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Ordinance No. 145, Of March 28, 2022
Ordinance No. 145, Of March 28, 2022
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The PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF METROLOGY, QUALITY AND TECHNOLOGY -INMETRO, in the
exercise of the competence granted to him by Articles 4, § 2, of Law No. 5,966 of December 11, 1973, and 3, items I and IV,
of Law No. 9,933 of December 20, 1999, combined with the provisions of Articles 18, annex V, from Annex I to Decree No.
6,275 of November 28, 2007, and 105, item V, of the Annex to Ordinance No. 2 of January 4, 2017, of the then Ministry of
Industry, Foreign Trade and Services, considering what determines Decree No. 10,139 of November 28, 2019, and what is
contained in SEI Case No. 0052600.012622/2021-58, Solves:
Art. 1º The Consolidated Regulation for Automotive Components is approved, in the form of the Technical
Quality Regulations, the Conformity Assessment Requirements and the Specifications for the Conformity Identification Seal,
set out in Annexes I, II, III, IV and V of this Ordinance.
Art. 2º Suppliers of automotive components shall fully comply with the provisions of these Regulations.
Art. 3º The automotive components, object of these Regulations, must be manufactured, imported,
distributed and marketed, so as not to offer risks that compromise the safety of the user, regardless of the full compliance
with the requirements published herein.
§ 1 This Regulation applies to automotive components for motor vehicles intended for the aftermarket, as
follows:
I - suspension buffers;
III - horn;
V -piston rings;
VI - bronzins;
VII - lamps;
§ 2 - The electric fuel pumps referred to in § 1 comprise those dedicated to Otto Cycle Engines.
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(12V), H2 (6/12/24V), HS3 (6V), H6 (12V), H6W (12V), T1.4W (12V), B1.13W (2.7V), B0.6W (6V), B2.4W (6V), T2W (6/12V),
W2W (12V), W2.2W / SAE 161 (12V), SAE57 (12V), R4W / SAE1895 (12V), T3W (24V), H5W (12V), H10W (12V), H20W
(12V), W1.2W / SAE14 (12V), W2.5W (24V) and TX1.4W (12V).
§ 4 - The batteries referred to in Paragraph 1, comprise the products called batteries or electric lead-acid
accumulators, whether charged, dry-charged, activated or deactivated, of new manufacture or derived from reform,
recycling or remanufacturing processes and intended for use in motor vehicles, as well as for any accessory, including
sound system, installed in the respective motor vehicles of the following classifications: cars, cargo vans, mixed-use vans,
light commercial vehicles, trucks, tractor trucks, buses and minibuses, category M and N, including agricultural machinery
and motorcycles, motorcycles, mopeds, tricycles, category L, according to ABNT NBR 13776:2021, including quadricycles.
§ 5 - The driving terminals, steering bars, connecting bars and axial terminals of motor vehicles, their towed
and combined, referenced in § 1, comprise those classified as follows: automobiles, vans, trucks, light commercial vehicles,
trucks, tractor trucks, buses and minibuses, of categories M and N and categories G and O (where applicable), as described
in abnet nbt 13776:2021.
§ 6 - The friction materials referred to in Paragraph 1, comprise those used in sets of disc brake pads and
friction materials used in drum brake sets, for motor road vehicles, intended for use on public roads, and motor vehicles of
categories M, N and O, as described in abnt NBT 13776:2021.
§ 7 - Automotive Components are excluded from compliance with the provisions of these Regulations:
III - intended exclusively for vehicles with discontinued production until December 31, 1999, excluding
batteries;
IV - intended exclusively for vehicles with a power/weight ratio (PpS) greater than 140, calculated as RPP=
(Pn/m)*1000kg/kW, with "Pn" being the power in the unit in kilowatts (kW) and "m" the mass in the unit in kilograms (kg);
V - intended exclusively for vehicles with a maximum power exceeding 195 kW;
VI - intended exclusively for vehicles with total gross weight (PBT) equal to or less than 3.5 tons with a
minimum suggested price of sale of R$250,000.00;
VII - imported or marketed as part of a assembled assembly, such as, but not exhaustively;
(a) for suspension shock absorbers, only those supplied previously mounted on the axle of the vehicle and also
those intended for other parts of the vehicle other than suspension;
b) for electric fuel pumps, only those mounted on the fuel tank;
(c) for pistons, pins, locking rings, piston rings and bearings, only those mounted on complete engines, or
partially assembled engines (consisting of at least engine block, crank shaft and all pistons, pins, locking rings, piston rings
and bearings) or intended exclusively for air compressors;
d) terminals and steering bars, only those of the mounted steering box;
e) friction materials, only those mounted in a disc assembly with inserts or drum with canvases;
VIII - shock absorbers intended for vehicles of category L, as described in ABNT NBT 13776:2021;
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IX - lamps of categories H4 35/35W (12V) and HS1 (6/12V), as well as other categories not listed in § 3;
X - batteries or lead-acid accumulators specifically intended for use in nautical, aeronautical and stationary
systems, such as emergency lighting plants, nobreaks, photovoltaic systems and telephone transmission stations or similar,
which are regulated by the National Telecommunications Agency, in addition to those used in motor vehicles and
motorcycles and their leads, with nominal voltage of 6 and 8 Volts;
XI- steering terminals, steering bars, connecting bars and axial terminals, intended for vehicles of category L, as
described in ABNT NBT 13776:2021, agricultural machinery, implements and equipment; and
XII - friction materials used in sets of disc brake pads and friction materials used in drum brake canvas
assemblies for type L motor road vehicles, as described in ABNT NBT 13776:2021, racing vehicles, agricultural machinery,
machinery and tractors for off road use and other purposes.
§ 8 - The automotive components of vehicles of discontinued production from January 1, 2000 to the date of
July 21, 2011, and manufactured or imported before January 21, 2013, therefore exempt from compliance with the
provisions of Inmetro Ordinance No. 301, 2011, may be sold until the end of their inventories.
§ 9 - Automotive components intended for vehicles of low import and production volumes, intended for
special vehicles, collection vehicles or special application must comply with the specific regulations of the Inmetro
Ordinance in force for low-volume automotive components.
Art. 4º The Technical Quality Regulations, established in Annexes I, II and III determine the requirements, of
mandatory compliance, referring to automotive components: Battery; Steering Terminals, Steering Bars, Connecting Bars
and Axial Terminals; and Friction Materials.
Art. 5 º The automotive component production chain is subject to the following obligations and
responsibilities:
I - the national manufacturer shall manufacture and make available, free of charge or for consideration,
automotive components in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations;
II - the importer shall import and make available, free of charge or for consideration, automotive components
in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations;
III - the other entities of the production chain and supply of automotive components, including trade in
physical or virtual establishments, must maintain the integrity of the product, its mandatory markings, preserving
compliance with the requirements of these Regulations.
Single paragraph. If a person has more than one function in the production and supply chain, among those
listed above, their responsibilities are accumulated.
Pre-Market Requirements
Art. 6 º Automotive components, manufactured, imported, distributed and marketed in national territory, free
of charge or for consideration, must be compulsorily submitted to conformity assessment, through the certification
mechanism, in compliance with the terms of these Regulations.
§ 1 - The Conformity Assessment Requirements for Automotive Components are set out in Annex IV to this
Ordinance.
§ 2 - Certification does not exclude the supplier from exclusive responsibility for the safety of the product.
Art. 7º After certification, the automotive components, imported, distributed and marketed in national
territory, free of charge or for consideration, must be registered in Inmetro, considering inmetro ordinance no. 258, of
August 6, 2020, or substitute.
§ 1 - Obtaining the registration is conditional on the authorization of the use of the Conformity Identification
Seal on certified products and for its availability in the national market.
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§ 2 - The model of Conformity Identification Seal applicable to automotive components is found in Annex V of
this Ordinance.
Art. 8 º The automotive components covered by the Regulation herein approved are subject to the non-
automatic import licensing regime, and the importer must obtain approval in Inmetro, considering Inmetro Ordinance No.
18, of January 14, 2016, or substitute.
Art. 9 º All automotive lamps, regardless of whether or not they are covered by the scope of this Ordinance,
must contain in their packaging the information of international designation of category.
Market Surveillance
Art. 10. The automotive components, objects of these Regulations, are subject, throughout the national
territory, to market surveillance actions performed by Inmetro and public law entities linked to it by delegation agreement.
Art. 11. The action or omission contrary to the provisions of this Ordinance constitutes an infringement, and
may result in the penalties provided for in Law No. 9,933 of 1999.
Art. 12. The supplier, when subjected to market surveillance actions, must provide Inmetro, when requested,
with the information required within a maximum period of 15 days.
Art. 13. Manufacturers and importers of Automotive Components will have up to twelve (12) months, counted
from the effective date of this Ordinance, to adapt certification processes of new component families in order to meet the
conditions and layout of the Compliance Identification Seal, as shown in Figure A of Annex V of this Ordinance.
Single paragraph. Families of automotive components already certified up to the effective date of this
Ordinance may bear the Conformity Identification Seal in compliance with the conditions and layout of Figure AA of Annex
V of this Ordinance.
Art. 14. The publication of this Ordinance does not imply the need for a new certification process to be
initiated on the basis of the requirements now consolidated.
§ 1 - Certificates already issued should be reviewed, for reference to the Ordinance published herein, in the
next stage of evaluation.
