To ensure maximum safety in public transportation, the European Committee for Standardization has issued a technical standard for the design, production, and maintenance of railway vehicles and their components. EN ISO 15085 defines quality criteria to meet the technical requirements of welding.
EN 15085 certification is recommended for all manufacturers of railway equipment supplying companies within any EU member state.
Benefits of Certification:
- Entry into the international market
- Reduced risk
- Improved product quality
Necessary Organizational Characteristics for Certification:
- Welders qualified according to ISO 9606-1
- Welding processes qualified according to ISO 15614-1
- Welding coordinators qualified according to ISO 14731
- Operators trained in non-destructive testing and qualified per ISO 9712
- Application of ISO 3834 requirements
Structure of EN ISO 15085:
- EN 15085-1: Overview
- EN 15085-2: Quality specification and manufacturer certification
- EN 15085-3: Design features
- EN 15085-4: Manufacturing rules
- EN 15085-5: Inspection, testing, and documentation
The EN 15085 certificate demonstrates the quality of companies manufacturing railway vehicle parts across certification levels CL1 to CL4:
- Level CL1: For railway vehicles and parts with high-quality welded joints; covers all levels from CL2 to CL4.
- Level CL2: For producing parts excluding main components, such as entry covers and roof fittings.
- Level CL3: For manufacturing simple components of railway vehicle equipment.
- Level CL4: For companies that do not manufacture railway vehicles and components but engage in production, design, procurement, installation, or operation.
The purpose of certification is to ensure an appropriate quality level in the production activities of companies that manufacture railway vehicles and components.
Holding the certification instills customer confidence and provides your organization with the opportunity to participate in international projects.
