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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Gas pressure (absolute)
Gas pressure (gauge)
Hydraulic pressure (gauge)
Hydraulic Pressure (absolute)
PRESSURE (contโd)
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DM Calibration
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LENGTH
Blade type
Straight edges
Surface plates
External micrometer
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DNKA
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staining based on HSG 248.
(PCM) based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) โ 2021
QSOP 03 based on HSG 248
QSOP 01 based on HSG 248
Decus Research
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1) MS08P based on BS EN ISO
MS02P based on BS EN ISO
MS03P based on BS EN ISO
MS06P based on BS EN ISO
MF07P based on BS EN ISO
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Devonport Royal Dockyard
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Specific Values 1 ๏
RF Power
RF Attenuation 10 MHz to 1 GHz
Other values -20 dBm to +20 dBm
Devonport Royal Dockyard
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BS 4206:1967 (superseded)
ISO 5173
ISO 7438
BS EN ISO 9606-2:2004
BS 131-5:1965
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and Appx. 3 of HSG 227 (2004))
in Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004)
guides HSG 264 (2012) and
(HSG 264, 2012)
ERC Testing
Active
DIN EN 1863-1
BS EN ISO 10077-1:2006
published 2024) for BS EN
DIN EN 1863-2
BS EN ISO 10077-2:2017
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Efectis UK/Ireland
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EN 1364-3
DIN EN 1366-4
EN 1364-4
BS 476-21
BS 476-22
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(HSG 248) โ 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
based on BS EN 12457
DIN EN 1948-4
dbSNP rs1800562, rs1799945, rs1800730, r
(HSG 264, 2012)
HSG 227 (2004))
(HSG 248) โ 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
ISO 3651-2
ASTM A262 Methods A, C & E
ISO 7438
ASTM G28-2022 Method A
ASTM G48 Method A
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DIN EN 1303
DIN EN 12209
DIN EN 14846
BS 3621:2007+A2:2012
BS 8621:2007+A2:2012
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Enertek International
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DIN EN 12279
DIN EN 12278
-22018G/A, rs182549
DIN EN 303-2
DIN EN 15502-2-1
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Enquin Environmental
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(HSG 248) โ 2021
(Section 2) based on HSG 248
(Section 4) based on HSG 248
staining based on HSG 248
(HSG 264, 2012)
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Enviraz Surveys
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HSG 264 (2012) and Appx. 3 of
(HSG 264, 2012)
HSG 227 (2004))
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
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