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ISO 4406 cleanliness code

A three-number code (for example 18/16/13) that describes the number of solid particles per millilitre larger than 4, 6 and 14 µm in a hydraulic or lubricating fluid. Each step up roughly doubles the particle count.

  • Also: ISO cleanliness code
  • Also: particle count code
  • Also: ISO code 18/16/13

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