SIST EN ISO 3994:2026

Plastics hoses - Helical-thermoplastic-reinforced thermoplastics hoses for suction and discharge of aqueous materials - Specification (ISO 3994:2026)

This document specifies requirements for three types of helical-thermoplastic-reinforced thermoplastics hoses for suction and discharge of water, weak aqueous chemical solutions and abrasive solids and slurries, for use in the ambient temperature range from −10 °C to 55 °C.
This document does not specify requirements for use with flammable or combustible materials, nor with aromatic solvents.

Kunststoffschläuche - Mit einer thermoplastischen Wendel verstärkte thermoplastische Schläuche zum Ansaugen und Fördern wässriger Stoffe - Anforderung (ISO 3994:2026)

Tuyaux en plastiques - Tuyaux thermoplastiques à renforcement thermoplastique en spirale pour aspiration et refoulement de matières aqueuses - Spécifications (ISO 3994:2026)

Le présent document spécifie les exigences pour trois types de tuyaux thermoplastiques à renforcement thermoplastique en spirale pour aspiration et refoulement d’eau, de solutions chimiques aqueuses peu concentrées et de matières solides et boues abrasives pour utilisation dans la plage de températures comprises entre −10 °C et +55 °C.
Le présent document ne spécifie pas les exigences pour les tuyaux pour utilisation avec des matériaux inflammables ou combustibles, ni avec des solvants aromatiques.

Polimerne cevi - S plastomerno spiralo ojačene plastomerne cevi za sesanje in odvajanje vodnih materialov - Specifikacija (ISO 3994:2026)

Ta dokument določa zahteve za tri vrste termoplastičnih cevi, ojačanih s helikalno termoplastiko, za sesanje in izpust vode, šibkih vodnih kemičnih raztopin ter abrazivnih trdnih snovi in gošč, za uporabo v območju temperature okolja od −10 °C do 55 °C.
Ta dokument ne določa zahtev za uporabo z vnetljivimi ali gorljivimi materiali, niti z aromatskimi topili.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 29-Apr-2025
• Publication Date: 08-Apr-2026
• ICS: 23.040.70 - Hoses and hose assemblies
• ICS: 83.120 - Reinforced plastics
• Technical Committee: IPMA - Polimer materials and products
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 31-Mar-2026
• Due Date: 05-Jun-2026
• Completion Date: 09-Apr-2026
• Ref Project: EN ISO 3994:2026 - Plastics hoses - Helical-thermoplastic-reinforced thermoplastics hoses for suction and discharge of aqueous materials - Specification (ISO 3994:2026)

Relations

• Revises: SIST EN ISO 3994:2014 - Plastics hoses - Helical-thermoplastic-reinforced thermoplastics hoses for suction and discharge of aqueous materials - Specification (ISO 3994:2014)
• Effective Date: 25-Dec-2024

Overview

SIST EN ISO 3994:2026 specifies the requirements for helical-thermoplastic-reinforced thermoplastics hoses designed for the suction and discharge of water, weak aqueous chemical solutions, and abrasive solids or slurries. This European and International Standard is applicable for hoses used within ambient temperatures ranging from −10 °C to 55 °C. It addresses critical aspects such as hose classification, materials, construction, dimensions, mechanical performance, and marking requirements to ensure reliable performance across a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.

Key Topics

• Scope of Application: Covers three main types of hoses (light, medium, and heavy-duty) depending on pressure and suction requirements.
• Materials and Construction: Hoses are manufactured with a flexible thermoplastics matrix reinforced by an integrated thermoplastic helix, ensuring mechanical strength and durability.
• Dimensions and Tolerances: Sets nominal sizes with mandated inside diameters and tolerance ranges for consistent performance and compatibility.
• Performance Requirements: Includes hydrostatic pressure, tensile tests, vacuum resistance, reinforcement durability, flexibility at various temperatures, heat stability, and resistance to light exposure.
• Type and Routine Testing: Specifies type tests (to confirm design compliance) and routine tests (for regular quality assurance), ensuring ongoing adherence to performance standards.
• Marking: Requires clear and permanent markings for manufacturer identification, hose type, size, pressure rating, and production period.
• Packing and Storage: Recommends practices in line with ISO 8331 for proper handling and storage to maintain hose integrity.

Applications

Helical-thermoplastic-reinforced thermoplastics hoses manufactured according to SIST EN ISO 3994:2026 are widely used in:

• Water transfer and suction: In agriculture, irrigation, drainage, and water management systems.
• Handling aqueous chemical solutions: For safe transfer of weak chemical mixtures in industrial cleaning, wastewater treatment, and related fields.
• Transporting abrasive solids and slurries: In construction, mining, and manufacturing where sand, gravel, or slurry needs to be conveyed without hose failure.
• General industrial use: Whenever reliable suction and discharge performance is required across a range of non-flammable, non-aromatic fluids.

This standard does not apply to hoses for flammable or combustible materials, or for use with aromatic solvents.

