BS EN 16910-1:2018

What is BS EN 16910-1- Specific requirements for non-destructive testing (NDT) for wheelsets in railway maintenance about?

BS EN 16910 discusses rolling stock in railway applications. BS EN 16910-1 is an international standard that provides specific requirements for non-destructive testing (NDT) for wheelsets in railway maintenance.

BS EN 16910-1 is the first part of a multi-part series that specifies the specific requirements for NDT of wheelsets for:

• In-service maintenance
• Off-vehicle maintenance
• NDT personnel
• NDT documentation (Procedure and Instruction)
• Traceability of the maintenance NDT results

Note 1: Other methods considered in EN ISO 9712:2012 are outside the scope of BS EN 16910-1. For this purpose, a catalog of the common defects is given as guidance.

Note 2: Specific NDT requirements relating to the quality of new products delivered by manufacturers are not within the scope of BS EN 16910-1.

Who is BS EN 16910-1- Specific requirements for NDT for wheelsets in railway maintenance for?

BS EN 16910-1 on the specific requirements for NDT on running gear in railway maintenance is useful for:

• Manufacturers of railway wheels and wheelsets
• Test centers for railway wheelsets
• Railway’s wheelsets In-service maintenance and Off-vehicle maintenance
• Regulatory authorities

Why should you use BS EN 16910-1- Specific requirements for NDT for wheelsets in railway maintenance?

Non-destructive tests (NDT) are a process of examining a component to assess its integrity by a means which does not compromise the component’s properties and characteristics. NDT has been used as a part of the maintenance system on European networks to control the influence of in-service conditions on safety-relevant assembly groups, components, and parts to ensure that the inspected entity treated will be used in-service in a safe condition.

BS EN 16910-1 guideline assists you with ultrasonic testing (UT), magnetic particle testing (MT), and eddy current testing (ET). BS EN 16910-1 addresses defect characterization by the applied method, demonstration, calibration, ease of use, expertise, and report document for new non-destructive testing (NDT) technique.

This helps in assessing the wheelsets properly and assists in evaluating risk, stress, fatigue, and material characteristics for wheelsets. In addition, it also ensures the safe operation of railway vehicles at the right cost.