UIC CODE 864-6

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR THE SUPPLY OF BASE PLATES

MADE OF ROLLED STEEL

o INTORDICTION

This specification sets out the regulations relative to the quality of the material
and the manufacture, as well as the acceptance conditions for Base Plates made
of rolled steel and sections for Base Plates.

This specification shall be accompanied, at the time of the request for tender, by
the documents required for the execution of the contract and, in particular, those
concerning the application of the articles in this specification set out below:

1.1 Material,
1.3 Drawings and gauges,
1.4 Marks,
1.6.1 Cutting of Rolled Profiles
1.7 Tolerances,
2.1.2 Nature and extent of tests,
2.3.2 Procedure for tests and inspections.

1 CONDITIONS OF MANUFACTURE

1. 1 Material

The steel making process shall be left to the choice of the supplier.

At the purchasing Railway's request, the supplier shall state, in his tender, the
nature and main characteristics of this process; he cannot modify them without
informing the purchasing Railway beforehand.

In addition to the blooms obtained from ingots, those obtained by continuous cast
may also be used, but only with the purchasing Railway's agreement:

The grade of steel used shall be one of those set out in the following table,
according to the choice of the Purchasing Railway :-

Tensile strength in N/mm 2 Minimum elongation in 0A>

380-480 24
480-620 18

The Purchasing Railway may, however state, in the request for tender, that it
does not prescribe any specified grade of steel.

Where national standards have to be observed, the nearest grade of steel to that
selected from the above table shall be chosen.

If the steel is intended to be welded, the special conditions to be observed to

ensure that its weldability by the method envisaged is warranted shall be agreed
by the supplier and the Purchasing Railway.
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 UIC CODE 864-6

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR THE SUPPLY OF BASE PLATES

MADE OF ROLLED STEEL

o INTORDICTION

This specification sets out the regulations relative to the quality of the material
and the manufacture, as well as the acceptance conditions for Base Plates made
of rolled steel and sections for Base Plates.

This specification shall be accompanied, at the time of the request for tender, by
the documents required for the execution of the contract and, in particular, those
concerning the application of the articles in this specification set out below:

1.1 Material,
1.3 Drawings and gauges,
1.4 Marks,
1.6.1 Cutting of Rolled Profiles
1.7 Tolerances,
2.1.2 Nature and extent of tests,
2.3.2 Procedure for tests and inspections.

1 CONDITIONS OF MANUFACTURE

1. 1 Material

The steel making process shall be left to the choice of the supplier.

At the purchasing Railway's request, the supplier shall state, in his tender, the
nature and main characteristics of this process; he cannot modify them without
informing the purchasing Railway beforehand.

In addition to the blooms obtained from ingots, those obtained by continuous cast
may also be used, but only with the purchasing Railway's agreement:

The grade of steel used shall be one of those set out in the following table,
according to the choice of the Purchasing Railway :-

Tensile strength in N/mm 2 Minimum elongation in 0A>

380-480 24
480-620 18

The Purchasing Railway may, however state, in the request for tender, that it
does not prescribe any specified grade of steel.

Where national standards have to be observed, the nearest grade of steel to that
selected from the above table shall be chosen.

If the steel is intended to be welded, the special conditions to be observed to

ensure that its weldability by the method envisaged is warranted shall be agreed
by the supplier and the Purchasing Railway.
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1.2 Manufacture

The baseplates shall be manufactured by cutting from a rolled section and

finished in accordance with the drawings supplied by the purchasing
Railway.

Through the whole production line, the supplier shall apply the best code
of practice to ensure that the baseplates satisfy the conditions set out in
the present specification.

1.3 Drawings and gauges

The purchasing Railway shall provide the supplier with a copy of the
drawings at the same time as the advice approving the contract.

If so stated on the order, the supplier shall be bound to submit two sets of
gauges, both minimum and maximum, to the purchasing Railway for
approval, before manufacture begins.

Provided they are correct, these gauges shall be stamped and one set
returned to the supplier, who can make use of it for checking the gauges
required for manufacture. The second set of gauges shall remain at the
disposal of the acceptance inspectors. Only gauges stamped by the
purchasing Railway shall be valid for acceptance purposes.

