SIST EN 15427:2008/kFprA1:2010

Railway applications - Wheel/rail friction management - Flange lubrication

This document is limited to specifying the requirements when applying lubricants to the wheel-rail interface between the wheel flange and the rail gauge corner (active interface) either directly or indirectly to the wheel flange or to the rail, and includes both trainborne and trackside solutions.
This document defines:
-   the characteristics that systems of lubrication of the wheel-rail interface shall achieve, together with applicable inspection and test methods to be carried out for verification;
-   all relevant terminology which is specific to the lubrication of the wheel-rail interface.

Bahnanwendungen - Behandlung der Reibung zwischen Rad und Schiene - Spurkranzschmierung

Applications ferroviaires - Gestion des frottements roue/rail - Lubrification des boudins de roues

Železniške naprave - Trenje na stiku kolo-tirnica - Mazanje kolesnega venca - Dopolnilo A1

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 31-Jul-2010
• ICS: 21.260 - Lubrication systems
• ICS: 45.040 - Materials and components for railway engineering
• Technical Committee: IŽNP - Reilway applications
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 28-Jan-2014
• Due Date: 02-Feb-2014
• Completion Date: 28-Jan-2014
• Directive: 2008/57/EC - Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (Recast)
• Mandate: M/275 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC/ETSI for standardization in the field of railway equipment on the interoperability of the Trans-European high-speed rail system
• Mandate: M/334 - Mandate for programming and standardisation addressed to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI in the field of the Interoperability of the trans-european conventional rail system
• Ref Project: EN 15427:2008/FprA1 - Railway applications - Wheel/rail friction management - Flange lubrication

Relations

• Consolidated By: SIST EN 15427:2008+A1:2011 - Railway applications - Wheel/rail friction management - Flange lubrication
• Effective Date: 01-May-2011
• Revised: SIST EN 15427:2008 - Railway applications - Wheel/rail friction management - Flange lubrication
• Effective Date: 19-Dec-2009

Overview

SIST EN 15427:2008/kFprA1:2010 is a European standard dedicated to railway applications focusing on wheel/rail friction management, specifically flange lubrication. Published by CEN, this standard outlines the requirements for applying lubricants to the critical wheel-rail interface area-between the wheel flange and the rail gauge corner. This interface is vital for ensuring optimal friction control, enhancing safety, reducing wear, and minimizing noise in railway operations.

The document covers both trainborne and trackside lubrication systems, specifying necessary performance criteria along with applicable inspection and testing methods to verify compliance. It also defines relevant terminology essential for consistent understanding and implementation of flange lubrication within the railway sector.

Key Topics

• Scope of Flange Lubrication: This standard applies exclusively to lubrication of the wheel flange and rail gauge corner interface-the active friction interface influencing wear and dynamics in rail vehicles.

• Lubrication System Requirements: Outlines performance characteristics that effective flange lubrication must achieve, including friction reduction and durability parameters.

• Application Methods: Covers both onboard (trainborne) and external (trackside) lubrication approaches, providing flexibility in system design and deployment.

• Inspection and Test Methods: Establishes standard procedures for quality assurance, including verifying lubricant application, system performance, and interface condition.

• Terminology: Provides standardized definitions for terms related to wheel-rail lubrication systems, aiding clear communication among railway engineers, manufacturers, and operators.

• Compliance and Safety: Supports essential requirements defined in the EU Directive 2008/57/EC relating to rail system interoperability and safety, ensuring flange lubrication systems conform to relevant legislative frameworks.

Practical Applications

The SIST EN 15427:2008/kFprA1:2010 standard is indispensable for professionals designing, implementing, and maintaining flange lubrication solutions aimed at:

• Reducing Wheel and Rail Wear: Proper lubrication significantly extends component life and reduces maintenance costs.

• Improving Safety: Controlled friction at the wheel/rail interface promotes stable train dynamics, reducing derailment risk.

• Noise Mitigation: Effective flange lubrication dampens noise generated by wheel-rail contact, improving environmental compliance and passenger comfort.

• Optimizing Energy Efficiency: Lower friction translates to reduced energy consumption during train operation.

• Supporting Interoperability: Ensures lubrication systems align with EU rail interoperability directives, crucial for cross-border rail networks.

Railway infrastructure providers, rolling stock manufacturers, and maintenance organizations leverage this standard to guide lubricant system selection, installation, and routine evaluation, leading to more robust rail operations.

Related Standards

SIST EN 15427:2008/kFprA1:2010 complements a suite of European and international railway standards addressing:

• Wheel and Rail Material Requirements: Standards defining metallurgy and durability of rail components.

• Rail Vehicle Technical Compatibility: Guidelines for ensuring uniform interaction properties across various rolling stock and infrastructure.

• Railway Lubrication Systems (ICS 21.260): Broader framework standards covering all types of lubrication technologies deployed within railway systems.

• Interoperability Directives (EU Directive 2008/57/EC): Legal requirements for safety and operational compatibility throughout trans-European rail networks.

Using EN 15427 together with these associated standards helps railway operators enhance system reliability, comply with EU regulations, and implement best practices in wheel-rail friction management.

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Keywords: SIST EN 15427:2008/kFprA1:2010, railway wheel/rail friction management, flange lubrication, trainborne lubrication, trackside lubrication, rail friction control, wheel-rail interface, railway lubrication systems, EU Directive 2008/57/EC, rail wear reduction, railway safety standards.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2010
Železniške naprave - Trenje na stiku kolo-tirnica - Mazanje kolesnega venca -
Dopolnilo A1
Railway applications - Wheel/rail friction management - Flange lubrication
Bahnanwendungen - Behandlung der Reibung zwischen Rad und Schiene -
Spurkranzschmierung
Applications ferroviaires - Gestion des frottements roue/rail - Lubrification des boudins de
roues
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 15427:2008/FprA1
ICS:
21.260 Mazalni sistemi Lubrication systems
45.040 Materiali in deli za železniško Materials and components
tehniko for railway engineering
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 15427:2008
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA1
May 2010
ICS 21.060; 45.040
English Version
Railway applications - Wheel/rail friction management - Flange
lubrication
Applications ferroviaires - Gestion des frottements roue/rail Bahnanwendungen - Behandlung der Reibung zwischen
- Lubrification des boudins de roues Rad und Schiene - Spurkranzschmierung
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 256.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 15427:2008. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Modification to the Foreword .4
2 Modification to Annex ZA, Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European
Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC.5

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