SYSTEM THINKING
Lubrication solutions at the wheel and track interfaces
Where there is mechanical interface contact on the tracks, we have a lubrication solution.
You can find us in Hall 21, Stand 610.
Achieving more with less
Rail operators are being asked to do more with less. With increasing pressure on maintenance teams and growing demands on network performance, reliability matters more than ever.
As a wheel and track interface performance partner, RS Clare helps infrastructure and train operators achieve more with less. Our friction management solutions are designed to improve performance at every point of contact, helping reduce maintenance demands, extend asset life and keep networks moving with confidence.
Meet RS Clare at InnoTrans 2026
Join us in Berlin to see how a ‘System Thinking’ approach to the wheel rail interface is helping operators improve reliability, reduce maintenance intervention and extend asset life. We’ll be showcasing friction management solutions used across freight, passenger and light rail networks.
Visit RS Clare at InnoTrans 2026 to discover solutions at the wheel and track interfaces and see how operators, OEMs and infrastructure managers are achieving more with less.
You can find us in Hall 21, Stand 610.
System Thinking
RS Clare has spent decades delivering friction management solutions for the wheel and track interfaces. Today, our offering extends beyond lubricants to include trackside equipment, onboard systems, top of rail solutions and wheel flange lubrication technologies.
This breadth of capability allows us to support every aspect of performance at the wheel and track interfaces through a single, system-thinking approach. Whether the challenge is trackside, onboard or at the wheel flange, RS Clare provides the technologies needed to optimise performance at every point of contact.
Rather than treating lubrication, application and performance as separate challenges, RS Clare brings them together through proven technologies designed to work as one. Our solutions are trusted by rail networks around the world and this integrated approach helps our partners achieve more with less.
From the point of application through to long-term asset protection, every solution is engineered with the same focus: reliable performance, reduced maintenance demands and the confidence that comes from knowing friction management is one less thing to worry about.
Trackside Systems & Equipment
Every unnecessary visit to a trackside lubricator is a strain on the overall network. With fewer maintenance resources available across the railway, keeping systems operating reliably has never been more important.
The longer a lubrication system can perform without intervention, the less pressure it places on maintenance teams and the wider network.
- Up to 50% less maintenance intervention
- Up to 50% lower grease consumption
- Improved pumpability and reduced blockages
- Trusted performance in extreme conditions
Friction Management Solutions
Effective friction management isn’t about applying more lubricant. It’s about achieving better protection from every application.
RS Clare’s friction management solutions are designed to carry further, stay where they are needed and continue performing over longer distances. The result is more effective protection at the wheel and track interfaces, reduced lubricant consumption and fewer maintenance demands across the network.
- Extended TOR carry down
- Fewer lubricators needed
- Significant reduction in wheel and rail wear
- Proven performance across all rail sectors
- 25–35dB noise reduction achieved in trials
Wheel Flange Lubrication
Frequent replenishment creates additional maintenance demands and increases the cost of wheel flange lubrication over time. Extending service intervals without compromising protection is key to improving long-term performance.
Long-lasting wheel flange lubrication helps reduce intervention, lower consumption and maintain effective protection for longer.
- Accurate, precise and reliable greasy spray systems
- Wheel flange solid stick lubricant with extended operational life
- Reduced replenishment frequency of solid lubrication sticks
- Improved wheel protection
- Lower waste and lifecycle costs
The cost of doing nothing
Without effective Friction Management
- More Track Visits
- High Fuel Costs
- Higher Maintenance Demands
- Multiple Lubrication Points Required
- Frequent Stick Replacement
- Higher Lubricant Consumption
- Average Rail Life of 7 Years
- Increased Wheel Wear
- Higher Curve Management Costs
- Higher Noise Levels
With RS Clare Friction Management
- Up to 50% Fewer Track Visits
- 3% Fuel Savings
- Up to 50% Less Maintenance Intervention
- Up to 3 Miles TOR Carry Down
- 15,000–40,000km Stick Life
- 40% Lower Stick Consumption
- Average Rail Life of 23+ Years
- Up to 5x Wheel Life Extension
- Up to £160,000 Saving Per Curve
- 25–35dB Noise Reduction Achieved In Trials
Problems the rail industry are facing
Rail networks spend billions each year maintaining and renewing infrastructure. At the same time, maintenance teams are under increasing pressure to do more with less.
When lubricated rail can last up to five times longer than unlubricated rail, the wheel rail interface becomes more than a maintenance issue. It’s an opportunity to improve reliability, extend asset life and reduce long-term costs.
As Network Rail’s largest track lubricant supplier, RS Clare plays a major role in helping save millions of pounds each year through effective track lubrication and friction management.
See System Thinking in action
Whether the challenge is trackside, onboard, at the wheel flange or on the switchplate, RS Clare provides the technologies, expertise and proven performance needed to support performance across the wheel and track interfaces.
Visit Hall 21 | Stand 610 to see how a ‘System Thinking’ approach is helping rail networks achieve more with less.
You can find us in Hall 21, Stand 610.