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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ENAC LC10.251 Hospitalet de Llobregat, ES
CEM ME009
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ENAC LC10.179 Pontevedra, ES
5 a 18 mm/s (Valor pico) (frecuencias en 5 a 12 mm/s (RMS) (frecuencias entre 8 H
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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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Industries

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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