Scope
UIC 540-1, 540-2
Pneumatic Brake Systems for Railway Rolling Stock
UIC 540 establishes technical requirements and test procedures for pneumatic (air) brake systems on freight and passenger trains throughout the European railway network. This standard covers design, performance, safety, and interoperability of brake components including cylinders, valves, pipes, and control systems. Railway manufacturers, brake suppliers, and infrastructure operators require testing to ensure compliance, validate equipment compatibility across different networks, and demonstrate safety performance. Accredited testing provides independent verification that brake systems meet stringent safety and reliability standards essential for railway operations.
What it measures
- Brake force and braking deceleration (m/s²)
- Pressure response and valve actuation times
- Pipe and connection integrity and leakage rates
- Brake cylinder performance and seal integrity
- System compatibility and inter-car coupling performance
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NBN EN 14512
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ISO 6722-1
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DIN EN 60684-2
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M E Broadstone Limited
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LENGTH
Plain gap gauges (parallel)
ANGLE
Depth
Plain plug gauges (taper)
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M.P. s.u.r.l.
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DIN EN ISO 3679
ISO 4832
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DIN EN ISO 4628-8
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ISO 2409
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MAControls
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Hydraulic pressure (gauge)
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probe types
MAIN LABORATORY SASSUOLO SRL
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DIN EN 1348
DIN EN 12004-2
DIN CEN/TS 16165
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DIN EN 1324
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ISO 10780
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MANUMESURE
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IS EN 15058:2017
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MARCONCINI SRL
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ISO 4832
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MARE.A SRL
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DIN EN ISO 10523
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DIN EN ISO 4833-2
ISO 21528-2
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MATED
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MATtest
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IEC 62386-103
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MCV
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0,005 l/min ≤ Q ≤ 50 l/min
0,5 m3/h≤ Q ≤ 2,8 m3/h
0,6 m3/h Q 2,8 m3/h
20 m3/h Q 30 m3/h
30 m3/h < Q 70 m3/h
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DIN EN 13018
ISO 20653
VDE 0468-2-1
DIN EN IEC 60068-2-11
DIN EN 60068-2-14
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ME-Meßsysteme
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Sound power — survey method (ISO 3746)
Railway brake — automatic variable load
0,2 kN
50 kN
Handkraftmessgeräte
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