What is BS EN 16821 - Silicone rubber hoses about ?
BS EN 16821 is an international standard used for rubber and plastics hoses and hose assemblies. BS EN 16821 specifies the classification, manufacturing and testing of hoses as well as the materials, requirements and quality surveillance for hose assemblies. These hose assemblies are intended to be used with the relevant substances at temperatures in the range from −40 °C1) to +150 °C and at operating pressures from −0,9 bar (vacuum) to 10 bar (see Table 1). These hose assemblies are not electrically conductive. The danger of static charging shall be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Note 1: BS EN 16821 applies to type 1 to type 3 hose assemblies with hoses made of silicone rubber for the transport of liquid or powdery substances in the pharmaceutical and the biotechnological industries.
Note 2: Hose assemblies in accordance with this standard are classified into two designs, A and B (see 3.2).
Note 3: Attention is called to the fact that for certain applications the relevant legal regulations such as the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU (PED) need to be complied with.
Who is BS EN 16821 - Silicone rubber hoses for ?
BS EN 16821 on Rubber and plastics hoses and hose assemblies is useful for:
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Biotechnological industries
- Chemical industries
- Manufacturers of hoses
- Hospitals
- Research centres
Why should you use BS EN 16821 - Silicone rubber hoses ?
Silicone rubber hoses are useful in carrying the liquids, fluid transfer, peristaltic pumping and filling operations.
Using BS EN 16821 you can identify the types of hoses according to the operational requirements and manufacturing conditions. With the help of the dimension mentioned in BS EN 16821, you can design, produce and assemble the silicone rubber hoses.
BS EN 16821 specifies the classification, requirements and test methods for silicone rubber hoses. The test methods help in ensuring the sustainability of hoses in different conditions.
