ÖNORM EN 853

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 OC to +I00 OC; - water based fluids at temperatures ranging from -40 *C to +70 O C ; - water at temperatures ranging rom 0 OC to +70 OC The 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 o i l based and ester based fluids. NOTE 2: Hoses and hose assemblies should not be operated outside the limits of this standard. NOTE 3: Requirements for hydraulic hoses for underground mining are standardised in separate standards.