Rubber and plastics hoses and hose assemblies - Guidelines for selection, storage, use and maintenance (ISO 8331:2016)

This document sets out recommendations designed to maintain rubber and plastics hoses and hose
assemblies, prior to use, in a condition as close as possible to the condition they were in when they were
received and to obtain the expected service life.
NOTE It is intended that this document be used in conjunction with any applicable national statutory
regulations.

Gummi- und Kunststoffschläuche und -schlauchleitungen - Richtlinien für die Auswahl, Lagerung, Verwendung und Wartung (ISO 8331:2016)

Dieses Dokument gibt Empfehlungen darüber, wie Gummi- und Kunststoffschläuche sowie Schlauchleitungen vor der Verwendung vorzubehandeln sind, um den Zustand zu erreichen, dem sie bei Lieferung weitestgehend entsprachen, und um die erwartete Betriebsdauer zu erreichen.
ANMERKUNG   Es ist vorgesehen, dass dieses Dokument gemeinsam mit geltenden nationalen gesetzlichen Vorschriften angewendet wird.

Tuyaux et flexibles en caoutchouc et en plastique - Lignes directrices pour la sélection, le stockage, l'utilisation et la maintenance (ISO 8331:2016)

ISO 8331:2016 établit des recommandations prévues pour conserver les tuyaux et les flexibles en caoutchouc et en plastique, avant leur utilisation, dans un état aussi proche que possible de leur état lors de la réception et pour obtenir la durée de vie prévue.
NOTE          Le présent document est prévu pour être utilisé conjointement avec toute réglementation légale nationale applicable.

Gumene in polimerne cevi ter cevni priključki - Smernice za izbiro, skladiščenje, uporabo in vzdrževanje (ISO 8331:2016)

Ta dokument določa smernice, oblikovane za vzdrževanje gumenih in polimernih cevi ter cevnih
priključkov pred uporabo v stanju, ki je čim bolj podobno stanju, v katerem so bili ob prejetju, ter za doseganje njihove pričakovane življenjske dobe.
OPOMBA: Ta dokument je predviden za uporabo skupaj z veljavnimi nacionalnimi zakonskimi uredbami.

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Rubber and plastics hoses and hose assemblies - Guidelines for selection, storage, use
and maintenance (ISO 8331:2016)
Tuyaux et flexibles en caoutchouc et en plastique - Lignes directrices pour la sélection, le
stockage, l'utilisation et la maintenance (ISO 8331:2016)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 8331:2016
ICS:
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SIST EN ISO 8331:2017 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EN ISO 8331
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

