Constant lubrication with simalube in the railway industry

Constant use of rail vehicles leads to increased wear of the flanges and rail flanks due to the friction between wheel and rails. Unwanted squeaking noises are a further unpleasant consequence especially in tight corners. In order to ensure trouble-free rail transport, the individual components in the three areas of depots, vehicles and infrastructure systems must always be optimally maintained - and this under the most varied weather conditions, continuous impact load and vibrations.

Lubrication points

Several 250 ml lubricators are installed with a retaining clip and hose connection in the curve of a railway track. The continuous lubricating film prevents the squeaking of the rail in the curves.

The small simalube 30ml lubricator lubricates the sliding bearing of a railway signal continuously and automatically for 365 days.

The simalube lubrication system lubricates the coupling of two railway wagons with a 125ml lubricant dispenser.

Challenges

Outdoor applications with large temperature fluctuations
Vibrations on vehicles

Solution

simalube lubricators with protection against vibrations, often installed remotely

Areas of application and advantages

simalube application areas for railways, subways and trams

Adjustment of points
Lifting equipment
Locking of points
Gearboxes and motors
Rails (curves)
Grinding equipment
Signal adjustments
Pantographs
Buffers
Chassis

simalube applications for railways, subways and trams

Bearings
Pinions
Gearwheels
Guides
Chains
Couplings
Spindles

Benefits from automatic lubrication

Increased operational safety
Reduced downtime
Optimization of system availability
Reduced noise level
Constant supply of hard to reach lubrication points

Advantages of simalube lubrication systems

Installation is possible in tight spaces
Reduction of service costs and maintenance costs: manual lubrication is eliminated, resulting in fewer operations and time saving
Longer component life thanks to continuous and precise lubrication
The progress of the dispensing process can be monitored at any time thanks to the transparent housing (quantity control)
Reliability: once installed, the lubrication points become reliably supplied with lubricant and will no longer be unattended
Flexibility: Running times are in nitely adjustable from 1-12 months

Videos

Application images

The simalube lubricator 125ml lubricates the chassis of a low-floor tram constantly and automatically during 365 days.

The drive chain of a slewing rail crane is installed with a simalube lubricator 250ml incl. breasts to lubricate and clean it automatically.

Automatic lubrication of the spindles of lifting systems with simalube lubricators for the revision of railway wagons and locomotives.

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