This European Standard defines:characteristics that elastomer-based mechanical parts shall achieve, together with applicable inspection andtest methods to be carried out for verification:approval procedure to be implemented byThe customer;guidelines for qualification of the product with specified requirements;quality monitoring of elastomer-based mechanical parts in manufactureThis European Standard applies to elastomer-based mechanical parts designed to be fitted on railway vehicles andsimilar vehicles running on dedicated tracks with permanent guide systems, whateverThe type of rail andTherunning surface.