Overview
ISO 17082:2004 - "Pneumatic fluid power - Valves - Data to be included in supplier literature" defines the minimum data manufacturers must provide in product literature for any pneumatic valve. The standard helps ensure consistent, complete valve specifications so engineers, procurement teams and maintenance staff can reliably select, compare and apply pneumatic valves in industrial systems.
Key topics and requirements
ISO 17082 specifies the types of valve data to include and how to present them. Important technical topics include:
- Supply pressure range: minimum and maximum operating pressures.
- Operating fluid: compressed air, inert gases, vacuum, etc.
- Shifting pressure range and pilot-supply requirements.
- Lubrication requirements: yes/no and recommended viscosity (reference ISO 3448).
- Compressed air quality: filtration and moisture requirements (e.g., 40 µm filter).
- Temperature rating: minimum and maximum ambient/fluid temperatures.
- Mass and dimensions: overall size, mounting holes and port centres.
- Valve function: type (3/2, 5/2, flow control, check valve).
- Flow rating (b and C): determined in accordance with ISO 6358 (example values provided in the standard).
- Materials of construction: major elements (body, seals, springs).
- Valve type and control mechanisms: spool, poppet, manual, solenoid, pilot options, return types.
- Solenoid characteristics: voltage, inrush/holding current, power, duty cycle, electrical connector types, IP rating (IEC 60529), arc suppression and overrides.
- Port type and size: threaded (NPT/G), push-to-connect, barb, tubing sizes.
- Shifting time and actuation force: measured per ISO 12238 and manual/mechanical actuation forces.
- Certifications and dimensional standards: identify certified standards (UL, CSA, CE) and interface conformity (ISO 5599-1/-2, ISO 15218, ISO 15407).
The standard also provides an explicit identification statement to declare compliance in catalogues and test reports.
Applications and who uses it
ISO 17082 is used to produce consistent supplier literature and datasheets that assist:
- Design engineers and system integrators selecting valves for pneumatic systems.
- Procurement and purchasing teams comparing supplier offers.
- Maintenance and reliability engineers verifying spare parts and replacements.
- Manufacturers and technical writers producing compliant datasheets and catalogs.
- Certification and quality teams ensuring documentation meets industry norms.
Benefits include improved interoperability, clearer specification, reduced selection errors and faster procurement cycles.
Related standards
Common referenced standards include ISO 1219-1 (graphic symbols), ISO 6358 (flow-rate characteristics), ISO 12238 (shifting time), ISO 11727 (port identification) and IEC 60529 (IP code). These help ensure valve data are measured and presented consistently across suppliers.