BS EN 12080:2017

What is BS EN 12080 - Axle box rolling bearings for railway applications about?

BS EN 12080 discusses rolling bearings for axle boxes in railways. BS EN 12080 outlines the quality parameters of axle box rolling bearings supporting the load of the vehicle, required for reliable operation of trains on European networks.

BS EN 12080 covers metallurgical and material properties as well as geometric and dimensional characteristics.

BS EN 12080 also defines methods for quality assurance and conditions for approval of the products.

Who is BS EN 12080 - Axle box rolling bearings for railway applications for?

BS EN 12080 on axle boxes rolling bearings for railway applications is relevant to:

• Axle box rolling bearings manufacturers
• Test centers for railway vehicles
• Regulatory authorities

Why should you use BS EN 12080 - Axle box rolling bearings for railway applications?

Performance implies a certain quality level of the vehicle running gear, which every railway undertaking may require, notably by imposing procedures in approval and requesting the existence of a quality assurance system for the supply of rolling bearings intended for rolling stock operating on its network or other networks in Europe.

BS EN 12080 guideline assists you with technical specification, general requirements, technical specification content, quality systems, and manufacturing for axle box rolling bearings for railway vehicles.

BS EN 12080 also provides material properties, geometry, dimensions, mechanical properties, marking, inspection, quality records, delivery, corrosion protection, and packing for axle box rolling bearings for railway vehicles.

This supports in standardizing the quality of axle box rolling bearings for railway vehicles and ensuring the smooth functioning of railway vehicles.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS EN 12080:2017 supersedes EN 12080:2007+A1:2010, which is withdrawn. BS EN 12080:2017 has made some technical changes compared to the previous edition EN 12080:2007+A1:2010. These include:

• The list of normative references has been changed and some references have been added
• The list of “Terms and definitions” has been changed and new items are added, e.g., “Supplier” has been replaced by “Manufacturer”
• Clause 4 that regulates “Information and requirements to be agreed and documented” has changed significantly A new requirement for retained austenite for through-hardened rings has been added
• Clause 6.3 about “Traceability” is re-written with new requirements