prEN 854

This document 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 4.
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 hoses are not suitable for use with castor oil based and ester-based fluids.
The document does not include requirements for end fittings. It is limited to the performance of hoses and hose assemblies.
NOTE  Requirements for hydraulic hoses for underground mining are covered in other documents.