What is ISO 16417 about?
ISO 16417 establishes the terminology and content of commercial specifications for hydraulic breakers which are mounted as an attachment on a carrier, typically earth-moving machineries such as an excavator, backhoe loader, skid steer loader, and compact loader as defined in ISO 6165; or mounted on a rig, pedestal boom system, demolition robot, etc., at the end of an arm.
Note: ISO 16417 does not cover breakers powered by pneumatic, thermomechanical, or electromagnetic energy.
Note: ISO 16417 does not cover portable or hand-held breakers either.
Who is ISO 16417 for?
ISO 16417 on hydraulic breakers is relevant to:
- Machine manufacturers and suppliers
- Machine operators
- Machine designers
- Mechanical engineers
Why should you use ISO 16417?
Earth-moving equipment is large machinery, mainly heavy-duty vehicles designed for earthwork construction tasks. The most common ones being excavators, bull dozers and dump trucks.
ISO 16417 covers terminology related to accumulators, masses, working conditions, hydraulic pressure, and dimensions.
ISO 16417 also provides the types and classification of hydraulic breakers based on mount direction, housing type and mount method.
Commercial information to be provided should include manufacturer and the product information as per ISO 16417 guidelines so that the right product can be selected for your specific application needs.
By adopting ISO 16417-compliant terms and commercial specifications, you will be able to improve the overall operational efficiency of the machinery. Moreover, communication between entities is the industry will be consistent and clear, which is especially important for risk management and mitigation in the event of product failure or accidents.