This International Standard specifies test methods in which the bore of a rubber hose test piece is ex-posed to saturated steam, so simulating service conditions.
Four methods are specified, namely:
— Method A: Vertical rack method
— Method B: Horizontal rack method
— Method C: Flexing test, vertical arrangement
— Method D: Flexing test, horizontal arrangement
DS/EN ISO 4023:1995 history
2010DS/EN ISO 4023:2010 Rubber hoses and hose assemblies for steam - Test methods