Encyclopedia of Lubricants and Lubrication

2014 Edition
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Wheel/Rail Lubrication

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-22647-2_172
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Synonyms

 Lubrication of wheel and rail contact area;  Rail flank lubrication;  Rail lubrication;  Wheel-flange lubrication

Definition

This entry describes the tribological system of the wheel and rail contact area of railway vehicles. In the context of this entry, special attention is paid to the contact area of the wheel flange with the corresponding rail flank and the methods used to lubricate this system effectively in order to reduce wear and tear of wheels and rails, to increase running safety, and to reduce energy consumption. A special focus is put onto the criteria to select the appropriate lubricant in combination with the application method used in order to achieve highest reliability of the system. The other typical contact area between rail and wheel, that is, the wheel tread area and the rail surface or top of rail, is not subject of this entry, but is covered in a separate one, which specifically deals with reduction of noise and wheel squealing in railway operations.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Fuchs Lubritech GmbHKaiserslauternGermany