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 0937 Chessington, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 P-12 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0625 Preston Riversway Docklands, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 ISO 12966-2 F06 6 & F06 5 based on BS EN F05 4 based on BS 770:Part + 3 more
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UKAS 6998 Port Talbot, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 4707 Port Talbot, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 LSOP6 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0610 Bishop's Stortford, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 QSOP 01 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248 QSOP 03 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0340 Bishop's Stortford, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004)
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UKAS 2432 Newport, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 staining based on HSG 248
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UKAS 9656 70 Pembroke Place, GB
accordance with (EN ISO 14644- BS EN ISO 14644-1:2015
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UKAS 29622 Chelmsford, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 1119 Enfield, GB
staining based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 9681 Hextable, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 ASB04 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0013 Stone, GB
DIN EN 772-13 DIN EN 1052-2 DIN EN 772-20 DIN EN 772-14 DIN EN 1052-4 + 3 more
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UKAS 2569 Gateshead, GB
staining based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 3492, ISO14966 and HSG 248 DIN EN 14629 + 3 more
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UKAS 0227 Poole, GB
Plain ring gauges (taper) Plain gap gauges (parallel) Plain plug gauges (taper) LENGTH ANGLE + 3 more
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UKAS 0228 Wimborne, GB
Plain plug gauges (parallel) length bars) LENGTH (continued) Micrometers (enzephalomyopathische Form + 3 more
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UKAS 1625 Wellingborough, GB
on BS 4401:Part 3:1970(1986) ISO 936:1998 BS ISO 21528-2:2017 BS ISO 16649-2:2001 ISO 6888-1 + 3 more
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UKAS 0199 Galdames Place, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004) Appendix 3 of HSG 227 (2004) (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 + 1 more
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UKAS 28563 Driffield, GB
ISO 6579-1 ISO 21528-2 ISO 16649-2 TP/007 based on BS ISO ISO 11290-2 + 3 more
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UKAS 9019 Erith, GB
BS EN 14876:2007/Internal proceduresDiss BS EN ISO 18119:2018+A1:2021 BS EN ISO 22434:2011 BS EN ISO 10460:2018 BS EN ISO 13769:2018
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UKAS 0373 Coventry, GB
tungsten carbide) Plain ring gauges (taper) Straight edges LENGTH (contโ€™d) Squares + 3 more
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UKAS 0511 Kingswinford, GB
LENGTH Caliper Depth BS 6468: 2008, 0 to 300 Depth Dial gauges and dial + 2 more
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UKAS 4045 Walmersley, GB
1) TM 5.4.1 based on BS EN ISO 21149:2017+Amd1:2022 DIN EN 13704 DIN EN 13727 DIN EN 1656 + 3 more
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UKAS 4007 Scunthorpe, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0405 Scunthorpe, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 1899 Bournemouth, GB
ISO 7251 # = 100 A ISO 6888-3 1) A:2b based on ISO 4833-2:2013 Amd 1:2 2) A:6c based on ISO 21528-1:2017 by mos + 1 more
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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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