This test applies thermal analysis methods to evaluate the temperature behavior and heat dissipation performance of railway brake systems under various braking scenarios. The test measures brake pad, disc, and caliper temperatures during simulated service and emergency braking to ensure systems operate within safe thermal limits and do not experience brake fade or mechanical degradation. Excessive temperatures can compromise braking performance and component integrity, posing serious safety risks. Brake component manufacturers, rolling stock designers, and certification bodies require accredited thermal testing to validate brake system designs. ISO 17025 accreditation ensures consistent, traceable thermal measurement and validates compliance with European railway safety standards.
What it measures
Peak and transient brake temperature profiles
Temperature distribution across brake components
Heat dissipation rates and thermal time constants
Brake fade characteristics and recovery behavior
Thermal cycling endurance and material stability
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DIN EN 14531-1
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BS EN 14531-1
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NF EN 14531-1
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UNI EN 14531-1
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UNE EN 14531-1
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NEN EN 14531-1
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DIN EN 15310
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BS EN 15310
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NF EN 15310
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UNI EN 15310
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UNE EN 15310
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NEN EN 15310
AM01 based on BS EN ISO 4833-1:AM03 based on BS EN ISO 11290-AM05 based on BS ISO 21528-2:AM08 based on BS EN ISO 15213-2:2023 by AM12 based on BS EN+ 3 more
Brake pad and disc manufacturersRolling stock and locomotive manufacturersRailway system integrators and suppliersVehicle certification and type-approval bodiesRailway technical service providers
Related Standards
EN 14531-1Railway applications — Braking systems — Part 1: General terminology and calculations
EN 15310Railway applications — Brakes — Test procedures for brake pads
EN 13262Railway applications — Wheels and wheelsets — Wheels — Technical specification and approval procedure
Scope