PAConsult
Take advantage of our many years of experience in environmental simulations in the railway industry
What is the goal of a sample test in the train industry?
The objective of a type approval test in the railway sector is to identify weaknesses in components or systems with regard to the loads that occur in practice. This verifies the stability for later use, thereby increasing the safety of passengers, crew, and the environment, and preventing accidents.
Material quality, manufacturing standards, and technical specifications, for example, of systems, brakes, signaling technology, and other technical components, are put to the test with regard to national and international norms and legal regulations. Compliance with these standards ensures interoperability between different rail networks and systems, which is necessary for functionality.
Type testing is an essential step in the approval process for new railway vehicles or their components.
How is the most fitting test method selected?
With our testing laboratories accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025, we offer you our many years of experience in testing diverse devices and components according to common rail standards.
To select the appropriate testing procedure, we align with our customers' ideas and requirements: they themselves specify which testing procedures are needed for their product.
Test method:
- Vibration and shock test
- Salt spray test
- IP rating test
- Temperature and climate test
- Electrical Testing
- Broadband noise with a slide table
Standards:
- DIN EN 50155 – Climate and Temperature Tests
- DIN EN 61373 – Vibration and Shock Tests
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Dirk Paulsen
Technical management & sales
"I am personally at your side“
Dirk Paulsen has been with the company since 2007 and has been responsible for sales across all locations since 2024. As technical manager, he was and is significantly involved in the establishment and further development of our laboratories in Hamburg, Baden-Württemberg, Berlin and Switzerland. His many years of expertise and his cross-industry specialist knowledge of all testing methods make him the ideal contact person for complex and innovative projects.
"Whether standard tests or customized individual solutions. I am happy to help and advise you with any concerns - together we will find the best solution“
