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

🇩🇪 DIN EN 14869-1 🇬🇧 BS EN 14869-1 🇫🇷 NF EN 14869-1 🇮🇹 UNI EN 14869-1 🇪🇸 UNE EN 14869-1 🇳🇱 NEN EN 14869-1

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TÜV NORD Nederland

RvA I167 Son En Breugel, NL

DIN EN ISO 17232 DIN EN 14960 NEN 3140 #EN ISO 5164:14 EN 1069 + 3 more

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TÜV Rheinland Rail Certification

RvA I297 Arnhem, NL

NF EN 10002-1 –1990 DIN EN 115-1: IEC 61993-2 ASTM D5199-12 EN 1991-1-1 + 3 more

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UL TS

RvA L662 'S-Gravenhage, NL

IEC 18045 IEC 15408-1

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VSL

RvA K999 Delft, NL

HCS LF 1 1 HCS LF 2 1 HCS LF 1 3 HCS LF 12 HCS LF 22 + 3 more

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UIC 541-01 Railway brakes — Brake pads — Part 1: Friction material specification
UIC 544-1 Railway brakes — Braking performance
EN 14869-1 Railway applications — Brake components — Disc brakes and their components