EN 15461

Railway Brake Friction Material Characterisation

This test characterises the friction properties and thermal behavior of brake pads and brake blocks used in railway braking systems, ensuring consistent performance and safety across diverse operating conditions. The test evaluates friction coefficients at various temperatures, pressure levels, and speeds to validate that materials meet performance specifications for both passenger and freight applications. Accurate characterisation is essential for brake system designers to predict braking performance and prevent brake fade or instability. Accreditation guarantees that testing is performed with validated equipment and procedures, supporting regulatory compliance and safe brake system design.

What it measures

  • Friction coefficient at varying temperatures
  • Friction coefficient dependence on pressure and sliding speed
  • Thermal fade and recovery characteristics
  • Wear rate and material degradation
  • Vibration and noise generation potential
🇧🇪 NBN EN 15152 🇩🇪 DIN EN 15152 🇬🇧 BS EN 15152 🇫🇷 NF EN 15152 🇮🇹 UNI EN 15152 🇪🇸 UNE EN 15152 🇳🇱 NEN EN 15152 🇧🇪 NBN EN 13571 🇩🇪 DIN EN 13571 🇬🇧 BS EN 13571 🇫🇷 NF EN 13571 🇮🇹 UNI EN 13571
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ENAC LE2318 Valencia, ES
Railway wheel-rail interaction — roughne BS ISO 15713:2006 UNE-EN ISO 16911-1 UNE-EN 15058 UNE-EN 14792 + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.098 San Ginés, ES
CEM TH-001 CEM ME-003 CEM TH-005 CEM TH-007 EURAMET cg-18 + 3 more
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ENAC LE1105 Valencia, ES
DIN EN 1097-3 DIN EN 12235 DIN EN 14808 DIN EN 14809 DIN EN 13274-8 + 3 more
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ENAC LE016 Ibi, ES
(NM_001718: c.1-c.500) DIN EN 62717 DIN EN ISO 80601-2-72 DIN 51130 ISO 8124-3 + 3 more
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ENAC LE025 Alcoi, ES
Sound power — engineering method using a Mechanical mounting of accelerometers (I Railway brake — anti-slide device (UIC 5 Railway vehicle dynamics — on-track test > 140 + 3 more
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ENAC LE004 Castellón de la Plana, ES
An lage zur Teil-Akkreditierungsurkunde ISO 6486-1 ISO 7086-1 UNE-EN ISO 10545-2 UNE-EN ISO 10545-3 + 3 more
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ENAC LE158 Porriño, ES
DIN EN ISO 2360 DIN EN ISO 2178 ASTM E 415 ASTM E 1086 ASTM E 1251 + 3 more
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ENAC LE146 Elda, ES
Railway brake — anti-slide device (UIC 5 rs2066845 DIN EN 12681-1 DIN EN ISO 1183-1 ISO 37 + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.028 Valladolid, ES
0 mV ≤ U < 200 mV 0,2 V ≤ U < 2 V 2 V ≤ 1 mV ≤ U < 220 mV 0,22 V ≤ U < 2,2 V 2,2 0 mV ≤ U ≤ 100 mV 0,1 V < U ≤ 1 V 1 V < 0 μA ≤ I < 200 μA 0,2 mA ≤ I < 2 mA 2 mA 0 μA ≤ I < 220 μA 0,22 mA ≤ I < 2,2 mA 2 + 3 more
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ENAC LE2422 Toledo, ES
DIN 4772:1979 DIN EN 14538 DIN EN 50130-4: 2015 DIN EN 1926 DIN EN 12372 + 3 more
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ENAC LE472 Cabrils, ES
ISO 16649-2 ISO 6611 ISO 4833-1 ISO 6888-2 ISO 17410 + 3 more
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ENAC LE723 Castellón de la Plana, ES
BS ISO 15713:2006 UNE-EN 15058 UNE-EN 14792 UNE-EN 14789 UNE-EN 12619 + 3 more
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ENAC LE1004 Logroño, ES
IEC 61400-12-1 IEC 61400-50-1 IEC 61400-50-2 IEC 61400-12-2 IEC 61400-12-3 + 3 more
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ENAC LE582 Sant Quirze del Valles, ES
DIN EN ISO 11737-2 ISO 16649-2 BS EN ISO 11737-1:2018 UNE-EN ISO 4833-1 UNE-EN ISO 7027-1 + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.090 Torres de la Alameda, ES
CEM DI-008 CEM DI-010 CEM para 100 N ≤ F ≤ 5000 N 0,15 MPa ≤ P ≤ 3,5 MPa 3,5 MPa < P ≤ 35 + 3 more
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ENAC LE2140 Lugo, ES
DIN EN 16711-2 DIN EN 16711-1 BS EN ISO 14362-1 BS EN ISO 14362-3 ISO 17234-1 + 3 more
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ENAC LE378 Sant Cugat del Vallès, ES
ÖNORM EN ISO 3452-1 ÖNORM EN ISO 17638 BS EN ISO 10675-1 ISO 10675-2 ISO 23277 + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.071 Boadilla del Monte, ES
(3 ± 0,5)  10-2 mol/mol (5 ± 0,5)  10- (5 ± 0,5)  10-2 mol/mol - 80 ˚C a 200 ˚C - 20 ˚C a < 23 ˚C 23 ˚C a 40 ˚C > 40 ˚C - 20 ˚C a 60 ˚C + 2 more
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ENAC LC10.049 Leganés, ES
ISO 13756:2024 UNE 82501 UNE 82503 Euramet/cg-18 UNE-EN ISO 11426 + 3 more
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ENAC LE1870 Rinconada, ES
Salt spray / neutral salt fog test (ISO ISO 2808 ASTM D 2240 ISO 48-4 ASTM D 4809 + 3 more
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ENAC LE2015 Madrid, ES
DIN EN 17892 ISO 5667-4 ISO 5667-10 ISO 5667-6 ISO 15705 + 3 more
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ENAC LE2410 Bétera, ES
IEC 62471: 2006 IEC 62471-7 UNE-EN 62471 UNE-EN 13032-1 UNE-EN 13032-4 + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.201 Alacant, ES
(0,15 ± 0,02) · 10-2 mol/mol (0,50 ± 0,0 (6,0 ± 1,0) · 10-2 mol/mol (11,5 ± 2,0) (10 ± 2) · 10-6 mol/mol (50 ± 8) · 10-6 (0,15 ± 0,02) · 10-2 mol/mol (0,30 ± 0,0 1,000 ± 0,100 + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.234 Bollullos de la Mitación, ES
EURAMET cg-17 EURAMET cg-18 CEM Edición
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ENAC LE425 Celrà, ES
DIN EN ISO 10304-1 DIN EN ISO 22155 ISO 10304-1 ASTM D56 ÖNORM ISO 22155 + 3 more
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Brake pad and block manufacturers Rolling stock manufacturers Braking system integrators and suppliers Railway maintenance and depot operators Material testing and research laboratories

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