Abstract

This document specifies the requirements for the design, dimensions, performance, and testing of a brake block that acts on the wheel tread as part of a tread brake system. NOTE In the scope of Commission Regulation (EU) N° 321/2013 (TSI WAG) the brake block is a friction element for wheel tread brakes. This document does not cover cast iron brake block requirements. This document is applicable to brake blocks of various friction level designed to be fitted to tread braked rail vehicles. This document contains the requirements for interfacing the brake block with the rail vehicle, the testing procedures in order to confirm that it satisfies the basic safety and technical interchangeability requirements, the material control procedures to ensure product quality, reliability and conformity and considers health and environmental needs.

Begin

2024-09-05

WI

00256A23

Planned document number

DIN EN 16452 rev

Project number

08701506

Responsible national committee

NA 087-00-03 AA - Braking  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 256/SC 3/WG 47 - Braking  

previous edition(s)

Railway applications - Braking - Brake blocks; German version EN 16452:2015+A1:2019
2019-06

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