Scope
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
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DIN EN 15877
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BS EN 15877
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NF EN 15877
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SGS Germany
Active
IEC 61000-4-2: 2008
IEC 61000-4-3: 2006
IEC 61000-4-4: 2012
IEC 61000-4-5: 2005
IEC 61000-4-6: 2013
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DIN 51757
ASTM D 4052
DIN EN ISO 12185
DIN EN ISO 3405
DIN EN 13016-1
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SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS
Active
DIN EN ISO 2639
DIN EN ISO 6507-1
DIN EN ISO 6508-1
DIN EN 10328
DIN 50190-3
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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
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SGS United Kingdom
Active
Joint IP/ASTM methods marked
IP 195*ASTM D1078
ASTM D847 by titration
ASTM D848
ASTM D 1353
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SGS United Kingdom
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
ASB/SOP/OM8 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
SGS United Kingdom
Active
CHEM014 based on BS 4401
based on BS 4401 Part 4:1970
CHEM018 based on BS 4401
CHEM023 based on BS 4401-
ISO 6579-1
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SGS United Kingdom
Active
Method CBG-M-SOP-027 based on BS EN ISO
AM01 based on BS EN ISO 4833-1:
2) Method CBG-M-SOP-038 based on BS ISO
ISO 10272-2
Method CBG-M-SOP-007 based on BS EN ISO
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SGS United Kingdom
Active
MPV Thrombozytenvolume
Gas meters
Power meter method
LENGTH
Waterdraw Method
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SGS United Kingdom
Active
BS EN 286 - Simple unfired pressure
BS EN 13445 Unfired pressure
BS EN13480 Metallic industrial
BS EN 12953 Shell boilers
BS EN BS EN 12952 Water-tube
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SIANTEC- Silvio Herzog e. K.
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Härte (WPM) 80 HBW
und Knoop-Verfahren 150 HV
(Härteskalen HV5 bis HV100)
150 HV
(Härteskalen HV 0,1 bis HV 3)
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SIKA Siebert & Kühn
Active
Vickers hardness test (ISO 6507)
Absolutdruck p abs *
> 61 bar
negativer und positiver
> 60 bar
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DIN EN ISO 21528-1
DIN 53483-2
DIN EN ISO 21528-2
DIN ISO 11665-4
DIN EN ISO 16649-3
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ISO 18787
AM09 based on BS ISO 21527-1:
DIN EN ISO 11290-1
NF V04-408
0.95) based on BS ISO 21527-2:2008
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DIN EN ISO 21528-1
NF V08-401
DIN EN ISO 21528-2
DIN EN ISO 6888-1
DIN EN ISO 6888-2
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DIN EN ISO 21528-1
DIN EN ISO 21528-2
DIN EN ISO 6888-1
DIN EN ISO 6888-2
DIN ISO 16649-2
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-95 kPa ≤ P < 0 kPa 0 kPa ≤ P ≤ 1 kPa 1
-95 kPa ≤ P ≤ -5 kPa - 5 kPa < P < -1 kP
(5 ± 0,2) · 10-2 mol/mol
(1000 ± 50) · 10-6 mol/mol
(15 ± 2) · 10-6 mol/mol
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
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Absolutdruck Pabs
> 0,05 bar
Negativer und
positiver Überdruck p
(ein- oder mehrgängige
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SKZ - Testing
Active
Bauart wie GR 1482
DIN ISO 48-4
DIN ISO 7619-2
DIN EN ISO 868
DIN EN ISO 2039-1
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IEC 61000-4-2: 2008
IEC 61000-4-3: 2006
DIN EN IEC 61000
IEC 61000-4-4: 2012
IEC 61000-4-5: 2005
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SMA Solar Technology
Active
IEC 61000-4-2: 2008
VDE 0847-4-2
IEC 61000-4-3: 2006
VDE 0847-4-3
IEC 61000-4-4: 2012
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