scope:

This standard provides:

- test and statistical methods for generating fatigue distribution data;

- test and statistical methods for conducting a verification of the pressure ratings on fluid power components;

- common requirements and an industry-wide philosophy in judging one type of pressure capability for fluid power components;

- uniform methods of product comparison.

This standard limits conditions as follows:

- constant amplitude, pressure induced loading of the elements that constitute or maintain the pressure containing envelope;

- product life of at least 100,000 cycles;

- defined conditions for pressure levels and pulse durations;

- temperatures from the charpy impact transition temperature to the threshold of creep sensitivity;

- environments which are chemically compatible with the materials of the pressure containing envelope;

- materials that are aluminum, magnesium, steel, iron, copper based alloys, cobalt, titanium, stainless steels, nickel steels and monel. Specifically excluded are creep sensitive materials such as: zinc, plastic, rubber and sealing devices.

This standard encourages manufacturers to use this common method to enhance the credibility of their pressure ratings.