ISO 16232:2018(E) Introduction In order to achieve reliable performance of components and systems, control over the amount of particles introduced during the build phase is necessary, and measurement of particulate contaminants is the basis of control. Based on a world-wide broadening and ongoing development of technical cleanliness issues this

This document specifies requirements for applying and documenting methods for determining particulate contamination on functionally-relevant components and systems (cleanliness inspection) of road vehicles.

You do some research and discover the cleanliness limits listed on the print or in a table are an ISO 16232 cleanliness code which is totally based on particle count rather than mass. So what does that ISO 16232 cleanliness code mean?

Based on a world-wide broadening and ongoing development of technical cleanliness issues this document is intended to: — provide information on how to define cleanliness specifications and explain how to react when cleanliness limit values are exceeded.

May 17, 2023 · ISO 16232:2018 is the latest update to the standard for performing cleanliness testing on automotive components, replacing its predecessor ISO 16232:2007. Developed in cooperation with numerous companies within the automotive industry, ISO 16232:2018 is now the international equivalent of VDA19.1.

Jun 2, 2022 · This article discusses the ISO 16232 standard and VDA 19 guidelines and briefly summarizes the particle analysis methods. They give important criteria for the cleanliness of automotive parts and components concerning particulate contamination.

ISO 16232:2018 "Road vehicles - Cleanliness of components and systems" is the latest version and thus now the international equivalent of VDA19.1. Both guidelines were developed in cooperation with numerous companies within and around the automotive industry.

This document specifies requirements for applying and documenting methods for determining particulate contamination on functionally-relevant components and systems (cleanliness inspection) of road vehicles.

This edition of ISO 16232 cancels and replaces the entire ISO 16232:2007 series (all parts) which have been technically revised and consolidated into a single document. The main changes are described in Annex L.

BS ISO 16232:2018: The Standard for Road vehicles. Cleanliness of components and systems