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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UKAS 6536 Leicester, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
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UKAS 9102 Bellshill, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 SRV-002 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0318 Derby, GB
Chronic progressive external Depth Internal Dial gauges and dial test Caliper + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-15093-01-00 Dortmund, DE
Kraft (WPM) Belastungseinrichtungen von Werkstoffprüfmaschinen Länge (WPM) 0,5 mm messeinrichtungen von + 3 more
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UKAS 0595 1 South Gyle Crescent, GB
simulation. parameters and ranges) digital and analogue
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UKAS 4332 Poole, GB
DC CURRENT DC Resistance Oscilloscope Calibration DC VOLTAGE CAPACITANCE + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-17132-01-00 Elsenfeld, DE
Messgeräte 0,001 V > 0,22 V > 2,2 V > 11 V > 22 V + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-15160-01-00 St. Wendel, DE
Tensile testing of metallic materials (I Vickers hardness test (ISO 6507) Taupunkttemperatur Temperatur −40 °C Railway braking — urban guided transport + 3 more
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UKAS 4161 Leicester Forest East, GB
DIN EN 933-11 DIN EN 12390-3 DIN EN 933-3 DIN EN 12390-7 DIN EN 12697-5 + 3 more
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UKAS 0783 Duckmanton, GB
DC CURRENT LENGTH DC Resistance DC VOLTAGE Cold junction compensation + 3 more
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RvA I192 Zwolle, NL
DIN 10172-3 (CD45/CD19/CD5/CD20/CD23/CD20
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DAkkS D-ML-21351-01-00 Dubai, AE
Chloride Potassium Sodium Differential Blood Count White Blood Cell Count + 3 more
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UKAS 6830 Fletching Common, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 (HSG 264, 2012)
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DAkkS D-K-21661-01-00 Linden, DE
Absolutdruck Positiver und negativer -3,92 kPa 4,02 kPa Railway brakes — brake performance (UIC Lungensimulator
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UKAS 0756 Redruth, GB
DIN EN 933-1 (PCM) based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) – 2021 DIN EN 932-1 DIN EN 932-2 + 3 more
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UKAS 9418 Worthing, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 31255 Swinton, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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ACCREDIA 01702 Milano, IT
ETSI EN 319 412 ETSI EN 319 401 ETSI EN 319 411-2 ETSI EN 319 411-1
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UKAS 6856 Basildon, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (HSG 264, 2012)
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ACCREDIA 01852 Roma, IT
ETSI EN 319 412 ETSI EN 319 401 ETSI EN 319 411-2 ETSI EN 319 411-1
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DAkkS D-K-11081-02-01 Chemnitz, DE
Parallelendmaße * 0,5 mm DIN EN ISO 3650:1999 auch Vor-Ort Kalibrierung bahntypischer –0,26 mm + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-11072-01-01 Freiberg, DE
DIN EN ISO 9012 ISO 22967 ISO 22968 (SPG42), SPAST (SPG4), SPG11, SPG7, VAMP DIN EN 30-1-1 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-17567-01-01 Lauf a. d. Pegnitz, DE
(ein- und mehrgängige zylindrische Außen- und metrischem Profil) Außengewinde Nenndurchmesser Flankendurchmesser 1 mm + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-11060-03-05 Stuttgart, DE
DIN EN ISO 5667-3 DIN EN ISO 15587-2 DIN EN 12457-4 DIN EN 13346 DIN EN 13657 + 3 more
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RvA I327 Arnhem, NL
DIN EN 60076-3 DIN EN 60076-10 DIN EN 60076-1 DIN EN 60076-4 DIN EN 60076-11 + 3 more
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Industries

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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