How to read a hydrostatic test report

Short answer

A hydrostatic test report must link the result to a specific hose assembly and a defined test method. The statement ‘tested’ alone is not a sufficient technical explanation, because it does not show the test conditions, the measurement system used or the basis of the acceptance decision.

Source: S013, S017

Relationship between working, test and burst pressure
V008 · Original explanatory diagram; not a numerical product approval. (labels in Turkish)

Technical explanation

ISO 1402 covers hydrostatic test methods for rubber and plastics hoses and hose assemblies. The scope of a test method does not mean that every product will be tested at the same pressure or for the same duration. The conditions to be applied are determined together with the product standard, the manufacturer's instructions and the order requirements. Whether the report belongs to a sample or to the physical assembly delivered must also be explained.

Source: S013, S017

Topic-specific checkpoints

ItemDescription
IdentificationSerial number, assembly revision, test date
MethodDocument code and edition applied
MeasurementActual values, units, instrument identification
DecisionObservation, acceptance criterion, authorized assessment

Source: S013, S017

How to evaluate it in practice

In the report template, create separate fields for the assembly serial number, component codes, length and connections. Record the method and revision, the target conditions, the actual measurements, the instrument identification and the observations. Link the acceptance decision to the authorized person. When there is a retest or correction, create a new revision instead of deleting the previous result. These fields are a proposed record layout; they do not replace the mandatory report fields in the contract or in the full text of the standard.

Original editorial recommendation; not a clause of a standard.

Frequently asked questions

Can a single test report be used for an entire batch?

Sample-based testing and individual testing are different. The products covered by the report and the sampling basis must be clearly stated.

Source: S013, S017

Source coverage

  1. S013
    ISO 1402:2021 ISO · accessed 2026-10-19 Abstract; General information
  2. S017
    Parker Safety Guide, Publication 4400-B.1 Parker Hannifin · accessed 2026-10-20 PDF page 3; 3.1 Component Inspection, 3.2 Hose and Fitting Assembly and 3.3 Related AccessoriesPDF page 2; 2.2 Pressure

A168 · Revision 5 · Content date 2026-10-20 · Published 2026-10-20 · Translated from the Turkish original.