Freight Locomotive Mounted
OnBoard Freight Locomotive Gauge Face Lubrication System
Kelsan® LCF (Low Coefficient of Friction) Solid Stick Gauge Face Lubricant






LCF sticks are solid stick flange lubricants applied directly to the wheel flange. They are comprised of solid lubricant in a polymer matrix. The sticks are applied to a proportion of the wheels (typically from 7 to 33%) using reliable steel or moulded applicators and brackets. The solid lubricant transfers to the wheel flange, and the polymer is "burnt" off by the high temperatures at the flange / rail interface. A thin dry solid lubricant film on the flange provides a low coefficient of friction. The film transfers to the side of the rail, and from there to the other wheel flanges. In this manner all the wheels as well as the side of the rail show reduced wear rates.

The polymer characteristics are selected to ensure no migration from the flange to the top of the rail. The sticks are non-flammable and dry. They are provided in variety of sizes, and typically in the form of interlocking sticks to ensure minimal wastage and ease of refilling.


•Excellent return on investment
•10-12% energy savings at the TTCI
•Excellent product transfer rate supported by many studies
•Extend rail gauge and wheel flange life.
•Extend wheel life by reducing flange wear
•Extend wheel profiling intervals
•Decrease the risk of derailments
•Increase vehicle availability
•Does not migrate to rail head
•Non-flammable
•No effect on traction or braking
•Cleaner depot
•Cleaner trains
•5 times longer service intervals than closest competitor
•Extend Rail Gauge Life
•Low Capital Cost
•Ease of Maintenance
•High Reliability
•Does not melt under high operating temperatures
•Interlocking Sticks
•Unmatched expertise in wheel/rail friction control
•ISO 9001:2000 Certified



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Wheel Wear Reduction