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LABORATORY TESTING

SERVICES FOR THE RAILWAY SECTOR

Istituto Giordano is an independent technical body operating in the fields of certification, laboratory testing and applied research. Founded in 1959, it has developed over the years into a recognised and trusted multidisciplinary organisation, capable of acting as a single point of contact for a wide range of requirements. Through recognised processes based on objective evidence, Istituto Giordano supports companies, institutions and industry professionals in reliably demonstrating compliance with standards, regulations and technical requirements.

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rigour, reliability, confidentiality “ Independence, and responsiveness are the values that guide our work in everything we do

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A RELIABLE PARTNER FOR COMPANIES AND THEIR PRODUCTS Istituto Giordano’s mission is to empower companies and professionals to demonstrate quality, safety and reliability in the marketplace by translating technical requirements and industry standards into clear, robust and, above all, widely recognised assessments As a single point of contact for many services, we operate in various sectors and contexts thanks to numerous accreditations, recognitions, and ministerial authorizations. To maintain our core values, we rely on selffinancing, continuous comparison with other laboratories and research centers, and the high specialization of our staff. The institute constantly adapts to the emerging needs of the production system by providing tailor-made solutions. National and international standards, current legislation, European directives, client specifications, and over 60 years of consolidated experience form the operational foundation of our services. Our activities are mainly divided into five areas: • Laboratory Testing • System Certification • Product Certification • Personnel Certification • Research and Development Recognitions, Authorizations and Accreditations

CALIBRATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATION PERSONS CERTIFICATION PRODUCT CERTIFICATION TESTING

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TESTING OF RAILWAY COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS Below is a detailed overview of the technical regulations, standards, and testing procedures applied to the various components and systems in the railway sector, necessary to ensure quality and safety ROLLING STOCK MATERIALS

WINDSCREENS, SIDE AND FRONT WINDOWS, AND RELATED COMPONENTS FOR ROLLING STOCK

THERMO-ACOUSTIC INSULATION PRODUCTS FOR ROLLING STOCK

Standards: • NF F 31-129 • UIC FICHE 566 OR • NF F 31-250 • GMRT 2100 • NF F 31-314 • CEI EN 45545-2 • NF F 01-492 • ISO 22752 • EN 15152 • Trenitalia Technical Specification No. 306931 • NF F 15-818 • Trenitalia Technical Specification No. 308074 • UNI EN ISO 10140-2/ASTM E90

Standards: • Trenitalia Technical Specification No. 306476

Tests: • Shatter resistance • Impact resistance from soft and hard bodies • Ball impact, impact, gravelling test • Impact/shooting resistance test • Scratch resistance • Light transmission characteristics • Glass-sealant adhesion • Heating test, Accelerated weathering test, Umidity test, Thermal cycling • Optical tests (chromaticity, zebra test, light transmittance, optical distortion, defect evaluation, haze, secondary image separation) • Accelerated aging (UVA/condensation) • Gas penetration and leakage index • Sound insulation measurement • Determination of natural resonance frequency of windows • Stability and functionality tests • Fatigue testing, pressure cycle resistance • Dew point • Mechanical strength tests, impact resistance • Temperature variation resistance, water tightness • Pressure wave resistance • Opening and closing force determination • Fire behavior (R1, R7, R22, R23 requirements)

Tests: • Verification of physical-mechanical requirements (density, water resistance, compression, impact resistance, etc.) • Durability testing (accelerated aging, vibration resistance) • Thermal and acoustic insulation properties (conductance, thermal conductivity, sound absorption) • Fire behavior requirements

RAILWAY INTERIOR COATINGS AND FURNISHINGS Standards: • Trenitalia Technical Specification No. 308484 • CEI EN 60529 • CEI EN 45545-2 Tests: • Compression deflection test • Impact resistance test • Cleanability test • IP protection rating • Fire behavior (R1, R2, R7, R10, R21 requirements)

STIFFENING OF FAIRING PANELS Standards: • Specifica AnsaldoBreda AA070Z0 • UNI EN 9142 • UNI EN 1465

ROLLING STOCK MATERIALS Mechanical, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic components and equipment Standards: • CEI EN 61373 • CEI EN 45545-2 • CEI EN 60068-2-64* • CEI EN 60068-2-27* Tests: • Functional test • Simulated lifetime test • Shock test • Fire behavior (R9, R13, R22, R23 requirements) • Fatigue test

