BRITISH STANDARD BS EN ISO

10807:1997

Pipework —
Corrugated flexible
metallic hose asemblies
for the protection of
electrical cables in
explosive atmosphere

The European Standard EN ISO 10807:1996 has the status of a

British Standard

ICS 23.040.70; 29.260.20

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Committees responsible for this

British Standard

The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by Technical

Committee PSE/12, Flexible metallic hose and hose assemblies, upon which
the following bodies were represented:

British Compressed Gases Association

British Rubber Manufacturers Association Ltd.
Energy Industries Council
Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association
LP Gas Association
Ministry of Defence
United Kingdom Petroleum Industry Association Ltd.

This British Standard, having

been prepared under the
direction of the Engineering
Sector Board, was published
under the authority of the
Standards Board and comes
into effect on Amendments issued since publication
15 March 1997
Amd. No. Date Comments
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The following BSI references

relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference PSE/12
Draft for Comment 93/701502 DC

ISBN 0 580 26660 5

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Contents

Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
National foreword ii
Foreword 2
Text of EN 10807 1

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National foreword

This British Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee PSE/12 and is
the English language version of EN ISO 10807:1996 published by the European
Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is identical with ISO 10807:1994,
Pipework — Corrugated flexible metallic hose assemblies for the protection of
electrical cables in explosive atmosphere, published by the International
Organization for Standardization.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii,
the EN ISO title page, page 2, the ISO title page, pages ii to iv, pages 1 to 6,
an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the
inside front cover.

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NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM November 1996

ICS 29.260.20

Descriptors: Electrical installation, explosion proofing, hoses, metal hoses, corrugated hosepipes, specifications, materials
specifications, dimensions, tests, designation, marking

English version

Pipework — Corrugated flexible metallic hose

assemblies for the protection of electrical cables
in explosive atmosphere (ISO 10807:1994)

Tuyauteries — Tuyauteries métalliques flexible Rohrleitungen — Flexible gewellte metallische

onduleuses destinées à la protection de câbles Schlauchleitungen für den Schutz elektrischer
électriques dans les atmosphéres explosives Leitungen in explosionsgefährdeter Atmosphäre
(ISO 10807:1994) (ISO 10807:1994)

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1996-01-06. CEN members

are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a
national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
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Foreword
The text of the International Standard from
ISO/TC 5 “Ferrous metal pipes and metallic
fittings” of the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) has been taken as
European Standard by the Technical
Committee ECISS/TC 29 “Steel tubes and
fittings for steel tubes”.
This European Standard shall be given the status of
a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by
May 1997, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by May 1997.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal
Regulations, the national standards organizations
of the following countries are bound to implement
this European Standard: Austria, Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands,
Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard
ISO 10807:1994 has been approved by CEN as
a European Standard without any modification.
NOTE Normative references to International Standards are
listed in annex ZA (normative).

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Contents
Page
Foreword iii
1 Scope 1
2 Normative references 1
3 Definitions 1
4 Manufacturing process 1
5 Materials 1
6 Dimensions and performance 1
7 Inspection and testing 2
8 Technical delivery conditions 3
9 Marking 3
10 Designation and ordering 3
Annex A (normative) Instructions for use 4
Annex B (normative) Type approval testing 4
Annex C (informative) Bibliography 6
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to
international publications with their relevant
European publications Inside back cover
Figure 1 2
Figure B.1 — Flexural strength test 5
Figure B.2 — Fatigue test 6
Table 1 — Dimensions and performance of flexible metallic hose
in explosive atmospheres 2
Table 2 — Dimensions of end fittings and hose lengths 2
Table B.1 — Flexural strength test 5
Table B.2 — Fatigue test 6

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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide
federation of national standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of
preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical
committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that
committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental,
in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are
circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International
Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
International Standard ISO 10807 was prepared by Technical Committee
ISO/TC 5, Ferrous metal pipes and metallic fittings, Subcommittee SC 11,
Flexible interlocked and convoluted metallic hoses.
Annexes A and B form an integral part of this International Standard. Annex C
is for information only.

