What is BS EN 16451 - Brake pad holder for braking in railways about?

BS EN 16451 is a European standard on railway applications that discusses brake pad holders for braking in railways to ensure the safety of passengers.

BS EN 16451 applies to the brake pad holders with which the rail vehicles of main-line railways, regional and suburban railways are fitted. Brake pad holders under BS EN 16451 are to be made from ferrous materials e.g., cast iron, cast steel, or forged steel.

Note: Brake pad holders made of non-ferrous materials are not subject to BS EN 16451.

Who is BS EN 16451 - Brake pad holder for braking in railways for?

BS EN 16451 on brake pad holder for braking in railways is useful for:

Railway brakes manufacturers
Test centres
Technical and maintenance staff for railway brakes
Regulatory bodies

Why should you use BS EN 16451 - Brake pad holder for braking in railways?

A compact disc brake unit is a disc brake unit, generally with reduced envelope and weight with a single interface to the bogie.

BS EN 16451 guideline assists you with design, manufacture, latch mechanism, interchangeability for “conventional” brake unit, interchangeability for “compact” brake unit, dimensional conformity, other environmental conditions, new designs, and interchangeability by applying the same main dimensions, and geometry for brake pad holder for braking used in railways.

BS EN 16451 also provides sampling for a type test, test requirements, test procedure, interchangeability by applying the same main dimensions and geometry, salt spray test, loading in the direction of force application, loading in the direction of the braking moment (tangential force), vibrations, shocks, in-service assessment, and designation for brake pad holder for braking used in railways.

With compliance and obedience to BS EN 16451, you can standardise the brake pad holder for braking to minimise the hazards and efficiently assess the brake pad holder. In addition, ensure the safety of passengers.

BS EN 16451:2015

Railway applications. Braking. Brake pad holder

Published:

30 Jun 2015

Withdrawn:

15 Apr 2024