RAILROAD
Managing friction at the wheel/rail interface reduces wear, reducing energy and fuel consumption, and attenuating noise produced from lack of lubrication.
Challenges
Rail wear is a significant problem that the American Association of Railroads estimates costs railway operators $2 billion each year.
Key Components/Solutions
On-board and Wayside lubrication systems offer a two-front solution to tackling premature wear, unscheduled downtime, energy costs, noise and the risk of derailment. The on-board systems lubricate the wheel flange, and the wayside systems lubricate the rail as the train is passing – doubling wheel life and extended rail life up to six times longer.
Our Value
SKF and Lincoln’s combined expertise in lubrication and friction management has led to the development of unrivaled automatic lubrication systems specifically tailored to railroad applications. The innovative product offering has a comprehensive range of pump stations, reservoir sizes, metering devices and control systems.
