Engineering Specifications

Hydraulic Component Cleanliness Acceptance Criteria

ECO REV CHANGES BY DATE

35083576 A Released for Production SWH 11MAY09
Clarified selection of cleanliness class in Section 6.2, Added
35092378 B GRM 24AUG09
Appendix A guide for replacing legacy cleanliness values
Revised Table 1 particle code into a separate entity (Table 2)
Table 3 was Table 2 revised text to reflect new classes.
Revised Appendix A, Soft Particle term has been removed.
35103357 C RD/GRM 10JUN10
Added Section 8 and Appendix B. Added note to Hard
Particle definition and added gravimetric analysis equivalency
to Section 5.1.
Section 3 Definitions, Removed Hard Particle, added Particle,
Brittle/Thin Particles and Fiber/Hair. Revised Section 5 from
two to three sections. Section 5.1 text defines Cleanliness
Codes, Section 5.2 new text on Cleanliness Class plus
3514255 D revised Table 1 into Tables 1a and 1b, Added new particle GRM 30MAR12
types to Table 2. Section 5.3 with revised text was 5.2.
Revised component types and recommended cleanliness
class in Table 3. Revised Section 6.1, Appendix A and B to
reflect changes to cleanliness class. Added Appendix C.
At the request of supplier quality, Added a new Section 6
35199254 E M Freisleben 21JUL14
“Cleanliness Audit” and re-numbered the following sections.

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Hydraulic Component Cleanliness Acceptance Criteria
1. PURPOSE

This specification defines cleanliness acceptance criteria for hydraulic components.

2. SCOPE

This specification applies to hydraulic components used in any CNH hydraulic system. Cleanliness
criteria will be specified on all hydraulic component drawings. This specification will be incorporated into
any hydraulic related engineering standard, as needed. Inspection methods for cleanliness are beyond
the scope of this specification.

This specification is closely aligned with previous, legacy company cleanliness specifications that are
listed in Section 4.3.2. It is the intention of CNH to migrate to this common specification on all new
component part drawings and all legacy drawings that are subject to a major revision.

3. DEFINITIONS

Engineering Specification – A document that is referenced on engineering drawings and contains

auxiliary information and requirements for the item depicted that would be too exhaustive or repetitious
for drawing notes. Engineering Specifications must be met by the manufacturer of the item.

Component/Part - A part, assembly or collection of parts that performs a function in a fluid power system.

Component/Part Cleanliness – Amount and nature of contaminant collected from the wetted or controlled
surfaces/volume of a component as measured by applicable analysis methods.

Contaminant – Loose or detachable solid material (suspended in the liquid) present in a component or
on a controlled surface of a component.

Contamination – Introduction or presence of contaminants, or undesirable modifications to the

composition of the liquid.

Controlled surface – Wetted surface of a part or component that is subject to a cleanliness requirement.

Controlled volume – Wetted volume of a part or component that is subject to cleanliness requirement.

Gravimetric analysis – Measurement of the mass of contaminants extracted from a liquid or a component
and carried out according to a specified method. May be volume and/or area based.

Particle – Particles that may be present on the component or in the system fluid that are made of
materials such as metal, rubber, plastics, sand, wood etc. Maximum size defined in Table 2.

Brittle/Thin particles - Particles that may be present on the component or in the system fluid that break
apart under low pressure, i.e. rubbing between fingers. Typical examples include paint, zinc plating, etc.

Fiber/Hair – Compliant, threadlike particles whose maximum size is defined in Table 2.

Inspection method – Procedure for contaminant collection, analysis and data reporting that is used to
evaluate component cleanliness as specified by the inspection document.

