Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Information to be supplied by the purchaser
4 Classification
4.1 Steel grades
4.2 Types of heat treatment condition on delivery
4.3 Degree of finish
5 Requirements
5.1 Chemical composition
5.2 Appearance and soundness
5.3 Mechanical properties
5.4 Dimension and form
5.5 Manufacturer's brand marks
6 Manufacture
6.1 Steelmaking process
6.2 Manufacture of the axles
6.3 Removal of defective sections
6.4 Identification of the axles during manufacture
6.5 Heat treatment
6.6 Machining
6.7 Removal of defects
7 Inspection
7.1 Responsibilities and type of inspection
7.2 Inspection of manufacture
7.3 Inspection of the characteristics of the axles
7.4 Submission for inspection by the purchaser
7.5 Certification
7.6 Number of checks and tests
7.7 Sampling and preparation of samples and test pieces
7.8 Test methods
7.9 Conclusion of the inspection
7.10 Retests
8 Delivery
8.1 Protection against corrosion during transport
8.2 Protection against mechanical damage during transport
9 Guarantee
Annex 1 (informative) - Terms of degree of finish
Annex 2 (informative) - Comparison table between JIS and
corresponding International Standard

Abstract

Specifies the requirements for manufacture and supply of axles for tractive and trailing stock made of non-alloy and alloy and is used for railway rolling stock.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Japanese Standards Association
Pages
ISBN
Supersedes	JIS E 4502-1:2001