🇵🇱 INSTYTUT KOLEJNICTWA PL
Materials & polymersEnvironmentElectronics & EMC
INSTYTUT KOLEJNICTWA is a laboratory accredited by PCA under number AB 369 (Warszawa, Poland). Its accreditation scope covers 70 test methods in the following areas: Materials & polymers, Environment, Electronics & EMC. Test objects include: Paint systems, anti-corrosion coatings and covers E, Metal structural products and materials E, Rail fastening assembly, Non-metallic materials (except glass and ceramics) E. Most frequently used techniques: FTIR method, Furniture calorimeter method, Metallographic method.
At a glance
- Accreditation number: PCA AB 369
- Methods in scope: 70
- Types of test objects: 24
- Techniques used: 23
- City: Warszawa, Poland
- Accreditation number
- AB 369
- Accreditation body
- PCA
- Address
- LABORATORIUM BADAŃ MATERIAŁÓW I ELEMENTÓW KONSTRUKCJI, ul. Chłopickiego 50, 04-275 Warszawa
- City
- Warszawa, Poland
What this laboratory tests (24)
- Paint systems, anti-corrosion coatings and covers E — 17 methods
- Metal structural products and materials E — 7 methods
- Rail fastening assembly — 7 methods
- Non-metallic materials (except glass and ceramics) E — 6 methods
- Structural products and materials of metals and metal alloys E — 5 methods
- Electrical, telecommunications and electronic products and equipment/ electric cables and wires E — 4 methods
- Rail fastening system E — 3 methods
- Metal structural products and materials — 2 methods
- Products made of steel, cast iron and cast steel — 2 methods
- Rails and rail joints E — 2 methods
- Structural products and materials, Plastic products — 2 methods
- Draw gear and its parts E — 1 method
- Non-metallic materials (excluding glass and ceramics) — 1 method
- Other products/ boarding aids for persons with reduced mobility E — 1 method
- Paint systems, anti-corrosion coatings and covers — 1 method
- and 9 more
Analytical techniques used (23)
- FTIR method — 2 methods
- Furniture calorimeter method — 2 methods
- Metallographic method — 2 methods
- Optical microscopy method — 2 methods
- Single flame method — 2 methods
- Strain gauge method — 2 methods
- Ultrasonic method — 2 methods
- Brinell method — 1 method
- Cone calorimeter method — 1 method
- Cross-cut method; X-cut method — 1 method
- Eddy current method — 1 method
- Magnetic particle method — 1 method
- Magnetic-inductive method — 1 method
- Method using an absorbent material; Immersion method — 1 method
- Oxygen index method — 1 method
- and 8 more
Accreditation scope — test methods (70)
| No. | Test object | Methodology / Parameters | Technique | Reference document | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test methods | |||||
| 1 | Non-metallic materials (except glass and ceramics) E | Burning and smoke properties: Heat release rate Total heat release Mass loss rate Ignition time MARHE [kW/m2] Total smoke production SA1, SA2 |
Cone calorimeter method | ISO 5660-1 * | PN-EN 45545-2 | |
| 2 | Non-metallic materials (except glass and ceramics) E | Surface flammability: critical heat radiation flux CFE heat sustaining flaming combustion Qsb |
ISO 5658-2 * | ||
