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
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช DIN EN 15152 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง BS EN 15152 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท NF EN 15152 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น UNI EN 15152 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ UNE EN 15152 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ NEN EN 15152 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช DIN EN 13571 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง BS EN 13571 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท NF EN 13571 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น UNI EN 13571 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ UNE EN 13571 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ NEN EN 13571
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UKAS 6998 Port Talbot, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 4707 Port Talbot, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 LSOP6 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0610 Bishop's Stortford, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 QSOP 01 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248 QSOP 03 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0340 Bishop's Stortford, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004)
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UKAS 2432 Newport, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 staining based on HSG 248
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UKAS 9656 70 Pembroke Place, GB
accordance with (EN ISO 14644- BS EN ISO 14644-1:2015
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UKAS 29622 Chelmsford, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 1119 Enfield, GB
staining based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 9681 Hextable, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 ASB04 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0013 Stone, GB
DIN EN 772-13 DIN EN 1052-2 DIN EN 772-20 DIN EN 772-14 DIN EN 1052-4 + 3 more
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UKAS 2569 Gateshead, GB
staining based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 3492, ISO14966 and HSG 248 DIN EN 14629 + 3 more
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UKAS 0227 Poole, GB
Plain ring gauges (taper) Plain gap gauges (parallel) Plain plug gauges (taper) LENGTH ANGLE + 3 more
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UKAS 0228 Wimborne, GB
Plain plug gauges (parallel) length bars) LENGTH (continued) Micrometers (enzephalomyopathische Form + 3 more
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UKAS 1625 Wellingborough, GB
on BS 4401:Part 3:1970(1986) ISO 936:1998 BS ISO 21528-2:2017 BS ISO 16649-2:2001 ISO 6888-1 + 3 more
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UKAS 0199 Galdames Place, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004) Appendix 3 of HSG 227 (2004) (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 + 1 more
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UKAS 28563 Driffield, GB
ISO 6579-1 ISO 21528-2 ISO 16649-2 TP/007 based on BS ISO ISO 11290-2 + 3 more
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UKAS 9019 Erith, GB
BS EN 14876:2007/Internal proceduresDiss BS EN ISO 18119:2018+A1:2021 BS EN ISO 22434:2011 BS EN ISO 10460:2018 BS EN ISO 13769:2018
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UKAS 0373 Coventry, GB
tungsten carbide) Plain ring gauges (taper) Straight edges LENGTH (contโ€™d) Squares + 3 more
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UKAS 0511 Kingswinford, GB
LENGTH Caliper Depth BS 6468: 2008, 0 to 300 Depth Dial gauges and dial + 2 more
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UKAS 4007 Scunthorpe, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0405 Scunthorpe, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 1899 Bournemouth, GB
ISO 7251 # = 100 A ISO 6888-3 1) A:2b based on ISO 4833-2:2013 Amd 1:2 2) A:6c based on ISO 21528-1:2017 by mos + 1 more
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UKAS 0317 Derby, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
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UKAS 22138 Cannock, GB
DC CURRENT Gas pressure (gauge) ELECTRICAL DC VOLTAGE Measurement + 3 more
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UKAS 0626 Newport, GB
BS EN ISO 7686:2005 DIN EN 997 DIN EN 13079 DIN ISO 10381-7 DIN EN 14622 + 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

Related Standards

  • EN 15152 Railway applications - Braking systems on rail vehicles - General requirements and definitions
  • EN 13571 Railway applications - Brakes - Disc brake pads - Specifications and approval
  • EN 14363 Railway applications - Testing and Simulation for the acceptance of running characteristics of railway vehicles

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