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
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช DIN EN 14869-1 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง BS EN 14869-1 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท NF EN 14869-1 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น UNI EN 14869-1 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ UNE EN 14869-1 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ NEN EN 14869-1
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UKAS 1755 Redditch, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 SOP/11, based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 1227 Fareham, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 DIN EN 12457-2 3.02 based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248. (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 1247 Hattersley, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 2719 Cannel Row, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 TP003 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248 TP002 based on HSG 248 Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004) + 1 more
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UKAS 27551 Crook, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 4238 Hereford, GB
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004) (HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 2099 Exeter, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 SP1 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 9608 Basildon, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) and Appx. 3 of HSG 227 (2004)) Executive guides HSG 264 (2012)
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UKAS 2030 Chelmsford, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248
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UKAS 28785 Wolverhampton, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 SOP 3 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 8007 Corringham, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 TP03 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 2734 Darlington, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 TP005, based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 2183 Newmarket, GB
staining based on HSG 248. (PCM) based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 DIN EN 12457-2 DIN EN 12457-3
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UKAS 0452 Bideford, GB
AC CURRENT AC VOLTAGE (continued) Measurement (continued) DC CURRENT Generation (continued) + 3 more
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UKAS 1574 York, GB
IEC 61000-6-1 IEC 61000-4-29: 2000 DIN EN 62233 IEC 61000-4-11: 2004 DIN EN 61000-4-12 + 3 more
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UKAS 2262 Ipswich, GB
ISO 6579-1 ISO 6888-1 ISO 16649-2 ISO 11290-1 1) AM/M/11-2 based on BS EN + 3 more
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UKAS 9659 Grimsby, GB
Method 15.2 based on BS EN ISO ISO 15213-2 Method 9.8 based on BS EN BS EN Method 5.11 based on BS EN ISO Method 4.3 based on BS EN ISO + 3 more
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UKAS 2622 Linlithgow Bridge, GB
ISO 6579-1 ISO 4832 EUMM 3.03 based on BS EN EUMM 3.07 based on BS EN ISO BS ISO 21528-2:2017 + 3 more
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UKAS 0342 Wolverhampton, GB
ISO 712 ISO 4833-1 on BS EN ISO 1736:2008 ISO 21528-2 BS ISO 4832:2006 + 3 more
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UKAS 9661 Teston, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 1780 Wickford, GB
M002based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0166 Cannock, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) on BS 8580-1:2019 and ACoP L8
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UKAS 0183 Norwich, GB
Frequenc 220 mV range FREQUENCY 10 Hz to 100 kHz difference from 10 % to 100 % of the sta 6105A control 0ยฐ to 360ยฐ + 3 more
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UKAS 1497 Carrickfergus, GB
ISO Mark Casting (TS5527)
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UKAS 9875 Benfleet, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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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 โ€” Brake pads โ€” Part 1: Friction material specification
  • UIC 544-1 Railway brakes โ€” Braking performance
  • EN 14869-1 Railway applications โ€” Brake components โ€” Disc brakes and their components

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