IEC 60494-1

Railway Pantograph Head Type 1 Dimensions

This standard specifies the dimensional and geometric requirements for pantograph head contacts (Type 1) used on main line railway overhead contact lines. It ensures standardized contact strip profiles for compatibility with European catenary systems and interoperability of rolling stock across different railway networks. Manufacturers of pantograph heads and railway components require this accreditation to certify dimensional compliance and material properties. Standardized dimensions maintained through accredited testing enable reliable current collection and reduce wear inconsistencies across European railways.

What it measures

  • Pantograph head contact surface width and profile
  • Carbon or composite strip material thickness
  • Contact geometry and edge radii
  • Material hardness and electrical conductivity
  • Surface finish and contact pressure distribution
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช DIN EN IEC 60494-2 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง BS EN IEC 60494-2 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท NF EN IEC 60494-2 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น UNI EN IEC 60494-2 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ UNE EN IEC 60494-2 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ NEN EN IEC 60494-2 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช DIN EN 50206-1 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง BS EN 50206-1 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท NF EN 50206-1 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น UNI EN 50206-1 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ UNE EN 50206-1 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ NEN EN 50206-1
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UKAS 0317 Derby, GB
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UKAS 22138 Cannock, GB
DC CURRENT Gas pressure (gauge) ELECTRICAL DC VOLTAGE Measurement + 3 more
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UKAS 0626 Newport, GB
BS EN ISO 7686:2005 DIN EN 997 DIN EN 13079 DIN ISO 10381-7 DIN EN 14622 + 3 more
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UKAS 10460 Romford, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 DOC/002 based on HSG 248)
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UKAS 32076 Clervaux Terrace, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 2139 Consett, GB
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990 DIN EN 12457 No DETSC 5012 based on BS EN staining based on HSG 248. (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 + 1 more
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UKAS 7691 Shotton, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 NSDOC 47 based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248. (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 8998 Portadown, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 SOP-12, based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0573 Thurso, GB
AIR KERMA RATE AMBIENT DOSE HBs-Antigen (Hepatitis B-Surface RESPONSE: PERSONEL DOSE
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UKAS 0282 Harlow, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004) (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0394 Prestwich, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
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UKAS 21882 Manchester, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 2769 Blyth, GB
IEC 61400-23 ASTM G73 (2012) IEC 60885-3, 2.4.1 IEC 60502-2 IEC 60840 + 3 more
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UKAS 2048 Avonmouth, GB
ISO 6888-1 ISO 21528-2 BS ISO 4832:2006 ISO 4833-1 ISO 6579-1 + 3 more
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UKAS 0286 Bradford, GB
DC Resistance DC CURRENT DC VOLTAGE DC RESISTANCE (contโ€™d)
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UKAS 4600 Kettering, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 4647 Upper Heyford, GB
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UKAS 4265 Dartford, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 0384 Cardiff, GB
HSG 227 (2004)) (HSG 264, 2012) HSG 264 (2012) and Appx. 3 of (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0649 Prenton, GB
Refractive Index Capillary Viscometer Calibration 2.92 mm systems (continued) Liquids Density in Air at 20 + 3 more
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UKAS 4109 Hatton, GB
MIL-STD 810D, Method 510.2 MIL-STD 810E, Method 510.3 MIL-STD 810G:2008 Method 501.5 MIL-STD 810F, Method 510.4 MIL-STD-810H, Method 510.7 + 3 more
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UKAS 0307 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 0635 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0179 Bromley, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) and Appx. 3 of HSG 227 (2004)) Executive guides HSG 264 (2012)
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UKAS 0598 Fareham, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 Manual based on HSG 248
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Industries

Pantograph head manufacturers Carbon strip and contact material suppliers Railway rolling stock manufacturers Component type approval bodies

Related Standards

  • IEC 60494-2 Railway overhead lines โ€” pantograph heads type 2
  • EN 50206-1 Railway pantographs โ€” requirements for main line pantographs
  • EN 50119 Railway applications โ€” fixed installations โ€” electric traction overhead contact lines

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