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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UNI EN 15877
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UNE EN 15877
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NEN EN 15877
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(PCM) based on HSG 248
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WTLAB
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IEC 62109-1
IEC 61400-21-1
IEC 62109-2
DIN EN 60598-2-4
DIN EN 60068-2-30
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Waagen-Dienst Kirste
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elektronische Waagen
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1) In den CMC sind die erweiterten Messu
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Waagen-Jöhnk
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Charpy impact test (ISO 148-1)
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Radiated emissions (CISPR 32)
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Waagen-Kissling
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Charpy impact test (ISO 148-1)
Salt spray / neutral salt fog test (ISO
Radiated emissions (CISPR 32)
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Waagenfachhandel Hilke
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Charpy impact test (ISO 148-1)
Salt spray / neutral salt fog test (ISO
elektronische Waagen
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WIWeB
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DIN EN 2561
DIN EN ISO 14126
DIN EN ISO 14125
DIN EN 2563
DIN 53504
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Weiss Technik
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Vickers hardness test (ISO 6507)
Temperatur −80 °C
Widerstands- > −40 °C
thermometer; > 0 °C
direktanzeigende > 100 °C
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Wessex Power Technology
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TEMPERATURE
controllers, and recorders)
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
DIN IEC 60060-1
VDE 0432- 1
IEC 60270
VDE 0434
DIN EN 61243-1
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Kohlenstoffmonoxid *)
Kohlenstoffdioxid
Propan *)
Stickstoffmonoxid
Distickstoffmonoxid
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Analysts’ Guide (HSG 248)
(PCM) based on HSG 248
staining based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) – 2021
SOP 12 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
SOP 11 based on HSG 248
Westward Laboratories
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ISO 21528-2
BS ISO 4832:2006
BS ISO 16649-2:2001
Method No 2.9 based on BS EN ISO
Method No 2.12 based on BS EN
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BS 1377-2:2022
BS 1377-9:1990
DIN EN 1097-5
BS EN ISO 17892-1:2014+A1:2022
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DIN EN 12046-2
DIN EN 12094-8
DIN EN 949
BS 6375-2:2009
DIN EN 950
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Wocken Industriepartner
Active
Parallelendmaße aus 0,5 mm
DIN EN ISO 3650:1999
Einstelldorne
Durchmesser 3 mm
Durchmesser 5 mm
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Charpy impact test (ISO 148-1)
nichtselbsttätigen
elektronischen
Ersatzlastverfahren
(Staffelverfahren)
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WÄGETECHNIK WEHLE
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Charpy impact test (ISO 148-1)
Salt spray / neutral salt fog test (ISO
Radiated emissions (CISPR 32)
1) In den CMC sind die erweiterten Messu
Xylem Analytics Germany
Active
Tensile testing of metallic materials (I
Vickers hardness test (ISO 6507)
Taupunkttemperatur
Widerstandssensor * –90 °C
Datenlogger mit
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Yadav Measurements Private
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DIN EN 55022: 2011
CISPR 22 (1997/2006/2008)
IEC/CISPR 16-2-1
CISPR 32 (2015) + A1 (2019)
AS/NZS CISPR 11:2004
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Wechselstromstärke 5 mA
5 mA, 10 mA, 20 mA
40 mA, 80 mA, 150 mA
240 mA, 300 mA, 480 mA
600 mA, 720 mA, 960 mA
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Außengewinde Nenndurchmesser
zylindrische Innengewinde
− Längenmessgeräte
Längenmessmittel
Länge
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DIN EN ISO 4210-1
DIN EN ISO 11243
ISO 5775-1
DIN EN 16054
DIN EN 1371-1
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Thrombozytenfunktion
Ristocetin)
Thrombozytenaggregation
Arachidonsäure, Epinephrin, Kollagen, Ri
17-alpha-Hydroxy-Progesteron
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