§ 2 - Certificates issued on the basis of Inmetro Ordinance No. 301, 2011, must have their validity adjusted, in
accordance with item 6.2.1.6.1 of the RAC, established in Annex IV of this Ordinance, having by reference the date of
concession.
Art. 15. Certificates issued on the basis of Inmetro Ordinance No. 301, 2011, must have their validity periods
adjusted as provided for in sub-item 6.2.1.6 of the RAC established in Annex IV of this Ordinance, having as reference the
date of concession.
Revocation clause
Art. 16. The Inmetro Ordinances are revoked on the effective date of this Ordinance:
I - no. 301 of July 21, 2011, published in the Official Gazette of July 25, 2011, section 1, page 92;
II - No. 239 of 9 May 2012, published in the Official Gazette of May 11, 2012, section 1, page 178;
III - no. 275, of May 31, 2012, published in the Official Gazette of June 4, 2012, section 1, pages 115 and 116;
IV - No. 299, of June 14, 2012, published in the Official Gazette of June 18, 2012, section 1, pages 299 to 231;
V - no. 16 of January 11, 2013, published in the Official Gazette of January 15, 2013, section 1, pages 51 and 52;
VI - No. 247 of 3 May 2013, published in the Official Gazette of 7 May 2013, section 1, page 109;
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VII - No. 268 of May 28, 2013, published in the Official Gazette of May 29, 2013, section 1, page 105;
VIII - No. 17 of January 10, 2014, published in the Official Gazette of January 14, 2014, section 1, page 57;
IX - no. 55 of January 28, 2014, published in the Official Gazette of January 30, 2014, section 1, pages 114 and
115;
X - no. 455 of 7 October 2014, published in the Official Gazette of 9 October 2014, section 1, pages 70 and 71;
XI - No. 29 of January 21, 2015, published in the Official Gazette of January 22, 2015, section 1, pages 94 and
95;
XII - No. 199 of April 16, 2015, published in the Official Gazette of April 20, 2015, section 1, page 101;
XIII - No. 80 of 4 March 2016, published in the Official Gazette of 7 March 2016, section 1, page 175; and
XIV - No. 282 of June 10, 2019, published in the Official Gazette of June 21, 2019, section 1, page 24.
Duration
Art. 17. This Ordinance will enter into force on May 2, 2022, as determined by Art. 4 of Decree No. 10,139, of
2019.
1. GOAL
This Technical Quality Regulation establishes the mandatory requirements for lead-acid battery, intended for
the start of combustion engines, to be met by the entire supply chain of the product in the national market.
2. ACRONYMS
For the purposes of this RTQ, the acronyms contained in the documents mentioned in item 3 are adopted,
complemented by the following.
3. DOCUMENTS
ABNT NBR Lead-acid batteries for use in four- or more-wheeled motor vehicles -
15914:2018 Symbology and security requirements
ABNT NBR Lead-acid batteries for use in motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles
15916:2018 Symbology and security requirements
ABNT NBR Lead-acid batteries for use in road vehicles of four or more
15940:2019 wheels - Specification and test methods
ABNT NBR Lead batteries - acid for motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles - Specification and
15941:2019 testing methods
ABNT NBR
13776:2021 Motor vehicle, their towed and combined - Classification
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4. SETTINGS
For the purposes of this RTQ, the following definitions are adopted, complemented by those contained in the
documents mentioned in item 3.
4.1 Automobiles
Vehicles of category M and N, both for the transport of passengers, as for the transport of cargo, of any size or
capacity, according to ABNT NBR 13776:2021.
4.2 Motorcycles
5. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Batteries must be engraved on their body or printed by applying indelible labels in easily visible and legible
areas, in Portuguese, with sufficient mechanical strength to withstand handling and weather, thus in order to preserve the
information contained therein throughout the battery life, at least the following information:
(d) country of origin, identification and address of the manufacturer abroad in the case of an imported
product;
(h) nominal capacity in Ampére-hour (Ah) at 25ºC (discharge regime of 20 hours for cars and 10 hours for
motorcycles), and it is not allowed to inform on its label the nominal capacity in other discharge schemes and the use of
information alusing other nominal capacity values is not allowed;
j) Cold start current (CCA) (-18ºC for cars and -10ºC for motorcycles and time in seconds until it reaches the
voltage of 6 Volts for motorcycle batteries);
k) Classification of battery technology: for cars: "Valve-regulated", or if "Ventilated", using the following clearly
expressed terms: "Maintenance Free" / "Low Maintenance" / "With Maintenance" - as appropriate; for motorcycles:
"Valve Regulated", or "Ventilated.";
l) Customer Service - Customer Service of the holder of the product registration with Inmetro;
m) Information text on appropriate disposal after its use: "They shall be returned to resellers or to the network
of technical assistance authorized for transfer to manufacturers or importers, according to Conama Resolution No. 401 of
2008";
n) Warnings about risks to human health and the environment, as well as symbologies on care in the handling
of the product, in accordance with Annex I to Conama Resolution No. 401 of 2008;
(p) weight of the battery in the manner in which it is marketed, in kilograms (kg), declared by the
manufacturer;
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Note 1: For items flagged with *, the information can optionally be recorded on the battery body.
5.1.1 The indication of the rated battery capacity (Ah) must be written in a font of equal or larger size than any
other technical information in the product. It is not permitted to bear on the product label any information that alludes to
other nominal capacities other than that of the actual one verified in the product.
5.1.2 Batteries intended for vehicles of category L (motorcycles and the like) shall not be characterized as
alusive the use of nomenclature relating to the manufacturer's model/code, the name of which is distinct from the rated
capacity of the battery.
5.2 The supplier must declare the weight of the battery according to the value present on its label and in its
descriptive memorial, and a variation of up to ±5% with the declared information shall be admitted.
5.2.1 The declared weight shall be considered in the battery in the manner in which it is marketed, except for
its packaging.
5.2.2 In the case of dry-charged batteries, the weight in the way it is marketed by its manufacturer or importer,
not activated and without the electrolyte, shall be considered.
5.3 The measured capacity (C20 or C10) shall be greater than or equal to 95% of the nominal capacity value
specified on the label, up to 90 days after its date of manufacture, in accordance with ABNT NBR 15940:2019 and ABNT
NBR 15941:2019.
5.3.1 For batteries available in the trade, with more than 90 days of manufacture, the measured nominal
capacity shall be greater than or equal to 70% of the nominal capacity value specified on the label.
5.4 The measured capacity reserve value shall be greater than or equal to 95% of the capacity reserve value
specified on the label for batteries available to the manufacturer.
5.4.1 For batteries intended for commercially available cars with a manufacturing date of more than 90 days,
the value of the measured capacity reserve shall be greater than or equal to 70% of the capacity reserve value specified on
the battery label.
5.5 The cold start current must be the one on the product label.
5.5.1 For those intended for category L vehicles available to the manufacturer, the time measured at discharge
up to 6 Volts shall be greater than or equal to that reported on the product label. The value of the cold start current shall
be 10 times the numerical value of the nominal capacity in a 10-hour regime specified on the product label.
5.6.1 In VRLA batteries for cars water consumption may not exceed 1g/Ah.
5.7 Batteries intended for cars must be resistant to vibration and may not leak an electrolyte.
5.8 Batteries must be able to retain electrolyte even when tilted or deskewed.
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ANNEX II
TECHNICAL QUALITY REGULATION FOR STEERING TERMINALS, STEERING BARS, CONNECTING BARS AND AXIAL
TERMINALS
1. GOAL
This Technical Quality Regulation establishes the mandatory requirements for steering terminals, steering bars,
connecting bars and axial terminals, used in motor road vehicles, to be met by the entire product supply chain in the
national market.
2. ACRONYMS
For the purposes of this RTQ, the acronyms contained in the documents mentioned in item 3 are adopted,
complemented by the following.
3. DOCUMENTS
Motor vehicle Motor vehicles Steering terminals, steering bars, connecting bars and axial bar assemblies
ABNT NBR Requirements and test methods applied to vehicles
16130:2012 categories M and N and categories G and O (where applicable)
4. SETTINGS
For the purposes of this RTQ, the definitions contained in the documents referred to in item 3 are adopted.
5. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 The steering terminals, steering bars, connecting bars and axial terminals shall be in conformity with the
reference spherical diameter.
5.2 Steering terminals, steering bars, connecting bars and axial terminals may not have cracks, except surface
terminals in the surface and/or thermochemical treatment layer.
5.2.1 Surface microcracks detected in the surface and/or thermochemical treatment layer may occur in
accordance with ABNT NBR 16130:2012.
5.3 Steering terminals, steering bars, connecting bars and axial terminals must be constructed with materials
offering mechanical strength.
ANNEX III
TECHNICAL QUALITY REGULATION FOR FRICTION MATERIALS INTENDED FOR USE ON BRAKES OF MOTOR ROAD
VEHICLES
1. GOAL
This Technical Quality Regulation establishes the mandatory requirements for friction materials for brakes,
used in motor road vehicles, to be met by the entire product supply chain in the national market.
2. ACRONYMS
For the purposes of this RTQ, the acronyms contained in the documents mentioned in item 3 are adopted,
complemented by the following.
