Friction Management

The proven benefits of rail friction management through lubrication are manifold. Among them are improved material longevity for wheels and rails, fuel savings due to reduced frictional resistance, noise reduction and the reduced risk of derailment.

Our advanced systems offer stationary solutions and state-of the art onboard systems with either a standard controller or a sophisticated GPS system.

Onboard Lubrication Systems

Reliable, proven REBS onboard technology for efficient wheel/flange or top-of rail application on any kind of rail vehicle.

Systems can be equipped with standard controller (for time, curve, distance) or with a sophisticated GPS controller which can be interfaced with the IFM’s Fleet Management.

IDEAL for:

  • Larger track-networks, or smaller one with planned extensions

  • Different kinds of vehicles or larger fleets

  • Wheel flange or top-of-rail lubrication, as onboard systems apply lubrication in a highly efficient and controlled manner

GPS Controlled Onboard System or IFM® Fleet Managed Lubrication Systems

Web-enabled wheel/rail flange and top-of-rail onboard lubrication controller system, available for single train vehicles or complete IFM fleet managed systems.

Operation adjustments and monitoring of the entire fleet can be easily managed from any computer or even a smart phone.

IDEAL for:

  • Larger track-networks, or smaller ones with planned extensions

  • Different kinds of vehicles or larger fleets

  • Wheel flange or top-of-rail lubrication, as onboard systems apply lubrication in a highly efficient and controlled manner

Wayside Lubrication Systems

USTP-HYP wayside lubrication systems, equipped with either “GreaseMaster™” or “AudioMaster™” control technology, provide unique benefits to operators when it comes to long-term efficiency and reliability.

The OECD-certified biodegradable high-tech lubricant are approx. three times (3x) more efficient than common lubricants, thus reducing the consumption rate down to one third.

IDEAL for:

  • existing smaller track networks with a small number of known localized problem zones, such as squeaking curves and/or extensive material wear