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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Accredited labs
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Countries
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Leftfield Environmental
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
LSOP6 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
Life Environmental Services
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
QSOP 01 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
QSOP 03 based on HSG 248
accordance with (EN ISO 14644-
BS EN ISO 14644-1:2015
London Borough of Enfield
Active
staining based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
London Laboratories
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
ASB04 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
Lucion Services
Active
staining based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
3492, ISO14966 and HSG 248
DIN EN 14629
+ 3 more
M E Broadstone Limited
Active
Plain ring gauges (taper)
Plain gap gauges (parallel)
Plain plug gauges (taper)
LENGTH
ANGLE
+ 3 more
MP Calibration Services
Active
Plain plug gauges (parallel)
length bars)
LENGTH (continued)
Micrometers
(enzephalomyopathische Form
+ 3 more
MS Laboratories
Active
on BS 4401:Part 3:1970(1986)
ISO 936:1998
BS ISO 21528-2:2017
BS ISO 16649-2:2001
ISO 6888-1
+ 3 more
MSS Consulting
Active
(HSG 264, 2012)
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004)
Appendix 3 of HSG 227 (2004)
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
+ 1 more
Marfleet Microbiology
Active
ISO 6579-1
ISO 21528-2
ISO 16649-2
TP/007 based on BS ISO
ISO 11290-2
+ 3 more
tungsten carbide)
Plain ring gauges (taper)
Straight edges
LENGTH (cont’d)
Squares
+ 3 more
Microtech Services (Wessex)
Active
ISO 7251
# = 100 A
ISO 6888-3
1) A:2b based on ISO 4833-2:2013 Amd 1:2
2) A:6c based on ISO 21528-1:2017 by mos
+ 1 more
NSF Wales Limited
Active
BS EN ISO 7686:2005
DIN EN 997
DIN EN 13079
DIN ISO 10381-7
DIN EN 14622
+ 3 more
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
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