| 3 | Non-metallic materials (except glass and ceramics) E | Critical heat flux CHF, Heat flux HF-X | Radiant panel method | PN-EN ISO 9239-1 * | |
| 4 | Non-metallic materials (except glass and ceramics) E | Optical density of smoke DS., Specific optical density of smoke VOF | PN-EN ISO 5659-2 * | ||
| 5 | Non-metallic materials (except glass and ceramics) E | Standard toxicity index, CITG(-) | FTIR method | PN-EN 17084 Metoda 1 * | |
| 6 | Non-metallic materials (except glass and ceramics) E | Ignitability: flame reach [mm] ignition of the filter paper |
Single flame method | PN-EN ISO 11925-2 * | |
| 7 | Solid, laminated and cellular plastics, flexible sheets and textile materials E | Flammability | Oxygen index method | PN-EN ISO 4589-2 * | |
| 8 | Plastics and other non-metallic materials E | Flammability flaming burning time afterglow time spread of flame and glowing occurrence of flaming droplets burn-through of the specimen failure surface |
Single flame method | PN-EN 60695-11-10 * | |
| 9 | Rolling stock seats and berths E | Maximum average rate of heat emission, MARHE, Peak rate of heat release RHR Peak, Total smoke production, TSP, Flame height | Furniture calorimeter method | PN-EN 16989 * | |
| 10 | Electrical, telecommunications and electronic products and equipment/ electric cables and wires E | Smoke generation transmittance |
PN-EN 61034-2 * | ||
| 11 | Electrical, telecommunications and electronic products and equipment/ electric cables and wires E | Vertical flame spread on a single insulated wire or cable height of the charred zone and height of the unburnt zone, mm |
PN-EN 60332-1-2 * | ||
| 12 | Electrical, telecommunications and electronic products and equipment/ electric cables and wires E | Vertical flame spread on bunched wires or cables height of the charred zone at the front and at the back, m |
PN-EN 50305 * | PN-EN IEC 60332-3-24 | PN-EN IEC 60332-3-25 | ||
| 13 | Electrical, telecommunications and electronic products and equipment/ electric cables and wires E | Glow wire resistance – occurrence of ignition or glowing | PN-EN 60695-2-11 * | ||
| 14 | Rolling stock seats and berths | Maximum average rate of heat emission, MARHE, Peak rate of heat release RHR Peak, | Furniture calorimeter method | PN-EN 45545-2+A1:2015-12 Annex B * ISO/TR 9705-2:2001 | |
| 15 | Non-metallic materials (excluding glass and ceramics) | Standard toxicity index, CITG(-) | FTIR method | PN-EN 45545-2+A1:2015-12 Annex C * | |
| 16 | Paint systems, anti-corrosion coatings and covers E | Resistance to neutral salt spray (NSS) | PN-EN ISO 9227 | ASTM B117 | ||
| 17 | Paint systems, anti-corrosion coatings and covers E | Flexibility of the paint coating mandrel diameter (2-32) mm | PN-EN ISO 1519 | ||
| 18 | Paint systems, anti-corrosion coatings and covers E | Impact resistance – weight of 1000 g | PN-EN ISO 6272-1 | ||
| 19 | Paint systems, anti-corrosion coatings and covers E | Thickness: Range (11,4 – 1018) μm |
Magnetic-inductive method | PN-EN ISO 2808 (metoda 7B.2) | PN-EN ISO 2178 | |
| 20 | Paint systems, anti-corrosion coatings and covers E | Thickness: Range (11,4 – 1018) μm |