November 2016
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 23.040.70 Supersedes EN ISO 8331:2014
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Rubber and plastics hoses and hose assemblies -
Guidelines for selection, storage, use and maintenance (ISO
8331:2016)
Tuyaux et flexibles en caoutchouc et en plastique - Gummi- und Kunststoffschläuche und -
Lignes directrices pour la sélection, le stockage, schlauchleitungen - Richtlinien für die Auswahl,
l'utilisation et la maintenance (ISO 8331:2016) Lagerung, Verwendung und Wartung (ISO 8331:2016)
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This document (EN ISO 8331:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 45 "Rubber and
rubber products" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 218 “Rubber and plastics hoses
and hose assemblies” the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2017, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by May 2017.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 8331:2014.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 8331:2016 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 8331:2016 without any modification.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 8331
Fourth edition
2016-11-01
Rubber and plastics hoses and hose
assemblies — Guidelines for selection,
storage, use and maintenance
Tuyaux et flexibles en caoutchouc et en plastique — Lignes directrices
pour la sélection, le stockage, l’utilisation et la maintenance
Reference number
ISO 8331:2016(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 General recommendations . 1
4.1 Selection criteria. 1
4.2 Storage conditions . 2
4.2.1 General. 2
4.2.2 Storage period . 2
4.2.3 Temperature . 3
4.2.4 Humidity . 3
4.2.5 Light . 3
4.2.6 Ozone . 3
4.2.7 Environment . 3
4.2.8 Sources of heat . . 3
4.2.9 Electric and magnetic fields . 3
4.2.10 Method of storing . 3
4.2.11 Rodents . 3
4.2.12 Issue from storage . 4
4.2.13 Return to storage . 4
4.3 Use and maintenance . 4
4.3.1 Handling . 4
4.3.2 Pressure . 4
4.3.3 Temperature . 4
4.3.4 Products conveyed . 4
4.3.5 Environment . 4
4.3.6 Bending radii . 4
4.3.7 Torsional stress . 4
4.3.8 Tensile stress . 5
4.3.9 Vibration . 5
4.3.10 Assembly of end fittings . 5
4.3.11 Leakage . 5
4.3.12 Electrical properties . 5
4.3.13 Fixed installations . 5
4.3.14 Moving parts . 5
4.3.15 Marking/identification . 5
4.3.16 Maintenance . 6
4.3.17 Repairing of hoses . 6
5 Additional recommendations for specific applications. 6
5.1 General . 6
5.2 Welding and gas-cutting hoses . 6
5.3 Steam hoses . 6
5.4 Hoses for the conveyance of foodstuffs and drinking water. 7
5.5 Hoses for the conveyance of abrasive products . 7
5.6 Hoses for the conveyance of corrosive or aggressive products . 7
5.7 Hoses for the conveyance of flammable products . 7
5.8 Automotive hoses . 8
5.9 Fire-fighting hoses . 8
5.9.1 General. 8
5.9.2 Special points to be observed . 9
5.10 Oil-industry hoses and hose assemblies .10
5.10.1 General.10
5.10.2 Special points to be observed .10
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
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Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) see the following URL: www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 45, Rubber and rubber products, Subcommittee
SC 1, Rubber and plastics hoses and hose assemblies.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition (ISO 8331:2014), which has been technically
revised with the following change:
— 4.9 has been deleted.
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Rubber and plastics hoses and hose assemblies —
Guidelines for selection, storage, use and maintenance
1 Scope
This document sets out recommendations designed to maintain rubber and plastics hoses and hose
assemblies, prior to use, in a condition as close as possible to the condition they were in when they were
received and to obtain the expected service life.
NOTE It is intended that this document be used in conjunction with any applicable national statutory
regulations.
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.
ISO 1402, Rubber and plastics hoses and hose assemblies — Hydrostatic testing
ISO 2230, Rubber products — Guidelines for storage
ISO 8031, Rubber and plastics hoses and hose assemblies — Determination of electrical resistance and
conductivity
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 8330 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
4 General recommendations
4.1 Selection criteria
It is in the best interests of the user to select hoses or hose assemblies complying with national or
international standards whenever such standards exist for the intended application. For applications
outside the scope of such standards, needing special requirements or for which the necessary
information is not available, the hose manufacturer or trade association should be consulted.
The following points should be taken into consideration when selecting a hose or hose assembly for a
specific application:
a) Operational environment:
— ambient temperature;
— atmospheric conditions;
— contact with chemically aggressive liquids;
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— contact with other deleterious media.
b) Media conveyed:
— liquid;
— gaseous;
— solids;
— combinations of the above.
c) Method of conveyance:
— pressure (including rate of flow);
— suction (including rate of flow);
— gravity (including rate of flow);
— assisted (mixture of solid/fluid, solid/air).
d) Operating conditions:
— pressure and temperature of product conveyed;
— frequency of use.
e) Installation:
— degree of curvature (minimum bend radius);
— vibration of system;
— risk of damage by impact and abrasion;
— use of correct type of connection;
— type of movement and frequency.
4.2 Storage conditions
4.2.1 General
During storage, especially for long periods, and when hoses and hose assemblies are exposed to certain
adverse influences, the physical properties of hoses and hose assemblies can undergo changes that may
result in them no longer having the optimum characteristics corresponding to their application when
they are put into service. The storage conditions should be such as will offer maximum protection and
minimize deterioration of the articles during storage.
4.2.2 Storage period
The storage period should be kept to a minimum. Rotation of stock is therefore essential and the
“first-in first-out” rule applied. For long-term storage, the following maximum storage periods are
recommended:
— for bulk hoses (without fittings attached), maximum of 4 years;
— for hose assemblies, maximum of 2 years.
These two periods can be interpreted as consecutive for a maximum storage duration of 6 years
(4 years as bulk hose + 2 years as hose assembly).
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4.2.3 Temperature
