What is BS EN 14535-3 - Brake discs for railway rolling stock about?
BS EN 14535 is a European standard that discusses brake discs for railway rolling stock. BS EN 14535-3 provides for brake discs, the performance of the disc and the friction couple, classification to manufacture efficient brake discs.
BS EN 14535-3 is the third part of a multi-part series that applies to brake discs designed to be fitted to railway vehicles. BS EN 14535-3 comprises a type test of brake disc performance. The brake disc is tested for energy conversion and dissipation, ventilation characteristics as well as mechanical integrity.
The classification under BS EN 14535-3 qualifies a brake disc in conjunction with the defined brake pad by dynamometer tests which simulates up to one year in service when operating in the defined application class.
For the application of brake discs on railway vehicles, it is not mandatory to use classified brake discs.
Classified brake discs can be validated for use on railway vehicles for higher performance applications with additional tests.
BS EN 14535-3 describes the type test procedure for brake disc classification as specified in EN 14535-1 and EN 14535-2.
Note: BS EN 14535-3 does not define the application and the brake performance in specific trains.
Who is BS EN 14535-3 - Brake discs for railway rolling stock for?
BS EN 14535-3 on brake discs for railway rolling stock is useful for:
- Manufacturers for brake discs for railway rolling stock
- Test centres
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 14535-3 - Brake discs for railway rolling stock?
Axle-mounted brake discs are components attached to the axle shaft, drive shaft, or any shaft directly coupled to the wheel, and rotating with the wheel. Wheel-mounted brake discs are components attached to the wheel rim, wheel web, or wheel hub, and rotating with the wheel.
BS EN 14535-3 guideline assists you with tested properties for brake disc classification, preconditions, performance, endurance test, and noise generations requirements for brake discs for railway rolling stock.
BS EN 14535-3 also provides you with test methods on heat dissipation test, centrifugal test, and ventilation test for brake discs for railway rolling stock.
With compliance and obedience to BS EN 14535-3, you can standardise and enhance the efficacy of the brake discs for railway rolling stock and can efficiently and properly assess the brake discs for railway rolling stock properly to produce reliable results.
