EN 14865-1:2009
(Main)Railway Applications - Axlebox lubricating greases - Part 1: Method to test the ability to lubricate
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies a testing method and sets the acceptance criteria for the determining of the lubrication ability of lubricating greases intended for the lubrication of axlebox bearings. The lubricating ability, primarily related to the capability of lubricating greases to protect against wear, is determined in a roller bearing lubricant test rig. Wear of the rolling bearing rollers, the frictional behaviour and temperature during the test are used to discriminate between lubricating greases.
NOTE 1 The testing method is referred to in EN 12081.
The method described is carried out in order to test axlebox greases for ordinary-speed vehicles, with speeds up to 200 km/h, and for greases intended for high-speed vehicles, with speeds up to 300 km/h. The method is a discriminating process, and those greases that pass will be subject to more extensive performance tests.
NOTE 2 In EN 12082 a more extensive rig performance test is described in detail. This rig performance test will check the satisfactory function of the assembly of box housing, bearing, sealing and grease during a simulated journey.
For purpose of quality assurance and quality control, this test method is also used for batch testing of greases intended for use in axleboxes.
For light rail and tramway applications other standards or documents agreed between the customer and the supplier may be applied.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 17-Mar-2009
- Withdrawal Date
- 26-Oct-2010
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 256 - Railway applications
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 256/SC 2/WG 12 - Roller bearings and Lubricants
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 27-Oct-2010
- Completion Date
- 27-Oct-2010
- Directive
- Not Harmonized2001/16/EC - Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail systemOJ Ref: C, C 97 OJ Date: 16-Apr-2010
Relations
- Effective Date
- 19-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 19-Dec-2009
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14865-1:2009 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Railway Applications - Axlebox lubricating greases - Part 1: Method to test the ability to lubricate". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a testing method and sets the acceptance criteria for the determining of the lubrication ability of lubricating greases intended for the lubrication of axlebox bearings. The lubricating ability, primarily related to the capability of lubricating greases to protect against wear, is determined in a roller bearing lubricant test rig. Wear of the rolling bearing rollers, the frictional behaviour and temperature during the test are used to discriminate between lubricating greases. NOTE 1 The testing method is referred to in EN 12081. The method described is carried out in order to test axlebox greases for ordinary-speed vehicles, with speeds up to 200 km/h, and for greases intended for high-speed vehicles, with speeds up to 300 km/h. The method is a discriminating process, and those greases that pass will be subject to more extensive performance tests. NOTE 2 In EN 12082 a more extensive rig performance test is described in detail. This rig performance test will check the satisfactory function of the assembly of box housing, bearing, sealing and grease during a simulated journey. For purpose of quality assurance and quality control, this test method is also used for batch testing of greases intended for use in axleboxes. For light rail and tramway applications other standards or documents agreed between the customer and the supplier may be applied.
This European Standard specifies a testing method and sets the acceptance criteria for the determining of the lubrication ability of lubricating greases intended for the lubrication of axlebox bearings. The lubricating ability, primarily related to the capability of lubricating greases to protect against wear, is determined in a roller bearing lubricant test rig. Wear of the rolling bearing rollers, the frictional behaviour and temperature during the test are used to discriminate between lubricating greases. NOTE 1 The testing method is referred to in EN 12081. The method described is carried out in order to test axlebox greases for ordinary-speed vehicles, with speeds up to 200 km/h, and for greases intended for high-speed vehicles, with speeds up to 300 km/h. The method is a discriminating process, and those greases that pass will be subject to more extensive performance tests. NOTE 2 In EN 12082 a more extensive rig performance test is described in detail. This rig performance test will check the satisfactory function of the assembly of box housing, bearing, sealing and grease during a simulated journey. For purpose of quality assurance and quality control, this test method is also used for batch testing of greases intended for use in axleboxes. For light rail and tramway applications other standards or documents agreed between the customer and the supplier may be applied.
EN 14865-1:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 45.040 - Materials and components for railway engineering; 75.100 - Lubricants, industrial oils and related products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14865-1:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14865-1:2009+A1:2010, EN 14865-1:2009/FprA1. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 14865-1:2009 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2001/16/EC, 2008/57/EC, 93/38/EEC, 96/48/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/024, M/275, M/334. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Železniške naprave - Maziva za ležaje kolesnih dvojic - 1. del: Preskusna metoda za ugotavljanje zmožnosti mazanjaBahnanwendungen - Schmierfette für Radsatzlager - Teil 1: Prüfung der SchmierfähigkeitAApplications ferroviaires - Graisses lubrifiantes pour boîtes d'essieux - Partie 1 : Méthode d'essai d'aptitude à lubrifier les véhicules circulant à des vitesses classiques jusqu'à 200 km/h et les véhicules circulant à grande vitesse jusqu'à 300 km/hRailway Applications - Axlebox lubricating greases - Part 1: Method to test the ability to lubricate75.100MazivaLubricants, industrial oils and related products45.040Materiali in deli za železniško tehnikoMaterials and components for railway engineeringICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14865-1:2009SIST EN 14865-1:2010en,fr,de01-junij-2010SIST EN 14865-1:2010SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14865-1March 2009ICS 45.040; 75.100 English VersionRailway Applications - Axlebox lubricating greases - Part 1:Method to test the ability to lubricateApplications ferroviaires - Graisses lubrifiantes pour boîtesd'essieux - Partie 1 : Méthode d'essai d'aptitude à lubrifierles véhicules circulant à des vitesses classiques jusqu'à200 km/h et les véhicules circulant à grande vitesse jusqu'à300 km/hBahnanwendungen - Schmierfette für Radsatzlager - Teil 1:Prüfung der Schmierfähigkeit von Radsatzlagern vonSchienenfahrzeugen für normale Geschwindigkeiten bis200 km/h und für Hochgeschwindigkeitsfahrzeuge bis 300km/hThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 17 January 2009.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre:
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B-1000 Brussels© 2009 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14865-1:2009: ESIST EN 14865-1:2010
Maintenance . 15 Annex B (informative)
Round Robin test . 16 B.1 Result . 16 B.2 Symbols in the Figures B.1 and B.2. 16 B.3 Test data distribution . 17 Annex C (informative)
Precision calculation examples. 18 C.1 Repeatability example . 18 C.2 Reproducibility example . 18 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system, as modified by EU Directive 2004/50/EC of 29 April 2004 . 19 Bibliography . 21
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN/CENELEC/ETSI by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association to support Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2001/16, as modified by EU Directive 2004/50. For relationship with EU Directives, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
This series of standards EN 14865 "Railway applications – Axlebox lubricating greases" consists of the following parts:
Part 1: Method to test the ability to lubricate; Part 2: Method to test the mechanical stability to cover vehicle speeds up to 200 km/h. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
3.9 frictional moment of the test bearing arrangement at steady-state torque, Mrb is obtained after the run-in period and is reached when the frictional moment stabilizes at a fairly constant value (variation can be 20 %) 3.10 steady-state temperature temperature, θB, obtained at the end of the run-in period 3.11 test temperature temperature, θ , measured at the outer ring of the spring-side test bearing NOTE Owing to better heat dissipation, the bearing at the drive side may be 2 °C to 5 °C cooler. SIST EN 14865-1:2010
reproducibility, in milligrams mr combined mean rolling element wear from tests in one test rig for establishing repeatability, in milligrams mw rolling element wear, in milligrams mwm mean value of rolling element wear from four tested bearings, in milligrams n test speed, in revolutions per minute SIST EN 14865-1:2010
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