ISO 24568:2021

Aerospace — Metric series pipe coupling 8°30' up to 28 000 kPa dynamic beam seal — Technical specification

This document specifies the required characteristics, inspection and test methods, quality assurance and procurement requirements for metric series 8°30’ dynamic beam seal pipe couplings, for temperature ranges type II and III according to ISO 6771 and nominal pressure up to 28 000 kPa.

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General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 11-Jul-2021
• ICS: 49.080 - Aerospace fluid systems and components
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 20/SC 10 - Aerospace fluid systems and components
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 20/SC 10/WG 6 - Couplings for rigid pipe
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 12-Jul-2021
• Due Date: 08-Jul-2021
• Completion Date: 12-Jul-2021

Relations

• Consolidated By: ISO 17633:2025 - Welding consumables — Tubular cored electrodes and rods for gas shielded and non-gas shielded metal arc welding of stainless and heat-resisting steels — Classification
• Effective Date: 18-Nov-2023

Overview

ISO 24568:2021 - "Aerospace - Metric series pipe coupling 8°30' up to 28 000 kPa dynamic beam seal - Technical specification" defines technical, inspection and procurement requirements for high‑pressure metric-series pipe couplings used in aerospace fluid systems. The standard covers dynamic beam seal couplings with an 8°30' sealing angle for nominal pressures up to 28 000 kPa, and for temperature ranges Type II and III as classified in ISO 6771. It sets out required characteristics, test methods, quality assurance and delivery requirements for manufacturers, purchasers and quality engineers.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and limits
  • Metric series 8°30' dynamic beam seal couplings, up to 28 000 kPa, temperature ranges Type II & III (ISO 6771).
• Materials and dimensions
  • Conformity with product and semi‑finished material standards; chemical analysis or EN 10204 certificates required.
  • Dimensional inspection with appropriate measuring instruments.
• Surface and thread requirements
  • Surface roughness interpreted per ISO 1302; threads tested with GO gauges (tolerance class 4h6h).
  • Rolled threads preferred; specified maximum Ra (profile) and micro‑examination of thread flanks for rolled threads.
  • Surface defects (cracks, laps, folds, seams, pits) defined and controlled.
• Assembly and specimen preparation
  • Specimens assembled in accordance with prescribed methods; prior to qualification testing, couplings are assembled at maximum specified torque unless otherwise required (mixed torque assembly may be specified for some specimens).
  • Shaped parts machined with grain flow oriented in the fluid direction.
• Test and inspection methods
  • Requirements include proof, burst, leakage and fatigue/qualification testing; test fluids recommended (MIL‑H‑5606 for Type II, MIL‑H‑8446 for Type III), with water allowed for certain tests.
  • Pipe attachment (brazing, welding, mechanical) must not impair geometry or strength and shall be inspected (direct measurement, NDT).
• Quality assurance & procurement
  • Defines production and delivery batch concepts, qualification testing, AQL sampling (ISO 2859-1), acceptance/rejection criteria, quality control records and batch identification (Annex A).
• Preparation for delivery
  • Cleaning, preservation and packaging requirements to protect performance.

Practical applications and users

• Applies to designers, manufacturers and suppliers of aerospace hydraulic and fluid system fittings and tube assemblies.
• Used by procurement teams and quality assurance/inspection departments to specify accepted coupling characteristics and supplier compliance.
• Relevant for aerospace OEMs, MRO organizations, test laboratories and regulatory bodies involved in high‑pressure hydraulic line design, assembly and qualification.

Related standards (as referenced in ISO 24568)

• ISO 6771 (pressure and temperature classifications)
• ISO 6772 (impulse testing of hose, tubing and fitting assemblies)
• ISO 7137, ISO 7257, ISO 1302, EN 10204 and others cited for testing, materials, surface texture and documentation

Keywords: ISO 24568:2021, aerospace pipe coupling, dynamic beam seal, metric series, 8°30', 28 000 kPa, inspection and test methods, quality assurance, ISO 6771.