Eddy current method | PN-EN ISO 2808 (metoda 7C) | PN-EN ISO 2360 | |
| 21 | Paint systems, anti-corrosion coatings and covers E | Thickness: Range (2 – 2000) μm |
Wedge cut method | PN-EN ISO 2808 (metoda 6B) | |
| 22 | Paint systems, anti-corrosion coatings and covers E | Effectiveness of the anti-graffiti coating | ASTM D6578 | ||
| 23 | Paint systems, anti-corrosion coatings and covers E | Hardness | Pencil method | PN-EN ISO 15184 | |
| 24 | Paint systems, anti-corrosion coatings and covers E | Hardness | Pendulum damping method | PN-EN ISO 1522 | |
| 25 | Paint systems, anti-corrosion coatings and covers E | Adhesion | Cross-cut method; X-cut method | PN-EN ISO 2409 | PN-EN ISO 16276-2 | |
| 26 | Paint systems, anti-corrosion coatings and covers E | Adhesion Range (0,7 – 24,0) MPa |
Pull-off method | PN-EN ISO 4624 | |
| 27 | Paint systems, anti-corrosion coatings and covers E | Resistance to liquids | Method using an absorbent material; Immersion method | PN-EN ISO 2812-3 | PN-EN ISO 2812-1 | |
| 28 | Paint systems, anti-corrosion coatings and covers E | Evaluation of coating degradation in the scope of: overall assessment blistering, rusting, cracking, flaking, delamination and corrosion around a scratch or other artificial damage chalking by the tape method |
PN-EN ISO 4628-1 | PN-EN ISO 4628-2 | PN-EN ISO 4628-3 | PN-EN ISO 4628-4 | PN-EN ISO 4628-5 | PN-EN ISO 4628-6 | PN-EN ISO 4628-8 | ||
| 29 | Paint systems, anti-corrosion coatings and covers E | Cupping | PN-EN ISO 1520 | ||
| 30 | Paint systems, anti-corrosion coatings and covers E | Resistance to the action of a light source | PN-EN ISO 16474-1 | PN-EN ISO 16474-2 | ||
| 31 | Paint systems, anti-corrosion coatings and covers E | Resistance to an atmosphere with condensation of moisture | PN-EN ISO 6270-2 | ||
| 32 | Paint systems, anti-corrosion coatings and covers E | Gloss (20 ̊ / 60 ̊ / 85 ̊) | PN-EN ISO 2813 | ||
| 33 | Paint systems, anti-corrosion coatings and covers | Colour (spherical geometry d/8) | PN-ISO 7724-1:2003 | PN-ISO 7724-2:2003 | PN-ISO 7724-3:2003 | ||
| 34 | Structural products and materials, Plastic products | Colour (spherical geometry d/8) | PN-EN ISO/CIE 11664-4:2019-08 | ||
| 35 | Structural products and materials, Plastic products | Resistance to the action of a light source | PN-EN ISO 4892-1:2025-04 | PN-EN ISO 4892-2:2013-06 | PN-EN ISO 4892-2:2013-06/A1:2022-01 | ||
| 36 | Structural products and materials of metals and metal alloys E | Mechanical properties: Force F, Yield strength Re, Proof strength Rp, Tensile strength Rm, Percentage elongation A, Relative reduction of area Z Force do 250 kN Tensile test at room temperature |
PN-EN ISO 6892-1 metoda B | ||
| 37 | Structural products and materials of metals and metal alloys E | Impact energy Range KV2; KU2; Initial hammer energy 150 J Test temperature 23±5°C; Charpy impact test |
PN-EN ISO 148-1 | ||
| 38 | Structural products and materials of metals and metal alloys E | HBW hardness Range średnica kulki: 2,5 mm; 10 mm |
Brinell method | PN-EN ISO 6506-1 | |
| 39 | Structural products and materials of metals and metal alloys E | HV hardness Range HV 5, HV 10, HV 30 |
