Norms and Regulations

Electric conductivity

• TRGS 727
  Avoiding of ignition hazards due to electrostatic charging
  "Pipes and hoses for bulk materials"
• DIN EN ISO 8031 (in place of DIN EN 28031)
  Rubber and synthetic material hoses and hose lines
  "Determination of the electric resistance"

Ignitability:

• UL94 = Underwriters Laboratories Vertical Burning Test
• DIN 4102 - B1 = "Burning behaviour of construction materials and components"
• DIN 54837 = "Inspection of materials, small components and component sections for railcars - Determination of the burning behaviour with a gas burner."
• DIN 5510 part 2 = "Principles for the inspection and classification of the burning behaviour of materials and components in railcars."
• DIN 57472 part 813 = "Fire gas corrosivity"
• NFTS 101-106
• DIN EN 45545-2 = "Fire protection in railway vehicles - Requirements on the burning behaviour of materials and components"

Pressure and vacuum:

• EN ISO 1402 (pressure) = Rubber and synthetic material hoses and hose lines

Mechanical inspections

• DIN 53505 = Inspection of rubber and elastomers
  "Hardness inspection according to Shore A and D"
• DIN ISO 4649:2006-11 = "Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic –
  Determination of abrasion resistance using a rotating cylindrical drum device"
• DIN 53515 = Inspection of rubber and elastomers
  "Cracking test"
• DIN 53517 = Inspection of rubber and elastomers
  "Determination of the compression damage residual"
• DIN 53504 = Inspection of rubber and elastomers
  "Determination of the tear resistance, tensile strength and elogation of break"

Product standards

• DIN 26057
  "Spiral hoses made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with steel wire-reinforcement for granules and powdery materials-requirements"

Engineering modifications subject to change.