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 24568
First edition
2021-07
Aerospace — Metric series pipe
coupling 8°30' up to 28 000 kPa
dynamic beam seal — Technical
specification
Reference number
©
ISO 2021
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
3.1 Coupling . 2
3.2 Surface defects . 2
3.3 Quality assurance. 3
4 Symbols . 4
5 Requirements, inspection and test methods . 4
5.1 Test conditions and preparation of specimens for qualification . 4
5.1.1 General. 4
5.1.2 Tests fluids. 4
5.1.3 Specimen preparation . 4
5.1.4 Pipe assembly . 4
6 Quality assurance .16
6.1 Product qualification .16
6.2 Quality control records .16
6.3 Acceptance conditions .16
6.4 Rejection .17
6.5 Purchaser’s (user’s) quality control .17
7 Preparation for delivery .17
7.1 Cleaning .17
7.2 Preservation and packaging .17
Annex A (normative) Production batch identification .21
Bibliography .23
Foreword
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 24568:2021(E)
Aerospace — Metric series pipe coupling 8°30' up to 28
000 kPa dynamic beam seal — Technical specification
1 Scope
This document specifies the required characteristics, inspection and test methods, quality assurance
and procurement requirements for metric series 8°30’ dynamic beam seal pipe couplings, for
temperature ranges type II and III according to ISO 6771 and nominal pressure up to 28 000 kPa.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 2813, Aerospace series — Aluminium alloy AL‑P‑6061‑ — T6 — Drawn tube for pressure applications —
0,6 mm ≤ a ≤ 12,5 mm
EN 3120, Aerospace series — Titanium alloy TI‑P64003 — Cold worked and stress relieved — Seamless
tube for pressure systems — 4 mm ≤ D ≤ 51 mm, 690 MPa ≤ R ≤ 1 030 MPa
m
EN 10204, Metallic products — Types of inspection documents
ISO 1302, Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) — Indication of surface texture in technical product
documentation
ISO 2685, Aircraft — Environmental test procedure for airborne equipment — Resistance to fire in
designated fire zones
ISO 2859-1, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes — Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by
acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot‑by‑lot inspection
ISO 5855 (all parts), Aerospace — MJ threads
ISO 6771, Aerospace — Fluid systems and components — Pressure and temperature classifications
ISO 6772, Aerospace — Fluid systems — Impulse testing of hydraulic hose, tubing and fitting assemblies
ISO 7137, Aircraft — Environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment
ISO 7257, Aircraft — Hydraulic tubing joints and fittings — Rotary flexure test
ISO 8625-1, Aerospace — Fluid systems — Vocabulary — Part 1: General terms and definitions related to
pressure
ISO 9538, Aerospace series — Hydraulic tubing joints and fittings — Planar flexure test
1)
TR 2674, Design and construction of pipeline for fluids in liquid or gaseous condition — Rigid lines,
installation
1) Published as ASD-STAN Technical Report at the date of publication of this standard by AeroSpace and Defence
industries Association of Europe – Standardization (ASD-STAN) (www .asd -stan .org).
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 8625-1 and the following
apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1 Coupling
3.1.1
coupling assembly
assembled and torque-tightened nut, ferrule and pipe mating with e.g. unions, tees or elbows
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1.
Key
1 dynamic beam seal
2 ferrule
3 nut
4 union end
Figure 1 — Example of coupling assembly
3.1.2
shaped part
forged part
coupling machined out of individual forging blank
Note 1 to entry: For crosses, tees and elbows machined out of bar or plate stock the term “shaped” may be used.
3.2 Surface defects
3.2.1
surface irregularity
nonconformity with general surface appearance, possible defect
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3.2.2
crack
clean (crystalline) fracture passing through or across the grain boundaries that possibly follows
inclusions of foreign elements
Note 1 to entry: Cracks are normally caused by overstressing the metal during forging or other forming
operations, or during heat treatment. Where parts are subject to significant reheating, cracks are usually
discoloured by scale.
3.2.3
fold
doubling over of metal, which can occur during the forging operation
Note 1 to entry: Folds can occur at or near the intersection of diameter changes and are especially prevalent with
non-circular necks, shoulders and heads.
3.2.4
lap
fold (3.2.3) -like machining defect
3.2.5
seam
surface opening or crack (3.2.2) or extraneous material resulting from a defect obtained during e.g.
casting or forging
3.2.6
pit
void or hole in the surface as caused, for example, by corrosion
3.3 Quality assurance
3.3.1
production batch
