Cleanliness analysis as per ISO 16232

ISO 16232 and VDA 19 define the standards to ensure quality and reliability of the components for automotive sector and its suppliers. In this example, one membrane filter sample was submitted for particulate contamination determination and identification according to ISO 16232.

Cleanliness analysis as per ISO 16232 | Clemex

Figure 1. Mosaic of filter at 50x

Cleanliness analysis as per ISO 16232 | Clemex

Figure 2. Largest metallic particle

 

Cleanliness analysis as per ISO 16232 | Clemex

Figure 3. Largest non-metallic particle

 

Cleanliness analysis as per ISO 16232 | Clemex

Figure 4. Largest fiber

PURPOSE

Demonstrate the ability of Clemex Contaminants to automatically identify, measure and classify particles with respect to ISO 16232. The technical report is linked at the bottom of this page (click the Download PDF link below).

Cleanliness analysis as per ISO 16232 | Clemex

RESULTS

The whole area of the filter was scanned during the analysis. The sizes of different particles were measured and classified based on the ISO 16232.  Final results can be printed directly from Clemex Contaminants. Raw data can be exported in Excel format.