A method for actuating a track conditioning unit or a wheel flange lubricating system of a rail vehicle. The track conditioning unit provides auxiliary agent to sub-regions of a rail on which the rail vehicle is travelling, in order to increase friction between the wheel and the rail. A wheel flange lubricating system provides a fluid to a wheel sub-region of the rail vehicle or to a rail sub-region, in order to reduce friction between the wheel and the rail. A relative movement between a railcar body and a bogie of the rail vehicle is detected using path measurement, in order to detect a bend in the track. Based on the path measurement, the track conditioning unit or the wheel flange lubricating system is actuated in a targeted manner according to the bend, such that the auxiliary agent or fluid is applied in a resource-saving yet effective manner.

A method for actuating a track conditioning unit or a wheel flange lubricating system of a rail vehicle. The track conditioning unit provides auxiliary agent to sub-regions of a rail on which the rail vehicle is travelling, in order to increase friction between the wheel and the rail. A wheel flange lubricating system provides a fluid to a wheel sub-region of the rail vehicle or to a rail sub-region, in order to reduce friction between the wheel and the rail. A relative movement between a railcar body and a bogie of the rail vehicle is detected using path measurement, in order to detect a bend in the track. Based on the path measurement, the track conditioning unit or the wheel flange lubricating system is actuated in a targeted manner according to the bend, such that the auxiliary agent or fluid is applied in a resource-saving yet effective manner.

The present invention is a system and method for the control of applying lubrication to the wheels of a fleet of railed-based vehicles and the rails on which the railed-based vehicles travel. In an aspect, the wheel-rail lubrication fleet management system is configured to analyze and optimize the application of wheel/rail lubrication within a whole fleet to the best possible efficiency. In an additional aspect, the wheel-rail lubrication fleet management system is further configured to manage the noise created by the interaction between the wheels and rails of the whole fleet. In such aspects, the wheel-rail lubrication fleet management system can monitor the real results of the application of lubricant of rail-wheel systems that utilize the lubrication fleet management system.

The present invention is a system and method for the control of applying lubrication to the wheels of a fleet of railed-based vehicles and the rails on which the railed-based vehicles travel. In an aspect, the wheel-rail lubrication fleet management system is configured to analyze and optimize the application of wheel/rail lubrication within a whole fleet to the best possible efficiency. In an additional aspect, the wheel-rail lubrication fleet management system is further configured to manage the noise created by the interaction between the wheels and rails of the whole fleet. In such aspects, the wheel-rail lubrication fleet management system can monitor the real results of the application of lubricant of rail-wheel systems that utilize the lubrication fleet management system.

A device is for lubricating a railway switch, the device being remotely controllable and configured for moving on a railway track. The device has a container for lubricant and at least one nozzle configured for lubricating the railway switch with the lubricant. A system includes the device and a controller for remotely controlling said device. A method is for lubricating a railway switch, wherein the method includes the steps of remotely directing the device to the railway switch, remotely instructing the device to lubricate the railway switch, and remotely directing the device away from the railway switch to avoid hindering train traffic through the switch.

The invention pertains to a discharge nozzle for discharging grit or lubricant into the gap between a rail and a track wheel of a rail vehicle, with the discharge nozzle comprising a base body with at least one connection for being connected to a conveyor line for the grit or lubricant and an outlet that is connected to the connection via a channel. In order to achieve an efficient and purposeful discharge of the majority of grit and/or lubricant into the gap between the rail and the track wheel, the outer contour of the base body is in the longitudinal direction shaped in a convex manner at least in the rear region lying opposite of the outlet and, if applicable, surrounded by an attachment such that the air flowing around the base body is accelerated in the direction of the outlet.

The invention pertains to a discharge nozzle for discharging grit or lubricant into the gap between a rail and a track wheel of a rail vehicle, with the discharge nozzle comprising a base body with at least one connection for being connected to a conveyor line for the grit or lubricant and an outlet that is connected to the connection via a channel. In order to achieve an efficient and purposeful discharge of the majority of grit and/or lubricant into the gap between the rail and the track wheel, the outer contour of the base body is in the longitudinal direction shaped in a convex manner at least in the rear region lying opposite of the outlet and, if applicable, surrounded by an attachment such that the air flowing around the base body is accelerated in the direction of the outlet.

The invention relates to the field of rail transport. The present method for protecting wheelsets and a railroad bed from wear consists in applying, for the purpose of protecting coupling components under mutual friction from wear, an anti-wear coating that consists of ductile metals in the form of films on the frictional surface of said coupling components. A device for controlling the supply of a metal-plating ionisation solution emits a signal for activating or deactivating an electromagnetic valve mounted on a heated air duct connected to a reservoir that contains said metal-plating ionisation solution. The advantages of the present invention consist in more effectively protecting working surfaces from mechanical and hydrogen wear.

The invention relates to the field of rail transport. The present method for protecting wheelsets and a railroad bed from wear consists in applying, for the purpose of protecting coupling components under mutual friction from wear, an anti-wear coating that consists of ductile metals in the form of films on the frictional surface of said coupling components. A device for controlling the supply of a metal-plating ionisation solution emits a signal for activating or deactivating an electromagnetic valve mounted on a heated air duct connected to a reservoir that contains said metal-plating ionisation solution. The advantages of the present invention consist in more effectively protecting working surfaces from mechanical and hydrogen wear.

A friction control composition having high and positive frictional properties for sliding steel surfaces includes a water insoluble hydrocarbon that enables a reduced water content, a rheological additive, a freezing point depressant, a friction modifier, and a lubricant.