Intelligent Wheel Flange Lubrication

Wheel Flange Lubrication - Introduction
Introduction Operating Principles Lubrication Mechanism Adjustment and Maintenance Electronic Control-Unit Options Ancilliary Equipment Typical configurations Installation Types Dimensions	Problems of wear due to friction on rolling stock wheel flanges and rails are well known. Fortunately, the maintenance costs of the rails and wheels can be substantially reduced by means of Wheel Flange Lubrication as well as acheiving dramatic reductions in drive power. For many years, Rowe Hankins & REBS have been involved with Wheel Flange Lubrication for use on railways vehicles all over the world. Our extensive experience in this field enables us to provide advice and specific solutions adapted to each vehicle and corresponding to each network. The purpose of Intelligent Wheel Flange Lubrication (iWFL) is to reduce friction between the wheel flange and the rail, particularly on bends. This saves energy and reduces damage to both wheels and track, while reducing associated noise. The system combines speed and distance inputs with bend sensing and GPS location information into its control system. Using this data, a small dose of lubricant is delivered to the critical area of the wheel exactly when it is needed - and be available for the following train. The lubricant is specially formulated to disperse harmlessly into the environment. Applications main-line locomotives, shunting and industrial locomotives motor-coaches and train-sets underground railway tramways. Advantages dramatic reduction in drive-power requirement substantial reduction in the wear of wheel flanges and rails reduced friction (less danger of derailment) reduction of squealing due to friction between wheel and rail around curves reduction of train resistance to rolling; simple installation and low maintenance costs; reliability, regardless of the working and climatic conditions a favourable ratio between the capital investment and a reduction of costs due to wear of rails and wheels flexibility (lubrication quantity and lubrication interval can be determined depending on the nature of the working and the type of vehicle) minimal soiling of rolling stock (lower part of the vehicle chassis).

Only lubrication equipment which is INSTALLED ON VEHICLES can meet all these requirements. The Rowe Hankins/REBS Wheel Flange Lubricator is used all over the world on vehicles in the most severe operating and environmental conditions.

Rowe Hankins Components Ltd
Power House, Parker Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0RJ, England
Tel: +44(0)161 765 3000 Fax: +44(0)161 763 1421


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