Top of Rail Friction Control Material
ClareShield TOR-WS provides outstanding performance and meets the challenges faced by rail operators globally through minimising noise, reducing wear and lateral forces, whilst extending rail and wheel life.
Providing outstanding performance
Formulated to consistently provide the optimum friction coefficient at the wheel/rail interface within the 0.35-0.45 range, our top of friction control material has proven to provide extended carry down to 4 miles (6.4km) in a freight environment.
ClareShield TOR-WS is suitable for use in existing wayside puddle type dispensing systems, is highly stable, and will not separate during storage, reducing the risk of hardening and application pumping issues. It is ‘readily biodegradable’ containing no solvents, latex or toxic materials, meaning you’re helping the environment along with your operations.
Performance across a range of conditions
The unique top of friction control material formulation means superior and consistent performance in both dry and wet conditions across a wide temperature range. This provides the flexibility and reliability needed by rail operators worldwide. Regardless of environmental conditions the same grade can be used through summer and winter months.
Suggested application method:
Can be used in Wayside applicators. Users are advised to run trials to determine the optimum treat rates for their specific conditions, e.g., locations, axle count, axle loads, etc.
ClareShield TOR-WS benefits:
- Unrivalled distance coverage: Extended carry down to 4 miles (6.4km) in a freight environment
- Cost effective: Low treat rates and stable consistency so it doesn’t separate in storage, minimising waste and reduced pumping issues
- Noise reduction: Improved steering, thereby reducing noise and high-pitched squealing alongside rail noise and vibration monitoring
- Rail head protection: Advanced formulation to resist extreme loads and measurable reduction in lateral forces thus minimising wear
- All-seasons performance: Provides robust protection in extremes of hot and cold weather conditions
- Eco-friendly solution: The formula is readily biodegradable, containing no solvents, latex, or toxic materials
ClareShield TrackPro
Find out more about ClareShield TrackPro, the trackside friction management system for top of rail friction control materials, delivering enhanced performance and accuracy.
Technical product information
| Product | Description | Download TDS |
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ClareShield TOR-WS (UK / Europe Version) |
Top of Rail Friction Control Material |
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ClareShield TOR-WS (US Version) |
Top of Rail Friction Modifier |
Rail noise and vibration monitoring
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