Related Standards

• ISO 1307: Defines hose sizes and tolerances.
• ISO 1402: Details hydrostatic testing procedures for rubber and plastics hoses.
• ISO 4671: Specifies measurement methods for hose dimensions and assembly lengths.
• ISO 8330: Provides terminology for hoses and hose assemblies.
• ISO 10619-1 & ISO 10619-2: Outline flexibility and stiffness testing procedures at ambient and sub-ambient temperatures.
• ISO 23529: Covers procedures for preparing and conditioning test samples.
• ISO 30013: Describes testing for light exposure and its impact on physical properties.
• ISO 8331: Offers guidelines for hose selection, storage, use, and maintenance.

Practical Value

Adopting SIST EN ISO 3994:2026 ensures hoses perform consistently and safely in demanding applications involving water and dilute chemicals, while also providing resistance to abrasion and environmental factors. Compliance enables manufacturers and users to benefit from improved product reliability, streamlined procurement, and enhanced workplace safety by using hoses certified for standardized performance. Use of this standard supports regulatory compliance and facilitates interoperability across industries relying on robust hose assemblies for fluid transfer.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2026
Polimerne cevi - S plastomerno spiralo ojačene plastomerne cevi za sesanje in
odvajanje vodnih materialov - Specifikacija (ISO 3994:2026)
Plastics hoses - Helical-thermoplastic-reinforced thermoplastics hoses for suction and
discharge of aqueous materials - Specification (ISO 3994:2026)
Kunststoffschläuche - Mit einer thermoplastischen Wendel verstärkte thermoplastische
Schläuche zum Ansaugen und Fördern wässriger Stoffe - Anforderung (ISO 3994:2026)
Tuyaux en plastiques - Tuyaux thermoplastiques à renforcement thermoplastique en
spirale pour aspiration et refoulement de matières aqueuses - Spécifications (ISO
3994:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 3994:2026
ICS:
23.040.70 Gumene cevi in armature Hoses and hose assemblies
83.120 Ojačani polimeri Reinforced plastics
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 3994
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2026
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 23.040.70 Supersedes EN ISO 3994:2014
English Version
Plastics hoses - Helical-thermoplastic-reinforced
thermoplastics hoses for suction and discharge of aqueous
materials - Specification (ISO 3994:2026)
Tuyaux en plastiques - Tuyaux thermoplastiques à Kunststoffschläuche - Mit einer thermoplastischen
renforcement thermoplastique en spirale pour Wendel verstärkte thermoplastische Schläuche zum
aspiration et refoulement de matières aqueuses - Ansaugen und Fördern wässriger Stoffe - Anforderung
Spécifications (ISO 3994:2026) (ISO 3994:2026)
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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 3994:2026) 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
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North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 3994:2026 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 3994:2026 without any modification.

International
Standard
ISO 3994
Fifth edition
Plastics hoses — Helical-
2026-03
thermoplastic-reinforced
thermoplastics hoses for suction
and discharge of aqueous materials
— Specification
Tuyaux en plastiques — Tuyaux thermoplastiques à renforcement
thermoplastique en spirale pour aspiration et refoulement de
matières aqueuses — Spécifications
Reference number
ISO 3994:2026(en) © ISO 2026
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Classification . 2
5 Materials and construction . 2
6 Dimensions and tolerances . 2
6.1 Nominal sizes, inside diameters and tolerances .2
6.2 Length tolerances .3
7 Maximum working pressure . 3
8 Performance requirements . . 3
8.1 Hydrostatic testing at 23 °C ± 2 °C .3
8.2 Hydrostatic testing at 55 °C ± 2 °C .4
8.3 Tensile test .4
8.4 Vacuum test .4
8.5 Reinforcement fracture test .5
8.6 Flexibility at ambient temperature .5
8.7 Flexibility at low temperature .6
8.8 Loss in mass on heating .6
8.9 Exposure to xenon-arc lamp.6
9 Frequency of testing . . 6
10 Marking . . 6
11 Recommendations for packing and storage . 7
12 Test report and test certificate. 7
Annex A (normative) Tensile test . 8
Annex B (normative) Vacuum test . 10
Annex C (normative) Reinforcement fracture test .11
Annex D (normative) Type and routine tests .13
Bibliography . 14

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Foreword
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International Standard ISO 3994:2026(en)
Plastics hoses — Helical-thermoplastic-reinforced
thermoplastics hoses for suction and discharge of aqueous
materials — Specification
WARNING — Persons using this document should be familiar with normal laboratory practice. This
document does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is
the responsibility of the user of this document to establish appropriate health and safety practices
and to determine the applicability of regulatory conditions prior to use.
1 Scope
This document specifies requirements for three types of helical-thermoplastic-reinforced thermoplastics
hoses for suction and discharge of water, weak aqueous chemical solutions and abrasive solids and slurries,
for use in the ambient temperature range from −10 °C to 55 °C.
This document does not specify requirements for use with flammable or combustible materials, nor with
aromatic solvents.
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 37, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of tensile stress-strain properties
ISO 176:2005, Plastics — Determination of loss of plasticizers — Activated carbon method
ISO 1307, Rubber and plastics hoses — Hose sizes, minimum and maximum inside diameters, and tolerances on
cut-to-length hoses
ISO 1402, Rubber and plastics hoses and hose assemblies — Hydrostatic testing
ISO 4671, Rubber and plastics hoses and hose assemblies — Methods of measurement of the dimensions of hoses
and
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