definite quantity of some commodity or service produced at one time under conditions that are
presumed uniform
3.3.2
delivery batch
batch consisting of couplings with the same identity block which may come from different production
batches (3.3.1)
3.3.3
acceptable quality level
AQL
quality level which for the purposes of sampling inspection is the limit of a satisfactory process average,
when a continuing series of lots is considered
3.3.4
qualification
testing required to demonstrate successful performance of the coupling assembly (3.1.1) in simulated
service (overload, destructive and fatigue tests)
3.3.5
major defect
defect other than critical, that is likely to result in a failure or to reduce materially the usability of the
considered product for its intended purpose
3.3.6
minor defect
defect that is not likely to reduce materially the usability of the considered product for its intended
purpose, or that is a departure from established specification having little bearing on the effective use
or operation of this product
4 Symbols
A Elongation, in percent [%]
D Actual outside diameter of pipe, in millimetres [mm]
D Actual inside diameter of pipe, in millimetres [mm]
DN Nominal outside diameter of pipe
P Working pressure, in megapascals [MPa]
R Tensile strength, in megapascals [MPa]
m
R 0,2 % proof stress, in megapascals [MPa]
p0,2
σ Axial stress due to pressure, in megapascals [MPa]
x
5 Requirements, inspection and test methods
5.1 Test conditions and preparation of specimens for qualification
5.1.1 General
For requirements, inspection and test methods see Table 1.
5.1.2 Tests fluids
Unless otherwise specified, tests shall be carried out using e.g. a petroleum base hydraulic fluid
according to MIL-H-5606 for coupling assemblies of type II temperature range and a silicate ester base
hydraulic fluid according to MIL-H-8446 for those of type III temperature range. Water may be used,
whenever practical, for proof, burst, stress corrosion and re-use capability testing. For other than
hydraulic system applications, it is preferable to use system fluid for leakage (gaseous pressure) and
proof testing. When specified in the test method, the test fluid is used as a lubricant.
5.1.3 Specimen preparation
Shaped parts shall be machined with the grain flow of the bar or plate in the direction of the fluid.
Specimens shall be assembled as illustrated in Table 3. Installations on the pipe end shall be in
accordance with TR 2674. Prior to testing, all couplings shall be assembled using the maximum
specified torque. Except, when specified in Table 3, the coupling shall be assembled using the minimum
installation torque for at least half of the specimens, and maximum torques for the remainder.
5.1.4 Pipe assembly
The method of joining the pipe to the coupling end (brazing, welding, mechanical attachment, etc.) shall
not be detrimental to the properties, strength or geometry of the pipe and the coupling end. The joint
shall be in accordance with the design instructions and shall be inspected by direct measurement, X-ray
or other non-destructive methods.
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Table 1 — Requirements, inspection and test methods
Sub- Requirement Inspection and test method Q A
Characteristic
clause
a
5.2 Materials Conformity with the product Chemical analysis or certificate of compli- X X
standards ance according to EN 10204 issued by the
100 % 100 %
semi-finished product manufacturer.
a
5.3 Dimensions Conformity with the product Suitable measuring instruments X X
standards
100 % 50 %
Fluid passages Conformity with the product A ball with a diameter 0,5 mm less than the X X
standards minimum diameter specified for the pas-
100 % 20 %
sage shall pass through the coupling.
a
5.4 Product Marking shall be according to Visual examination X X
product standards and defini-
identification 100 % 100 %
tion documents including batch
identification of Annex A. It shall
be legible and shall not adversely
affect the material or the func-
tioning of the products.
a
5.5 Surface Conformity with the product Suitable measuring instruments or X X
roughness standards visual-tactile samples
100 % 100 %
Interpreted in accordance with
ISO 1302
a
5.6 Surface Conformity with the product Visual examination X X
treatment standards
The thread shall be tested using a gauge 100 % 100 %
with a tolerance class of 4h6h.
Key
Q qualification
A acceptance
a
Applicable to parts prior to assembly.
Table 1 (continued)
Sub- Requirement Inspection and test method Q A
Characteristic
clause
a
5.7 Surface defects Parts shall be free from surface Visual inspection using suitable methods X X
defects indicated in 3.3 liable to
100 % 100 %
have an adverse effect on their
characteristics and endurance. Visual examination X X
100 % 100 %
Threads Threads may be cut, rolled or Thread flanks in rolled threads shall be X X