Vickers method | PN-EN ISO 6507-1 | |
| 40 | Structural products and materials of metals and metal alloys E | HRC hardness Range skala C |
Rockwell method | PN-EN ISO 6508-1 | |
| 41 | Wagon and traction bogie frames E | Strength of bogie frames of rail vehicles: static dynamic Complex load state applied up to a single load force value: from 20 to 250 kN, compression from 20 to 200 kN tension displacement max. ± 125 mm |
UIC Code 510-3 UIC Code 515-4 UIC Code 615-4 TSI CR WAG Załącznik J | PN-EN 13749 | ||
| 42 | Draw gear and its parts E | Strength of draw gear and its parts. Tensile strength: static - force range 0 – 2000 kN dynamic - force range 0 – 1500 kN |
PN-EN 15566 | ||
| 43 | Products made of steel, cast iron and cast steel E | Macrostructure, Baumann test | ISO 4968 | ||
| 44 | Prestressed concrete sleepers and bearers E | Static strength of the rail seat and centre sections, Dynamic strength of the rail seat section, Fatigue strength of the rail seat section; loading force up to 1600 kN, frequency up to 5 Hz | PN-EN 13230-2 | PN-EN 13230-4 | ||
| 45 | Plastic and rubber products E | Static stiffness Dynamic stiffness; force do 100 kN |
PN-EN 13146-9 | ||
| 46 | Rail fastening system E | Longitudinal resistance Torsional resistance Effects of repeated loads Effects of severe environmental conditions Clamping force Static stiffness Dynamic stiffness force do 250 kN |
PN-EN 13146-1 | PN-EN 13146-2 | PN-EN 13146-4 | PN-EN 13146-6 | PN-EN 13146-7 | PN-EN 13146-9 | ||
| 47 | Rail fastening system E | Pull-out strength / test load – force up to 160 kN | PN-EN 13146-10 | ||
| 48 | Rail fastening system E | Resistance | PN-EN 13146-5 | ||
| 49 | Metal structural products and materials E | Discontinuities | Ultrasonic method | PN-EN 16810 | PN-EN 13261 | PN-EN 13262 | PN-EN 17640 ID-17 | |
| 50 | Metal structural products and materials E | Residual stresses, MPa | Strain gauge method | PN-EN 13261 | |
| 51 | Metal structural products and materials E | Surface discontinuities | Magnetic particle method | PN-EN ISO 9934-1 | PN-EN ISO 17638 | PN-EN 1369 | PN-EN 10228-1 | |
| 52 | Metal structural products and materials E | Surface discontinuity | Penetrant testing method | PN-EN ISO 3452-1 | |
| 53 | Rails and rail joints E | Fatigue strength force up to 250 kN | PN-EN 13674-1 | PN-EN 14587-1 | PN-EN 14730-1 | ||
| 54 | Rails and rail joints E | Residual stress, MPa | Strain gauge method | PN-EN 13674-1 | |
| 55 | Rails and rail joints in turnouts E | Fatigue strength force up to 250 kN | PN-EN 14587-2 Annex C.4.4 | PN-EN 14587-3 Annex D | ||
| 56 | Metal structural products and materials E | Microstructure | Optical microscopy method | PN-EN ISO 945-1 | PN-EN 13674-1 | |
| 57 | Metal structural products and materials E | Non-metallic inclusions (oxide cleanliness index K) | Metallographic method | ISO 4967 | DIN 650 02 | PN-EN 13674-1 Annex F | |
| 58 | Metal structural products and materials E | Decarburization depth, mm | Metallographic method | PN-EN 3887 | PN-EN 13674 | |
| 59 | Other products/ boarding aids for persons with reduced mobility E | Deflection under a test load of 300 kg, Friction coefficient, Mass, dimensions and geometry | PB-LK-B24 | ||