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3. DOCUMENTS
ABNT NBR Friction material for road, industrial and road vehicle brake pads and brake pads
5505:2019 similar - Check of radius stability, dilation and growth
Motor road vehicles - Brake trim - Verification of shear resistance between the trim and the metal
ABNT NBR support for disc brake pads and
5537:2002 drum brake shoes
ABNT NBR Road vehicles - Brake trims - Deformation test methods to the
ISO
6310:2016 compression
EPA/600/R-
93/116:1993 Test Method: Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Material.
4. SETTINGS
For the purposes of this RTQ, the definitions contained in the documents referred to in item 3 are adopted.
5. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Brake pads and pads must be engraved on their body or in their packaging in easily visible and legible
areas, in Portuguese, with sufficient mechanical strength to withstand handling and weathering, the following information:
a) Name of the supplier or his brand, company name, CNPJ, fancy name (when it is included in the CNPJ);
b) Supplier address;
(h) Application: Vehicle lines, axles (front or rear) and brake types (this where applicable) for which the product
is intended (see note 2);
i) Customer Service - Customer Service of the holder of the product registration with Inmetro; and
j) Information on proper destination after its use, in compliance with local legislation, when existing.
Note: If the information described in item 5.1 is recorded only on the packaging, it must contain some
information that allows its traceability with the respective part contained therein.
Note 2: If there is no information on the packaging for all applications, you are given the option to display this
information clearly and indelibly in a catalogue that should be available at the point of sale.
5.2 The set of friction materials (dustdusts and inserts) shall be free of asbestos and asbestos in its composition
in accordance with EPA/600/R-93/116:1993.
5.3 Insert assemblies and brake trim must have adhesion and shear strength in accordance with ABNT NBR
5537:2002.
5.4 Brake pad assemblies must be compressibility-compliant in accordance with ABNT NBR ISO 6310:2016.
These requirements do not apply to parking brake components.
5.5 Brake canvas trim assemblies must withstand dilation and growth in accordance with ABNT NBR
5505:2019.
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5.6 The brake pad or canvas assembly must not present any abnormality in terms of physical integrity and
must have adequate mechanical resistance to use. No breakage or detachment of the metal platelet, cracking, breaking,
desplacating of the friction material in the metal shoe glued or deplatement of the brake canvas on rivets in case of riveted
canvases are allowed.
ANNEX IV
1. GOAL
Establish the criteria and procedures of conformity assessment for Automotive Components, focusing on
safety, through the certification mechanism, aiming at the prevention of accidents on public roads.
For the certification of the object, the concept of family or model applies, as defined in sub-item 4.2 and 4.3
and in the Specific Annexes of this RAC.
2. ACRONYMS
For the purposes of this RAC, the acronyms contained in the Specific Annexes of this RAC are adopted,
complemented by those contained in the documents mentioned in item 3.
3. DOCUMENTS
For the purposes of this RAC, the supplementary documents of the RGCP, those listed in the Specific Annexes
of this RAC, as well as those listed below are adopted:
Ordinance Inmetro No. 200, 2021 Approves General Requirements for Product Certification - RGCP
16949 IATF 16949:2016 Automotive Quality Management Systems
4. SETTINGS
For the purposes of this RAC, the definitions of the documents set out in item 3 are adopted, in addition to the
following definitions:
It is all types of product applicable in motor vehicle that has service life.
4.2 Family
Automotive Component of the same manufacturer and manufacturing unit, complemented by the
construction requirements defined in each Specific Annex of this RAC.
4.3 Model
Automotive component that has the same design, production process, dimensions and other regulatory
requirements, as defined in each Specific Annex of this RAC, the same manufacturer and the same manufacturing unit.
This RAC establishes two (2) distinct certification models, and it is up to the supplier to choose one of them:
a) Certification Model 5 - Initial evaluation consisting of tests on samples taken from the manufacturer
including audit of the Quality Management System - QMS, followed by periodic maintenance evaluation through sample
collection of the product, alternately, in the trade and manufacturer to carry out the conformity assessment activities, and
audit of the QMS.
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Note: the possibility of adoption of the models described should consider that provided for in each Specific
Annex of that RAC.
The vendor must forward a formal request to the OCP, providing the documentation described in the RGCP.
The criteria for analyzing the request and complying with the documentation must follow the requirements set
forth in the RGCP and the Specific Annexes cited in this RAC.
The initial audit criteria of the management system must follow the requirements set out in the RGCP.
Note: The Quality Management System can be evaluated according to the Technical Standard IATF
16949:2016, being valid the same requirements of Tables 2 and 3 of the RGCP.
The criteria for defining the initial plans must follow the conditions defined in the RGCP. The initial test plan
shall be drawn up by family or model and shall include the sampling specified in the Specific Annex of each Automotive
Component.
6.2.1.4.1.1 The definition of the tests to be carried out shall follow as set out in the RGCP. Compliance with all
requirements established in each established RTQ should be verified. The tests are those defined in the Specific Annex of
each Automotive Component.
6.2.1.4.1.2 It must also be ensured that all Automotive Components are marked on the products or on their
packaging:
a) month and year of its manufacture, with the exception of automotive lamps;
(b) the model, make and year of the vehicles to which they apply;
d) Supplier's name (trademark, registered name or fancy name) and National Registry of Legal Entities (CNPJ);
f) product code.
6.2.1.4.1.2.1 The information referred to in point (b) of this item may be declared in technical catalogues at
points of sale, in a clear and indelible way, accessible to the consumer, and may be in electronic media or in physical
environment.
6.2.1.4.1.2.2 The information referred to in point (b) of this item applicable to vehicles of discontinued
production must be informed in technical catalogs at the points of sale, in a clear and indelible way, accessible to the
consumer, and may be in electronic media or in physical environment.
6.2.1.4.1.2.3 The technical catalogs referenced in this item must contain the number of its version, month and
year of its update.
6.2.1.4.2.1 The definition of sampling and acceptance and rejection criteria shall follow the general conditions
defined in the RGCP. The specific criteria are described in the Specific Annex of each Automotive Component.
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6.2.1.4.2.2 If the evidence sample is disapproved, the disapproved test must be repeated, mandatorily, in the
samples of evidence and witness, and both must meet the requirements set out in the Specific Annex of the Automotive
Component.
The criteria for laboratory definition must follow the requirements set out in the RGCP.
The criteria for handling non-conformities in the initial evaluation stage must follow the requirements set out
in the RGCP.
6.2.1.6.1 The criteria for issuing the Certificate of Conformity must follow the requirements set out in the
RGCP. The Certificate of Conformity must be valid for five (5) years from the date of issue.
6.2.1.6.2 In the certificate of conformity, when the grouping of the Automotive Component is by Family, the
rating of the model(s) shall be as follows:
6.2.1.6.3 When grouping the Automotive Component by Model, the model notation shall be as follows:
6.2.1.6.4 In the case of lead-acid batteries, the OCP shall include in the certificate the nominal indication of the
quantitative value, in legal units of mass (kg), of each certified battery model, as stated in the descriptive memorial.
The maintenance assessment shall be carried out by the PcO, which shall schedule periodic audits and tests to
ascertain whether the technical and organisational conditions giving rise to the initial certification grant continue to be
met.
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6.2.2.1.1 The criteria for maintenance auditing must follow the requirements set out in the RGCP. The
Maintenance Audit must be carried out every twelve (12) months from the date of issue of the certificate.
Note1: The Quality Management System can be evaluated according to the Technical Standard IATF
16949:2016,
Note 2: The IATF standard may be used, alternatively to ISO 9001 or ABNT NBR ISO 9001, for the purposes of
rgcp sub-item 6.3.1.3.
6.2.2.1.2 Based on evidence that justifies it, the OCP may conduct other extraordinary audits within twelve (12)
months.
The criteria for the maintenance test plan shall follow that set out in the RGCP. The tests must be carried out
every 12 months, according to the final requirements in the Specific Annex of each Automotive Component.
Maintenance sampling must follow the criteria defined in the RGCP. For the performance of these tests must
be collected alternately in the trade and in the factory, samples according to the Specific Annex of each Automotive
Component.
The criteria for laboratory definition must follow the requirements set out in the RGCP.
The criteria for handling non-conformities in the maintenance evaluation stage must follow the requirements
set out in the RGCP.
The maintenance confirmation criteria must follow the requirements set out in the RGCP.
The criteria for recertification evaluation are established in the RGCP. The Recertification Assessment must be
carried out every five (5) years and must be completed by the expiration date of the Certificate of Conformity previously
issued.
The vendor must submit a formal request to the OCP, according to criteria set forth in the RGCP.
The criteria for analyzing the request and documentation must follow the requirements set out in the RGCP.
Rgcp-compliant test plans, by family or model, shall be carried out as defined in the Specific Annex of each
Automotive Component.
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The criteria for the definition of tests shall follow the provisions of sub-item 6.2.1.4.1, complemented by the
provisions of the Specific Annex of each Automotive Component.
6.3.1.3.2.1 The definition of sampling shall follow the criteria defined in the RGCP. The sampling, by family or
model, should be carried out according to Table 1 below. The sampling in Table 1 shall be divided in proportion to the tests
set out in the Specific Annexes of each Automotive Component.
Lot Size
Certification Sampling
6.3.1.3.2.2 The sampling in Table 1 shall be divided in proportion to the tests established by the tables
contained in the Specific Annex of each Automotive Component.
The criteria for the laboratory definition must follow the conditions described in the RGCP.
The criteria for issuing the Certificate of Conformity must follow the conditions described in the RGCP, applying
the provisions of sub-item 6.2.1.6, except for the validity of the certificate, which is undetermined.