ground, except titanium alloys examined by micro-examination. Speci-
10 % 5 %
which shall be cut or rolled. The mens shall be taken from the finished part
external threads of couplings by sectioning on a longitudinal plane across
should be rolled and, if ma- the threaded area. The specimens shall be
chined, shall have an arithmeti- polished and etched to reveal the surface
cal mean deviation, Ra, of the defects.
profile of 3,2 μm or smoother in
accordance with ISO 1302.
The grain flow in rolled threads
shall be continuous and follow
the general thread contour with
the maximum density at the
thread root.
Laps, cracks, surface irregu-
larities and seams (see 3.2)
are not acceptable on any part
of the pressure thread flank,
in the thread root or on the
non-pressure thread flank. Laps
and seams, depths of which are
within the limits of Table 2, are
acceptable on the crest and the
non-pressure thread flank above
the pitch diameter.
5.8 Proof pressure The coupling assembly shall The coupling assembly shall be connected X
withstand a pressure equal to to a pressure source with one end free to
twice the nominal pressure of move. Rate of pressure increase shall be
the fluid system for 5 min at (150 000 ± 37 500) kPa/min.
ambient temperature without
leakage and shall not show any
evidence of permanent defor-
mation or other malfunction
when using the specified torque
values.
5.9 Gaseous The coupling assembly shall The coupling assembly shall be solvent X
pressure withstand a gaseous pressure cleaned and air dried prior to testing. It
equal to the nominal pressure shall be assembled and tightened to the
for 5 min, at ambient tempera- minimum torques specified in Table 4. It
ture. There shall be no visible shall then be pressurized with nitrogen to
formation of bubbles after 1 min the nominal pressure. This pressure shall
at pressure or other malfunc- be maintained for 5 min while the speci-
tion that would affect assembly mens are immersed in water or suitable oil
or disassembly when using the (see Figure 2).
torque values specified.
5.10 Hydraulic The coupling assembly shall The coupling assembly shall be impulse X
impulse resist- withstand 200 000 impulse pres- tested at the temperatures and in the se-
ance sure cycles without leakage. quence specified in ISO 6772.
Key
Q qualification
A acceptance
a
Applicable to parts prior to assembly.
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Table 1 (continued)
Sub- Requirement Inspection and test method Q A
Characteristic
clause
5.11 Minimum burst The coupling assembly shall The coupling assembly shall be connected X
pressure withstand a pressure equal to to a pressure source with one end free to
four times the nominal pressure move.
of the fluid system for 5 min,
Rate of pressure increase shall be
when tested at ambient temper-
(150 000 ± 37 500) kPa/min.
ature.
There shall be no leakage or
burst.
Pipe expansion is permissible.
The coupling assemblies need
not meet any disassembly or
assemblies requirements after
this test.
5.12 Flexure fatigue Coupling assembly welded to Shall be in accordance with either ISO 7257 X
resistance pipes shall achieve a target min- or ISO 9538. The bending stress shall be
imum flexure fatigue stress of determined prior to the application of
130 MPa for 10 cycles. internal pressure.
For other methods of joining the In order to obtain the true bending stress,
coupling to the pipe the mini- it is always necessary to measure the strain
mum flexure fatigue levels for dynamically at the flexure test frequency.
each DN size shall be as shown in The tolerance for the specified bending
Table 5 or Table 6. stress shall be from 0 % to 10 %.
Specimens according to Figure 3 NOTE If it is desired to express the
shall pass this test without leak- stress in terms of combined pressure and
age from the coupling assembly bending stress, the axial pressure stress is
or the pipe/coupling interface. calculated by the formula:
Recorded S/N curves shall show
D
characteristics equal to or great- σ =⋅P
x
2 2
DD−
er than those of Figure 4.
0 1
Thrust wire coupling assemblies
shall achieve the flexure fatigue
stress of 130 MPa for 10 cycles,
measured at the pipe/
coupling joint.
5.13 Stress corro- The coupling assembly shall The coupling assembly shall be installed X
sion resistance withstand salt spray exposure in a test apparatus (see Figure 5) which
without any of the following imposes a bending stress level equal to
defects: (85 ± 5) % of R of the pipe material at
p0,2
the beam seal interface.
Key
Q qualification
A acceptance
a
Applicable to parts prior to assembly.
Table 1 (continued)
Sub- Requirement Inspection and test method Q A
Characteristic
clause
a) indications of cracking or Internal pressure equal to the nominal
pitting of the exposed sur- pressure of the hydraulic system s
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