TS 12870

TS 12870 is a service standard for authorised service organisations handling compressors. Its focus is not the compressor as a machine, but the organisational, technical and personnel conditions a service provider is expected to maintain in order to deliver maintenance and repair support for compressor equipment.

What is covered by the service organisation rules

The scope brings together operating rules, structural characteristics, technical equipment, staff qualifications and certification-related matters. In general technical terms, compressor service work is about keeping compressed-air equipment operating safely, efficiently and reliably. Because compressors are used in industrial plants, workshops and many auxiliary systems, a service organisation needs suitable diagnostic capability, proper tools and a documented working structure.

Technical context for compressor service

Compressors are machines that raise air pressure, so service activities commonly revolve around mechanical wear, lubrication, cooling, filtration and operating safety. An authorised service provider is typically understood as an organisation that works within a defined regulatory or manufacturer-based framework and meets specified personnel and equipment conditions. TS 12870 sets the organisational rules for such services; it does not define the compressor’s own performance ratings, but the framework in which service is delivered.

• Operating procedures and organisational structure
• Technical equipment and service infrastructure
• Personnel competence and responsibilities
• Certification-related service conditions