What is BS EN 13482 – Specifications for hose assemblies about?
BS EN 13482 is an International Standard that focuses on rubber hoses and hose assemblies. It gives the best specifications for asphalt and bitumen.
BS EN 13482 specifies requirements for two types of hose and hose assembly (Type 1 and Type 2) identified by their maximum working pressures (Type 1 7 bar and Type 2 15 bar) and main use, i.e. Type 1 is for road and rail tanker use and Type 2 is for dockside use. The types are further divided into two classes related to the maximum temperature of the product to be conveyed (Class A up to 175 °C and Class B up to 200 °C). The hose constructions may be a smooth bore (SB) or rough bore (RB).
Who is BS EN 13482 - Specifications for hose assemblies for?
BS EN 13482 on rubber hoses and hose assemblies is useful for:
- Rubber and plastic hoses manufacturers and suppliers   
- PVC hose pipe manufacturers and suppliers   
- Entities dealing with plastic hose assembly and hoses    
- Test providers for plastic and rubber hoses                                                               
Why should you use BS EN 13482 - Specifications for hose assemblies?
Rubber hoses are designed for specific fluid, temperature, and pressure ranges and are provided with various specifications.
BS EN 13482 is one in a series of specifications for hose and hose assemblies for conveying petroleum-based and associated products. It covers types of hose and hose assemblies for conveying asphalt and bitumen, which are hazardous materials at temperatures where they can flow readily.
The test methodologies given in BS EN 13482 enable you to examine the hose for any signs of deformation or delamination of reinforcement or lining, which contributes a lot to maintaining the high quality and efficient functioning of rubber, plastic hose, and hoses assemblies.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13482:2013 supersedes BS EN 13482:2001. BS EN 13482:2013 includes some technical changes concerning BS EN 13482:2013. These include:
- Bitumen type PmB bitumen 25 (55-55A) added in Table 2
- Normative references updated
- Informative Annex E concerning environmental aspects added
