EN 16185-2

Railway Brake Disc Acoustic Emissions Testing

This test method evaluates the acoustic emissions generated by railway brake disc and pad/block interactions under controlled conditions. It measures noise characteristics produced during braking events to assess the potential for noise disturbance in railway operations. The test is critical for railway operators and brake component manufacturers seeking to comply with noise regulations and ensure passenger comfort. Accreditation is essential to provide independent, standardized verification that brake systems meet acoustic performance requirements across European rail networks.

What it measures

  • Sound pressure levels during brake pad-disc contact
  • Frequency spectrum of brake-induced noise
  • Peak noise emissions under defined braking scenarios
  • Acoustic performance consistency across brake cycles
  • Compliance with European noise limits
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‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช DIN EN 16834 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง BS EN 16834 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท NF EN 16834 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น UNI EN 16834 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ UNE EN 16834 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ NEN EN 16834
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UKAS 30213 Derby, GB
Surface plates LENGTH Straight edges
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(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 31255 Swinton, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 6856 Basildon, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 0138 Irlam, GB
Gas pressure (absolute) Gas pressure (gauge) Hydraulic pressure (gauge) Hydraulic Pressure (absolute) PRESSURE (contโ€™d) + 1 more
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UKAS 0143 Letchworth Garden City, GB
LENGTH Blade type Straight edges Surface plates External micrometer + 3 more
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UKAS 9730 Govan, GB
staining based on HSG 248. (PCM) based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 QSOP 03 based on HSG 248 QSOP 01 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 7783 Belfast, GB
DIN EN 12469 EN 14175-3-2004
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UKAS 4303 Ammanford, GB
1) MS08P based on BS EN ISO MS02P based on BS EN ISO MS03P based on BS EN ISO MS06P based on BS EN ISO MF07P based on BS EN ISO + 3 more
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UKAS 0254 Plymouth, GB
Specific Values 1 ๏— RF Power RF Attenuation 10 MHz to 1 GHz Other values -20 dBm to +20 dBm
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UKAS 0687 Devonport, GB
BS 4206:1967 (superseded) ISO 5173 ISO 7438 BS EN ISO 9606-2:2004 BS 131-5:1965 + 3 more
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UKAS 0560 Bingley, GB
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UKAS 0709 Forest Hall, GB
(PCM) based on HSG 248) (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021
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UKAS 9982 Waterside Court, GB
and Appx. 3 of HSG 227 (2004)) in Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004) guides HSG 264 (2012) and (HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 2794 Brighton, GB
staining based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 23361 Leigh, GB
DIN EN 1863-1 BS EN ISO 10077-1:2006 published 2024) for BS EN DIN EN 1863-2 BS EN ISO 10077-2:2017 + 3 more
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UKAS 2398 Hull, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 10169 Jordanstown, GB
EN 1364-3 DIN EN 1366-4 EN 1364-4 BS 476-21 BS 476-22 + 3 more
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UKAS 4225 Deeside, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 based on BS EN 12457 DIN EN 1948-4 dbSNP rs1800562, rs1799945, rs1800730, r
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UKAS 0170 Heaton Mersey, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) HSG 227 (2004)) (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0136 Rotherham, GB
ISO 3651-2 ASTM A262 Methods A, C & E ISO 7438 ASTM G28-2022 Method A ASTM G48 Method A + 3 more
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UKAS 0621 Wednesbury, GB
DIN EN 1303 DIN EN 12209 DIN EN 14846 BS 3621:2007+A2:2012 BS 8621:2007+A2:2012 + 3 more
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UKAS 9141 Sutton Fields, GB
DIN EN 12279 DIN EN 12278 -22018G/A, rs182549 DIN EN 303-2 DIN EN 15502-2-1 + 3 more
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UKAS 2604 Wentloog, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (Section 2) based on HSG 248 (Section 4) based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248 (HSG 264, 2012) + 3 more
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UKAS 0441 Glasgow, GB
HSG 264 (2012) and Appx. 3 of (HSG 264, 2012) HSG 227 (2004)) Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
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Industries

Railway operators and infrastructure Brake component manufacturing Rolling stock manufacturers Railway maintenance and depot services Environmental noise compliance

Related Standards

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

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