7. COMPLAINT HANDLING
The criteria for handling complaints must follow the conditions described in the RGCP.
The criteria for activities performed by OCPs accredited by a member of the IAF MLA must follow the
conditions described in the RGCP.
9. CERTIFICATION TRANSFER
The criteria for the transfer of certification must follow the conditions described in the RGCP.
The criteria for certification termination must follow the conditions described in the RGCP.
The general criteria for the Conformity Identification Seal are covered by the RGCP, the Specific Annexes of this
RAC and Annex V.
The criteria for Authorization to use the Conformity Identification Seal must follow the conditions described in
the RGCP.
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13.1 The criteria for lidefor and obligations must follow the conditions described in
Rgcp.
13.2 In addition to those provided for in the RGCP, the supplier of lead-acid batteries shall make available to
Inmetro, whenever requested:
a) Inventory of management of unusable batteries, object of reverse logistics, which contemplates the
environmentally appropriate destination, according to environmental legislation in force, for manufacturers and importers.
b) Operating license of its factory(s) issued by the competent environmental agency, with the object of
manufacture of lead-acid batteries, updated and in validity, only for manufacturers established in national territory.
c)
Voucher from regularity together To Cadastre Technician Federal from
Potentially Polluting activities or Users of Environmental Resources - CTF, for manufacturers, importers
and companies responsible for recycling, contracted by them.
d) Evidence of annual submission, to the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural
Resources-IBAMA, of the physical-chemical report of the composition of the families of batteries object of this RAC, issued
by a laboratory accredited by the General Accreditation Coordination - CGCRE, of Inmetro.
e) Operating license for lead recycling activity, issued by the state environmental inspection agency on behalf
of the recycler contracted by the manufacturer/importer, which is within the validity period.
f) Document issued by the recycler (declaration) contracted by the manufacturer/importer, expressly stated:
f.1) Characterization of the company responsible for recycling unusable batteries (social reason and CNPJ); f.2)
Full address;
f.7) Method of destination and/or treatment (indicate the processes and treatments to be used);
f.10) Quantitative summary of batteries sent, month by month and totaled for the year.
(g) certificate of conformity for all models and families of lead-acid batteries subject to the request, containing
information on the nominal weight, nominal capacity of each model and the fancy marks with which the certified products
will be marketed;
(h) annual supplier activity report, which shall contain at least the following information:
h.2) quantity (by weight) of unusable batteries received from the market, object of reverse logistics;
h.3) quantity (by weight) of unusable batteries sent to the recycler contracted for lead recycling services;
h.4) a statement issued by the contracted recycler that he has received the quantity of unusable battery
batteries sent by the manufacturer or importer, declared in sub-item b.3, and that he has recycled the components in an
environmentally appropriate manner.
i) Federal Technical Register of Potentially Polluting Activities or Users of Environmental Resources (CTF);
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j) Contract signed between the manufacturer/importer and recycler, the object of which is the recycling of
battery components;
k) Operating license of its manufacturing unit(s) issued by the competent environmental agency, with the
object of manufacture of lead-acid batteries, updated and in validity, only for manufacturers established in national
territory; and
l) Operating license for the lead recycling activity, issued by the government environmental inspection agency,
on behalf of the recycler contracted by the manufacturer/importer, which is within the validity period.
The criteria for monitoring the market must follow the conditions described in the RGCP.
15.PENALTIES
The criteria for applying penalties must follow the conditions described in the RGCP.
The criteria for reporting must follow the conditions described in the RGCP.
For the certification of the object of this RAC, the concept of family applies, as defined in items 4.2 to 4.5 of
this Annex.
2. ACRONYMS
3. COMPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS
4. SETTINGS
4.1 Damper
Device used to reduce or cushion suspension oscillations during its movement, with the aim of keeping tires in
contact with the ground for greater stability, comfort and safety.
Shock absorber that has no structural function in the suspension of the vehicle.
Damper that is integral part of the suspension system and rigid enough to withstand the lateral forces,
elevated in dynamic situations of curves, acceleration and braking.
Damper that has characteristics of both the conventional damper and the structural damper. It is an integral
part of the suspension system, but with less resistance to lateral forces.
Buffer which, when mounted on the suspension housing, becomes a structural buffer.
5. TEST PLAN
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Initial tests should be performed according to the technical standard ABNT NBR 13308:2014, complemented
by ABNT NBR 8095:2015, for the wet camera test. Table 1 lists the tests for each buffer family, the distribution of samples
for the tests and the acceptance criteria.
Table 1: Tests, sampling distribution and acceptance criteria for shock absorbers, according to ABNT NBR
13308:2014.
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Note: For bus, truck and utility dampers with a load capacity above 1.5t the durability test must conform to the
item "Durability test for bus, truck and utility dampers with load capacity above 1.5t".
The OCP shall carry out a complete test each year, according to Table 1, in 25% of the certified shock absorbers
families.
6.1 The identification of conformity must be recorded on the product, clearly, indelible and non-violable or
printed (in the form of adhesive or not), containing the mark and registration number in Inmetro, according to the
dimensions and proportions set out in Annex V, Figure A.
6.2 The conformity identification shall be clearly, indelible and non-tamper-proof on the packaging containing
the Conformity Identification Seal, registration number and Logo of the OCP, following one of the models described in
Annex V, Figure B.
7. DESCRIPTIVE MEMORIAL
It should be encoded for each buffer family and contain at least the information below:
Manufacturer/Importer Data:
c) MANUFACTURER/importer's CNPJ:
ATTACHMENTS:
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- Document date:
Document Date
SPECIFIC ANNEX B
For the certification of the object of this RAC, the concept of family applies, as described in items 4.4 and 4.5 of
this Annex.
2. ACRONYMS
3. COMPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS
ABNT NBR Motor road vehicles - Electric fuel pump for engines of the
15754: 2017 Otto cycle - Technical requirements
4. SETTINGS
Electric motor coupled to a pumping device, responsible for generating a fuel flow to the vehicle's power
supply system, according to the pressure determined by this system.
Existing materials in pump components that do not meet current legislation, such as asbestos, cadmium, heavy
metals (mercury), among others.
Safety valve that has the function of relieving pump pressure in cases of over pressure in the system (shut-off
valve).
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Electric fuel pumps that run on hydrated fuel ethyl alcohol, gasoline or any mixture of these.
4.5 Family of electric fuel pumps - type C gasoline, according to current legislation
5. TEST PLAN
Initial tests should be performed in accordance with ABNT NBR 15754:2017. Table 1 lists the tests for each
family of electric pump for Otto cycle motors, the distribution of samples for the tests and the acceptance criteria. It shall
be ensured that the electric pumps meet the provisions of sub-items 5.1.1.1 and 5.1.1.2 of this Specific Annex.
Table 1: Types of tests by family, sampling distribution and acceptance criteria for electric pump for otto cycle
motors, according to ABNT NBR 15754:2017.
Note: Sampling for the "Characteristic Curve Test" shall be redistributed to subsequent tests following the
guidelines of Annex A and Annex B to ABNT NBR 15754: 2017.
5.1.1.1 Certified Otto cycle motor electric pumps may not be constructed of harmful materials such as
cadmium, asbestos, mercury and lead, as well as harmful materials provided for in current legislation.
5.1.1.2 Certified Otto cycle motor electric pumps shall contain a relief valve with a minimum opening pressure
of 100 (one hundred) kPa added to the rated system pressure, limited to 950 kPa for system pressure up to 450 kPa and for
system pressure greater than 450 kPa, the limit shall be equal to the system pressure, plus 500 kPa.
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Note: In the case of the maximum fuel pressure after blocking the pipe does not reach the above limits or if
there is another valve with similar function in the system in which the otto cycle fuel pump is installed, the presence of the
said valve in the pump is not necessary.
The OCP shall carry out a complete test, in accordance with Table 1, on all otto cycle certified electric motor
electric pump families.
6.1 The identification of conformity shall be recorded in the product clearly, indelible and non-violable,
containing the mark and registration number in Inmetro, according to the dimensions and proportions set out in Annex V,
Figure A.
6.1.1 Due to the configuration of the product, the Conformity Identification Seal must be at least 2.5 mm.
6.2 The conformity identification must be clearly, indelible and non-tamper-proof on the packaging containing
the Conformity Identification Seal, registration number and OCP logo, following one of the models described in Annex V,
figure B.
7. DESCRIPTIVE MEMORIAL
It must be coded for each otto cycle electric pump family and contain at least the information below:
GENERAL DATA
Manufacturer/Importer CNPJ:
Trade names:
Material:
Dimensions:
Application:
Manufacturing Process:
ATTACHMENTS
Document Date
SPECIFIC ANNEX C
For the certification of the object of this RAC, the concept of family applies, as described in items 4.2 to 4.4 of
this Annex.
2. ACRONYMS
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Decibel dB
3. COMPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS
ABNT NBR 7014:2017 Horns for motor road vehicles - specification Horns for motor road vehicles -
ABNT NBR 5535:2011 Acoustic requirements
ABNT NBR 5536:2011 Motor road vehicles - Acoustic horn test - Test methods
4. SETTINGS
4.1 Decibel
Measurement of the ratio between two quantities that allows to define sound intensity level.
Horn type horn or snail, driven through a source of compressed air integral to the system or incorporated,
source is electrically triggered.