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4. RELATED DOCUMENTS

4.1 RELATED STANDARDS

ISO 4406—Hydraulic Fluid Power - Method for Coding the Level of Contamination by Solid Particles

4.2 REPLACED STANDARDS

Not Applicable

4.3 REFERENCED STANDARDS

4.3.1 International and National Standards

ISO 4021 Extraction of fluid samples from lines of an operating system

ISO 4405 Determination of particulate contamination by the gravimetric method
ISO 4406 Method for coding the level of contamination by solid particles
ISO 4407 Determination of particulate contamination by the counting method using an optical
Microscope
ISO 5598 Fluid power systems and components - Vocabulary
ISO/TR 10949 Guidelines for achieving and controlling cleanliness of components from manufacture
to installation
ISO 11500 Determination of the particulate contamination level of a liquid sample by automatic
particle counting using the light-extinction principle
SAE J1227 Assessing cleanliness of hydraulic fluid power components and systems
ANSI/B93.19M Extraction of fluid samples from lines of an operating system
ANSI/B93.44 Method for extracting fluid samples from a reservoir of an operating hydraulic fluid
power system

4.3.2 Referenced CNH Engineering Standards

ES-A7003 Hydraulic component contaminant level specification

ES-A7361 Hydraulic valve component contamination determination procedure
ES-B110 Particulate contamination cleanliness level requirements
ES-D394 Crawler hydraulic tank contamination level specification
ES-FA64 Hydraulic reservoir cleanliness level requirements
ES-G30 Cleanliness requirement for hydraulic cylinders
ES-H80 Hydraulic component contaminant levels for closed loop piston circuits
ES-H81 Hydraulic component contaminant levels for open loop circuits
ES-H95 Hydraulic component contaminant levels in non piston component open
systems
ES-M0108 Hydraulic conduit cleanliness determination procedure and acceptance
levels
ES15.11 Hydraulic cleanliness
FNHA-3-100.00 (82001509) Hydraulic Cleanliness
MTM3510 Fluid cleanliness (Particle contamination of petroleum fluids)
NHT-GS001 Hydraulic cleanliness - New Holland Tractor Engineering

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5. CLEANLINESS CRITERIA

5.1 COMPONENT CLEANLINESS CODES

Hydraulic component cleanliness classification is defined by distribution code or gravimetric code and a
maximum particle size code as defined below.

• DISTRIBUTION CODE - Particle distribution as per ISO 4406:1999 standard, verified on oil
samples collected from working ports – to be used for hydraulic pumps, motors and valve blocks.
• GRAVIMETRIC CODE - Weight of contamination per wetted surface or volume – to be used for
all other hydraulic components, including single machined parts to be assembled into a hydraulic
circuit or transmission.
• PARTICLE CODE - maximum dimension of the largest contamination particle – to be used for all
component types. See Appendix C for measurement examples.

5.2 COMPONENT CLEANLINESS CLASSES

An alpha-numeric Cleanliness Class is created by selecting a distribution or gravimetric code (a letter)

from Table 1a or 1b and a particle code (a number) from Table 2. For example B3 or Y3

There is no mathematic correlation between Gravimetric and Distribution codes. The duplication of code
lettering is only based on empiric criteria.

TABLE 1a: Distribution Codes – to be used only for Pumps, Motors and Valve Bodies
Particle Size Distribution
Distribution Code (ISO 4406: 1999)
4µ(c) / 6µ(c) / 14µ(c)
A 18 / 16 / 13
B 19 / 17/ 14
C 20 / 18 / 15

Note:
Oil samples must be a minimum of 100 ml when collecting oil from outlet ports and a minimum of 500 ml when
collecting oil from drain lines. Analyzed oil volume must be specified in the lab reports.

TABLE 1b: Gravimetric Codes – Maximum Allowable Weight of Contamination

Gravimetric
Gravimetric Code Controlled Volume Controlled Surface
mg/L mg/cm²
A 2.5 -
B 5 -
C 10 -
X - 0.02
Y - 0.03
Z - 0.05

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Maximum particle size is defined with a numeric code, called PARTICLE CODE (see Table 2). This
maximum allowed dimension is defined considering material and the bi-dimensional shape of a
particle.

TABLE 2: Particle Codes/ Maximum Allowable Sizes

Maximum Brittle/Thin Particles Fibers and Hairs

Particle Particle Size (Maximum Thickness < 70 µm) (Maximum Thickness < 200 µm)
Code (µm)
See Note 1 Maximum Particle Size (µm) Maximum Allowable Length (µm)

W L L
1 200 100 500 500
2 350 200 1500 1500
3 500 500 2000 2000
4 850 850 2500 2500
5 1020 1020 3000 3000

Note 1: Maximum particle size may be exceeded by only one particle in size up to the next level at a production
sample rate of less than or equal to 10%. For example, a component with a category 3 rating may have one 850
micron particle size allowed per 10 inspected units.

