Controlling friction delivers longer rail life

Metal loss through wear and rolling contact fatigue can be substantially reduced by maintaining target friction levels at the critical wheel-rail interface, thus proving to be a practical and successful approach to extending rail life. Gauge face lubrication, top-of-rail modifiers, and utilizing a systems approach are all issues covered in this article on railroad track friction management.

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• Authors:
  • Oldknow, Kevin
• Publication Date: 2012-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos; References;
• Pagination: pp 53-55
• Serial:
  • Railway Gazette International
  • Volume: 168
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: DVV Media Group
  • ISSN: 0373-5346
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwaygazette.com/about-us.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Control; Maintenance of way; Rail lubrication; Rolling friction; Service life
• Uncontrolled Terms: Top of rail friction
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01361466
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 26 2012 12:34PM