For fluid power components and systems using liquids or gases of group 2 according to Article 13 paragraph 1 (b), the following applies :
1. Excluded from PED
1.1. due to exclusion of Article 1 paragraph 2 (f) (e.g. machinery directive)
- piping and connecting devices for liquids of group 2 when DN ≤ 200 whatever the pressure is, and when DN > 200 and PS ≤ 500 bar
- piping and connecting devices for gases of group 2 when DN ≤ 100 or PS x DN ≤ 3500 bar
- pressure accessories (e.g. filter housing) no higher than category I
- fluid power actuators, pumps and control valves no higher than category I.
1.2. due to exclusion of Article 1 paragraph 2 (j) (refer to guideline A-11)
- fluid power actuators (e.g. motors, cylinders, …)
- fluid power pumps
- fluid power control valves (distributors).
2. Included in the PED
- all accumulators (bladder, piston and diaphragm types)
- pressure equipment not excluded by (1) above.