TS 13636

TS 13636 is a service standard dealing with how authorized service providers for pneumatic machines should be organized and what minimum organizational and technical conditions they are expected to meet. Its focus is not only the service business itself, but also personnel competence, technical equipment suitability, and the documentation or certification framework that supports the service operation.

What matters in an authorized service structure?

The scope of this standard is grouped around operating arrangements, structural features, technical equipment, staff qualifications, and certification. In general technical terms, an authorized service is more than a repair point: it is an organized setup that supports correct diagnosis, safe intervention, suitable spare-part use, and traceable service processes. Pneumatic machines are equipment driven by compressed air, so their performance depends on air pressure, sealing, mechanical wear, and safe operating conditions.

Why service competence matters for pneumatic machines

In pneumatic systems, even a small assembly error, incorrect adjustment, or improper maintenance can lead to performance loss, repeated failures, or reduced operational safety. For that reason, service competence means not only technical knowledge but also an appropriate workspace, measurement and control equipment, and qualified personnel assigned to the work. TS 13636 sets out the rules that define this competence and aims to make service delivery orderly in both organizational and technical terms. The standard provides a common framework and minimum expectations for authorized services working on pneumatic machines.

• Operating structure and organizational arrangements
• Structural and technical suitability of the service area
• Adequacy of technical equipment and tools
• Qualifications and responsibilities of personnel
• Rules related to certification