scope:

This European Standard specifies requirements for three types of textile reinforced rubber hoses and hose assemblies of nominal bore from 5 to 100. The types are defined in Clause 3.

They are suitable for use with:

- hydraulic fluids in accordance with ISO 6743-4 with the exception of HRD R, HFD S and HFD at temperatures ranging from -40 °C to 100 °C;

- water-based fluids at temperatures ranging from -40 °C to +70 °C;

- water at temperature ranging from 0 °C to +70 °C.

The European Standard does not include requirements for end fittings. It is limited to the performance of hoses and hose assemblies.

NOTE 1 The hoses are not suitable for use with castor oil based and ester based fluids.

NOTE 2 Hoses and hose assemblies are not be operated outside the limits of this standard.

NOTE 3 Requirements for hydraulic hoses for underground mining are standardized in separate standards.