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1 Scope 3 Definitions
This International Standard specifies the design For the purposes of this International Standard, the
characteristics of corrugated flexible metallic hose definitions given in ISO 7369 apply.
which can be used to protect electrical wire and
cable in explosive atmospheres or atmospheres 4 Manufacturing process
where there is a risk of fire. These hoses can be used The process for manufacturing leakproof corrugated
as static protection or for the protection of cables
flexible metallic hose complying with this
moved in-frequently, occasionally, or less than once
International Standard is at the discretion of the
week.
manufacturer.
This International Standard also provides
instructions for the use of these hoses (see annex A) 5 Materials
and the tests required for type approval
(see annex B). 5.1 Metallic hose
The metallic hose shall be manufactured from either
2 Normative references a) copper alloy with copper content 94 % or above,
The following standards contain provisions which, in accordance with ISO 1634, or
through reference in this text, constitute provisions b) austenitic stainless steel, in accordance with
of this International Standard. At the time of ISO 683-13.
publication, the editions indicated were valid. All 5.2 End fittings
standards are subject to revision, and parties to
agreements based on this International Standard End fittings shall be manufactured from either
are encouraged to investigate the possibility of a) steel corresponding to the classification of
applying the most recent editions of the standards non-alloy steels given in ISO 4948-1 and
indicated below. Members of IEC and ISO maintain ISO 4948-2, or
registers of currently valid International Standards. b) austenitic stainless steel, in accordance with
ISO 7-1:1994, Pipe threads where pressure-tight ISO 683-13.
joints are made on the threads — 5.3 Braiding
Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation.
Braiding shall be carried out using either
ISO 427:1983, Wrought copper-tin alloys —
Chemical composition and forms of wrought a) bronze wire in accordance with ISO 427, or
products. b) austenitic stainless steel, in accordance with
ISO 683-13:1986, Heat-treatable steels, alloy steels ISO 683-13.
and free-cutting steels — Part 13: Wrought stainless 5.4 Welding
steels. Hose components can be joined by
ISO 1634-1:1987, Wrought copper and copper alloy a) braze welding;
plate, sheet and strip — Part 1: Technical conditions
of delivery for plate, sheet and strip for general b) electric welding (MIG, MAG, TIG),
purposes. microplasma welding (MP) or impulse welding.
ISO 4948-1:1982, Steels — Classification — Adhesive bonding and tin soldering are excluded.
Part 1: Classification of steels into unalloyed and
alloy steels based on chemical composition. 6 Dimensions and performance
ISO 4948-2:1981, Steels — Classification — 6.1 The dimensions and performance of corrugated
Part 2: Classification of unalloyed and alloy steels flexible metallic hose complying with this
according to main quality classes and main property International Standard are given in Table 1.
or application characteristics. 6.2 The dimensions of end fittings and the lengths of
ISO 6708:—1), Pipe components — Definition of hoses are shown in Figure 1 and given in Table 2.
nominal size (DN). The external shape of the end fitting may be
ISO 7369:—2), Pipework — Flexible metallic hoses — polygonal or with notches for a sector wrench.
Vocabulary of general terms.

1)
To be published. (Revision of ISO 6708:1980)
2)
To be published. (Revision of ISO 7369:1983)

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Table 1 — Dimensions and performance of 7 Inspection and testing

flexible metallic hose in explosive
7.1 General
atmospheres
Dimensions in millimetres
The hose assemblies shall be subjected by the
manufacturer to the inspections and tests specified
Nominal Maximum Maximum
Minimum value of value of in 7.2 to 7.4 (see also annex B).
sizea
internal minimum minimum 7.2 Dimensional inspection
diameter dynamic static bend
DN bend radius radius All hose assemblies shall comply with the
15 14 270 50 requirements of Table 1 and Table 2.
20 18 280 70 7.3 Visual examination
25 23 310 90 All hose assemblies shall comply with the
32b 29 320 110 requirements of 8.3.
40 37 400 130 7.4 Hydraulic test
50 48 500 175 Each hose assembly shall be subjected to a
65b 60 600 200 hydraulic test under a minimum pressure of 40 bar
80 75 750 240 with a nonagressive fluid for a period of at least 60 s.
100 95 900 300 There shall be no leakage.
a
See ISO 6708. After testing, the hose shall be cleaned and dried.
b
DN with limited application.

