ISO 21507-2010 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 21507:2010 — Earth-moving machinery — Performance requirements for non-metallic fuel tanks. This International Standard specifies performance and testing requirements for polymeric and other non-metallic fuel tanks used on earth‑moving machines (as defined by the relevant earth‑moving machinery vocabulary and classification standards).

Abstract

ISO 21507:2010 gives requirements and test methods to show that non‑metallic fuel tanks for earth‑moving machinery meet minimum safety, mechanical and environmental performance criteria (impact, pressure/vacuum, permeability, temperature and fire‑related behaviour, installation and marking considerations). The 2010 edition is a revision of the 2005 edition.

General information

• Status: Published — Edition 2 (confirmed current following ISO periodic review).
• Publication date: October 2010 (2010-10).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 53.100 (Earth‑moving machinery).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2010).
• Number of pages: Listed by ISO as 5 pages (short-format international standard).

Scope

This standard specifies performance requirements and associated tests for non‑metallic fuel tanks intended for use on earth‑moving machinery. It covers mechanical strength and impact resistance of exposed tank parts, resistance to pressure and vacuum, fuel permeability and leakage limits, requirements to reduce fire and ignition risk, and marking/installation considerations intended to reduce hazards during operation, refuelling and maintenance. It applies to tanks as fitted to machines defined under the earth‑moving machinery classification standards.

Key topics and requirements

• Performance criteria for mechanical resistance (impact tests on exposed areas and protected area requirements).
• Pressure, vacuum and high‑temperature endurance testing to ensure integrity under service conditions.
• Permeability and leakage limits to control vapour and liquid loss, including requirements for safe refuelling and mitigation of ignition risk.
• Corrosion, chemical‑resistance and long‑term ageing considerations for polymeric tank materials and joints.
• Fire‑related requirements or referenced fire test methods for materials used in and around tanks (to limit ignition propagation and burning behaviour).
• Installation, location and shielding guidance so tanks are not part of operator structures and are protected from direct contact with hot surfaces or likely impact sources.
• Marking and traceability provisions for plastics and composite materials used in tanks (material identification and manufacturer marking conventions).

Typical use and users

Manufacturers and designers of earth‑moving machinery and their fuel system components, test laboratories performing conformity or type tests, certification and approval bodies, procurement and fleet safety teams, maintenance engineers and regulatory authorities assessing machine safety and environmental leakage performance.

Related standards

Standards commonly referenced together with ISO 21507 include the earth‑moving machinery identification and vocabulary standards (ISO 6165 series) which define machine types and terminology, material marking/identification standards for plastics (ISO 11469) and vehicle/machinery material fire/combustion test methods such as ISO 3795 where applicable. ISO 21507:2010 replaces the earlier ISO 21507:2005 edition.

Keywords

earth‑moving machinery; fuel tank; non‑metallic fuel tank; plastic fuel tanks; fuel system testing; impact resistance; permeability; pressure test; vacuum test; fire resistance; ISO 21507; ISO/TC 127.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 21507:2010 is an international standard that specifies performance requirements and tests for non‑metallic (polymeric/composite) fuel tanks used on earth‑moving machinery.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers mechanical and environmental performance requirements (impact, pressure/vacuum, permeability/leakage, temperature and fire‑related behaviour), installation/placement guidance and marking/traceability for non‑metallic tanks fitted to earth‑moving machines.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Tank and machine manufacturers, testing laboratories, certification bodies, maintenance and safety engineers, procurement/specification writers and regulatory authorities working on the safety and environmental aspects of earth‑moving machinery.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2010 edition (Edition 2) is the current published edition listed by ISO; the earlier 2005 edition was withdrawn and replaced by the 2010 version. The ISO entry shows the 2010 edition confirmed in periodic review.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: ISO 21507 is part of the collection of standards maintained under ISO/TC 127 (earth‑moving machinery) and is commonly used alongside other machine‑specific and materials standards (for example the ISO 6165 machine classification vocabulary). It is not part of the ISO 21500 project‑management family — the numeric grouping here is coincidental.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: earth‑moving machinery; non‑metallic fuel tank; plastic tank; fuel system safety; impact test; permeability; pressure/vacuum test; ISO 21507.