What is BS EN 13260 about?
BS EN 13260 specifies the characteristics of wheelsets for all track gauges.
The requirements defined in BS EN 13260 apply to cylindrical wheel seats. Most of the requirements also apply to wheelsets with conical wheel seats. Specific requirements for conical wheel seats (e.g., press-fitting curves, geometric dimensions0.) are defined in the technical specification.
NOTE: BS EN 13260 applies to heavy railway vehicles but may also apply to other vehicles such as light railway vehicles, trams, or undergrounds.
NOTE: BS EN 13260 applies to wheelsets made from elements defined by the following European Standards:
- EN 13262 for wheels
- EN 13261 for axles.
Who is BS EN 13260 for?
BS EN 13260 on railway wheelsets is useful for:
- Railway engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Manufacturers of railway wheelsets and bogies
Why should you use BS EN 13260?
A wheelset is a pair of railroad vehicle wheels mounted rigidly on an axle such that both wheels rotate in unison and are often mounted in a bogie at each end of the vehicle. BS EN 13260 gives axle categories and classification of the component based on operational aspects, to determine the list of requirements to be applied on wheelsets and bogies. Also, provides geometric requirements of the axle and wheelsets and bogies that can be shrink-fitted or press-fitted to the axle.
BS EN 13260 gives you details on the characteristics of the wheelset to ensure mechanical and electrical resistance of assemblies and gives protection against corrosion and mechanical damage.
Overall, BS EN 13260 helps you in the manufacturing of railway wheelsets and bogies with minimum requirements for product qualification and to guide it along the track ensuring safety, consistency, and reliability.