ISO 6743-99:2002
(Main)Lubricants, industrial oils and related products (class L) — Classification — Part 99: General
Lubricants, industrial oils and related products (class L) — Classification — Part 99: General
ISO 6743-99:2002 establishes a general system of classification, which appliies to lubricants, Industrial oils and related products, designated by the prefix letter "L". Within class L, 18 families of products are defined, according to the application areas of each, so as to cover, as much as possible, all the applications where lubricants, industrial oils and related products are used. The detailed classification of each family is given in other parts of ISO 6743. The classification only applies to new products.
Lubrifiants, huiles industrielles et produits connexes (classe L) — Classification — Partie 99: Généralités
La présente partie de I'ISO 6743 établit un système général de classification applicable aux lubrifiants, aux huiles industrielles et aux produits connexes, désignés par la lettre préfixe «L». À I'intérieur de cette classe L sont définies 18 familles de produits, selon le domaine d'application de chacune, afin de couvrir, autant que possible, toutes les applications dans lesquelles sont utilisés les lubrifiants, les huiles industrielles et les produits connexes. La classification détaillée de chaque famille est donnée dans d'autres parties de l'ISO 6743. La classification s'applique uniquement à des produits neufs.
Maziva, industrijska olja in sorodni proizvodi (skupina L) - Klasifikacija - 99. del: Splošno
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 14-Aug-2002
- Technical Committee
- ISO/TC 28/SC 4 - Classifications and specifications
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/TC 28/SC 4 - Classifications and specifications
- Current Stage
- 9093 - International Standard confirmed
- Start Date
- 07-Jan-2025
- Completion Date
- 14-Feb-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 10-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 15-Apr-2008
Overview
ISO 6743-99:2002 is an international standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), focusing on the classification of lubricants, industrial oils, and related products (class L). This part, specifically "Part 99: General," establishes a universal framework for identifying and categorizing these products, ensuring clarity and consistency across a broad range of industrial applications. The classification applies exclusively to new products and is vital for manufacturers, buyers, and end-users seeking clear communication and standardization for lubrication products.
Key Topics
- Comprehensive Classification System: ISO 6743-99:2002 introduces a general classification system for lubricants and industrial oils, assigning the prefix letter "L" to all products covered under this standard.
- Defined Product Families: The standard identifies 18 distinct product families within class L, each aligned with specific application areas. Examples include lubricants for gears, compressors, turbines, hydraulic systems, and greases.
- Uniform Product Coding: Each family and product category is assigned a unique code, which can be expanded to include viscosity or consistency classes (e.g., ISO-L-AN 32), supporting traceability and simplifying product selection.
- Scope and Applicability: This classification is intended for new lubricants and industrial oils across diverse industrial sectors and does not retroactively apply to products already in service.
- Harmonization with Related Standards: The standard references complementary standards for detailed categories (e.g., ISO 3448 for viscosity classification), supporting a comprehensive and harmonized approach to lubricant categorization worldwide.
Applications
Implementing ISO 6743-99:2002 brings several practical benefits for a range of stakeholders in the lubrication industry:
- Manufacturers: Enables product lines to be clearly classified and marketed according to internationally recognized criteria, facilitating global trade and compliance.
- Industrial Users and Maintenance Teams: Assists in the rapid and reliable identification of appropriate lubricants for specific machinery, enhancing operational efficiency and equipment longevity.
- Procurement and Supply Chain: Supports accurate ordering, reducing the risk of misapplication and ensuring that the right products are sourced for specific uses.
- Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance: Provides a basis for quality management systems and adherence to regulatory standards in industries reliant on specialized lubricants and industrial oils.
Notable areas that benefit from this standard include:
- Heavy machinery and manufacturing equipment
- Automotive and transportation sectors
- Power generation (including turbines)
- Hydraulic and pneumatic tool maintenance
- Metalworking and mechanical processing
Related Standards
ISO 6743-99:2002 is the general part of a broader set of standards defining specific lubricant categories and their detailed classifications. Key related standards include:
- ISO 3448:1992: Industrial liquid lubricants - ISO viscosity classification
- Other parts of ISO 6743, for example:
- ISO 6743-1: Total loss systems
- ISO 6743-3: Compressors
- ISO 6743-4: Hydraulic systems
- ISO 6743-6: Gears
- ISO 6743-9: Greases
- ISO 2137: Determination of cone penetration of lubricating greases and petrolatum
- IEC 61039: General classification of insulating liquids
By aligning with ISO 6743-99:2002 and its related standards, organizations benefit from a structured and recognized system for lubricant classification, supporting transparency, efficiency, and international compatibility in lubricant management.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 6743-99:2002 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Lubricants, industrial oils and related products (class L) — Classification — Part 99: General". This standard covers: ISO 6743-99:2002 establishes a general system of classification, which appliies to lubricants, Industrial oils and related products, designated by the prefix letter "L". Within class L, 18 families of products are defined, according to the application areas of each, so as to cover, as much as possible, all the applications where lubricants, industrial oils and related products are used. The detailed classification of each family is given in other parts of ISO 6743. The classification only applies to new products.
