Total Friction Management

Total Friction Management (Rail Technologies)

Total Friction Management (TFM™) is the systematic assessment and implementation of friction control, combined with the technology to monitor, maintain and manage friction to achieve short and long-term performance benefits.

  • Understanding the implications of modifying friction at the wheel/rail interface is the overriding mission of global sector leaders, L.B....

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  • Dynamic technology-driven approach which provides proprietary solutions to control friction between the wheel and the rail for transit and...

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  • The application of KELTRACK® to switches and crossings offers protection against accelerated wear and damage of switchblades.

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  • Our Kelsan® HPF (High Positive Friction) Solid Stick Top of Rail friction modifier is applied directly to the wheel treads of the rail...

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  • Our configurable fourth generation PROTECTOR® system accurately targets friction modifying material on the appropriate part of the rail.

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  • Our high-performance, top of rail friction modifier is the original water-based solution to top of rail issues.

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  • KELTRACK® ON BOARD (KOB) AUTOPILOT is a mobile top-of-rail application system.

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  • Our Kelsan® LCF (Low Coefficient of Friction) Solid Stick wheel flange lubricant is applied directly to the wheel flange of a rail vehicle.

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  • We offer a wide range of grease products and our unmatched level of industry experience means we determine the optimal grease for any...

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  • ALLEVIATE® traction enhancing material combats seasonal and all year round adhesion issues, including leaf fall and wet rail phenomenon.

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  • TGA

    Our Traction Gel Applicator (TGA) applies traction enhancing materials directly to the top of running rails at locations where there is...

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  • Our range of hydraulic lubricators provides an economic and effective method for distributing grease to the rail.

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  • ESA® Electronic Track Lubrication delivers a precise and reliable friction solution to the rail to prevent unwanted track/vehicle noise.

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  • L.B. Foster’s Remote Performance Monitoring (RPM™) system provides immediate, intuitive insight into the current status of the operation...

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