ISO 10380-2012 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10380:2012 — Pipework — Corrugated metal hoses and hose assemblies. This International Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the design, manufacture, testing and installation of corrugated metal hose and metal hose assemblies used in piping systems.

Abstract

ISO 10380:2012 defines requirements and test methods for corrugated metal hoses (helical and annular) and complete hose assemblies, including design parameters, materials, braiding/reinforcement, assembly/joining methods, pressure and temperature ratings, performance tests (leak, proof, burst, cyclic) and installation/marking requirements. The standard is intended to ensure safe, repeatable and auditable hose assembly production and selection.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed current after ISO systematic review).
• Publication date: 2012 (Edition 3, published October 2012).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 23.040.70 (Hoses and hose assemblies).
• Edition / version: Edition 3 (2012).
• Number of pages: 39 pages.

Key bibliographic and life‑cycle data above are taken from the ISO record for ISO 10380:2012; the publication was last reviewed and confirmed by ISO in 2023 and therefore this 2012 edition remains current.

Scope

Applies to corrugated metal hoses (annular and helical) and hose assemblies intended for pressure‑tight pipework connections. The standard covers nominal sizes, overall length, hose design and materials, braiding/reinforcement, allowable pressures and temperatures, corrosion considerations, flow velocity effects, required additional protection, permanent joining/assembly methods (welding, brazing, mechanical joints), and the sequence of type and production tests required to verify performance. It also lists the information purchasers should supply for correct hose/hose‑assembly design.

Key topics and requirements

• Design requirements: nominal size (DN), flexibility type, overall length, minimum bend radius and design parameters for selection.
• Materials and corrosion considerations: acceptable materials for hose, braid and fittings plus derating for elevated temperature.
• Braiding/reinforcement: braid types, construction and influence on pressure ratings and fatigue life.
• Assembly and joining methods: permanent, non‑detachable connections (welding, brazing, mechanical) and required qualification of procedures and personnel.
• Performance and type tests: leak, proof, burst and cyclic tests plus acceptance/test sequencing and documentation.
• Installation, marking and documentation: purchaser information, marking of assemblies, test certificates and installation guidance.
• Operational considerations: flow velocity, electrical conductivity/grounding where relevant, and requirements for additional mechanical protection or internal liners.

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers and fabricators of corrugated metal hoses and hose assemblies, design and mechanical engineers specifying flexible connections, procurement and quality managers requiring test evidence and factory production controls, test laboratories performing type and acceptance testing, and installation/maintenance personnel. Typical application sectors include oil & gas, chemical and petrochemical plants, power generation, shipbuilding/marine, HVAC and general industrial process piping where movement, vibration or thermal expansion must be accommodated.

Related standards

Standards commonly referenced with ISO 10380 include ISO 10806 (fittings for corrugated metal hoses), standards for welding/brazing procedure and personnel qualification (e.g., ISO 15614‑1, ISO 13585), material and testing documents, and regional/adopted versions (EN/BS variants). More recent or regional standards for corrugated metal hose assemblies (for example EN developments) may also apply depending on jurisdiction and application.

Keywords

corrugated metal hose, metal hose assembly, flexible hose, corrugated hose, annular corrugation, helical corrugation, braiding, hose fittings, pressure test, burst test, proof test, welding qualification, ISO 10380.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10380:2012 is an international standard that sets minimum requirements for the design, manufacture, testing and installation of corrugated metal hoses and complete hose assemblies used in pressure‑tight piping systems.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers hose types (helical and annular), nominal sizes, materials, braiding/reinforcement, joining/assembly methods, pressure and temperature ratings, required performance tests (leak, proof, burst, cyclic), installation/marking and purchaser information needed for proper selection and manufacture.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, hose‑assembly fabricators, design engineers, procurement/quality teams, test laboratories, installers and maintenance personnel across industries such as petrochemical, power generation, marine, HVAC and general industry.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2012 third edition is published and was last systematically reviewed and confirmed by ISO in 2023; as of that confirmation the 2012 edition remains the current ISO publication for ISO 10380. (A previous edition from 2003 was withdrawn and replaced by the 2012 edition.)

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: ISO 10380 is part of the ISO/TC 5/SC 11 family of documents addressing metal hoses and expansion joints and is used together with related standards (for example ISO 10806 for fittings, welding/brazing qualification standards and regional/adopted EN/BS equivalents). Specifications for complementary guidance and related test/quality standards are commonly cited alongside ISO 10380 in procurement and technical specifications.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: corrugated metal hose; hose assembly; flexible metal hose; braiding; burst test; proof test; welding/brazing; nominal size DN; bend radius; pressure rating.