Horn type horn or snail, driven only by independent compressed air source.
Existing materials in horn components that do not meet current legislation, such as asbestos, cadmium, heavy
metals (mercury), among others.
5. TEST PLAN
Initial tests should be performed in accordance with technical standards ABNT NBR 7014:2017, ABNT NBR
5535:2011, ABNT NBR 5536:2011. Table 1 lists the assay, sample distribution and acceptance criteria for each horn family
or similar equipment. It must be ensured that the horns or similar equipment meet the provisions of sub-items 5.1.1 of
this Specific Annex.
Table 1: Type of test, sampling distribution and acceptance criteria for horn or similar equipment.
5.1.1 Certified horns may not be constructed of harmful materials such as cadmium, asbestos, mercury and
lead, as well as harmful materials provided for in current legislation.
The OCP shall carry out a complete test, in accordance with Table 1, on all certified horn families.
6.1 The identification of conformity must be recorded on the product, clearly, indelible and non-violable or
printed (in the form of adhesive or not), containing the mark and registration number in Inmetro, according to the
dimensions and proportions set out in Annex V, Figure A.
6.2 The conformity identification must be clearly, indelible and non-violable on the packaging containing the
Conformity Identification Seal, registration number and OCP logo, following one of the conformity identification seal
models described in Annex V, figure B.
7. DESCRIPTIVE MEMORIAL
It should be coded for each horn family and contain at least the information below:
GENERAL DATA
Horn family:
Trade names:
Material:
Manufacturing Process:
Dimensions:
Horn type:
ATTACHMENTS
Document Date
SPECIFIC ANNEX D
ALUMINUM ALLOY PISTONS, LOCKING PINS AND RINGS (RETAINING) USED IN INTERNAL COMBUSTION
ENGINES OF MOTOR ROAD VEHICLES
For the certification of the object of this RAC, the concept of family applies, as described in items 4.2 to 4.12 of
this Annex.
2. ACRONYMS
3. COMPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS
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4 SETTINGS
Automotive application component that retains components mounted in holes, have eccentric conformation
and are fixed by spring effect in grooves in the holes, being suitable to limit the movements resulting from axial forces.
Consisting of pin(s) with a diameter greater than 30 and less than or equal to 60 mm.
Consisting of pistons with a diameter greater than 65 and less than or equal to 105 mm.
Consisting of pistons with a diameter greater than 65 and less than or equal to 105 mm.
5. TEST PLAN
5.1.1 Initial tests shall be carried out in accordance with ABNT NBR 15905:2017 and ABNT NBR 15934:2017 for
pistons, ABNT NBR ISO 18669-1:2014 and ABNT NBR ISO 18669-2:2010 for piston pins, and ABNT NBR 15933:2013 for
locking rings.
5.1.2 Table 1 of this Annex lists the tests, sample distribution and acceptance criteria for all families and/or
models of Otto cycle aluminum alloy pistons.
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5.1.3 Table 2 of this Annex lists the tests, sample distribution and acceptance criteria for all families and/or
models of diesel cycle aluminum alloy pistons.
5.1.4 Table 3 of this Annex lists the tests, sample distribution and acceptance criteria for each piston pin family
and/or model.
5.1.5 Table 4 of this Annex lists the tests, sample distribution and acceptance criteria for each family and/or
model of locking rings.
Table 1: Types of tests by family, sampling distribution and acceptance criteria for Otto cycle pistons, according
to the technical standard ABNT NBR 15905:2017.
Criteria for
Essay Sampling
Acceptance
Hardness 08 Item 5.3.1
Chemical composition analysis according to item "Materials Specification"
Items 5.1 and 5.7
and "Prohibited Materials"
Dimensional thermal stability 08 Item 5.4
Acceptance criteria for surface characteristics due to the process of
manufacturing 16 Item 5.5
Table 2: Types of tests by family, sampling distribution and acceptance criteria for diesel cycle pistons,
according to the technical standard ABNT NBR 15934:2017.
Criteria for
Essay Sampling
Acceptance
Hardness 08 Item 5.5.1
Chemical composition analysis according to item "Materials Specification" Items 5.1 and
and "Prohibited Materials" 5.10
Analysis of chemical composition of door-rings - Ni-Resist alloy, when
Item 5.2
applicable
Chemical composition analysis of brass bushings, where applicable Metallurgical 08 Item 5.3
ring letr connection, where applicable 16 Item 5.6.2
Minimum piston gallery requirements, where applicable Item 5.7
Acceptance criteria for surface characteristics due to the process of
Item 5.8
manufacturing
Metrological inspection according to item "Dimensional specifications of the
Item 6
piston"
Traceability Check Item 7
Table 3: Types of tests, sampling distribution and acceptance criteria for piston pins, according to ABNT NBR
18669-1:2014 and ABNT NBR 18669-2:2010 standards.
Acceptance Criteria
Essay Sampling ABNT NBR 18669-1:2014
Chemical pin composition analysis, ABNT item 8.1
NBR 18669-1:2014 08 Item 8.1
Depth of cemented or nitretic layer, item 3.2.16
from ABNT NBR 18669-2:2010 Item 8.3
Core hardness, item 3.2.17 from ABNT NBR 18669-2:2010 Item 8.2
Peripheral surface hardness, item 3.2.18 from ABNT NBR
18669-2:2010 Item 8.4
Volume change, item 3.2.19 of ABNT NBR 18669-2:2010 Defects in 08 Item 8.5
material, item 3.2.20 of ABNT NBR 18669-2:2010 Visual defects, item 16 Item 10.2
3.2.22 of ABNT NBR 18669-2:2010 Circularity, item 3.2.3 of ABNT NBR Item 10.3
18669-2:2010 Item 7.2.1
Concentricity to wall thickness, ABNT item 3.2.6
Item 7.2.2
NBR 18669-2:2010
Roughness, item 3.2.15 of ABNT NBR 18669-2:2010 Item 9.1
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Table 4: Types of tests, sampling distribution and acceptance criteria for locking rings, according to technical
standards ABNT NBR 16100:2013 and ABNT NBR 15933:2013.
The OCP shall perform a complete test each year, in accordance with Tables 1 and 2, on 25% of the piston
families, pins and locking rings.
6.1 In pistons the identification of conformity shall be clearly and indeliblely engraved containing the inmetro
mark on the body of the product, according to the dimensions and proportions set out in Annex V, figure A.
6.1.1 The conformity identification shall be clearly, indelible and non-violable, printed (in adhesive form or
not), containing the Conformity Identification Seal, registration number and OCP logo, following one of the models
described in Annex V, figure B.
6.2 In pins the identification of conformity must be engraved on the body of the product, clearly and indelibly,
containing the mark of Inmetro, according to the dimensions and proportions set out in Annex V, figure A.
6.2.1 The conformity identification shall be clearly, indelible and non-violable, printed (in adhesive form or
not), containing the Conformity Identification Seal, registration number and OCP logo, following one of the models
described in Annex V, figure B.
Note: When it is not possible to record the Inmetro mark due to the small pin size (pins with a wall thickness
less than or equal to 6mm, without chamfers) the Conformity Identification Seal can only be printed on the packaging.
6.3 In locking rings the conformity identification must be engraved on the packaging the automotive
application, clearly, indelible and non-violable, printed (in the form of adhesive or not), containing the Conformity
Identification Seal, the registration number and the Logo of the OCP following one of the models described in Annex V,
figure B.
7. DESCRIPTIVE MEMORIAL
It shall be coded for each family of aluminum alloy pistons and pins, containing at least the information below:
GENERAL DATA
Model and/or piston family, pin and latch ring, diameter class:
Trade names:
Dimensions: (nominal diameter, total height, compression height, pin hole diameter, channels height).
ATTACHMENTS
Document Date
For the certification of the object of this RAC, the concept of family applies, as described in items 4.1 to 4.3 of
this Annex.
2. ACRONYMS
3. COMPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS
4. SETTINGS
Consisting of ring (beis) with a diameter greater than 65 and less than or equal to 105 mm.
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5. TEST PLAN
5.1.1 Initial tests shall be carried out in accordance with technical standards ABNT NBR ISO 6621-2:2009, ABNT
NBR ISO 6621-3:2009, ABNT NBR ISO 6621-4:2016 and ABNT NBR ISO 6621-5:2014.
5.1.2 Table 1 lists the tests, sampling and acceptance criteria for each family of piston rings according to the
technical standards referenced in each test.
Note 1: Layer coating thickness and depth tests of the nitred layer are exclusionary for the same ring.
Note 2: For asymmetric rings there must be identification on the mounting side. (Examples: the top
designation, surface bass, etc.)
The OCP must perform a complete test each year, according to Table 1, in 25% of the families of certified
piston rings.
The conformity identification must be engraved on the packaging, clearly, indelible and non-violable, printed
(in adhesive form or not), containing the Conformity Identification Seal, registration number and OCP logo, following one of
the models described in Annex V, figure B.
7. DESCRIPTIVE MEMORIAL
It should be encoded for each ring family and contain at least the information below:
GENERAL DATA
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Trade names:
Material:
Manufacturing Process:
Dimensions:
ATTACHMENTS
Document Date
SPECIFIC ANNEX F
For the certification of the object of this RAC, the concept of family applies, as described in items 4.1 to 4.4 of
this Annex.
