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.

  • Total Friction Management (TFM™)

    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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  • On-board Solutions

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

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  • Switch protection using KELTRACK®

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

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  • KELSAN® wheel tread friction modifier - HPF

    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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  • PROTECTOR®

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

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  • KELTRACK® top of rail friction modifier

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

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  • KOB Autopilot

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

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  • Flange Lubrication - LCF

    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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  • Grease

    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®

    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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  • Hydraulic Lubricators

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

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  • ESA®

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

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  • Remote Performance Monitoring (RPM™)

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

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Rail Technologies solutions by L.B. Foster

  • Posted by Lex Smith

L.B. Foster Rail Technologies is an innovative developer of friction control solutions that serve to reduce, increase or control friction at the wheel/rail interface; our systems reduce costs and improve performance.

L.B. Foster is committed to the continuous advancement of lubrication and friction management science and its effect on ‘wheel/rail interaction’.

We recognise that no single type of application system can satisfy the varying needs of every rail operator. The wide range of operating conditions found in the rail industry dictates a multi-systems approach involving on board (mobile & vehicle mounted) and trackside technologies combined with the provision of project management services.

Solution Groups

We are all about keeping your world moving and our solutions benefits meet the needs of our customers and help them make their businesses tick.

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