The preparation of the gauges shall be the responsibility of the supplier.

The preparation of gauges shall not be required for parts ordered in
batches of less than 10000.

1.4 Marks

The sections for baseplates shall bear the following marks, in easily
legible indented or embossed characters, in the position indicated on the
drawings.

the supplier's mark,

the last two figures of the year of manufacture
an identification symbol, if this is specified on the drawing.

This marking may, however, be dispensed with, subject to the purchasing

Railway's agreement.

1.5 Finish

The baseplates and sections for baeplates must be manufactured in

accordance with the drawings.

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They must possess smooth level surfaces and be free from breaks in
continuity, repairs cracks, scratches, deep flaws or any other faults.

Minor superficial defects may, nevertheless, be tolerated by the

purchasing Railway.

1.6 Finishing

1.6.1 Cutting of rolled sections

The sections used shall be cut by sawing or shearing in

accordance with the instructions of the Purchasing Railway and
bearing in mind the conditions of use. Each cut shall be made
cleanly and normal to the axis, without burring, tearing, cracks or
lacerations.

Any downward deformation of the underside of the baseplates,

which may have arisen from shearing, must be eliminated, except if
this is agreed by the Purchasing Railway.

Any projection must be removed at the rail seatings.

Trimming with a hammer shall be forbidden.

1.6.3 Drilling and slotting

The holes and slots shall be drilled, reamed or punched. In the later
case, the punch shall normally penetrate though the upper surface
of the baseplate and the supplier shall ensure the dimension of the
holes on both sides respect the accepted tolerances. Any burring
resulting from drilling and slotting must be carefully removed.

1.6.4 Repairs

It is strictly forbidden to carry out any repair operation, either when

hot or cold, for the purpose of concealing a fault.

1.7 Tolerances

1.7.1 Dimensional and alignment tolerances

The tolerances to be observed in manufacture shall be shown on

the drawings attached to the request for tender.

As regards the following measurements, these tolerances shall be

such that the under-mentioned tolerance ranges apply:

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- section width, indirect fastening 6 mm

direct fastening 2.5mm
- distance between lips 1.3mm
- diameter of holes 1 mm
- distance between holes and position of holes in
relation to the reference line shown in the drawing 1 mm
- slot in the lips 1 mm
- other slots 1.5mm
- lip height 1 mm
- baseplate width 6 mm
- squareness of the cut 3 mm
- thickness 1 mm
- surface inclination 0.4 %
- evenness of the underside 0.0025 L
=
( L distance between any 2 points)

As regards punched holes and slots, the dimensional tolerance, on

the exit side of the punch, shall be increased by 0.05 times the
punched thickness.

In the case of the supply of sections for baseplates, the alignment

tolerances shall form the subject of an agreement between the
purchasing Railway and the supplier.

1.7.3 Weight tolerances

The request for tender shall specify whether payment is to be made

by weight or per part.

In the former case, provided the dimensional tolerances are

respected, payment shall be based on the actual weight of the
parts. Payment for any excess weight shall only be made up to 2°k
of the normal weight; in the event of deficiency in weight occurring,
the actual weight shall, in all cases, be the basis for payment. The
calculation of the normal weight shall be effected from the drawing,
using a metal density of 7.85.

The actual weight of a baseplate shall be considered as being the

average weight of 100 parts, half of which are selected by the
acceptance inspector, and half by the factory, from each batch
submitted for acceptance.

2. ACCEPTANCE CONDITIONS

2.1 General

2.1.1 Preliminary observation

The steel producing factories and the supplier must be in a position

to carry out all the tests prescribed.
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The preparation of test pieces and the tests shall be the

responsibility of the supplier. He shall place the necessary staff and
equipment at the acceptance inspector's disposal.

The parts or materials subjected to the tests or inspections shall

not be debited to the purchasing Railway, except in the case of
parts subjected to dimensional inspection and found to be
satisfactory at the time of this inspection. The tests and inspections
shall be performed at the supplier's premises.

2.1.2 Nature and extent of tests

2.1.2.1 Mechanical tests

A tensile test shall be carried out per cast of less than 50

tonnes and two tests shall be performed per cast exceeding
50 tonnes If so stipulated in the request for tender, the
purchasing Railway may restrict itself to request a chemical
analysis per cast.