2. ACRONYMS
3. COMPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS
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ABNT NBR ISO Geometric product specifications (GPS) - Roughness: Profile method - Rules and
4288:2008 procedures for roughness assessment
ISO 4382-
2:1991 Plain bearings - Copper alloys - Part 2 - Whought copper alloys for solid plain bearings
4. SETTINGS
Flat bronzins with sufficiently small wall thickness such that the geometry of the bronzine is influenced by
geometric imperfections of the inner diameter of the housing.
Flat bronzins flanged at one or both ends, capable of bearing a load in the axial and radial directions, with
sufficiently small wall thickness such that the geometry of the bronzine will be influenced by geometric imperfections of
the inner diameter of the housing.
Cylindrical flat bronzins made from tubes or with a strip conformed to a single layer or multilayer material.
Annular plaques used to receive axial efforts in conjunction with a flat bronzine.
5. TEST PLAN
5.1.1 Initial tests shall be carried out in accordance with the technical standards referred to in Tables 1 and 2.
5.1.2 Table 1 lists the tests, sampling and acceptance criteria for each family and/or model of bronzins,
according to the technical standards referenced in each trial.
5.1.3 Table 2 lists the tests, sampling and acceptance criteria for the building materials of each family and/or
model of bronzins, according to the technical standards referenced in each test.
Table 1: Types of tests, sampling distribution and acceptance criteria for each family of flat bearings, according
to the related technical standards.
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Characteristics of Feeding and distribution of lubricant Item 5.5 from ABNT NBR
(shoulders and other items), item 6.6 of the
ABNT NBR ISO 12301:2011 16127:2015
Backrest Height (Crush), item 4.1 from ABNT NBR Item 4.1 from ABNT NBR
16127:2015 and item 18 of ABNT NBR ISO 3548-3:2013 16127:2015
Item 4.3 da ABNT NBR
Width, item 6.4 of ABNT NBR ISO 12301:2011 16127:2015
Flange Thickness, ITEM 6.18 from ABNT NBR ISO Item 4.3 da ABNT NBR
12301:2011 16127:2015
Surface Roughness, item 7 of ABNT NBR ISO Item 4 da ABNT NBR
4288:2008 4287 ISO:2002
Item 4 of ABNT NBR ISO
4379 and Item 5 of
Bushings Wall Thickness, ABNT NBR ISO 3547-7:2022 16 ABNT NBR ISO 3547-
1:2021
Item 4 of ABNT NBR ISO
4379 and Item 5 of
External Diameter, ABNT NBR ISO 3547-5:2021 ABNT NBR ISO 3547-
1:2021
Item 5 da ABNT NBR
Width, item 6.4 of ABNT NBR ISO 12301:2011 3547-1:2021 ISO
Surface Roughness, item 7 of ABNT NBR ISO Item 6 da ABNT NBR
4288:2008 3547-1:2021 ISO
Item 5 of ABNT NBR ISO
Washers of Wall Thickness, item 6.1 of ABNT NBR ISO 6525:2021 and item 7 of
Backrest 12301:2011 16 ABNT NBR ISO
6526:2021
Item 5 of ABNT NBR ISO
External Diameter, item 6.2 of ABNT NBR ISO 6525:2021 and item 6 of
12301:2011 ABNT NBR ISO
6526:2021
Item 5 of ABNT NBR ISO
Internal Diameter, ABNT NBR ISO item 6.3 6525:2021 and item 6 of
12301:2011 ABNT NBR ISO
6526:2021
Item 6 da ABNT NBR
Height, item 6.14 of ABNT NBR ISO 12301:2011 6526 ISO:2021
Location Characteristics (channels, bosses, and Item 9 da ABNT NBR
other items), item 6.5 of ABNT NBR ISO 12301:2011 6526 ISO:2021
Item 7 of ABNT NBR ISO
6525:2021 and item 12
Flatness, item 6.15 of ABNT NBR ISO 12301:2011 of ABNT NBR ISO
6526:2021
Table 2: Types of tests and acceptance criteria for the building materials of the families of flat bearings,
according to the related technical standards.
The OCP should perform a complete test each year, according to Tables 1 and 2, in 25% of the families of
certified bronzins.
The conformity identification must be engraved on the packaging, clearly, indelible and non-violable, printed
(in adhesive form or not), containing the Conformity Identification Seal, registration number and OCP logo, following one of
the models described in Annex V, figure B.
7. DESCRIPTIVE MEMORIAL
It should be encoded for each bronzine family and contain at least the information below:
GENERAL DATA
Trade names:
Material:
Manufacturing Process:
Dimensions:
Bronzine type:
ATTACHMENTS
Document Date
SPECIFIC ANNEX G - LAMPS FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES APPLIED IN THE LIGHTING SYSTEM OF MOTOR ROAD
VEHICLES
For the certification of the object of this RAC, the concept of family applies, as described in items 4.3 and 4.4 of
this Annex.
2. ACRONYMS
3. COMPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS
ABNT NBR IEC Filament lamps for automotive vehicles - Dimensional requirements,
60809:1997 electric and luminous
IEC 60809:2021 Lamps for road vehicles - Dimensional, electrical and luminous requirements
IEC 60810:2017 Miniature lamps
ABNT NBR NM IEC
60983:2002 IEC Miniature Lamps
60983:2005 Lamp base, lamp holder, as well as jigs for control of
ABNT NBR IEC interchangeability and security. Part 1: Lamp bases.
60061-1:1998 Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability
and safety. Part 1: Lampcaps
60061-1:2020 IEC
Note: The IEC standards mentioned in the Table can be used in an alternative condition.
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4. SETTINGS
Filament lamp with colorless bulb, if no other color is allowed by the corresponding sheet of lamp
characteristics
Halogen and non-halogen lamps, with rated voltage up to 30V and rated power up to 25W, not included in
ABNT NBR IEC 60809:1997 or IEC 60809:2021.
Each family corresponds to the filament lamp category, according to ABNT NBR IEC 60809:1997 or IEC
60809:2021.
Each family corresponds to the miniature lamp category, according to the technical standard ABNT NBR NM
IEC 60983:2002 or IEC 60983:2005.
5. TEST PLAN
5.1.1 Initial tests shall be carried out in accordance with ABNT NBR IEC 60809:1997, IEC 60810:2017, ABNT
NBR NM IEC 60983:2002 and ABNT NBR IEC 60061-1:1998 for all motor vehicle lamps.
5.1.2 Table 1 lists the tests, sampling and acceptance criteria for each family of filament lamps, according to
the technical standards referenced in each test.
5.1.3 Table 2 lists the tests, sampling and acceptance criteria for each family of miniature lamps, according to
the technical standards referenced in each test.
5.1.4 It must be ensured that the following information must be clearly and indelible in the body of filament
lamps:
- nominal voltage;
- rated power (if two-filament lamps, high-power filament and low-power filament in this order).
5.1.5 It must be ensured that the following information must be clearly and indelible in the body of miniature
lamps:
5.1.6 It must be ensured that all automotive lamps contain in their packaging the international category
designation information.
Table 1: Types of tests, sampling distribution and acceptance criteria for each family of filament lamps,
according to the related technical standards.
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Table 2: Types of tests, sampling distribution and acceptance criteria for each family of miniature lamps,
according to the related technical standards.
The OCP should perform a complete test each year, according to Table 1, in 25% of certified families.
The conformity identification shall be engraved on the packaging, in a clear, indelible and non-violable, printed
(in the form of adhesive or not), containing the Conformity Identification Seal, the registration number and the Logo of the
OCP, and may follow one of the models referenced to the security of the Conformity Identification Seal described in Annex
V, in Figure B.
7. DESCRIPTIVE MEMORIAL
It should be encoded for each lamp family and contain at least the information below:
GENERAL DATA
Trade names:
Manufacturing Process:
Lamp type:
ATTACHMENTS
Documents relating to the lamp containing part design, dimensional, electrical, photometric, durability, and
light color coordinate for types that have light correction.
Document Date
For the certification of the object of this RAC, the concept of family applies, as described in item 4.4 of this
Annex.
2. ACRONYMS
3. COMPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS
ABNT NBR Lead-acid batteries for use in road vehicles of four or more
15940:2019 wheels - Specification and test methods
ABNT NBR Lead batteries - acid for motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles - Specification and
15941:2019 testing methods
ABNT NBR
Motor vehicle, their towed and combined - Classification
13776:2021
4. SETTINGS
A device composed of a set of electrochemical cells that, when electrically charged, present primordial
composition of the active material of its positive plates as being lead dioxide (PbO2) and its negative plates as being
metallic lead (Pb), and electrolyte, an aqueous solution of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and may or may not be immobilized in the
form of gel or absorbed in the separator. It is intended for the start of combustion and feeding engines of the electronic
systems of motor vehicles. Limited to 12 Volt rated voltage.
4.2 Automobiles
For the purposes of this document, all vehicles of categories M and N are called cars, both for the transport of
passengers and for the transport of cargo, of any size or capacity, in accordance with ABNT NBR 13776:2021.
4.3 Motorcycles
For the purposes of this document, motorcycles are called all vehicles of category L, with two or three wheels
and even quadricycles, according to the abnt nbr 13776:2021 standard.
The battery families for motor vehicles are characterized by technology type and rated capacity range (Ah).
The rated capacity ranges (Ah) for each battery family are defined in Tables 1 and 2 below.
