EN 377:1993/A1:1996

Lubricants for applications in appliances and associated controls using combustible gases except those designed for use in industrial processes

2020-01-20: Originator of XML version: NEN (on behalf of NEN, ASI, DS, SFS, SIS, SN)

Schmierstoffe für die Anwendung in Geräten und zugehörigen Stellgeräten für Brenngase außer denjenigen, die für die Anwendung in industriellen Prozessen vorgesehen sind

Lubrifiants destinés aux appareils et équipements associés utilisant les combustibles gazeux à l'exception des appareils spécifiquement destinés à un usage industriel

Maziva za uporabo v aparatih in pripadajoči regulacijski opremi, ki uporabljajo gorljive pline, razen tistih, ki se uporabljajo v industrijskih procesih - Dopolnilo A1

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 23-Jul-1996
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Jan-1997
• ICS: 75.100 - Lubricants, industrial oils and related products
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 208 - Elastomeric seals for joints in pipework and pipelines
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 108 - Sealing materials and lubricants for gas appliances and gas equipment
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 24-Jul-1996
• Completion Date: 24-Jul-1996
• Directive: 2009/142/EC - DIRECTIVE 2009/142/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 30 November 2009 relating to appliances burning gaseous fuels
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Directive: 90/396/EEC - Appliances burning gaseous fuels
• Mandate: M/131 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on pipes, tanks and ancillaries, not in contact with water intended for human consumption
• Mandate: M/BC/CEN/89/6 - Standardization request to CEN concerning appliances burning gaseous fuels
• Ref Project: SIST EN 377:1996/A1:1996 - Lubricants for applications in appliances and associated controls using combustible gases except those designed for use in industrial processes

Relations

• Amends: EN 377:1993 - Lubricants for applications in appliances and associated controls using combustible gases except those designed for use in industrial processes
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 377:1993/A1:1996 is a European standard published by CEN that specifies requirements and guidelines for lubricants used in appliances and associated controls operating with combustible gases. This standard excludes lubricants designed explicitly for use in industrial process applications. It provides a clear framework for selecting and applying lubricants in equipment such as gas valves, regulators, and safety controls to ensure reliable performance and safety.

The scope of this standard addresses critical aspects related to the compatibility, performance, and safety of lubricants in gas-powered appliances. It is essential for manufacturers, service providers, and engineers working with gas appliances to adhere to this standard to maintain compliance with European regulations and optimize equipment lifespan.

Key Topics

• Lubricant Specifications: Defines the characteristics and performance criteria lubricants must meet to be suitable for gas appliances and associated controls.

• Combustible Gas Applications: Covers lubricants used in equipment that operates with gases such as natural gas, propane, or butane, excluding lubricants for industrial process equipment.

• Safety and Performance Requirements: Establishes guidelines that ensure lubricants do not compromise appliance safety, operational reliability, or control precision.

• Compatibility: Addresses the chemical and physical compatibility of lubricants with materials used in gas appliances (e.g., seals, metals, plastics).

• Exclusions: Clarifies that the standard does not apply to lubricants formulated specifically for industrial process applications involving combustible gases.

Applications

• Domestic and Commercial Gas Appliances: Ensures that lubricants used in household or commercial gas devices such as water heaters, cookers, and heating systems maintain safety and optimum performance.

• Control Devices: Guides lubricant use in valves, regulators, thermostats, and actuators controlling combustible gases to prevent leaks, wear, and malfunctions.

• Maintenance and Servicing: Provides reference criteria for selecting safe and effective lubricants during appliance installation, maintenance, and servicing.

• Equipment Manufacturing: Assists manufacturers in choosing standardized lubricants aligned with European safety and quality norms to improve product reliability.

Related Standards

• EN 898 - Pertains to lubricants for gas appliances in industrial process applications.

• ISO 8573 - Standards related to compressed air purity, indirectly relevant for gas appliance operation environments.

• EN 437 - Covers specifications for appliances using gaseous fuels, assisting manufacturers in overall appliance safety.

• EN 60730 - Details automatic electrical controls for household and similar use, linked to control devices using lubricants per EN 377.

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Keywords: EN 377:1993/A1:1996, lubricants for gas appliances, combustible gas controls, gas appliance safety, lubricant standards, CEN lubricant requirements, gas valve lubrication, non-industrial gas equipment, European lubricant standards, gas appliance maintenance.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Lubricants for applications in appliances and associated controls using combustible
gases except those designed for use in industrial processes
Schmierstoffe für die Anwendung in Geräten und zugehörigen Stellgeräten für
Brenngase außer denjenigen, die für die Anwendung in industrielle
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