Maintaining smooth switch performance is key to the safe and efficient operation of any rail system. High frequency use, coupled with wear and tear caused by mechanical movement, means that switchplates need specialist lubrication.
Switchplates are prone to wear, noise, malfunction, and metal fatigue without proper lubrication. RS Clare’s solutions minimise these risks, reducing maintenance costs and extending asset life.
Already delivering outstanding results in the UK and elsewhere around the world, ClareShield BioGlide is the choice for any rail operator who wants performance and environmental protection.
EU Ecolabel and USA Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliant, our products have eco-performance in mind. Our unique grease technology means exceptional mechanical performance with no threat of contamination to the surrounding sub-soil and water courses.
Our switchplate lubricants are proven to be the most economical and environmentally friendly method of ensuring switches are lubricated to move freely with minimum power requirements. ClareShield BioGlide also provides a water resistant barrier to protect the slide chairs from corrosion.
Fast and easy to use by brush or by spray application, ClareShield BioGlide switchplate lubricant has been proven to extend re-lubrication intervals from 3 to 6 weeks depending on traffic. It also works across extreme temperature ranges, as seen across Lithuania Rail’s systems. Much like our other onboard curved rail lubricants, reducing the amount of product needed and the number of applications required each year mean costs are significantly reduced to deliver repeat and long term savings.
Switchplate Lubricant from RS Clare delivers optimum performance in even the most extreme conditions. Formulated using a thixotropic thickener, this long lasting grease guards against water, ice and corrosion over extended periods of time. A durable film of lubrication eliminates wear to prolong switchplate life.
“The previous lubricant was applied weekly and sometimes more often. Using BioGlide meant that we could push out the frequency of applications to 2,3 and sometimes 4 weeks showing good performance and significant cost savings!”
| Product | Description | European Ecolabel | Download TDS |
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ClareShield ClearFilm |
Switchplate lubrication delivering performance. |
No. |
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ClareShield BioGlide |
Switchplate lubrication delivering performance and environmental protection. |
Yes. |
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Switchplate Lubricant |
Offering optimum performance in the most extreme conditions. |
No. |
Our range of Rail friction management solutions includes Ecolabel accredited curved rail grease, top of rail friction control materials, gauge face greases, lubricants for infrastructure and application equipment.