For the purpose of carrying out the tests, the sections shall
be grouped in casts.

2.1.2.2Dimensional and finish inspection

One series of inspections shall be made per batch. The

dimensional inspection shall be carried out on the following
dimensions and measurements:

Sections for baseplates and baseplates:

- section width (only in the case of direct fastening)

- distance between lips,
- evenness of the underside
- surface inclination

In addition, in respect of baseplates:

- diameter of holes
- position of holes,
- slots.

The other dimensions and tolerances shown on the

drawings appended to the order may be checked at any
time by the acceptance inspector and may be subjected to
the systematic inspection laid down in Point 2.3.2.2.

The purchasing Railway may derogate from the dimensional

inspection in accordance with the conditions specified in
Point 2.3.2.3.
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2.2 Selection of parts and preparations of test pieces

2.2.1 Mechanical tests

The parts selected for the tests shall be laid out and marked in
accordance with the acceptance inspector's instructions.

The test pieces shall be cut in the rolling direction. Cutting and
finishing must take place entirely when cold, by means of machine
tools and without recourse to any hammering, cold bending,
hardening or annealing.

The test pieces must retain the acceptance inspector's mark intact.

2.2.2 Dimensional and finish inspection

Finished parts (baseplates)

The parts selected shall be grouped together in batches of the

same kind. Samples shall be taken in such a way that they are
representative of the batches submitted. A batch shall contain not
less than 3000 or more than 10000 parts. If the quantity of parts
submitted is less than 3000, it shall constitute a batch.

The acceptance inspector shall have the right to break down or

form batches for the purpose of inspection.

The parts selected and marked by the acceptance inspector shall

be retained until acceptance has been completed.

Section for baseplates

Each one shall be inspected and marked.

2.3 Carrying out of the tests and inspections - Results to be obtained

2.3.1 General conditions

The limits laid down for the results to be obtained from the tests
must be fully observed in respect of each part selected.

In order to be accepted, the batch of parts submitted must satisfy

all the tests and inspections laid down.

2.3.2 Procedure for test and inspections

2.3.2.1 Mechanical tests

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The tensile test shall be carried out in accordance with the ISO
standard or with the corresponding national standard in the country
of the supplier.

The steel tested must be of the required quality corresponding to

one of the grades referred to in Point 1.1.

If one of the test pieces selected from a batch taken from a

particular cast for a test does not satisfy the conditions laid down,
two check-tests may be carried out at the supplier's request. If one
of these check-tests does not prove satisfactory, the batch
concerned shall be rejected.

2.3.2.2Dimensional and finish inspection

The dimensional and finish inspection shall be carried out by taking

samples from batches of baseplates. It shall be performed in
accordance with the progressive Wald method (see Note and
Appendices 1 and 2) or any other quality control method approved
by the purchasing Railway.

2.3.2.3 Derogation from dimensional inspection by taking

samples from batches. Quality control cards

In case where the supplier makes a regular practice of using quality

control cards agreed by the purchasing Railway for his products,
the Railway can arrange the frequency of the dimensional
inspection by sampling from batches. The results recorded on the
quality control cards shall then be considered as constituting an
acceptance inspection.

The Railway's agreement about the use of quality control cards

shall concern, in particular, the following points:

- the stages of manufacture at which the inspection is carried out,

- the extent and frequency of sampling,

- the scope of the inspection,

- where applicable, the number of parts outside the limits, allowed

during a specified period.

The quality control cards shall be retained at the acceptance

inspector's disposal, who shall be free, moreover, at any time, to
inspect the correct application of the procedure, by any method
chosen by the Railway.

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The quality control cards must contain all items of information

required for the purpose of clearly identifying the product. They
must be retained by the supplier at least until expiry of the
guarantee period.

3. GUARANTEE

The supplier shall guarantee his deliveries for a period extending up to 31 st

December of the 2nd year following that shown on the parts.

Neither inspection by the persons delegated by the purchasing Railway nor the
tests carried out at the time of acceptance shall diminish in any way the liability of
the supplier.

Baseplates which, during the guarantee period, show defects making them either
unfit for service or reducing their period of service, shall be made available to the
supplier with a view to their replacement or reimbursement.