Scope
EN 16834
Railway Brake Adhesion Performance Testing
This test method evaluates the adhesion performance of railway braking systems under controlled wet and contaminated rail conditions. It assesses the ability of brake systems to generate sufficient friction force while maintaining stable deceleration and preventing wheel lock-up. The test is fundamental for railway operators, brake manufacturers, and rolling stock producers to ensure safe braking performance across varying environmental conditions. Accredited testing ensures independent verification that brake systems meet critical safety requirements for European rail networks and comply with technical specifications for rolling stock.
What it measures
- Adhesion coefficient under wet conditions
- Adhesion coefficient with contaminated rail surfaces
- Brake force generation and stability
- Wheel slip and lock-up prevention
- Performance reproducibility across test cycles
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DIN EN 13979-1
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BS EN 13979-1
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NF EN 13979-1
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UNI EN 13979-1
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UNE EN 13979-1
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NEN EN 13979-1
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DIN EN 15595
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BS EN 15595
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NF EN 15595
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UNI EN 15595
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UNE EN 15595
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NEN EN 15595
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Environmental Essentials
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TP003 based on HSG 248
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Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004)
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Environmental Services
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SP1 based on HSG 248
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Executive guides HSG 264 (2012)
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SOP 3 based on HSG 248
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Essex Asbestos Testing
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TP03 based on HSG 248
Eton Environmental Group
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TP005, based on HSG 248
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staining based on HSG 248.
(PCM) based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) – 2021
DIN EN 12457-2
DIN EN 12457-3
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IEC 61000-6-1
IEC 61000-4-29: 2000
DIN EN 62233
IEC 61000-4-11: 2004
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ISO 6579-1
ISO 6888-1
ISO 16649-2
ISO 11290-1
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Method 15.2 based on BS EN ISO
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ISO 6579-1
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Eurofins Food Testing UK
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ISO 712
ISO 4833-1
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ISO 21528-2
BS ISO 4832:2006
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Fibre Clear Consulting
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M002based on HSG 248
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Frequenc 220 mV range
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10 Hz to 100 kHz
difference from 10 % to 100 % of the sta
6105A control 0° to 360°
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