ISO 6743-99:2002 establishes a general system of classification, which appliies to lubricants, Industrial oils and related products, designated by the prefix letter "L". Within class L, 18 families of products are defined, according to the application areas of each, so as to cover, as much as possible, all the applications where lubricants, industrial oils and related products are used. The detailed classification of each family is given in other parts of ISO 6743. The classification only applies to new products.
ISO 6743-99:2002 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 75.100 - Lubricants, industrial oils and related products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ISO 6743-99:2002 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 61039:2008, ISO 6743-0:1981. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 6743-99
First edition
2002-08-01
Lubricants, industrial oils and related
products (class L) — Classification —
Part 99:
General
Lubrifiants, huiles industrielles et produits connexes (classe L) —
Classification —
Partie 99: Généralités
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International Standard ISO 6743-99 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 28, Petroleum products and
lubricants, Subcommittee SC 4, Classifications and specifications.
This first edition cancels and replaces ISO 6743-0:1981, which has been technically revised.
ISO 6743 consists of the following parts, under the general title Lubricants, industrial oils and related products
(class L) — Classification:
— Part 1: Family A (Total loss systems)
— Part 2: Family F (Spindle bearings, bearings and associated clutches)
— Part 3: Family D (Compressors)
— Part 4: Family H (Hydraulic systems)
— Part 5: Family T (Turbines)
— Part 6: Family C (Gears)
— Part 7: Family M (Metalworking)
— Part 8: Family R (Temporary protection against corrosion)
— Part 9: Family X (Greases)
— Part 10: Family Y (Miscellaneous)
— Part 11: Family P (Pneumatic tools)
— Part 12: Family Q (Heat transfer fluids)
— Part 13: Family G (Slideways)
— Part 14: Family U (Heat treatment)
— Part 15: Family E (Internal combustion engine oils)
— Part 99: General
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 6743-99:2002(E)
Lubricants, industrial oils and related products (class L) —
Classification —
Part 99
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NORME ISO
INTERNATIONALE 6743-99
Première édition
2002-08-01
Lubrifiants, huiles industrielles et produits
connexes (classe L) — Classification —
Partie 99:
Généralités
Lubricants, industrial oils and related products (class L) — Classification —
Part 99: General
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Avant-propos
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de droits de propriété intellectuelle ou de droits analogues. L'ISO ne saurait être tenue pour responsable de ne pas
avoir identifié de tels droits de propriété et averti de leur existence.
La Norme internationale ISO 6743-99 a été élaborée par le comité technique ISO/TC 28, Produits pétroliers et
lubrifiants, sous-comité SC 4, Classifications et spécifications.
Cette première édition annule et remplace l’ISO 6743-0:1981, qui a fait l’objet d’une révision technique.
L'ISO 6743 comprend les parties suivantes, présentées sous le titre général Lubrifiants, huiles industrielles et
produits connexes (classe L) — Classification:
— Partie 1: Famille A (Graissage perdu)
— Partie 2: Famille F (Paliers de broche, paliers et embrayages associés)
— Partie 3: Famille D (Compresseurs)
— Partie 4: Famille H (Systèmes hydrauliques)
— Partie 5: Famille T (Turbines)
— Partie 6: Famille C (Engrenages)
— Partie 7: Famille M (Travail des métaux)
— Partie 8: Famille R (Protection temporaire contre la corrosion)
— Partie 9: Famille X (Graisses)
— Partie 10: Famille Y (Autres applications)
— Partie 11: Famille P (Outils pneumatiques)
— Partie 12: Famille Q (Fluides de transfert de chaleur)
— Partie 13: Famille G (Glissières)
— Partie 14: Famille U (Traitement thermique)
— Partie 15: Famille E (Huiles pour moteurs à combustion interne)
— Partie 99: Généralités
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NORME INTERNATIONALE ISO 6743-99:2002(
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SLOVENSKI SIST ISO 6743-99
STANDARD
februar 2003
Maziva, industrijska olja in sorodni proizvodi (skupina L) – Klasifikacija –
99. del: Splošno (enakovreden ISO 6743-99:2002)
Lubricants, industrial oils and related products (class L) – Classification – Part 99:
General
Lubrifiants, huiles industrielles et produits connexes (classe L) – Classification –
Partie 99: Généralités
Deskriptorji: maziva, mazalna olja, klasifikacija, splošno
Referenčna številka
ICS 75.100 SIST ISO 6743-99:2003 (sl)
Nadaljevanje na straneh od 2 do 7
© 2003-02. Slovenski prevod standarda je založil in izdal Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov ni dovoljeno.
