New fully synthetic wheel flange lubricant for noise reduction and good wear protection

Munich, 18 September 2012 High friction forces between the wheel flange and the rail flank, particularly on curves passed at high speed, cause high wear of wheels and rails if lubrication is insufficient. If wear is high, the lifetime of wheels and rails is reduced and maintenance costs are high. Unpleasant squeaking sounds often occur as side effects. Klüber Lubrication's new product Klüberrail LEA 62-2000 is a highly efficient, fully synthetic wheel flange lubricant for the environmentally sound lubrication of rail vehicles.

"Klüberrail LEA 62-2000 is a lubricant offering excellent wear protection of wheels and rails to significantly reduce wear and tear of these components", explains Thomas Kamprath, Market Manager Rail at Klüber Lubrication. "It reduces downtime and increases operational reliability."

The new wheel flange lubricant also reduces stick-slip effects on curves for less noise. The fluid grease is suitable for use in automatic spray systems and offers a wide service temperature range. It provides excellent adhesion, making sure it stays on the wheel, even at high speeds. Furthermore, it offers very good rain resistance. The base oil used for Klüberrail LEA 62-2000 is rapidly biodegradable according to OECD 301 F.

About Klüber Lubrication

Klüber Lubrication is one of the world's leading manufacturers of speciality lubricants, offering high-end tribological solutions to virtually all industries and markets worldwide. Most products are developed and made to specific customer requirements. During its more than 80 years of existence, Klüber Lubrication has provided high-quality lubricants, thorough consultation and extensive services, which has earned it an excellent reputation in the market. The company holds all common industrial certifications and operates a test bay hardly rivalled in the lubricants industry.

Klüber Lubrication, set up as a retail company for mineral oil products in Munich in 1929, is today part of Freudenberg Chemical Specialities SE & Co. KG, a Business Unit of the Freudenberg Group, Weinheim. In 2011, Klüber Lubrication had approximately 1900 employees in more than 30 countries.

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