Friction & Noise Management
Consulting
Testing | Training | Analysis | Etc.
Consumables
Full Range of Bio-degradable Eco-Friendly Rail Specific Lubricants
Hardware
Fully Customizable "Buy America" Compliant Onboard & Wayside Applicators
Software
GPS Controlled Onboard System | Patented Intelligent Fleetwide Noise and Lubrication Management System (IFM)
ADVANCED FRICTION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FOR WAYSIDE, ONBOARD APPLICATIONS.
Onboard Lubrication Systems
Reliable, proven REBS onboard technology for efficient Wheel flange and/or Top of Rail (TOR) application on any kind of rail vehicle.
Systems can be equipped with standard controller (for time, curve, distance) or with a sophisticated GPS controller which can be integrated into the IFM Fleet Management Solution.
IDEAL for:
- Larger track-networks, or smaller one with planned extensions
- Different kinds of vehicles or larger fleets
- Wheel Flange or Top of Rail lubrication, as onboard systems apply lubrication in a highly efficient and controlled manner
GPS Controlled Onboard Systems or IFM® Fleet Managed Lubrication Systems
Web-enabled Wheel Flange and Top of Rail onboard lubrication controller system, available for single train vehicles or Wheel Flange and Top of Rail onboard.
Operation adjustments and monitoring of the entire fleet can be easily managed from any computer or even a smart phone.
IDEAL for:
- Larger track-networks, or smaller ones with planned extensions
- Different kinds of vehicles or larger fleets
- As a complete IFM fleet managed system lubrication, as onboard systems apply lubrication in a highly efficient and controlled manner
Wayside Lubrication Systems
USTP-HYP wayside lubrication systems, equipped with either “GreaseMaster™” or “AudioMaster™” control technology, provide unique benefits to operators when it comes to long-term efficiency and reliability.
The OECD-certified biodegradable high-tech lubricant are approx. three times (3x) more efficient than common lubricants, thus reducing the consumption rate down to one third.
IDEAL for:
- Existing smaller track networks with a small number of known localized problem zones, such as squeaking curves and/or extensive material wear
USTP Sticks
Oldschool, but practical. U.S. Train Products offers eco-label lubrication sticks for Wheel Flange lubrication applications.
IFM Fleet Managed Lubrication Systems (Patented!)
For operators seeking advanced control and visibility, U.S. Train Products offers IFM® Intelligent Fleet Management solutions.
IFM is an advanced software application for a patent-protected method to automatically manage all Wheel-Rail interface-caused friction and noise for a whole fleet of rail vehicles.
IFM self-controls the proper application of the appropriate friction modifier to the Wheel-Rail interfaces based on current environmental parameters, infrastructure information, and real-time collected information like vibration, noises, and exact (GPS) location.
Including Wayside Integration
In addition to increasing the realization of the many known benefits of Wheel-Rail lubrication IFM is able to:
- Monitor the real results of an operators Wheel-Rail lubrication plan
- Analyze and optimize the lubrication application for the best possible efficiency
- Remote Management
- Apply Lubrication setup or maintenance changes across a whole fleet without requiring large maintenance-staff involvement
- Apply changes immediately in case of certain events (weather, vehicles, event, accidents)
