UIC 541-1

Railway Brake Blocks Homologation Testing

This test establishes the homologation (type approval) conditions and performance criteria for new types of brake blocks intended for use on European railway vehicles. It defines the testing protocols, acceptance criteria, and documentation requirements that manufacturers must meet to gain approval for market use. Brake blocks must demonstrate consistent friction coefficient, wear resistance, thermal stability, and compatibility with various disc types and operating conditions. Accreditation for homologation testing is mandatory for brake block manufacturers and ensures that only proven, safe brake components are deployed on European rail networks, protecting operational safety and enabling interoperability.

What it measures

  • Friction coefficient (warm and cold conditions)
  • Wear rate and service life prediction
  • Thermal behavior and heat resistance
  • Dimensional stability and tolerances
  • Compatibility with standard disc materials and designs
🇩🇪 DIN EN 15877 🇬🇧 BS EN 15877 🇫🇷 NF EN 15877 🇮🇹 UNI EN 15877 🇪🇸 UNE EN 15877 🇳🇱 NEN EN 15877
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ENAC LC10.077 Madrid, ES
2 · 10–6 mol/mol  C  100 · 10–6 mol/mo 0,1 · 10–2 mol/mol < C  2,5 · 10–2 mol/ 1 · 10–6 mol/mol  C  100 · 10–6 mol/mo 5 · 10–6 mol/mol  C  20 · 10–6 mol/mol 0,15 · 10–2 mol/mol  C  20 · 10–2 mol/ + 3 more
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ENAC LE2316 Pozuelo de Alarcón, ES
UNE-EN 14385 UNE-EN 15259 UNE-EN 13211 BS ISO 9096:2017 UNE 77216 + 3 more
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ENAC LE2092 Alcázar de San Juan, ES
UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17025
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ENAC LE2055 Nigrán, ES
UNE-EN 1789
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ENAC LC10.264 Sant Martí Sarroca, ES
(2,2 ± 0,1) ⋅ 10-2 mol/mol (99,5 ± 0,5) (15 ± 5) ⋅ 10-6 mol/mol (100 ± 5) ⋅ 10-6 (7,5 ± 0,2) ⋅ 10-2 mol/mol (15 ± 0,5) ⋅
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ENAC LC10.120 Tres Cantos, ES
5 mV ≤ U ≤ 10 V 10 V < U ≤ 1000 V 45 Hz ≤ f ≤ 60 Hz 10 mV ≤ U ≤ 10 V 10 V 100 µA ≤ I ≤ 400 mA 400 mA < I ≤ 10 A 10 300 mA ≤ I ≤ 15 A 45 Hz ≤ f ≤ 60 Hz 100 µA ≤ I ≤ 400 mA 40 + 2 more
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ENAC LC10.178 Madrid, ES
CEM Ed
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ENAC LC10.069 Sant Celoni, ES
0,03 · 10-2 mol/mol  C < 0,3 · 10-2 mol 0,3 · 10-2 mol/mol  C  1,1 · 10-2 mol/ 1,1 · 10-2 mol/mol ≤ C < 26 · 10-2 mol/m 1,1 · 10-2 mol/mol ≤ C < 26 · 10-2 mol/m 9 · 10-6 mol/mol  C < 75 · 10-6 mol/mol + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.221 Terrassa, ES
(15 ± 1) ⋅ 10-6 mol/mol (1000 ± 50) ⋅ 10 (8 ± 0,5) ⋅ 10-2 mol/mol (1,4 ± 0,1) ⋅ 1 (3000 ± 150) ⋅ 10-6 mol/mol (9 ± 1) ⋅ 10 (80 ± 8) ⋅ 10-6 mol/mol (100 ± 8) ⋅ 10-6 mol/mol
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ENAC LC10.166 Tres Cantos, ES
0,015 l/min ≤ Q ≤ 40 l/min 0,0 · 10-9 mol/mol 20 ⋅ 10-9 mol/mol ≤ C ≤ 500 ⋅ 10-9 mol/m 0,00 · 10-6 mol/mol 0,5 ⋅10-6 mol/mol ≤ C ≤ 10 ⋅10-6 mol/mol + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.216 Palmas de Gran Canaria, ES
1 mg 2 mg 5 mg 10 mg 20 mg 50 mg 100 mg 10 g 20 g 50 g 100 g 200 g 500 g 1 kg 2 .1 mg 2 mg 5 mg 10 mg 20 mg 50 mg 100 mg
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ENAC LC10.191 Puerto de Santa María, ES
CEM DI-021 CEM DI-004 CEM EL-007 CEM DI-003 CEM DI-008 + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.192 Sevilla, ES
EURAMET CG-6 CEM DI-021 CEM DI-004 CEM DI-013 CEM DI-012 + 3 more
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ENAC LE011 Madrid, ES
DIN EN 61010-2-010: 2015 DIN EN 60335-2-9 IEC 61000-4-8: 2009 IEC 61010-2-010: 2014 DIN EN 61010-2-101 + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.203 Zaragoza, ES
-95 kPa ≤ P < 0 kPa 0 kPa ≤ P ≤ 1 kPa 1 -95 kPa ≤ P ≤ -5 kPa - 5 kPa < P < -1 kP
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ENAC LC10.210 Cornellà de Llobregat, ES
(5 ± 0,2) · 10-2 mol/mol (1000 ± 50) · 10-6 mol/mol (15 ± 2) · 10-6 mol/mol
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ENAC LE2749 Zaragoza, ES
UNE-EN 12341 0,015 l/min ≤ Q ≤ 50 l/min 20 ⋅ 10-9 mol/mol ≤ C ≤ 500 ⋅ 10-9 mol/m 20 ⋅10-9 mol/mol ≤ C ≤ 100 ⋅ 10-9 mol/mo 100 ⋅ 10-9 mol/mol ≤ C ≤ 1000 ⋅ 10-9 mol + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.232 Zaragoza, ES
CEM Procedimiento
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ENAC LE2333 Castellgalí, ES
DIN EN 16615 DIN EN 17658 DIN EN 13697 IEC 60127-6 DIN EN 13727 + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.078 Illescas, ES
UNE-EN ISO 868 ASTM D 2240 ISO 48-9 UNE 7050-3 UNE-EN ISO 10360-2 + 3 more
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ENAC LE2354 Noáin, ES
UNE-EN 60903 UNE-EN IEC 61243-1 UNE-EN 50508 UNE 204001 UNE-EN 61111 + 2 more
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ENAC LC10.082 Legutiano, ES
CEM DI-007 CEM DI-021 CEM DI-004 CEM DI-018 CEM DI-002 + 3 more
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ENAC LE178 Madrid, ES
UNE-EN 81-1 UNE-EN 81-2 UNE-EN 81-50 UNE-EN 81-20 UNE-EN 60947-4-1 + 3 more
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ENAC LE2485 Girona, ES
UNE-EN 25663 UNE-EN 872 UNE-EN ISO 6878 UNE EN 27888 UNE-EN ISO 10523 + 3 more
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ENAC LE775 Zamudio, ES
UNE 77061 SM 4500-NO-3 E UNE-EN ISO 7027-1 ISO 15923-1 UNE-EN ISO 7393-2 + 3 more
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Brake block material manufacturers Railway component suppliers Railway rolling stock manufacturers Railway operators and maintenance services Notified bodies and certification authorities

Related Standards

  • UIC 541-02 Railway brakes — Brake blocks
  • UIC 541-03 Railway brakes — Disc brake components
  • EN 15877 Railway applications — Brake blocks — Specification and approval of composite brake blocks for freight wagons

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