kSIST FprEN ISO 8207:2026

Gas welding equipment - Specification for hose assemblies for equipment for welding, cutting and allied processes (ISO/FDIS 8207:2026)

Performance and test requirements of hose assemblies using rubber hoses for equipment for gas welding and cutting. Not applicable to hose assemblies upstream of the regulators.

Gasschweißgeräte - Festlegungen für Schlauchleitungen für Ausrüstungen für Schweißen, Schneiden und verwandte Verfahren (ISO/FDIS 8207:2026)

Matériel de soudage au gaz - Spécifications relatives aux flexibles pour matériel de soudage, coupage et techniques connexes (ISO/FDIS 8207:2026)

Oprema za plamensko varjenje - Popis za cevno opremo za varjenje, rezanje in sorodne postopke (ISO/DIS 8207:2025)

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 19-Dec-2025
• ICS: 23.040.70 - Hoses and hose assemblies
• ICS: 25.160.30 - Welding equipment
• ICS: 83.140.40 - Hoses
• Technical Committee: VAR - Welding
• Current Stage: 5020 - Formal vote (FV) (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 04-Jun-2026
• Due Date: 23-Jul-2026
• Ref Project: FprEN ISO 8207 - Gas welding equipment - Specification for hose assemblies for equipment for welding, cutting and allied processes (ISO/FDIS 8207:2026)

Relations

• Revises: SIST EN 1256:2006 - Gas welding equipment - Specification for hose assemblies for equipment for welding, cutting and allied processes
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2025

Overview

kSIST FprEN ISO 8207:2026 specifies the performance and testing requirements for hose assemblies made from rubber hoses, used in gas welding, cutting, and related processes. These hose assemblies are vital components in delivering safe and reliable gas supply for welding and cutting operations. The standard defines how hose assemblies should be constructed, tested, and marked, ensuring their safety, durability, and consistent performance. It applies exclusively to hose assemblies supplied in assembled condition for use downstream of the regulator - it does not cover assemblies upstream of the regulator or high-pressure components.

Key Topics

• Scope and Applicability

  • Focuses on hose assemblies using rubber hoses as per ISO 3821, up to nominal size 20.0 mm
  • Excludes hose assemblies used upstream of pressure regulators and high-pressure lines

• Design and Construction

  • Specifies materials and corrosion protection for hoses and fittings
  • Prohibits the use of detachable clamps like worm drive screws for securing hoses to fittings
  • Defines the configuration and dimensional requirements for hose tails and assemblies

• Performance and Test Requirements

  • Gas tightness: Hose assemblies must meet strict leakage requirements defined in ISO 9090
  • Resistance to separation: Assemblies must withstand pressure and axial loads without detaching or failing
  • Testing involves both hydrostatic and mechanical tests to confirm reliability

• Marking and Traceability

  • Mandatory durable marking with manufacturer identification and reference to ISO 8207
  • Optional marking for assembly date to enhance traceability and quality control

• Kinking Protection

  • Provides informative guidance on incorporating protection features to prevent hose damage at connection points

Applications

kSIST FprEN ISO 8207:2026 is essential for manufacturers, suppliers, and users of gas welding equipment who require assurance regarding the safety and quality of hose assemblies. Practical applications include:

• Manufacturing and Quality Control

  • Hose assembly producers use the standard to design, test, and certify products, ensuring compliance with international safety benchmarks
  • Enables standardized quality checks during production and assembly processes

• Industrial Welding and Cutting Operations

  • End users, such as metal fabrication shops, rely on certified hose assemblies for secure gas delivery in welding and oxy-fuel cutting torches
  • Improves operational safety, reducing the risk of hazardous gas leaks or hose failures

• Regulatory Compliance

  • Helps organizations comply with national and international regulations concerning pressure equipment, workplace safety, and product liability

• Procurement and Specification

  • Buyers and technical managers use the standard as a reference in purchase specifications and contracts, ensuring the selection of safe and compliant equipment

Related Standards

Understanding related standards helps ensure full compliance and integration in gas welding systems:

• ISO 3821 - Gas welding equipment – Rubber hoses for welding, cutting and allied processes
• ISO 8330 - Rubber and plastics hoses and hose assemblies – Vocabulary
• ISO 9090 - Gas tightness of equipment for gas welding and allied processes
• ISO 9539 - Gas welding equipment – Materials for equipment used in gas welding, cutting and allied processes
• ISO 15296 - Gas welding equipment – Vocabulary
• ISO/TR 28821 - Gas welding equipment – Hose connections

Practical Value

Adopting kSIST FprEN ISO 8207:2026 guarantees that gas welding hose assemblies are built and tested to rigorous international standards. By referencing this standard, organizations promote safer workplaces, reduce downtime from equipment failure, and enhance the credibility of their products or services in global markets. Compliance supports traceability, maintenance, and audit requirements, while improving customer confidence in gas welding solutions.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN ISO 8207:2025
01-december-2025
Oprema za plamensko varjenje - Popis za cevne vode za opremo za varjenje,
rezanje in sorodne postopke (ISO/DIS 8207:2025)
Gas welding equipment - Specification for hose assemblies for equipment for welding,
cutting and allied processes (ISO/DIS 8207:2025)
Gasschweißgeräte - Festlegungen für Schlauchleitungen für Ausrüstungen für
Schweißen, Schneiden und verwandte Verfahren (ISO/DIS 8207:2025)
Matériel de soudage au gaz - Spécifications relatives aux flexibles pour matériel de
soudage, coupage et techniques connexes (ISO/DIS 8207:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 8207
ICS:
25.160.30 Varilna oprema Welding equipment
83.140.40 Gumene cevi Hoses
oSIST prEN ISO 8207:2025 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

oSIST prEN ISO 8207:2025
oSIST prEN ISO 8207:2025
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ISO/DIS 8207
ISO/TC 44/SC 8
Gas welding equipment —
Secretariat: DIN
Specification for hose assemblies
Voting begins on:
for equipment for welding, cutting
2025-10-13
and allied processes
Voting terminates on:
2026-01-05
Matériel de soudage au gaz — Spécifications relatives aux
assemblages de tuyaux souples sur les douilles porte-tuyau pour
matériel de soudage, coupage et techniques connexes
ICS: 83.140.40; 25.160.30
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oSIST prEN ISO 8207:2025
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ISO/DIS 8207:2025(en)
International
Standard
ISO/DIS 8207
ISO/TC 44/SC 8
Gas welding equipment —
Secretariat: DIN
Specification for hose assemblies
Voting begins on:
for equipment for welding, cutting
and allied processes
Voting terminates on:
Matériel de soudage au gaz — Spécifications relatives aux
assemblages de tuyaux souples sur les douilles porte-tuyau pour
matériel de soudage, coupage et techniques connexes
ICS: 83.140.40; 25.160.30
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FOR COMMENTS AND APPROVAL. IT
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ISO/DIS 8207:2025(en)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Construction . 3
4.1 Materials .3
4.2 Design of hose tail and hose assembly .3
4.2.1 General .3
4.2.2 Hose tail .3
4.2.3 Hose assembly .4
5 Marking . . 4
6 Performance requirements, operational criteria and test methods . 4
6.1 General .4
6.2 Gas tightness .4
6.2.1 Test method .4
6.2.2 Acceptance requirements .4
6.3 Resistance to separation under pressure .4
6.3.1 Test method .4
6.3.2 Acceptance requirements .4
6.4 Resistance to separation under axial load .5
6.4.1 Test method .5
6.4.2 Acceptance requirements .5
Annex A (informative) Examples of kinking protection design . 6
Bibliography . 7

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