BS EN 857:2015

This standard BS EN 857:2015 Rubber hoses and hose assemblies. Wire braid reinforced compact type for hydraulic applications. Specification is classified in these ICS categories:

• 23.040.70 Hoses and hose assemblies
• 23.100.40 Piping and couplings

This European Standard specifies requirements for two types of wire braid reinforced compact hoses and hose assemblies of nominal bore from 6 to 25, types 1SC and 2SC.

They are suitable for use with:

• hydraulic fluids in accordance with ISO 6743‑4 with the exception of HFD R, HFD S and HFD T at temperatures ranging from -40 °C to +100 °C;

• water based fluids at temperatures ranging from -40 °C to +70 °C;

• water at temperatures ranging from 0 °C to +70 °C.

This European Standard does not include requirements for end fittings. It is limited to the performance of hoses and hose assemblies.