| 60 | Products made of steel, cast iron and cast steel | Macrostructure, Deep etching test | PN-57/H-04501 | ||
| 61 | Products made of steel, cast iron and cast steel | Macrostructure, Baumann test | PN-87/H-04514 | ||
| 62 | Metal structural products and materials | Microstructure | Optical microscopy method | PN-66/H-04505 | |
| 63 | Metal structural products and materials | Discontinuities | Ultrasonic method | ISO 5948:1994 | |
| 64 | Rail fastening assembly | Longitudinal resistance | PN-EN ISO 22074-2:2024-08 | ||
| 65 | Rail fastening assembly | Effects of repeated loads | PN-EN ISO 22074-4:2024-08 | ||
| 66 | Rail fastening assembly | Effects of severe environmental conditions | PN-EN ISO 22074-6:2024-08 | ||
| 67 | Rail fastening assembly | Clamping force | PN-EN ISO 22074-7:2024-08 | ||
| 68 | Rail fastening assembly | Static stiffness Dynamic stiffness force do 250 kN |
PN-EN ISO 22074-8:2024-08 | ||
| 69 | Rail fastening assembly | Pull-out strength / test load force do 160 kN |
PN-EN ISO 22074-3:2024-08 | ||
| 70 | Rail fastening assembly | Resistance | PN-EN ISO 22074-5:2024-08 | ||
Reference standards (105)
ASTM B117
ASTM D6578
DIN 650 02
ISO 4967
ISO 4968
ISO 5658-2 *
ISO 5660-1 *
ISO 5948:1994
PB-LK-B24
PN-57/H-04501
PN-66/H-04505
PN-87/H-04514
PN-EN 10228-1
PN-EN 13146-1
PN-EN 13146-10
PN-EN 13146-2
PN-EN 13146-4
PN-EN 13146-5
PN-EN 13146-6
PN-EN 13146-7
PN-EN 13146-9
PN-EN 13230-2
PN-EN 13230-4
PN-EN 13261
PN-EN 13262
PN-EN 13674
PN-EN 13674-1
PN-EN 13674-1 Annex F
PN-EN 1369
PN-EN 13749
PN-EN 14587-1
PN-EN 14587-2 Annex C.4.4
PN-EN 14587-3 Annex D
PN-EN 14730-1
PN-EN 15566
PN-EN 16810
PN-EN 16989 *
PN-EN 17084 Metoda 1 *
PN-EN 17640 ID-17
PN-EN 3887
PN-EN 45545-2
PN-EN 45545-2+A1:2015-12 Annex B * ISO/TR 9705-2:2001
PN-EN 45545-2+A1:2015-12 Annex C *
PN-EN 50305 *
PN-EN 60332-1-2 *
PN-EN 60695-11-10 *
PN-EN 60695-2-11 *
PN-EN 61034-2 *
PN-EN IEC 60332-3-24
PN-EN IEC 60332-3-25
PN-EN ISO 11925-2 *
PN-EN ISO 148-1
PN-EN ISO 15184
PN-EN ISO 1519
PN-EN ISO 1520
PN-EN ISO 1522
PN-EN ISO 16276-2
PN-EN ISO 16474-1
PN-EN ISO 16474-2
PN-EN ISO 17638
PN-EN ISO 2178
PN-EN ISO 22074-2:2024-08
PN-EN ISO 22074-3:2024-08
PN-EN ISO 22074-4:2024-08
PN-EN ISO 22074-5:2024-08
PN-EN ISO 22074-6:2024-08
PN-EN ISO 22074-7:2024-08
PN-EN ISO 22074-8:2024-08
PN-EN ISO 2360
PN-EN ISO 2409
PN-EN ISO 2808 (metoda 6B)
PN-EN ISO 2808 (metoda 7B.2)
PN-EN ISO 2808 (metoda 7C)
PN-EN ISO 2812-1
PN-EN ISO 2812-3
PN-EN ISO 2813
PN-EN ISO 3452-1
PN-EN ISO 4589-2 *
PN-EN ISO 4624
PN-EN ISO 4628-1
PN-EN ISO 4628-2
PN-EN ISO 4628-3
PN-EN ISO 4628-4
PN-EN ISO 4628-5
PN-EN ISO 4628-6
PN-EN ISO 4628-8
PN-EN ISO 4892-1:2025-04
PN-EN ISO 4892-2:2013-06
PN-EN ISO 4892-2:2013-06/A1:2022-01
PN-EN ISO 5659-2 *
PN-EN ISO 6270-2
PN-EN ISO 6272-1
PN-EN ISO 6506-1
PN-EN ISO 6507-1
PN-EN ISO 6508-1
PN-EN ISO 6892-1 metoda B
PN-EN ISO 9227
PN-EN ISO 9239-1 *
PN-EN ISO 945-1
PN-EN ISO 9934-1
PN-EN ISO/CIE 11664-4:2019-08
PN-ISO 7724-1:2003
PN-ISO 7724-2:2003
PN-ISO 7724-3:2003
UIC Code 510-3 UIC Code 515-4 UIC Code 615-4 TSI CR WAG Załącznik J