EN 853:2015

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Types of hoses
4 Materials and construction
5 Dimensions
6 Requirements
7 Designation
8 Marking
Annex A (normative) - Procedure for the
        measurement of abrasion
Annex B (normative) - Type and routine
        testing of production hoses
Annex C (informative) - Production
        acceptance testing

This European Standard specifies requirements for four types of wire braid reinforced hoses and hose assemblies of nominal bore from 5 to 51. They are suitable for use with:-hydraulic fluids in accordance with ISO 6743 4 with the exception of HFD R, HFD S and HFD T at temperatures ranging from -40 °C to +100 °C;-water based fluids at temperatures ranging from -40 °C to +70 °C;-water at temperatures ranging from 0 °C to +70 °C.This European Standard does not include requirements for end fittings. It is limited to the performance of hoses and hose assemblies.NOTE 1The hoses are not suitable for use with castor oil based and ester based fluids.NOTE 2Hoses and hose assemblies are not be operated outside the limits of this standard.NOTE 3Requirements for hydraulic hoses for underground mining are standardized in separate standards.