EN 17285

Railway Composite Brake Blocks - Requirements

This test method establishes performance requirements and acceptance criteria for composite (non-asbestos) brake blocks used in freight wagon braking systems. It evaluates friction characteristics, thermal stability, wear resistance, and compatibility with brake disc or wheel surfaces under representative operational conditions. Freight operators and brake block manufacturers use this test to ensure component reliability and safe braking performance in heavy-duty rail transport. Accreditation is critical for laboratories conducting brake block qualification testing to provide independent verification of compliance with European technical specifications for freight wagon safety.

What it measures

  • Coefficient of friction under varied temperatures
  • Wear rate and durability characteristics
  • Thermal stability and fade resistance
  • Compatibility with disc or wheel materials
  • Dimensional stability and surface integrity
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช NBN EN 16185-1 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช DIN EN 16185-1 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง BS EN 16185-1 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท NF EN 16185-1 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น UNI EN 16185-1 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ UNE EN 16185-1 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ NEN EN 16185-1 ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช NBN EN 13979-1 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช DIN EN 13979-1 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง BS EN 13979-1 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท NF EN 13979-1 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น UNI EN 13979-1
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Industries

Freight wagon operators Brake block manufacturers Brake system component suppliers Rolling stock maintenance providers Railway type-approval bodies

Related Standards

  • EN 16185-1 Railway applications - Brake friction pairs - Part 1: Friction behaviour assessment and acceptance criteria
  • EN 13979-1 Railway applications - Braking systems - Part 1: General requirements and definitions
  • EN 16834 Railway applications - Adhesion under braking and traction conditions

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