Extraction of fluid and determination of contamination level are to be done in accordance with
recognized International or National Standards (See Section 4.3.1).

TABLE 3: Recommended Cleanliness Classes

Component Type Recommended Cleanliness Class

Pump and Motor
Hydrostatic Hose
Steering Control Unit B3
Valve, Manifold Assembly
Cylinders
Controlled Volume Controlled Surface
Tube and/or Tube Assembly
Hose and/or Hose Assembly
Fitting (Adapter, Connector, Reducer etc.)
Reservoir and/or Tank
Accumulator C3 Z3
Oil Cooler
Filter Housing, Element or Assembly
Hydraulic Swivel Joints/Rotating Coupling
Quick Coupler
Cast, Forged, or Welded Component ¹
Gear, Shaft, Synchronizer, etc.¹ C4 Z4

Note 1: When component is in contact with hydraulic fluid.

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5.3 RECOMMENDED CLEANLINESS CLASS

All component parts used in CNH hydraulic systems should meet the recommended Cleanliness Classes
listed in Table 3. In those cases where a different cleanliness class is required, an alpha-numeric
Cleanliness Class is then created by selecting a distribution code or a gravimetric code (letter) from
Table 1a or 1b and a particle code (number) from Table 2.

6. CLEANLINESS AUDIT

Compliance to cleanliness requirements must be demonstrated by the supplier either through a

continuous monitoring process (long term statistic) or through a periodical audit (short term statistic). It is
recommended to cluster parts delivered to CNH in representative product families. Supplier Quality
Engineering (SQE) is in charge to verify the results of statistics and to certify compliance.

Frequency for compliance verification shall be defined by SQE taking into account history of results, level
of automation in the process and eventual process changes.

Cleanliness Certification Reports have to be submitted for PPAP approval. Expiration date of the
cleanliness certification must be specified on the report.

7. DESIGNATION ON DRAWINGS AND IN STANDARDS

7.1 COMPONENT DRAWINGS

This specification is to be applied to all new component drawings and revised legacy drawings, released
or revised after the issue date of this specification.

The design engineer may select a recommended cleanliness class for a specific component from Table 3
and place the class on the drawing by means of the following note:

COMPONENT CLEANLINESS MUST CONFORM TO ENS0100 (87556309) CLASS

[select one and only one alpha-numeric class from Table 3]

For example, for a pump the cleanliness note would be as follows:

COMPONENT CLEANLINESS MUST CONFORM TO ENS0100 (87556309) CLASS B3

In those cases where the recommended cleanliness class is not appropriate, the design engineer must
create one and only one class by selecting a distribution or gravimetric code (a letter) from Table 1a or
Table 1b and a particle code (a number) from Table 2 and place the class on the drawing by means of
the following note:

COMPONENT CLEANLINESS MUST CONFORM TO ENS0100 (87556309) CLASS

[select gravimetric code (letter) from Table 1b and particle code (number) from Table 2]

For example, a pump that needs to exceed the minimum cleanliness level for particle size would have
the following note displayed on the pump drawing.

COMPONENT CLEANLINESS MUST CONFORM TO ENS0100 (87556309) CLASS B2

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For example, a tube that needs to exceed the minimum cleanliness level for a controlled surface would
have the following note displayed on the tube drawing.

COMPONENT CLEANLINESS MUST CONFORM TO ENS0100 (87556309) CLASS Y3

If the designer is not sure what cleanliness class should be used, they should contact the Hydraulic
Competency Center for assistance.

7.2 ENGINEERING STANDARDS

All CNH hydraulic engineering standards released or revised after the issue date of this specification
should reference this specification as needed.

7.3 APPLICABLE STANDARDS BLOCK

ENS0100 will not be placed in the Applicable Standards Block, because multiple codes are required to
define the required component cleanliness class and these codes must be conveyed by means of an
appropriate drawing note. See Section 6.1.

8. LEGACY DRAWINGS

Drawings created by CNH Industrial, its predecessor companies and its subsidiaries for hydraulic
components prior to publication of this specification that have a cleanliness requirement need not be
revised to make them conform to this specification.