* IEC 17025 test method accredited by ACCREDIA

Tests: • Static strength of joints • Fatigue strength of joints • Environmental aging cycles

TESTING OF RAILWAY COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS

ROLLING STOCK MATERIALS

QUALIFICATION OF PAINTING CYCLES IN THE MANUFACTURING OF RAIL VEHICLES PAINTED AND/OR COATED COMPONENTS Standards: • AnsaldoBreda Operating Instruction AQU/IO/050 • Trenitalia Technical Specification No. 373947UNI EN ISO 2409 • UNI EN ISO 2815 • UNI EN ISO 9227 • UNI EN ISO 6270 • ASTM D3363 • ASTM D4060 • CEI EN 45545-2 Tests: • Physical-mechanical tests (thickness, adhesion, elasticity, scratch resistance, hardness, impact, abrasion, anti-graffiti) • Chemical resistance • Gloss and color measurement • Salt spray resistance • Artificial accelerated aging • Aging in humidostat chamber • Fire behavior (R7, R8, R17 requirements)

INFRASTRUCTURE

NOISE BARRIERS FOR RAILWAY APPLICATIONS Our Institute is the first Italian body accredited by ACCREDIA for the tests described in the UNI EN 16272 standards, regarding laboratory acoustic characterization of sound insulation and absorption Standards: • RFI Technical Specifications • UNI 6065 • UNI ISO 1431/1 • UNI ISO 815 ACCREDIA Accreditation: • UNI EN 16272-1 • UNI EN 16272-2 • UNI EN 16272-3 Approval tests for RFI certification: • Fatigue test on barrier segments • Measurement of sound insulation power and sound absorption coefficient (ACCREDIA-accredited) • Testing of panel constituent materials (tensile tests, polymer analysis, FTIR, hardness, compression, etc.)

SIGNALLING SYSTEMS Standards: • RFI Specification 032 A • UNI EN ISO 4892-2 • UNI EN ISO 9227 Tests: • Flexion, torsion, impact, and wind resistance • Weather resistance • Optical characteristics

TESTING OF RAILWAY COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS

INFRASTRUCTURE

OVERHEAD CONTACT LINES Insulators for overhead lines and insulated synthetic cable structures for supporting overhead contact lines Standards: • CEI EN 61109 • CEI EN 62217 • CEI 79826 • CEI EN 50345 • CEI EN 60695 Tests: • Dimensional tests • Load and strength tests • Dye penetration test • Impact test • Mechanical load-time test

EQUIPMENT FOR RAILWAY SAFETY AND SIGNALLING SYSTEMS Standards: • RFI Technical Specification ST IS 00 402 A • CEI EN 60068-2-6* • CEI EN 60068-2-64* • CEI EN 60068-2-27* Tests: • Search for critical frequencies • Fatigue testing • Functional testing • Shock resistance

* IEC 17025 test method accredited by ACCREDIA

LINE SWITCHBOARDS Standards: • RFI Specifications • CEI EN 61439-1 • CEI EN 50121-5 • CEI EN 60529 Tests: • Electromagnetic compatibility checks (emissions, immunity, etc.) • Electrical safety verifications (dielectric strength, insulation, short-circuit resistance, etc.) • Mechanical and thermal tests • Pressure and vacuum tests • IP protection rating

LABORATORIES All tests, from standard to more complex, are carried out in the laboratories. This ensures that the products on the market meet consumer expectations and comply with contractual and safety requirements Having laboratories in all sectors, more than any other private organisation in Italy and like few others in Europe, multidisciplinarity is a particular feature of the company. Significant investments have been made to support the ongoing modernisation of equipment and machinery. Some of the laboratory equipment has been built in-house by the special equipment and testing team, resulting in a unique fleet of instruments and equipment in Italy for its versatility and completeness.

ACOUSTICS AND VIBRATIONS

METALLURGY

AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE

OPTICS

SECURITY

FIRE BEHAVIOUR

SAFETY

FIRE RESISTANCE

THERMAL ENGINEERING

CALIBRATION

HEAT TRANSFER

BUILDING SCIENCE

LOW VOLTAGE AND ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

MATERIALS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

WOOD TECHNOLOGY AND CONDITIONING

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