What is BS EN 16330 - Power hydraulic system of winter service vehicle about?
Winter road maintenance operation is vital in many parts of the world that can improve snow-fighting efficiency and significantly reduce the amount of road salts to maintain roads, highways, sidewalks and parking lots in winter.
BS EN 16330 is a European Standard on winter and road service area equipment. The main aim of BS EN 16330 is to provide the best industry specifications that ensure the power system and related controls play a positive role in the overall performance of winter service vehicles.
BS EN 16330 applies to power systems equipped for operation and to drive implements and attachments such as hydraulic driven front sweepers, mowers or suction sweepers on winter service vehicles or road service vehicles equipped with front-mounting plates according to EN 15432-1.
Clause 3 of this standard does not cover applications where the implements need a continuous hydraulic oil flow less than 45 l/ min.
Clause 4 is dealing with the electrical connection between vehicles and implement to drive an electrically driven hydraulic pump, used in trucks without hydraulic systems.
Clause 5 is dealing with a universal electrical connection used for front mounted mowers, spreaders and other road service area equipment with the following functions: power supply and transmitting CAN BUS signals.
Who is BS EN 16330 - Power hydraulic system of winter service vehicle for?
BS EN 16330 on power hydraulic system of winter service vehicle is useful for:
- Manufacturers of winter service vehicles
- Manufacturers of suction sweepers, mowers and spreaders
- Contractors and road maintenance agencies
- Mechanical and electrical engineers
- Quality control personnel
- Local and national bodies
- Regulatory bodies
Why should you use BS EN 16330 - Power hydraulic system of winter service vehicle?
A winter service vehicle is a vehicle specially designed or adapted to clear thoroughfares of ice and snow. Road maintenance agencies and contractors in temperate or polar areas often own several winter service vehicles, using them to keep the roads clear of snow and ice and safe for driving during winter. Hydraulics is integrated with this winter service vehicle for making it functional depending on operator controls. For clearing the snow or ice outdoor, a large force needs to be applied. Here, the system will utilize the pressure of any compatible hydraulic fluid having a low freezing point and corrosion resistance features to remove snow/ice.
The purpose of BS EN 16330 is to ensure interchangeability of vehicles and implements. The minimum requirements on the performance and the components of the hydraulic system, as well as the kind and the size of the connecting elements between the vehicle and the implement, are specified in BS EN 16330.
BS EN 16330 provides the specification and use of a socket and power supply 24V/125A for an electrical hydraulic unit and universal electrical connection, as well as the classification of power hydraulic systems for municipal vehicles.
As a result, if you are a manufacturer of winter and road service area equipment, complying with BS EN 16330 helps you demonstrate the performance of your products ensuring the safety, mobility, resiliency, and productivity of roadways during winter weather.
