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
🇩🇪 DIN EN 15152 🇬🇧 BS EN 15152 🇫🇷 NF EN 15152 🇮🇹 UNI EN 15152 🇪🇸 UNE EN 15152 🇳🇱 NEN EN 15152 🇩🇪 DIN EN 13571 🇬🇧 BS EN 13571 🇫🇷 NF EN 13571 🇮🇹 UNI EN 13571 🇪🇸 UNE EN 13571 🇳🇱 NEN EN 13571
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UKAS 4238 Hereford, GB
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004) (HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 2099 Exeter, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 SP1 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 9608 Basildon, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) and Appx. 3 of HSG 227 (2004)) Executive guides HSG 264 (2012)
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UKAS 2030 Chelmsford, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248
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UKAS 28785 Wolverhampton, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 SOP 3 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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DAkkS D-K-21247-01-01 Hemer, DE
Innen- und Tiefenmaße Konventioneller 0,11 G > 2 G > 5 g + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-15168-01-00 Hochdorf, DE
/ Messgeräte > 220 mV Quellen > 0,2 V 120 V 200 V + 3 more
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UKAS 8007 Corringham, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 TP03 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 2734 Darlington, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 TP005, based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 2183 Newmarket, GB
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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UKAS 0452 Bideford, GB
AC CURRENT AC VOLTAGE (continued) Measurement (continued) DC CURRENT Generation (continued) + 3 more
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UKAS 1574 York, GB
IEC 61000-6-1 IEC 61000-4-29: 2000 DIN EN 62233 IEC 61000-4-11: 2004 DIN EN 61000-4-12 + 3 more
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UKAS 2262 Ipswich, GB
ISO 6579-1 ISO 6888-1 ISO 16649-2 ISO 11290-1 1) AM/M/11-2 based on BS EN + 3 more
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UKAS 9659 Grimsby, GB
Method 15.2 based on BS EN ISO ISO 15213-2 Method 9.8 based on BS EN BS EN Method 5.11 based on BS EN ISO Method 4.3 based on BS EN ISO + 3 more
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UKAS 2622 Linlithgow Bridge, GB
ISO 6579-1 ISO 4832 EUMM 3.03 based on BS EN EUMM 3.07 based on BS EN ISO BS ISO 21528-2:2017 + 3 more
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UKAS 0342 Wolverhampton, GB
ISO 712 ISO 4833-1 on BS EN ISO 1736:2008 ISO 21528-2 BS ISO 4832:2006 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-17481-01-01 Gelsenkirchen, DE
Thrombozytenfunktion Agomelatin Amisulprid (Psychopharmaka) Amitriptylin (TZA) Aripiprazol (Neuroleptika) + 3 more
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Thrombozytenfunktion Agomelatin Amisulprid (Psychopharmaka) Amitriptylin (TZA) Aripiprazol (Neuroleptika) + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-22312-01-02 Limburg a. d. Lahn, DE
Tensile testing of metallic materials (I Vickers hardness test (ISO 6507) Temperaturmessgrößen mit Anzeige –100 °C > –50 °C + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-20007-01-00 Duisburg, DE
Glykohämoglobin A1C (HbA1c) Basophile Granulozyten Eosinophile Granulozyten Erythrozytenverteilungsbreite (RDW) + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-18340-01-00 Oberhausen, DE
Blutzellen Basophile Granulozyten Basophile Granulozyten, Eosinophile Gran Eosinophile Granulozyten, Erythrozyten, Basophile Leukozyten, absolut + 3 more
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UKAS 9661 Teston, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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DAkkS D-K-21594-01-00 Hanau, DE
Taupunkttemperatur Railway braking — urban guided transport Widerstandssensor *) Edelmetall- und standssensor + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-21199-01-01 Kitzingen, DE
DIN EN ISO 1798 DIN EN ISO 1856 Myopathie, Nemaline (TyP1, 3-10: DIN EN ISO 14125 DIN EN ISO 179-1 + 3 more
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ENAC LE2759 Paterna, ES
ISO 2409 ISO 3795 DIN EN 1464 Railway brake — anti-slide device (UIC 5
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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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