Scope
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
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DIN EN 14869-1
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BS EN 14869-1
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NF EN 14869-1
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UNI EN 14869-1
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UNE EN 14869-1
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NEN EN 14869-1
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Nature’s Consultancy
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
DOC/002 based on HSG 248)
Normec DETS
Active
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990
DIN EN 12457
No DETSC 5012 based on BS EN
staining based on HSG 248.
(HSG 248) – 2021
+ 1 more
North Star Environmental
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
NSDOC 47 based on HSG 248
staining based on HSG 248.
(PCM) based on HSG 248
Not One Iota
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
SOP-12, based on HSG 248
staining based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
Nuclear Restoration Services
Active
AIR KERMA RATE
AMBIENT DOSE
HBs-Antigen (Hepatitis B-Surface
RESPONSE:
PERSONEL DOSE
O.C. Consulting (UK)
Active
(HSG 264, 2012)
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004)
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
IEC 61400-23
ASTM G73 (2012)
IEC 60885-3, 2.4.1
IEC 60502-2
IEC 60840
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One Scientific
Active
ISO 6888-1
ISO 21528-2
BS ISO 4832:2006
ISO 4833-1
ISO 6579-1
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Optical Test & Calibration
Active
DC Resistance
DC CURRENT
DC VOLTAGE
DC RESISTANCE (cont’d)
PHH Environmental (UK)
Active
HSG 227 (2004))
(HSG 264, 2012)
HSG 264 (2012) and Appx. 3 of
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
Paragon Scientific
Active
Refractive Index
Capillary Viscometer Calibration
2.92 mm systems (continued)
Liquids
Density in Air at 20
+ 3 more
Particle Technology
Active
MIL-STD 810D, Method 510.2
MIL-STD 810E, Method 510.3
MIL-STD 810G:2008 Method 501.5
MIL-STD 810F, Method 510.4
MIL-STD-810H, Method 510.7
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Pennington Choices
Active
(HSG 264, 2012)
and Appx. 3 of HSG 227 (2004))
Executive guides HSG 264 (2012)
Perry Analytical
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
Manual based on HSG 248
Poulten Selfe and Lee
Active
TEMPERATURE
Viscosity constant ‘C’
Reference viscometers:
ASTM D4052 (Digital density
External (Tip) Diameter
Helix (lead) total deviation (F
GEARS SPUR/HELICAL EXTERNAL (cont’d)
As for Involute Spline Gauges
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