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VENT Capacity ranges (Ah) Up to 2.5 VRLA Capacity ranges (Ah) Up to 2.5
Family 1 >2.5 to 5 Family 5 >2.5 to 5
Family 2 >5 to 10 Family 6 >5 to 10
Family 3 Over 10 Family 7 Over 10
Family 4 Family 8
Value used to designate the voltage between the poles of a lead-acid battery measured under the standard
conditions of electrolyte concentration (1 mol/l), pressure (1 atm) and temperature (25°C). This term is also known as
electromotive force or standard potential which, for lead-acid batteries in these standard conditions of concentration,
pressure and temperature, has the approximate value of 2.0Volts per vessel or cell.
Sealed lead-acid battery that has as its principle of operation the oxygen cycle, presents immobilized
electrolyte and has a regulatorvalve for exhausting gases, when its internal pressure exceeds a predetermined value.
Lead-acid battery that presents its freely distributed electrolyte, being provided with one or more openings to
escape the gases produced
5. TEST PLAN
5.1.1 Initial tests must be performed by battery family in accordance with technical standards ABNT NBR
15940:2019, ABNT NBR 15941:2019 and the specific RTQ, observing its acceptance criteria.
5.1.2 Tables 3 and 4 relate for each battery family the tests, sequence and distribution of samples.
5.1.3 For each family of car batteries, 18 (eighteen) units must be collected, 6 (six) units for the composition of
the test sample, 6 (six) units for the composition of the specimen and 6 (six) units for the composition of the control
sample. All tests must be performed for each of the battery families, according to the settings of item 4.4.
5.1.3.1 For each family of motorcycle batteries, 9 (nine) units must be collected, three (3) units for the
composition of the test sample, 3 (three) units for the composition of the test sample and 3 (3) units for the composition of
the control sample.
5.1.3.2 Sampling shall consist of six specimens identified from 1 to 6 for vehicle batteries of categories M and
N, and three specimens identified from 1 to 3 for category L vehicle batteries. Each body of evidence shall be associated
with its respective evidence and witness and, in the event of failure of one or more specimens, the tests to be carried out
on the respective evidence and witness shall follow the same sequence of tests as the failing evidence body. All batteries
collected representatives of each family must have the same constructive and dimensional characteristics, with identical
nominal capacity.
5.1.4 The tests shall comply with the sequence listed in Tables 3 and 4.
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Note: To determine the cadmium and mercury content, a sample consisting of three batteries by construction
technology (three VRLA type and three ventilated type) should be collected for the evidence, evidence and control
samples.
Note 2: To determine the cadmium and mercury content, a sample consisting of three batteries by
construction technology (three VRLA type and three ventilated type) should be collected for the evidence, evidence and
control samples.
5.2.1 The OCP shall carry out tests each year on 50% of certified battery families in accordance with Tables 1
and 2.
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5.2.2 For carrying out these tests, samples from certified battery families shall be collected alternately in the
trade and in the factory.
5.2.3 Batteries collected from the manufacturer for maintenance tests must follow the sampling criteria
defined in Tables 3 and 4 and meet the acceptance criteria defined in the product-specific RTQ.
5.2.4 Batteries collected in the trade for maintenance tests must follow only the sampling criteria defined in
Tables 5 and 6 and meet the acceptance criteria defined in the product-specific RTQ.
5.2.5 For batteries collected in the trade for maintenance testing, the manufacturing date informed by the
manufacturer of the same shall be checked, as, for conformity assessment purposes, batteries which are more than 90
(ninety) days from their date of manufacture shall be checked, as they must meet the differentiated testing criteria defined
in the specific RTQ.
Table 5 - Types of tests, sampling distribution and sequence of tests for lead-acid batteries for cars of
categories M and N, collected in the trade, according to the ABNT NBR 15940:2019 standard.
samples consisting of three batteries by construction technology (three VRLA type and three ventilated type)
should be collected for the samples of proof, evidence and control.
Table 6 - Types of tests, sampling distribution and sequence of tests for lead-acid batteries for motorcycles of
category L and quadricycles, according to ABNT NBR 15941:2019.
* To determine cadmium and mercury content, a sample consisting of three batteries by construction
technology (three VRLA type and three ventilated type) should be collected for the evidence, evidence and control
samples.
6.1 The Conformity Identification Seal shall be clearly, legible and indelible printed on the battery label,
containing the Inmetro logo, the OCP identification and product family registration number on Inmetro, following one of
the models described in Annex V in Figure C.
6.2 In the case of packaged commercialized batteries, the packaging must also present the Conformity
Identification Seal in a clear, indelible and non-tamper-proof printed manner, containing the Inmetro logo, the OCP
identification and the product family registration number in Inmetro, following one of the models described in Annex V, in
Figure C.
7. DESCRIPTIVE MEMORIAL
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7.1 Document to be submitted by the supplier, in Portuguese, which describes the design of the battery
families to be evaluated and identifies them unambiguously, with the aim of explaining to the auditor, clearly and briefly,
the most important information, especially those relating to their constructive and functional details.
7.2 It shall be coded for each family of lead-acid batteries and contain at least the following information:
c) Manufacturing process;
(d) models;
f) Battery rating: "Valve regulated" or "Ventilated" using the following clearly expressed terms - "Maintenance
Free", "Low Maintenance" or "Self-Maintained"; (where applicable).
(b) rated capacity, in Amp-hours (Ah), at 25°C (20-hour discharge regime for cars and 10 hours for
motorcycles),
(d) Cold starting current, CCA (-18°C for automobiles and -10°C for motorcycles and their leads) and e) CCA test
time, for application batteries on motorcycles;
ATTACHMENTS
Documents relating to batteries containing dimensional, electrical, technology and materials data used.
Document Date
ANNEX I
For the certification of the object of this RAC, the concept of family applies, as described in item 4.1 of this
Annex.
2. ACRONYMS
3. COMPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS
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ABNT NBR Motor vehicle Motor vehicles Steering terminals, steering bars, connecting bars and axial bar assemblies
Requirements and test methods applied to vehicles
16130:2012 categories M and N and categories G and O (where applicable).
ABNT NBR
NM Non-destructive testing Penetrating liquids Discontinuity detection
334:2012
ABNT NBR
NM Non-destructive testing - Magnetic particles - Discontinuity detection
342:2014
ABNT NBR
13776:2021 Motor vehicle, their towed and combined - Classification
4. SETTINGS
4.1 Family
The families of steering terminals, steering bars, connecting bars and axial terminals for motor road vehicles
are formed by each type of component (steering terminal, steering bar, connecting bar and axial terminal) and according to
the diameter of the sphere (D) applied in the respective component, according to the following tables:
Note: If more than one ball diameter is applicable in that component, the family shall be referenced with the
smallest applicable diameter.
5. TEST PLAN
5.1.1 Initial tests shall be carried out in accordance with ABNT NBR 16130:2012 for all steering terminals,
steering bars, connecting bars and axial terminals.
5.1.2 Table 1 lists the tests, sampling and acceptance criteria for the spherical pin component.
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5.1.3 Table 2 lists the tests, sampling and acceptance criteria for the
carcass.
5.1.4 Table 3 lists the tests, sampling and acceptance criteria for steering terminals, steering bars, connecting
bars and axial terminals.
Table 1: Types of tests for the spherical pin component, according to ABNT NBR 16130:2012, with the
acceptance criteria as mentioned.
Note 1: The acceptance criterion for checking the characteristic of Temperate and Temperate Steering
TerminalS Spherical Pins is RT = 820 MPa - 1250 MPa.
The items "a- Figure" and "d- Figure" belonging to Table 6 of ABNT NBR 16130:2012 are exempt from
compliance.
Note 2: The acceptance criterion for checking the spherical pins characteristic of Temperate and Temperate
Steering Terminals is RT = 820 MPa - 1250 MPa.
The acceptance criterion for the verification of the characteristic of spherical pins of axial bars is RT = 670 MPa
- 1250 MPa.
The items "a- Figure" and "d- Figure" belonging to Table 7 of ABNT NBR 16130:2012 are exempt from
compliance.
Note 3: For the execution of the spherical pin deformation load test of the steering terminal assembly, a small
surface must be rectified perpendicular to the center line of the spherical pin in order to have a reference, as shown in
Figure 1 of that standard.
The evaluation should be performed visually and by magnetic particle methods, according to the technical
standard ABNT NBR NM 342:2014 or penetrating liquid, according to the technical standard ABNT NBR NM 334:2012.
Table 2: Types of tests for the carcass component of the steering terminal assembly and the housing
component of the axial terminal, according to ABNT NBR 16130:2012, with the acceptance criteria mentioned.
Note 1: The acceptance criterion for the verification of the characteristic of surface defects in the carcass is
penetrating liquid analysis, according to the technical standard ABNT NBR NM 334:2012.
Note 2: The item "Tempera by carcass induction" belonging to Table 13 of ABNT NBR 16130:2012 is exempt
from compliance.
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Table 3: Static tests for steering terminals, steering bars, connecting bars and axial terminals, according to
ABNT NBR 16130:2012, with the acceptance criteria as mentioned.
Note 1: For the rotation torque test of the spherical pin, a constant angular velocity of 5±0.5 rpm should be
adopted.
Note 2: For the angular torque test of the axial terminal, a constant angular velocity of 5±0.5 rpm must be
adopted.
The OCP shall perform a complete test in accordance with Tables 1, 2 and 3 on all families of steering
terminals, steering bars, connection bars and certified axial terminals.