SIST ISO 6743-99 : 2003
NACIONALNI UVOD
Standard SIST ISO 6743-99 (sl), Maziva, industrijska olja in sorodni proizvodi (skupina L) –
Klasifikacija – 99. del: Splošno, prva izdaja, 2002, ima status slovenskega standarda in je
enakovreden mednarodnemu standardu ISO 6743-99 (en), Lubricants, industrial oils and related
products (class L) – Classification – Part 99: General, prva izdaja, 2002-08-01.
NACIONALNI PREDGOVOR
Mednarodni standard ISO 6743-99:2002 je pripravil mednarodni tehnični odbor ISO/TC 28 Naftni
proizvodi in maziva. Slovenski standard SIST ISO 6743-99:2003 je prevod angleškega besedila
mednarodnega standarda ISO 6743-99:2002. V primeru spora glede besedila slovenskega prevoda v
tem standardu je odločilen izvirni mednarodni standard v angleškem jeziku.
Slovenski tehnični odbor SIST/TC NAD Naftni proizvodi, maziva in sorodni proizvodi je evropski
standard ISO 6743-99:2002 privzel dne 2003-01-29.
ZVEZE Z NACIONALNIMI STANDARDI
S prevzemom tega mednarodnega standarda veljajo za omejeni namen referenčnih standardov vsi
standardi, navedeni v izvirniku, razen tistih, ki so že sprejeti v nacionalno standardizacijo:
SIST ISO 6743 – 1 Maziva, industrijska olja in sorodni proizvodi (skupina L) – Klasifikacija –
1. del: Podskupina A (sistemi mazanja s popolnimi izgubami maziva)
SIST ISO 6743 - 2 Maziva, industrijska olja in sorodni proizvodi (skupina L) – Klasifikacija
– 2. del: Podskupina F (ležaji za vretena, ležaji in ležaji sklopk)
SIST ISO 6743 - 3A Maziva, industrijska olja in sorodni proizvodi (skupina L) – Klasifikacija
– Del 3A: Podskupina D (kompresorji)
SIST ISO 6743 - 3B Maziva, industrijska olja in sorodni proizvodi (skupina L) – Klasifikacija
– Del 3B: Podskupina D (plinski in hladilni kompresorji)
SIST EN ISO 6743 - 4 Maziva, industrijska olja in sorodni proizvodi (skupina L) – Klasifikacija
– 4. del: Podskupina H (hidravlični sistemi)
SIST ISO 6743 - 5 Maziva, industrijska olja in sorodni proizvodi (skupina L) – Klasifikacija
– 5. del: Podskupina T (turbine)
SIST ISO 6743 - 6 Maziva, industrijska olja in sorodni proizvodi (skupina L) – Klasifikacija
– 6. del: Podskupina C (zobniki)
SIST ISO 6743 - 7 Maziva, industrijska olja in sorodni proizvodi (skupina L) – Klasifikacija
– 7. del: Podskupina M (obdelava kovin)
SIST ISO 6743 - 8 Maziva, industrijska olja in sorodni proizvodi (skupina L) – Klasifikacija
– 8. del: Podskupina R (začasna protikorozijska zaščita)
SIST ISO 6743 - 9 Maziva, industrijska olja in sorodni proizvodi (skupina L) – Klasifikacija
– 9. del: Podskupina X (masti)
SIST ISO 6743 - 10 Maziva, industrijska olja in sorodni proizvodi (skupina L) – Klasifikacija
– 10. del: Podskupina Y (uporaba v druge namene)
SIST ISO 6743 - 11 Maziva, industrijska olja in sorodni proizvodi (skupina L) – Klasifikacija
– 11. del: Podskupina P (pnevmatska orodja)
SIST ISO 6743 - 12 Maziva, industrijska olja in sorodni proizvodi (skupina L) – Klasifikacija
– 12. del: Podskupina Q (tekočine za prenos toplote)
SIST ISO 6743-99 : 2003
SIST ISO 6743 - 13 Maziva, industrijska olja in sorodni proizvodi (skupina L) – Klasifikacija
– 13. del: Podskupina G (drsna vodila)
SIST ISO 6743 - 14 Maziva, industrijska olja in sorodni proizvodi (skupina L) – Klasifikacija
– 14. del: Podskupina U (toplotna obdelava)
SIST ISO 6743 - 15 Maziva, industrijska olja in sorodni proizvodi (skupina L) – Klasifikacija
– 15. del: Podskupina E (olja za motorje z notranjim zgorevanjem)
OSNOVA ZA IZDAJO STANDARDA
- Prevzem standarda ISO 6743-99:2002.
OPOMBE
- Povsod, kjer se v besedilu standarda uporablja izraz “mednarodni standard”, v SIST ISO 6743-
99:2003 to pomeni “slovenski standard”.
- Nacionalni uvod in nacionalni predgovor nista sestavni del standarda.
SIST ISO 6743-99 : 2003
VSEBINA Stran
Predgovor .1
1 Namen in področje uporabe.6
2 Zveza s standardom.6
3 Razlaga simbolov .6
SIST ISO 6743-99 : 2003
Predgovor
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