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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COFRAC 1-6452 Brive-La-Gaillarde, FR
DIN ISO 17289 DIN EN ISO 10523 NF X 31-615 (Uniquement DIN EN ISO 7393-2 DIN EN 27888 + 1 more
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COFRAC 1-6454 Toulouse, FR
NF X 43-269 NF X 43-269 - Annexe K NF X43-050 (parties utiles de ISO 22262-1 NF X 43-050 + 1 more
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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 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-6746 Saint-Herblain, FR
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 + 2 more
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COFRAC 1-0889 Fontaine, FR
DIN EN ISO 21528-1 NF V08-401 DIN EN ISO 21528-2 DIN EN ISO 6888-1 DIN EN ISO 6888-2 + 3 more
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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 + 3 more
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NF X 43-050 NF X 43-269 NF X 43-269 – Annexe K NF X43-050 (parties utiles de la DIN ISO 16000-3 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-0824 Lisses, FR
DIN EN ISO 1833-13 DIN EN ISO 1833-14 DIN EN ISO 1833-16 DIN EN ISO 1833-17 DIN EN ISO 1833-18 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-6879 Vitry Sur Seine, FR
ISO 13737 NF ISO 22286 ASTM D 2137 NF F19-503 NF T60-190 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-0062 Les Ulis, FR
DIN EN ISO 10545-3 DIN EN 997 DIN EN ISO 10545-4 DIN EN ISO 10545-14 DIN EN ISO 10545-6 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-7125 Guyancourt, FR
DIN EN 14385 ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 2019-11 DIN EN ISO 21877 NF X 43-317 DIN EN 14181 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-2383 Hombourg, FR
ISO 11737-3 DIN EN ISO 11737-2 NF EN 13824 (norme BS EN ISO 11737-1:2018
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COFRAC 1-7174 Velaux, FR
DIN EN 12469 NF S 90-351 BS EN ISO 14644-1:2015 ISO 14644-3
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COFRAC 1-0576 Sedan, FR
DIN EN ISO 717-2 DIN EN ISO 10140-3 DIN EN 1081 DIN EN ISO 105-B02 DIN EN ISO 9239-1 + 3 more
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NF T 90-412 NF U47-101 DIN EN ISO 7899-1 DIN ISO 16649-2 DIN EN ISO 6888-2 + 3 more
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ISO 16750-3 IEC 60068-2-80) IEC 60068-2-53 limitée à : IEC 60068-2-14 fait IEC 60068-2-1 et + 3 more
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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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