EN 856:1996

This European standard specifies requirements for four types of rubber covered spiral wire reinforced hydraulic hoses and hose assemblies of nominal bore from 6 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 for types 4SP and 4SH and -40°C to +100°C for types R12 and R13; water based fluids at temperatures ranging from -40°C to 70°C; water fluids at temperatures ranging from 0°C to +70°C.