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 0772 Rochford, GB
TORQUE increasing torque only.
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(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 D3TA2 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248 D3TA8 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 9086 Manchester, GB
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004)) (HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 10483 Ossett, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 SAC-SOP-15 based on HSG 248 SAC-SOP-07 based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248
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ACCREDIA 01827 Roma, IT
ETSI EN 319 412 ETSI EN 319 401 ETSI EN 319 411-2 ETSI EN 319 411-1
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UKAS 2210 Wilton International, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 DI/AN/ME/025 based on HSG 248 DI/AN/ME/001 based on HSG 248 DI/AN/ME/026 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0152 Heywood, GB
PRESSURE (contโ€™d) DC CURRENT DC VOLTAGE CFH-Gen, Macula-Degeneration Measurement + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00854 Genova, IT
DIN EN 12457-2 EPA 3545 EPA 3630 DIN 51750-3 UNI 11574 + 3 more
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UKAS 9157 Sheffield, GB
LENGTH Plain plug gauges (parallel) Internal Caliper LENGTH (contโ€™d) + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-11327-03-00 Hamburg, DE
DIN EN ISO 12185 ASTM D 4052 DIN EN ISO 3405 DIN EN 13016-1 DIN EN 13016-2 + 3 more
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UKAS 1066 Leeds, GB
ASTM E 2149-20 BS EN ISO 20743:2021 Section ISO 14119 BS EN ISO 20645:2004 BS 1425-1:1991 Appendix A + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-11222-01-01 Oststeinbek, DE
ISO 37 ISO 8513 DIN EN 1393 ISO 21527-2 DIN EN ISO 527-4 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-11055-06-02 Fรผrth, DE
Thermodynamische MessgrรถรŸen TemperaturmessgrรถรŸen - Direktanzeigende Thermometer Railway brake handbooks (UIC 547) - Thermopaare, Thermoelemente + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-22642-01-01 Erlangen, DE
DIN EN 60601-1 IEC 60601-1 DIN EN 60601-1-3 IEC 60601-1-3 DIN EN 60601-2-54 + 3 more
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UKAS 9248 Winall, GB
DIN EN 13821 Sigma-HSE (UK) Ltd DIN EN 14034-1 BS EN ISO/IEC 80079-20-2:2016 DIN EN 14034-2 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 01339 Perugia, IT
DIN EN 17322 EPA 3015 DIN 51750-3 DIN EN ISO 10304-1 EPA 8015 + 3 more
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UKAS 0369 Wellington, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 R24 based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0080 Hedge End, GB
ELECTRICAL CALIBRATION DC RESISTANCE (continued) DC Resistance AC VOLTAGE (continued) AC CURRENT + 3 more
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UKAS 1922 Near Wellington, GB
based on BS EN ISO 6579-1: ISO 21528-2 ISO 21149:2017+Amd1:2022 DIN EN ISO 18415 method based on BS ISO 16649-2: + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-13177-02-00 Bamberg, DE
VerschluรŸzeit Kollagen/ADP Kollagen/Epinephrin Basophile Granulozyten Eosinophile Granulozyten Erythrozyten + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-13180-01-00 Bamberg, DE
VerschluรŸzeit Kollagen/ADP Kollagen/Epinephrin Basophile Granulozyten Eosinophile Granulozyten Erythrozyten + 3 more
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UKAS 0046 Sheffield, GB
ASTM A 370 ASTM E 384 ASTM E 92 ASTM E 23 ISO 6506-1 + 3 more
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UKAS 4337 Sheffield, GB
ISO 3651-2 ASTM E 384-22 ASTM E10-23 ISO 6506-1 ASTM A262-15(2021) Practice E + 3 more
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UKAS 2621 Basildon, GB
QOP01 based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 (HSG 264, 2012) Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
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UKAS 10772 Birmingham, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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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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