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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LENGTH Screw ring gauges (parallel) LENGTH cont. As for Involute Spline Gauges See Note 2 + 3 more
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DIN EN 933-11 BS EN ISO 17892-1:2014+A1:2022 BS EN ISO 17892-10:2018 BS EN ISO 17892-11:2019 BS EN ISO 17892-2:2014 + 3 more
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UKAS 8188 Sunderland, GB
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including dial and digital LENGTH (contโ€™d) Plain plug gauges (taper) ANCILLARY MEASUREMENTS Plain ring gauges (taper) + 3 more
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UKAS 0566 Jarrow, GB
Micrometers See Notes 3 and 5 See Note 6 Caliper length bars) โ€“ See Note 5 + 3 more
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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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