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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EN 12966: 2014 Section 4.5.4
DIN EN 55025: 2018
DIN EN 60068-2-30
(CISPR 25:2002) Section 6
ISO 11452-4: 2020
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DIN EN ISO 6508-1
ASTM E1019-24
ISO 13320
ISO 6892-2
(BS EN ISO 6892-1: 2019)
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Radiomotive
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ETSI EN 301 489-6
DIN EN 61326-2-6
IEC 61326-3-1
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IEC 60669-2-5
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ETSI EN 319 412
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ETSI EN 319 411-2
ETSI EN 319 411-1
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ETSI EN 301 489-1: V2.2.3
IEC 62109-1
DIN EN 50178: 1998
IEC 61000-4-16: 2015
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IEC 60335-2-51
DIN EN 60068-2-30
IEC 61000-6-1
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DIN EN 50564
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DIN EN 60068-2-30
IEC 61000-6-1
AS/NZS CISPR 22:2006
IEC 61000-6-2: 2005
ETSI EN 303 446-2
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IEC 62109-1
IEC 61400-21-1
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