SIST EN ISO 10960:2018
(Main)Rubber and plastics hoses - Assessment of ozone resistance under dynamic conditions (ISO 10960:2017)
Rubber and plastics hoses - Assessment of ozone resistance under dynamic conditions (ISO 10960:2017)
ISO 10960:2017 specifies a method of assessing the resistance of hoses to the deleterious effects of atmospheric ozone under dynamic conditions. It is applicable to hoses with bore diameters up to and including 25 mm.
Gummi- und Kunststoffschläuche - Beurteilung der Ozonbeständigkeit unter dynamischen Bedingungen (ISO 10960:2017)
Dieses Dokument legt ein Verfahren zur Beurteilung der Beständigkeit von Schläuchen gegen Beeinträchtigungen durch atmosphärisches Ozon unter dynamischen Bedingungen fest. Es ist anwendbar für Schläuche bis zu einschließlich 25 mm
Tuyaux en caoutchouc et en plastique - Évaluation de la résistance à l'ozone dans des conditions dynamiques (ISO 10960:2017)
ISO 10960:2017 spécifie une méthode pour l'évaluation de la résistance des tuyaux aux effets délétères de l'ozone atmosphérique, dans des conditions dynamiques. Il est applicable aux tuyaux ayant un diamètre intérieur inférieur ou égal à 25 mm.
Gumene in polimerne cevi - Ocena odpornosti proti ozonu pri dinamičnih pogojih (ISO 10960:2017)
Ta dokument določa metodo za ocenjevanje odpornosti cevi proti škodljivim vplivom
ozona v atmosferi pri dinamičnih pogojih. Uporablja se za cevi s premerom do
vključno 25 mm.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 31-Oct-2017
- Publication Date
- 26-Feb-2018
- Technical Committee
- IPMA - Polimer materials and products
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 19-Feb-2018
- Due Date
- 26-Apr-2018
- Completion Date
- 27-Feb-2018
Relations
- Effective Date
- 14-Feb-2018
- Effective Date
- 21-Dec-2016
Overview
SIST EN ISO 10960:2018 specifies a standardized test method for assessing the resistance of rubber and plastics hoses to the damaging effects of atmospheric ozone under dynamic (flexing) conditions. This standard applies to hoses with bore diameters up to and including 25 mm, covering a wide range of industrial, automotive, and general-purpose hoses.
Ozone resistance is vital for hoses exposed to outdoor or industrial environments where ozone in the atmosphere can cause degradation. This international standard, identical to ISO 10960:2017, ensures that manufacturers and users can reliably evaluate the durability of hoses when subjected to repeated movement and ozone exposure.
Key Topics
- Ozone Degradation in Hoses: Ozone is a reactive gas that can cause cracking and deterioration of elastomeric materials, shortening hose service life.
- Dynamic Testing Method: The standard describes a dynamic test procedure-flexing hoses while exposing them to controlled ozone concentrations-to simulate real-world stresses.
- Applicability: Targets hoses with bore diameters ≤ 25 mm, which are commonly used in various applications where flexibility and resistance to ozone are needed.
- Test Apparatus & Conditions:
- Use of a specialized ozone cabinet capable of maintaining specified ozone concentration and temperature.
- Hose specimens are flexed at a controlled frequency, simulating operational movement.
- Specimens are examined periodically for cracking using magnification.
- Reporting Requirements: Test reports must include full identification of the hose, test conditions, details of any cracking, and other key observations.
Applications
ISO 10960:2017 is widely adopted across industries where hose durability against weathering is critical:
- Automotive Sector: Air, fuel, and hydraulic hoses exposed to engine bay ozone and temperature fluctuations.
- Industrial Manufacturing: Hoses in machinery and robotics that require repetitive movement while in potentially aggressive atmospheres.
- Outdoor Installations: Hoses for gardening, irrigation, or equipment that remain outdoors and are vulnerable to ozone degradation.
- General Engineering: Any flexible hose application where long-term performance and safety are required.
Adherence to this standard helps manufacturers improve product quality, ensures reliable performance for end-users, and supports compliance with procurement and regulatory requirements.
Related Standards
For a holistic approach to hose durability and testing, consider the following related standards:
- ISO 1431-1: Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Resistance to ozone cracking, static and dynamic strain testing.
- ISO 8330: Rubber and plastics hoses and hose assemblies - Vocabulary.
- ISO 23529: Rubber - General procedures for preparing and conditioning test pieces for physical test methods.
These standards, referenced in SIST EN ISO 10960:2018, provide additional guidance on terminology, specimen preparation, and related test methodologies, ensuring harmonized and comparable results across industrial sectors.
Keywords: ozone resistance, rubber hoses, plastics hoses, dynamic test, industrial hose standards, ISO 10960, hose durability, atmospheric ozone, flexing test, standard test methods, hose degradation, testing procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 10960:2018 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Rubber and plastics hoses - Assessment of ozone resistance under dynamic conditions (ISO 10960:2017)". This standard covers: ISO 10960:2017 specifies a method of assessing the resistance of hoses to the deleterious effects of atmospheric ozone under dynamic conditions. It is applicable to hoses with bore diameters up to and including 25 mm.
ISO 10960:2017 specifies a method of assessing the resistance of hoses to the deleterious effects of atmospheric ozone under dynamic conditions. It is applicable to hoses with bore diameters up to and including 25 mm.
SIST EN ISO 10960:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 83.140.40 - Hoses. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 10960:2018 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 10960:2000, SIST EN ISO 10960:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Rubber and plastics hoses - Assessment of ozone resistance under dynamic conditions
(ISO 10960:2017)
Gummi- und Kunststoffschläuche - Beurteilung der Ozonbeständigkeit unter
dynamischen Bedingungen (ISO 10960:2017)
Tuyaux en caoutchouc et en plastique - Évaluation de la résistance à l'ozone dans des
conditions dynamiques (ISO 10960:2017)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 10960:2018
ICS:
83.140.40 Gumene cevi Hoses
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 10960
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2018
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 23.040.70 Supersedes EN ISO 10960:1996
English Version
Rubber and plastics hoses - Assessment of ozone
resistance under dynamic conditions (ISO 10960:2017)
Tuyaux en caoutchouc et en plastique - Évaluation de la Gummi- und Kunststoffschläuche - Gummi- und
résistance à l'ozone dans des conditions dynamiques Kunststoffschläuche - Beurteilung der
(ISO 10960:2017) Ozonbeständigkeit unter dynamischen Bedingungen
(ISO 10960:2017)
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European foreword . 3
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 10960:2018) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 45 “Rubber
and plastics hoses and hose assemblies” 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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Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 10960:2017 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 10960:2018 without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 10960
Second edition
2017-11
Rubber and plastics hoses —
Assessment of ozone resistance under
dynamic conditions
Tuyaux en caoutchouc et en plastique — Évaluation de la résistance à
l'ozone dans des conditions dynamiques
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 1
5 Apparatus . 1
6 Test pieces . 2
6.1 Type of test piece . 2
6.2 Number of test pieces . 2
7 Conditioning of test pieces . 2
8 Test conditions .
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