How much money does the UK economy lose every year to friction?

According to the University of Southampton and the National Centre of Advanced Tribology (nCATS), it’s £24 billion.

Friction, wear, and poor lubrication quietly drain enormous amounts of energy every single day. But the resulting wear and damage caused to those surfaces mean energy inefficiencies continue until the additional early cost of repair or replacement is incurred.

The Heavy Energy Demands of Rail

The transport sector makes up a significant part of the £24 billion loss. Let’s look a little more into rail. Trains are widely considered an energy-efficient way to travel, but moving thousands of tons of metal across the country still requires immense power, and potential losses could be huge. But here’s the good news for the UK: Network Rail invests considerable resources into ensuring their network has some of the best management systems to manage friction at the wheel-rail interface. RS Clare is proud to make a significant contribution to these programs.

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