Figure 1

Table 2— Dimensions of end fittings and hose lengths

Dimensions in millimetres
Nominal Total hose lengthsb
size Threada A H
L1
DN 300 400 425 600 700 800 900 1 000 1 200 max. max.
15 R 1/2 xxx — xxx xxx — xxx — — — 34 60
20 R 3/4 xxx — xxx — xxx — — xxx — 40 60
25 R1 — xxx — — xxx — — xxx — 50 70
32c R 1 1/4
40 R 1 1/2 — xxx — — — xxx — — xxx 68 80
50 R2 — xxx — — — — xxx — xxx 82 80
65c R 2 1/2
80 R3 — — — — — — xxx — xxx 120 100
100 R4 — — — — — — — — xxx 145 130
a
In accordance with ISO 7-1.
b
The overall length of a flexible hose is the length ordered with a tolerance of +3 % .
–1
c
DN with limited application.

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8 Technical delivery conditions 9.2 By agreement between the parties at the time of
ordering, other marking conditions may be specified
8.1 Types of delivery
(see B.4).
Corrugated flexible metallic hose assemblies
complying with this International Standard are 10 Designation and ordering
delivered ready-fitted with two fixed male end
10.1 Required information
fittings.
A corrugated flexible metallic hose assembly
8.2 Surface protection
complying with this International Standard shall be
Stainless steel end fittings are not protected; designated and/or ordered by following information,
non-alloyed steel fittings are galvanized or painted in the sequence given:
with a zinc–epoxy primer.
a) the group of five letters: TMFAE (Flexible
8.3 Finish Metallic Hose in Explosive Atmospheres);
The internal surfaces of the hose and fittings shall b) reference to this International Standard;
be free from burrs and sharp edges likely to damage c) nominal size (see Table 1);
the electric cable.
d) total length, L1, in millimetres (see Table 2);
8.4 Thread
e) nature of the materials used (see clause 5);
In accordance with ISO 7-1. f) class of location (see A.2).
9 Marking EXAMPLE
9.1 The corrugated flexible metallic hose assemblies Designation of a corrugated flexible metallic hose
shall be marked indelibly on one of the end fittings, assembly of nominal size DN 40 and length 800 mm,
on one of the two rings or on a nondetachable metal of austenitic stainless steel used in a class B
collar. location:
The marking shall include the following TMFAE ISO 10807 DN40 — 800 —
information: stainless steel — B
— manufacturer’s name or factory mark; 10.2 Optional information
— reference to this International Standard; The order for corrugated metallic hose complying
with this International Standard may also contain a
— the last two figures of the year of production;
request by the purchaser for:
— the class of location (see A.2).
— a special type of marking (see 9.2);
EXAMPLE
— documentation in accordance with ISO 404.
XY — ISO 10807 — 94 — B

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Annex A (normative) Annex B (normative)

