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BEnefits: Reduce Lateral Forces They are also the forces that tend to push rail outwards as a train negotiates a curve, which in extreme cases can result in a type of derailment known as rail-rollover derailment. These forces are widely believed to be responsible to accelerated failure of track structure components such as spikes, ties, clips etc. They are also associated with higher rail and wheel wear. Lateral forces are usually proportional to vertical load. So as railroads have increased axle load, the tendency has been to increasing lateral loads. Lateral forces are measured with specially instrumented track, using strain gauges mounted on the rail. Lateral forces up to 30000 lbs have been measured on sharp curves with loaded freight trains. Some railroads consider that typical track structure components can withstand only up to 10000 lbs force. Trackside LATeral Force SolutioNs Transit Portec Rail Protector® IV Trackside Top-Of-Rail Application System
Freight Portec Rail Protector® IV Trackside Top-Of-Rail Application System
Lubriquip TrackMaster LLIC ™ Locomotive Mounted Top-Of-Rail Application System
Kelsan® AutoPilot™ Car Based Top-Of-Rail Application System hi-rail vehicle Solution
Hi-Rail Vehicle Mounted Portec Rail Road-Runner® 361 Hi-Rail™ Top-Of-Rail Application System
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Reduce Noise Increase Rail Life Increase Wheel Life Fuel Efficiency/ Green House Gas Savings Reduce Lateral Forces Reduce Short Pitch Corrugations NEW PRODUCT! Cut costs by substantially reducing Industrial Crane Wheel Flange and Tread Wear! Presentations See why Kelsan is the leader in Wheel/Rail Friction Control. Noise Reduction Read about KELTRACK® cutting noise by more than half. Extend Rail/Wheel Life
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