TS 12870

TS 12870 is a service standard for authorised service providers working on compressors and pneumatic machines. Its focus is the organisation of these services: structural arrangements, operating principles, technical equipment, personnel qualifications, and certification-related rules. In practical terms, it brings together the general requirements for running maintenance and repair services in a controlled and consistent manner.

What an authorised service needs to be organised around

In technical practice, service quality depends on more than repair skills alone. Compressors are machines that generate compressed air, while pneumatic machines use compressed air or other pressurised fluids to produce mechanical work. A properly arranged service environment typically relies on suitable workspace, the right tools and measuring equipment, technical documentation, and competent staff. TS 12870 addresses this service setting as a whole.

Why personnel competence and certification matter

The standard’s scope includes not only the physical structure of the service but also personnel characteristics and certification-related rules. That matters because maintenance quality should depend on a defined organisational system rather than individual practice alone. In compressor and pneumatic equipment service, correct diagnosis, appropriate spare parts, and post-service checks are central to reliable operation, and they also support continuity of use and controlled service performance.

• Structural conditions for authorised services dealing with compressors and pneumatic machines
• Operating and organisational rules
• Technical equipment and tooling arrangements
• Personnel qualifications and responsibilities
• Rules related to certification