN EN ISO 17604 NF T 90-412 NF V08-401 DIN ISO 16649-2 DIN EN ISO 6888-2 + 3 more
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UKAS 0248 Kettering, GB
ISO 4931:1986 (withdrawn) ISO 3759:1984 (withdrawn) DIN EN 13759 DIN EN 12150-1 DIN EN ISO 15797 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-0618 Le Bourget Du Lac Cedex, FR
NF X 31 615 (purge DIN ISO 17289 ISO 5815-1 EN 13087-2 DIN EN ISO 7027-2 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-11303-01-01 St. Wendel, DE
DIN 53394-2 DIN 53176 DIN EN ISO 1172 ASTM D 5576 IEC 60512-11-4 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 01313 Tolentino, IT
DIN EN 12457-2 DIN EN ISO 10304-1 NF EN ISO-15587-2 DIN EN 15216 EPA 5030 + 3 more
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ENAC LE1132 Boecillo, ES
SM 4500-Cl G UNE-EN ISO 7887 UNE-EN ISO 7027-1 SM 4500-NO - B 3 ISO 7150-1 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-0162 Paris, FR
DIN EN ISO 12966-2 DIN EN 12266-2 DIN EN ISO 12966-4 DIN EN 13656 DIN 30660 + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.191 Puerto de Santa María, ES
CEM DI-021 CEM DI-004 CEM EL-007 CEM DI-003 CEM DI-008 + 3 more
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EURAMET CG-6 CEM DI-021 CEM DI-004 CEM DI-013 CEM DI-012 + 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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