Ask any railway track maintenance engineer about their top risks, and switches will definitely make the list! 🚂 Switches allow trains to change tracks, but they face high lateral loads that can cause wear, defects, or even derailments. In this video, we explore how lubrication keeps trains safely on track and extends the life of switches. 📽️
We'll cover:
- 🛤️ The forces acting on switch blades
- ⚙️ The importance of maintaining proper lubrication to prevent wear and derailment
- 🧴 How Interflon’s Grease OG revolutionizes switch lubrication
Switch blades endure significant forces due to sharp turns and changes in wheel contact. Proper lubrication is essential to manage friction and wear, ensuring smooth and safe train operations. 🚆
INTERFLON
Interflon’s range of lubricants keeps railway components moving smoothly, from point machines to switch blades. Their Grease OG is a game-changer, offering clear, easy-to-apply, long-lasting protection without the mess of traditional black grease! 🧴✨
Find out more: https://bit.ly/interflonswitchtip
Understanding and managing the forces on switches is crucial to prevent derailments. Wear and damage can alter the contact angle and increase friction, leading to higher derailment risk. Lubrication reduces this risk by lowering friction and wear, making it an easy yet effective maintenance practice. 🛤️
**How are switches lubricated?**
Traditional methods involved applying thick, black grease, but this had many drawbacks. Interflon’s Grease OG is a superior alternative: it's clear, easy to apply, long-lasting, and doesn't obscure defects. 🧴🔧
https://interflon.com/gb/industries/rail?page=products2&e=interflon-grease-og
I hope this video has given you a good appreciation for the importance of lubricating switch blades. It's a low-effort, high-reward task that significantly enhances railway safety and efficiency. 🚂💪
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Video Chapter's:
00:00 - Intro
01:35 - The Forces on Switches
03:46 - The Issue
09:02 - How are Switches Lubricated