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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the guidance of GPG 14 PERSONAL DOSE EQUIVALENT: RESPONSE:
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UKAS 31383 Wakefield Europort, GB
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UKAS 2418 Cleckheaton, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248 (HSG 264, 2012) Appendix 5 of HSG 227
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ISO 11654 BS EN ISO 10140-2:2021 ISO 7171 ISO 354 BS EN ISO 10140-3:2021 + 3 more
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UKAS 8504 Glasgow, GB
(HSG 264:2012) HSG 227 Appendix 5: By HSG 227 Appendix 3: By
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UKAS 9064 Paignton, GB
DIN EN ISO 11127-6 DIN EN 13727 1) BS EN ISO 11930:2019+ 2) QMIC WI 22, based on BS EN
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DAkkS D-K-19342-01-02 Holzkirchen, DE
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UKAS 0553 Wandsworth, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 APP 7 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248) APP 15 based on HSG 248 + 2 more
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UKAS 0232 Manchester, GB
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UKAS 2054 Manchester, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 AEC 1 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248 AEC 6 based on HSG 248
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DAkkS D-K-18731-01-01 Manching, DE
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UKAS 4376 Alton, GB
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UKAS 0681 Writtle, GB
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UKAS 1765 Kilmarnock, GB
BS ISO 18283:2022 ASTM D2234 (location E) ASTM D2013 (location B) BS ISO 5074:2015; and ASTM D409:2016 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-11123-01-02 Werther (Westf.), DE
DIN EN ISO 6506-1 ASTM E 10-18 DIN EN ISO 6508-1 ASTM E 18-22 DIN EN ISO 6507-1 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-19562-01-01 Kaufbeuren, DE
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UKAS 0666 Pontypridd, GB
DC Resistance 2.92 mm systems (continued) DC VOLTAGE AC CURRENT DC Power + 3 more
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UKAS 6093 Scorrier, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0212 Redruth, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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ACCREDIA 01300 Modugno, IT
DIN EN 12457-2 DIN EN ISO 10304-1 DIN EN 13040 DIN EN 14346 NF EN ISO 15587-2 et NF EN ISO 11885 + 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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