The storage temperature should be below 25 °C and articles stored away from direct heat sources.
Storage above 25 °C may shorten the life of the hose or hose assembly. Articles should not be subjected
to temperatures over 50 °C or below –30 °C or to abnormal fluctuations in temperature during the
storage period. See ISO 2230 for information on the effect of higher and lower temperatures on the
storage time.
4.2.4 Humidity
The relative humidity should not exceed 70 % or 65 % for polyurethane hose products.
4.2.5 Light
The articles should be stored in a dark place away from sunlight and strong artificial light. If the storage
area has windows or glazed openings, they should be obscured with red, orange or white coverings.
4.2.6 Ozone
Due to the harmful effect of ozone on rubber-based articles, storage areas should not contain equipment
capable of generating ozone, for example mercury vapour lamps or tubes, high-voltage electrical
equipment, electric motors or other equipment likely to cause sparks or electrical discharges.
4.2.7 Environment
Articles should not be placed in contact with certain products or exposed to their vapours, particularly
solvents, oils, greases, acids, disinfectants, etc. Some metals, such as copper, iron and manganese, have
a harmful effect on certain rubber compounds.
4.2.8 Sources of heat
Articles should not be stored in close proximity to heat sources. The distance between the articles and
the heat sources should be sufficient to ensure compliance with the recommendations of 4.2.3.
4.2.9 Electric and magnetic fields
Storage areas should not be in the vicinity of equipment that may generate electric or magnetic fields, as
variations/fluctuations in such fields could induce currents in metallic joints, which in turn generate heat.
4.2.10 Method of storing
Articles should be stored in such a way that they are not subjected to excessive stress, elongation or
deformation. Contact with sharp, pointed or abrasive objects or surfaces should be avoided, and storage
racks should be provided whenever possible.
Coiled hose or hose assemblies should be stored flat and preferably not stacked. When stacking is
unavoidable, the height of the stack should be restricted so that the articles at the bottom do not suffer
permanent deformation. The hanging of coils on pegs is not recommended. Hoses and hose assemblies
supplied in straight lengths should be stored flat and unbent. End caps should be kept on hoses supplied
with them.
4.2.11 Rodents
Articles should be secure from attack by rodents and adequate protection should be provided if there
are any risks.
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4.2.12 Issue from storage
Care should be taken to ensure that articles issued from stock are in their correct condition and
correspond to their intended application. Identification of the different types in stock is essential. Hose
assemblies which do not have permanent end fittings, i.e. those with clipping/clamping arrangements
that can be adjusted, should be checked to ensure that the end fittings are secure.
4.2.13 Return to storage
Before being returned to storage, articles which have been withdrawn from service should be drained
of the substance they have been used to convey. Special care should be exercised with hoses that have
been used to transport chemical, explosive, flammable or corrosive products. After cleaning and before
return to storage, the articles should be examined to establish their suitability for continued use.
4.3 Use and maintenance
4.3.1 Handling
Hoses and hose assemblies should always be handled with care. They should not be dragged over sharp
or abrasive surfaces. They should not be subjected to kinking or flattening, for example by being run
over by vehicles.
4.3.2 Pressure
Articles should not be subjected to pressures, including surge pressures, in excess of the specified
maximum working pressure.
4.3.3 Temperature
Articles should not be used at temperatures, either conveyed-product temperatures or environmental
temperatures, outside the range specified or recommended by the manufacturer.
4.3.4 Products conveyed
Hoses and hose assemblies should only be used for conveying the products for which they are designed.
If there is doubt regarding the suitability, the hose manufacturer should be consulted. When potentially
dangerous (for example toxic, corrosive, explosive or flammable) products are being conveyed,
precautions to minimize the effects of spillage due to leakage should be taken and it is recommended
that, when not in use, hoses and hose assemblies should not remain filled.
4.3.5 Environment
Hoses and hose assemblies should not be used in environments other than those for which they were
designed. If there is doubt regarding the suitability of the environment, or if unusual or variable
conditions are experienced, the manufacturer should be consulted.
4.3.6 Bending radii
Hoses and hose assemblies should not be used with bends less than the minimum bend radius specified
or recommended by the manufacturer as this may restrict the passage of the product being conveyed
or damage the hose assembly. Bends or kinking adjacent to end fittings should be avoided as continued
bending in the same area may fatigue the reinforcement and lead to premature failure.
4.3.7 Torsional stress
Hoses and hose assemblies are not designed to operate in torsion. Installation should be performed so
that the relative motions of machine components produce bending of the hose and eliminate twisting.
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4.3.8 Tensile stress
Only when hoses and hose assemblies are specially designed to do so may they be subjected to tensile
stress. If the hose standard does not address suitability, then the hose manufacturer should be
consulted.
4.3.9 Vibration
Vibration subjects hoses and hose assemblies to fatigue and heating, particularly around the
connections, which can lead to premature failure. It is important to ascertain from the hose product
standard or manufacturer whether a hose assembly is designed to withstand vibration.
4.3.10 Assembly of end fittings
Before proceeding with the assembly, determine the compatibility of the fitting, the hose and the
method of installation. In case of doubt, the hose manufacturer should be consulted.
Fittings should be free from sharp edges, and the dimensions of hose inserts, ferrules, etc., should be
such as to ensure an effective seal when correctly fitted. Swaging dimensions and clip torque loads
should be controlled, as insufficient or excessive swage dimensions will lead to premature failure
of the assembly. To facilitate insertion of the fitting into the hose, the use of plain or soapy water is
recommended. Do not use products containing oil, grease or s
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