UIC 541-5

Railway Disc Brake Pad Homologation

UIC 541-5 specifies the technical requirements and homologation conditions for disc brake pads used in railway rolling stock. This standard establishes performance criteria including friction coefficient stability, wear resistance, thermal durability, and mechanical properties under dynamic braking loads. Testing ensures brake pads function safely across diverse operational temperatures and moisture conditions encountered in European railway networks. Accreditation for this test is critical for brake pad manufacturers and railway operators to guarantee compatibility and safety across standardized European rail systems.

What it measures

  • Friction coefficient stability across temperature ranges
  • Brake pad wear rate and material loss
  • Thermal durability and fade resistance
  • Mechanical strength and adhesion to backing plates
  • Moisture absorption and water resistance
🇩🇪 DIN EN 14869-1 🇬🇧 BS EN 14869-1 🇫🇷 NF EN 14869-1 🇮🇹 UNI EN 14869-1 🇪🇸 UNE EN 14869-1 🇳🇱 NEN EN 14869-1
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ISO/IEC 18045 ISO/IEC 15408 UNE 320001
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UNE-EN 12015 UNE-EN 50065-1 UNE-EN IEC 61000-6-4 UNE-EN IEC 61000-6-3 UNE-EN 61000-6-3 + 3 more
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UNE-EN 14385 UNE-EN 15259 UNE-EN 13211 BS ISO 9096:2017 UNE 77216 + 3 more
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UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17025
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UNE-EN 1789
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CEM Ed
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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 LE1474 San Sebastián de los Reyes, ES
UNE 73109 IEC 60780 (1998) UNE 73109 (2001) ISO 28218 ISO 27048
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UNE-EN ISO 14644-3 UNE-EN ISO 14644-1 (sin realizar toma se ISO 14644-3 UNE-EN 12469
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ENAC LC10.232 Zaragoza, ES
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ENAC LE2333 Castellgalí, ES
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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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UNE-EN 60903 UNE-EN IEC 61243-1 UNE-EN 50508 UNE 204001 UNE-EN 61111 + 2 more
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UNE-EN 25663 UNE-EN 872 UNE-EN ISO 6878 UNE EN 27888 UNE-EN ISO 10523 + 3 more
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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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UNE-EN ISO 16859-2 (Método indirecto) UNE-EN ISO 6507-2 ASTM E 92 UNE-EN ISO 6508-2 (Método indirecto) UNE-EN ISO 6506-2 (Método indirecto) + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.251 Hospitalet de Llobregat, ES
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Railway rolling stock manufacturing Brake component suppliers Railway operators and maintenance Automotive brake system suppliers Transport certification bodies

Related Standards

  • UIC 541-01 Railway brakes — Brake pads — Part 1: Friction material specification
  • UIC 544-1 Railway brakes — Braking performance
  • EN 14869-1 Railway applications — Brake components — Disc brakes and their components

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