The conformity identification must be recorded on the packaging, clearly, indelible and non-violable,
containing the Inmetro Conformity Identification Seal, registration number and OCP logo, following one of the models
described in Annex V, figure B.
7. DESCRIPTIVE MEMORIAL
It shall be prepared for each family of steering terminals, steering bars, connecting bars and axial terminals
and, contain at a minimum, the information below:
GENERAL DATA
Model and/or family of steering terminals, steering bars, connecting bars and axial terminals:
Trade names:
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF STEERING TERMINALS, STEERING BARS, CONNECTING BARS AND AXIAL
TERMINALS
Material:
Manufacturing Process:
Dimensions:
ATTACHMENTS
Document Date
ANNEX J
For the certification of the object of this RAC, the concept of family applies, as described in items 4.3 to 4.6 of
this Annex.
2. ACRONYMS
3. COMPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS
ABNT NBR Friction material for road, industrial and road vehicle brake pads and brake pads
5505:2019 similar - Check of radius stability, dilation and growth
ABNT NBR Motor road vehicles - Brake trim - Verification of shear resistance between the trim and the metal
support for disc brake pads and
5537:2002 drum brake shoes
ABNT NBR
ISO Road vehicles - Brake trims - Deformation test methods to the
6310:2016 compression
ISO
6310:2009 Road Vehicles - Brake Linings - Compressive Strain Test Methods
ISO Road Vehicles - Brake Linings - Shear Test Procedure for Disc Brake Pads and Drum Brake
6312:2010 Shoe Assemblies.
EPA/600/R-
93/116:1993 Test Method: Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Material.
4. SETTINGS
Disc brake component consisting of metal platelet and brake friction material, which receives the acting force
of the disc brake.
Drum brake component, consisting of metal shoe and brake friction material, which receives the acting force of
the drum brake.
4.3 Family of Friction Materials for Light Vehicle Brake Canvas Assemblies
Friction materials for brakes of the same type (brake canvas set), of the same category as the light vehicle (M1,
M2, N1), which feature the same vehicle brake system (drum and canvas assembly) and the same total mass range of the
vehicle. The families of light vehicle brake pads for evaluation purposes are indicated below.
Family 1: vehicles of category M1 with brake drum and total mass up to 1100 kg;
Family 2: vehicles of category M1 with brake drum and total mass from 1101 kg to 1490 kg;
Family 3: vehicles of category M1 with brake drum and total mass from 1491 kg up to 3500 kg;
Family 4: vehicles of category M2 with brake drum and total mass up to 5000 kg;
Family 5: vehicles of category N1 with brake drum and total mass up to 3030 kg;
Family 6: vehicles of category N1 with brake drum and total mass from 3031 kg up to 3500 kg.
4.4 Family of Friction Materials for Light Vehicle Brake Pad Assemblies
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Friction materials for brakes of the same type (set brake pads), of the same category as the light vehicle (M1,
M2, N1), which have the same vehicle brake system (disc and insert assembly), same application (front or rear axle for light
vehicles) and same total mass range of the vehicle. The families of brake pads of light vehicles for evaluation purposes are
indicated below.
Family 1: vehicles of category M1 with solid and ventilated brake disc, with diameter up to 240 mm and total
mass up to 1442 kg;
Family 2: vehicles of category M1 with ventilated brake disc with diameter greater than 240 mm and total mass
from 1443 kg to 1820 kg;
Family 3: vehicles of category M1 with solid or ventilated brake disc and total mass from 1821 kg up to 3500
kg;
Family 4: vehicles of category N1 with ventilated brake disc and total mass up to 3020 kg;
Family 5: vehicles of category M1 with disc brake applied to the rear axle and total mass up to 3500 kg;
Family 6: vehicles of category N1 with ventilated or solid disc brake and with total mass from 3021 kg up to
3500 kg;
Family 7: vehicles of category M2 with ventilated or solid disc brake and with total mass up to 5000 kg.
4.5 Family of Friction Materials for Heavy Vehicle Brake Canvas Assemblies
Friction materials for brakes of the same type (canvas set), of the same category as heavy vehicle (M3, N2, N3,
O1 O2, O3 and O4), which have the same vehicle brake system (drum and canvas assembly, hydraulic or pneumatic) and
same type of vehicle (self-propelled or towed). The families of heavy vehicle brake pads for evaluation purposes are
indicated below.
Family 3: towed vehicles (trailers and semi-trailers) of categories O1, O2, O3 and O4 equipped with drum
brakes.
4.6 Family of Friction Materials for Heavy Vehicle Brake Pad Assemblies
Friction materials for brakes of the same type (insert assembly), of the same category as heavy vehicle (M3,
N2, N3, O1 O2, O3 and O4), which have the same vehicle brake system (disc and insert assembly, hydraulic or pneumatic)
and same type of vehicle (motor or towed). The families of brake pads for heavy vehicles are indicated below.
Family 3: towed vehicles (trailers and semi-trailers) of categories O1, O2, O3 and O4 equipped with disc brakes.
Component of the brake system, product of a specific mixture of materials and processes that together
determine the characteristics of a canvas or brake pad.
5. TEST PLAN
5.1 Definition of Initial Tests, Sampling and Acceptance Criteria for brake canvas assemblies
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5.1.1 Initial tests shall be carried out by family of brake canvas assemblies in accordance with the technical
standards and acceptance criteria set out in the Tables below.
5.1.2 Tables 1 and 2 list the tests for each family of friction materials and the distribution of samples for the
tests.
5.1.3 For testing on light vehicle brake sets (categories M1, M2 and N1), 9 (nine) family canvases shall be
collected for the composition of the test samples. Repeat this quantity for the samples counter-proof and witness.
5.1.4 It must be ensured that the information described in RTQ item 5.1 for Friction Materials intended for use
in brakes of motor vehicle brakes is recorded only on the packaging, it must contain some information that allows its
traceability with the respective part contained therein.
5.1.5 If there is no information on the packaging for all applications, the option of presenting this information
clearly and indelibly in a catalogue that must be available at the point of sale is provided.
Note 1: All tests must be performed for each of the brake canvas set families, according to the settings of item
4.3.
Note 2: The shear test applies only to cases where the trim is glued or molded into the metal brake shoe holder
and is not applicable when the trim is fixed in the riveting process.
5.1.4 For testing on heavy vehicle brake pad sets (categories M3, N2, N3, O3 and O4), 3 (three) canvases from
each family shall be collected for the composition of the test samples. Repeat this quantity for the samples counter-proof
and witness.
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Note: All tests must be performed for each of the brake canvas set families, according to the settings of item
4.5.
5.2 Definition of Initial Tests, Sampling and Acceptance Criteria for Brake Pad Assemblies
5.2.1 Initial tests shall be carried out on all families of brake pad sets, objects of evaluation, in accordance with
the technical standards and acceptance criteria defined in the Tables below.
5.2.2 Tables 3 and 4 relate the tests by set of brake pads and the distribution of samples for the tests.
5.2.3 For testing on light vehicle brake pad sets (categories M1, M2 and N1), 5 (five) sets of family inserts shall
be collected for the composition of the test samples. Repeat this quantity for the samples counter-proof and witness.
5.2.4 The order in which the tests are carried out shall comply with the sequence listed in Tables 3 and 4.
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Note: All tests must be performed for each of the brake pad assembly families, according to the settings of
item 4.4.
5.2.5 For testing on heavy vehicle brake pad assemblies (categories M3, N2, N3, O3 and O4), three (3) family
inserts shall be collected for the composition of the test samples. Repeat this quantity for the samples counter-proof and
witness.
Note: All tests must be performed for each of the brake pad assembly families, according to the settings of
item 4.6.
5.3.1 The OCP shall carry out a complete test in accordance with Tables 1 to 4 on all families of certified friction
materials.
5.3.2 For the performance of these tests, samples of all families of friction materials for certified brakes shall
be collected at random trade, and the alternating collection provided for in RAC sub-item 6.1 shall not apply.
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5.3.3 It must be ensured, if the information described in RTQ item 5.1 is recorded only on the packaging, that it
contains any information that allows its traceability with the respective part contained therein.
5.3.4 If there is no information on the packaging for all applications, the option of presenting this information
clearly and indelibly in a catalogue that should be available at the point of sale is provided.
The conformity identification shall be printed on the body of the canvas assemblies and brake pad and/or on
the packaging, in a clear, legible and indelible manner, containing the Inmetro Conformity Identification Seal, the
registration number and the Logo of the OCP, following one of the models described in Annex V, figure B.
7. DESCRIPTIVE MEMORIAL
It shall be prepared for each family of friction materials and, contain at least, the information below:
GENERAL DATA
Trade names:
Material:
Manufacturing Process:
ATTACHMENTS
Document Date
ANNEX V
1. The Conformity Identification Seal shall be in accordance with Figures A, AA, B or C, set out below.
Note: Figure A should be adopted for new families of automotive components to be certified, while Figure AA
should be adopted for families of automotive components already certified at the time of publication of this Consolidated
Regulation.
2. Exceptionally due to technical impossibilities of the product, it will be allowed to record the identification of
the "I" of Inmetro and the number of the Inmetro Registry in other provisions that are relevant, provided that they are kept
together and following the proportions below.
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3. Exclusively for Batteries, one of the following Seal models should be used:
This content does not replace that published in the certified version.
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