
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies a laboratory test procedure for determining the clamping
force exerted by the fastening system on the foot of a rail by measuring the force
to separate the rail foot from its immediate support. It is applicable to systems
with and without baseplates on all types of sleepers, bearers and elements of slab
track. The test does not determine the security of fastening components fixed into
the sleeper or other fastening system support.
This test procedure applies to a complete fastening assembly. It is not applicable
to fastening systems for embedded rail.