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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DC CURRENT Measurement DC VOLTAGE AC Current Generation DC RESISTANCE (contโ€™d) + 3 more
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ร–NORM EN ISO 17637 BS EN ISO 15614-1:2017 ASTM A 370 DIN EN 10080 BS EN ISO 9015-1:2011 + 3 more
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volume (CMMโ€™s)
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(Steel and tungsten carbide) LENGTH (contโ€™d) pneumatic tyres (See Note 1) LENGTH (cont.) Plain plug gauges (taper) + 3 more
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(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 OP11 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248 OP04 based on HSG 248
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AM-01 based on BS 4401:Part 1: AM-32 based on BS 4401:Part 4: AM-03 based on BS ISO 937:2023 AM-04 based on BS ISO AM-31 based on BS EN ISO + 3 more
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ISO 4931:1986 (withdrawn) ISO 3759:1984 (withdrawn) DIN EN 13759 DIN EN 12150-1 DIN EN ISO 15797 + 3 more
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Joint IP/ASTM methods marked IP 195*ASTM D1078 ASTM D847 by titration ASTM D848 ASTM D 1353 + 3 more
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(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 ASB/SOP/OM8 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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CHEM014 based on BS 4401 based on BS 4401 Part 4:1970 CHEM018 based on BS 4401 CHEM023 based on BS 4401- ISO 6579-1 + 3 more
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UKAS 1549 Bar Hill, GB
Method CBG-M-SOP-027 based on BS EN ISO AM01 based on BS EN ISO 4833-1: 2) Method CBG-M-SOP-038 based on BS ISO ISO 10272-2 Method CBG-M-SOP-007 based on BS EN ISO + 3 more
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BS EN 286 - Simple unfired pressure BS EN 13445 Unfired pressure BS EN13480 Metallic industrial BS EN 12953 Shell boilers BS EN BS EN 12952 Water-tube + 3 more
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(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 SCI/ASB/003 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248 SCI/ASB/001 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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