Interpretation ID: aiam1579
Sub-manager
Technical Division
Meiji Rubber & Chemical Co.
LTD.
Kojima-Building
10-2
Nishishinjuku
1-Chome
Shin-juku
Tokyo
Japan;
Dear Mr. Tsukano:#This responds to your August 1, and July 30, 1974 request for approval of hydraulic and vacuum brake hose labeling. We have evaluated your examples based on the labeling requirements of the standard as amended by Notice 11 of Docket No. 1-5.#The hydraulic brake hose marking on 'Face A' appears to conform to the requirements of S5.2.2, assuming that letter 'size' refers to letter height. The interval between markings, represented by '--', also conform. 'Face B' is not regulated by our standard.#With regard to the markings for brake hose end fittings, the date (indicated by 'XY') is not required. If you choose to add the date to your markings, it should not interfere with the legibility of the required markings. I would like to point out that under Notice 11, the marking requirements do not apply to end fittings 'attached by deformation of the fitting about a hose crimping or swaging.' This means that hydraulic hose fittings for use in passenger cars need not be labeled.#The brake hose assembly markings you submit appear to conform to the requirements of the standard.#With regard to vacuum brake hose, your 'Face A' appears to conform to S5.2.2 if letter 'size' refers to letter height. S5.2.1 is not applicable and therefore the stripe is not required. 'Face B' is not regulated by our standard.#We have placed 'MRCC' on file as the manufacturer designation for your company. #Yours truly,Richard B. Dyson;