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Top of Rail Friction Modifiers

Friction Modifiers & Grease

A Complete Range Of Friction Modifier Solutions

Because wheel and rail friction challenges are different based on various track environments and local conditions, Loram offers a range of friction modifier solutions designed to perform. From environmentally-friendly, water-based formulations to high-performance petroleum-based synthetics, and a hybrid product that offers a combination of both water-based and synthetic, Loram has the right friction modifiers to deliver impressive benefits of improved wheel/rail interaction, fuel economy and asset life for any condition.

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TOR-XTEND TOR-H2OX ClareShield TOR-WS
Composition Synthetic Solution Water-based hybrid Water-based
All-season protection
  • Works in extreme temperatures (-20°F to 150°F/-29°C to 66°C)
  • Does not need to be mixed or stirred
  • Works in temperatures down to 0°F (-17°C)
  • Does not need to be mixed or stirred
  • Works in extreme temperatures (-22°F to 176°F/-30°C to 80°C)
  • Does not need to be mixed or stirred
Non-corrosive Yes Yes Yes
Increased carry  4–6 mile (6–10 km) carry, which means less units, less friction modifier, and a greater ROI 4–6 mile (6–10 km) carry, which means less units, less friction modifier, and a greater ROI 4–6 mile (6–10 km) carry, which means less units, less friction modifier, and a greater ROI
Benefits
  • Rain resistant
  • Maintains its effectiveness longer, especially in yards and on mainlines
 Requires 33%-50% less modifier to be applied than conventional top of rail friction modifiers Biodegradable Top of Rail Friction Modifier designed to reduce noise, improve steering and reduce rail wear whilst providing a positive friction coefficient of between 0.35-0.45 at the wheel/rail interface.

TOR-WB Specs

TOR-H20X Specs

TOR-XTEND Specs

RS ClareShield TOR-WS

LTI Friction Management Brochure

Friction Management Product Catalog