Instructions for use Type approval testing
A.1 Scope B.1 Scope
This annex provides some helpful instructions on This annex specifies the tests required by officially
the use of corrugated flexible metallic hose for the approved agencies for the type approval of
protection of electrical cables in flame-resistant corrugated metallic hose for the protection of
installations, regarding the local atmosphere and electrical cables in flameproof installations.
the choice of materials in relation to the conditions
of use. B.2 Tests
B.2.1 General
A.2 Classification of locations
Each type of hose shall successfully undergo the
The local atmosphere in which the corrugated tests described in B.2.2 and B.2.3.
flexible metallic hose is to be used can be categorized
into one of the three classes given in A.2.1 to A.2.3. These tests are carried out on hoses assembled in
accordance with Figure 1 and Table 2, taking four
A.2.1 Class A: Closed or covered locations such as samples per diameter, the minimum length of one of
industrial premises, sheds protected from these samples being given in Table B.1, those of the
atmospheric or corrosive agents (sea air, slightly other three samples being given in Table B.2 for
acid atmosphere, etc.). flexural strength and bending fatigue tests,
A.2.2 Class B: Closed or open locations exposed to respectively.
corrosive agents (i.e. close to the sea, acid
B.2.2 Flexural strength test of hoses intended
atmosphere, etc.). for static installation
A.2.3 Class C: Any other location containing highly
B.2.2.1 The hose, one of the ends of which shall be
corrosive atmospheres.
held firmly at the end fitting, shall be placed
Corrosive agents are all those likely to corrode the (see Figure B.1) between two shaping cylinders of
materials of the corrugated flexible metallic hose diameter given in Table B.1.
assemblies specified in this International Standard
The horizontal axis of the shaping cylinders shall be
and their components: fittings, welding or brazing
in the same plane as the first corrugation of the
filler materials, sleeves, braiding and hose.
hose. Care should be taken that the corrugation is
EXAMPLES not flattened or otherwise damaged.
An atmosphere in which ammonia is present is The corrugated hose shall be bent over one of the
incompatible with all copper alloys. shaping cylinders, with contact made over 90° of its
An atmosphere in which hydrochloric acid is present circumference, to attain the starting position for the
is incompatible with most stainless steels. In this test, position A in Figure B.1.
case, subsequent protection of the hoses should be Taking approximately 10 s, the end fitting shall be
provided. drawn in a smooth movement through a 180° arc to
the mirror position, with contact made over 90° of
A.3 Choice of materials the circumference of the cylinder, position B in
Materials shall be chosen according to the class of Figure B.1.
location, as shown below: The hose shall be returned to position A in the same
— for class A, the materials described in clause 5; manner. This movement shall be repeated thirty
— for class B, the materials described times, each 180° movement representing one
in 5.1 b), 5.2 b), 5.3 b) and 5.4; bending cycle.
— for class C, the steels of type 19, 20 and 21 in The test shall be carried out once for each diameter.
accordance with ISO 683-12 and welding in
accordance with 5.4 b).

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B.2.2.2 After the flexural strength test, the hose B.2.3.2 After the fatigue test, the hose shall be
shall be subjected to the hydraulic test in subjected to the hydraulic test in accordance
accordance with 7.4. with 7.4.
B.2.3 Bending fatigue test on hose
B.3 Certification
B.2.3.1 Three samples for each diameter, up to and
including DN 50, shall be subjected to the fatigue Approved hose shall be delivered with the
test as shown in Figure B.2. The test shall be carried certificates of conformity supplied by the agency
out at a pressure of 1 bar, with the distance between authorized to perform the examination of the
centres being that given in Table B.2. products.
The hose shall be subjected to repeated bending B.4 Marking
movements at a rate of 40 cycles/min up
to 120 cycles/min in a direction parallel to the axis Approved hose shall bear the symbols given in 9.1
of the hose, the total displacement being 250 mm. and also the mark required by the officially
approved agency.
The number of cycles before failure shall not be less
than 10 000.

Figure B.1 — Flexural strength test

Table B.1 — Flexural strength test
Dimensions in millimetres
Nominal size Length of hose between rings Diameter of shaping cylinder
DN
L2a
15 150 38
20 150 50
25 200 68
32 250 80
40 320 100
50 350 125
65 400 170
80 500 200
100 600 250
a See Figure 1.

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Figure B.2 — Fatigue test

Table B.2 — Fatigue test

Dimensions in millimetres
Nominal size Maximum radius of curvature Length of hose between rings
DN L2a

15 200 853
20 200 878
25 200 903
32 250 1 083
40 250 1 110
50 350 1 474
a See Figure 1.

Annex C (informative)
Bibliography
[1] ISO 404:1992, Steel and steel products — General technical delivery requirements.
[2] ISO 10380:1994, Corrugated flexible metallic hose and hose assemblies.

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Annex ZA (normative)
Normative references to international publications with their relevant
European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply
to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references
the latest edition of the publication referred to applies.

Publication Year Title EN Year

ISO 6708 1995 Pipework components — Definition and EN ISO 6708 1995
selection of DN (nominal size)

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