However, when there is a hydraulic component drawing without any cleanliness requirement the legacy
drawing shall be revised to conform to this standard.

9. CLEANLINESS CLASS CONVERSIONS

Appendix A is a list of recommended cleanliness classes that should be used for replacing legacy
cleanliness values from miscellaneous specifications to ENS0100 cleanliness classes.

Appendix B has been provided to determine the cleanliness class for any hydraulic component that has
been released per an earlier revision (A or B) of ENS0100.

For example:
A typical note for the earlier revision (A or B) of ENS0100 would be as follows:

PER ENS0100 (87556309) COMPONENT CLEANLINESS TO BE CLASS B

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Appendix A
Appendix A is a list of recommended cleanliness classes that should be used for replacing legacy
cleanliness values from miscellaneous specifications to ENS0100 cleanliness classes.

ES-A7003 for hoses use ENS0100 Class C3 (Controlled Volume)

ES-A7003 Level 1 use ENS0100 Class Z3 (Controlled Surface)

ES-A7003 Level 2 use ENS0100 Class Y3 (Controlled Surface)
ES-A7003 Level 3 use ENS0100 Class X3 (Controlled Surface)

ES-M0108 Class A use ENS0100 Class X1 (Controlled Surface)

ES-M0108 Class B use ENS0100 Class Y2 (Controlled Surface)
ES-M0108 Class C use ENS0100 Class Z3 (Controlled Surface)

ES15.11 ISO 19/16 use ENS0100 Class B1 (Controlled Volume)

ES15.11 ISO 21/18 use ENS0100 Class C3 (Controlled Volume)

FNHA-3-100.00 (82001509) Class A use ENS0100 Class Z5 (Controlled Surface)

FNHA-3-100.00 (82001509) Class B use ENS0100 Class Y4 (Controlled Surface)
FNHA-3-100.00 (82001509) Class C use ENS0100 Class Y1 (Controlled Surface)

NHT-GS001 Class A use ENS0100 Class Z5 (Controlled Surface)

NHT-GS001 Class B use ENS0100 Class Y4 (Controlled Surface)
NHT-GS001 Class C use ENS0100 Class Y1 (Controlled Surface)

In those cases where the recommended cleanliness class is not appropriate, the design engineer must
create an alpha-numeric Cleanliness Class by selecting a distribution code or a gravimetric code (letter)
from Table 1a or Table 1b and a particle code (number) from Table 2 and display the callout in
accordance with Section 6.

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Appendix B
Appendix B has been provided to determine the cleanliness class for any hydraulic component that has
been released per an earlier revision (A or B) of ENS0100. This earlier callout may be identified on a
hydraulic component drawing by means of a single alpha character such as A, B or C for Controlled
Volume or X, Y or Z for Controlled Surface.

Those drawings that contain a callout with single alpha character cleanliness class are to be evaluated
as follows:

1) The single letter class will now be evaluated at a default value of maximum hard particle size of 500µ.
If this condition is acceptable, the design engineer will NOT be required to revise the hydraulic
component drawing.
Conversion Table

Single letter Class with Alpha-numeric Cleanliness Class

(Default Maximum Hard Particle Size) 500µ Maximum Hard Particle Size
A (100µ) A3
B (200µ) B3
C (300µ) C3
X (100µ) X3
Y (200µ) Y3
Z (300µ) Z3

2) In those cases where the default value of maximum hard particle size of 500µ is not appropriate, the
design engineer must create an alpha-numeric Cleanliness Class by selecting a distribution or
gravimetric code (a letter) from Table 1a or 1b and a particle code (a number) from Table 2 and MUST
revise the drawing accordingly.

For example:
A typical note for the earlier revision (A or B) of ENS0100 would be as follows:

PER ENS0100 (87556309) COMPONENT CLEANLINESS TO BE CLASS B

This means that the user must determine whether or not the maximum particle size can be increased
from 200 to 500 microns. If this condition is acceptable, no revision to the drawing is needed.

If the part requires 200 microns then the drawing must be revised with a new note such as the following:

COMPONENT CLEANLINESS MUST CONFORM TO ENS0100 (87556309) CLASS B1

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Appendix C - Measurement Examples:

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