Overview
EN ISO 6224:2024 (adopted by CEN as EN ISO 6224:2024) is the international specification for textile‑reinforced thermoplastics hoses intended for general‑purpose water‑discharge applications. The fifth edition (ISO 6224:2024) updates the 2011 edition and sets requirements for materials, construction, dimensions, physical properties, testing, marking, packaging and storage for non‑potable, non‑firefighting water hoses.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope & exclusions: Applies to general‑purpose water discharge hoses only; explicitly not intended for potable (drinking) water, washing‑machine inlets, firefighting hoses, special agricultural machines or consumer gardening hoses.
- Materials & construction: Hoses must consist of a flexible thermoplastic lining, a textile reinforcement (natural or synthetic) and a flexible thermoplastic cover. Linings and covers must be uniform, concentric, fully gelled and free from visible defects.
- Classification / Pressure ratings: Hoses are classified into three types by maximum working pressure:
- Type 1 (Low pressure) - 0.6 MPa (6 bar) at 23 °C; 0.36 MPa (3.6 bar) at 60 °C
- Type 2 (Medium pressure) - 1.0 MPa (10 bar) at 23 °C; 0.65 MPa (6.5 bar) at 60 °C
- Type 3 (High pressure) - 2.5 MPa (25 bar) at 23 °C; 1.6 MPa (16 bar) at 60 °C
- Dimensions & tolerances: Inside diameters, tolerances, minimum wall thicknesses and length tolerances are specified (see Table 1 and ISO 1307/ISO 4671 references). Concentricity tolerance between inside diameter and outside cover surface is maximum 1.0 mm.
- Testing & conformity: Standard defines type, routine and production tests, with Annex A normative (type and routine testing) and Annex B informative (recommended production tests). Requirements for test certificates/reports and marking are included.
- Quality aspects: Includes physical property requirements for thermoplastic materials and finished hoses and references standard test methods for ageing, flexibility, hydrostatic testing and dimensional measurement.
Applications and users
- Typical users: hose manufacturers, component suppliers, OEMs, procurement/specification engineers, testing laboratories, and quality/standards professionals.
- Typical applications: industrial water transfer, irrigation systems (non‑consumer), construction site water discharge, cooling water lines and similar general‑purpose water conveyance where potable or firefighting certification is not required.
Related standards
Key normative references used in EN ISO 6224:2024 include:
For procurement or design, reference EN ISO 6224:2024 when specifying textile‑reinforced thermoplastic water hoses to ensure consistent performance, traceable testing and regulatory alignment.
