Only the Portec Rail Group has the knowledge, expertise, equipment and resources to deliver the tangible financial results from:
- Enhanced fuel savings
- Extended rail/wheel life
- Improved track structure integrity
- Reduced noise
- Minimized derailment potential.
The Total Friction Management™ program provides our Friction Management Consulting and Field Services the flexibility required to meet the needs and practical constraints of each individual customer to obtain the economic benefits associated with this program
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Friction Control Solutions Kelsan Technologies is known as the innovative developer of ThinFilm™ friction control solutions. These solutions are major component of TFM™, they control friction at the wheel/rail interface reducing costs and improving performance. Used by rail freight and passenger operators around the world, Kelsan’s patented friction control solutions extend rail and wheel life, improve fuel efficiency, reduce green house gas emissions, and also reduce noise, lateral forces, and short pitch corrugations. Kelsan offers our environmentally friendly technology to customers in both liquid (KELTRACK®) and on-board solid sticks (HPF™ and LCF™) through a variety of delivery systems. |
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PROTECTOR® IV TOR
Top-of-Rail Friction Management System |
Portec Rail is the leader in mobile and trackside friction management application systems. Application systems are also an important component of TFM™ and our solutions are available in a number of delivery systems through our H.O.W. ™ (Hi-Rail, On-Board, Wayside) approach providing the optimum application solution. Our wayside solution is the advanced PROTECTOR® Trackside Friction Management system the most prevalent in service around the world. Precise application of gauge face lubrication and Kelsan’s KELTRACK® Top-of-Rail friction modifier is accomplished in the most demanding operating environments. It features a digital control system with optional Remote Performance Monitoring™ for tracking key system functions aiding the system in providing the desired results. Mobile Gauge Face and TOR application is also available via ROAD-RUNNER™ Hi-Rail system and the, GPS controlled AutoPilot™ Train Based TOR system. We also provide Disposable Bulk Distribution systems for cost-effective resupply of PROTECTOR® systems with lubricant or KELTRACK®.
Friction Management - Assessment, Implementation, Management
The Portec Rail Group provides the expertise for solving a variety of wheel/rail interface issues utilizing analysis techniques to provide sophisticated and detailed monitoring of friction control performance, measurement and tracking of lateral/vertical forces, friction levels, rail wear, fuel consumption, rolling contact fatigue development and other criteria. Allow the Portec Rail Group to manage your friction control process.
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