®
BRIDGEGLIDETM
Delivers
BRIDGE
the Highest
Bridge Rail
Lubrication
How it Works.
ROI
lubricates track on railroad bridges that are
increasingly exposed to faster trains and
heavier loads. By installing this friction
modification system, you have the potential
to save up to 60% per year in grease and labor
with BridgeGlide™ versus greasers.
Installation, Maintenance,
and Performance
BridgeGlide™ is simple to install and maintain. It can be installed in a few hours. The
combination of the large storage tank and small
quantities of friction modifier used requires less
frequent filling, and reduces the manpower and
exposure to hazards for the maintenance crew.
BridgeGlide™ offers a consistent all weather
operation from 160º F to minus 40º F. It uses a
BridgeGlide™ is economical to buy, oper-
fluid that has a pour point of minus 40º F and
ate, and maintain. The computer-controlled
boiling point above 300º F. In addition, heated
BridgeGlide™ system precisely applies
nozzle holders are used for colder climates,
friction modifier where it is needed with no
which BridgeGlide™ automatically turns on
expensive waste. Your bridge maintenance
below a selected temperature.
staff will benefit from safe and clean bridge
conditions since there is no greasy mess.
Speed, Performance, Reliability
BridgeGlide’s™ intelligent computer does
not lubricate locomotive wheels like greasers,
Reliable Service and Support.
and applies correct friction modifier quantity
With more than 30 years of helping railroads
for different friction needs of up hill trains and
extend rail life through rail grinding, Loram has
down hill trains.
now added the most advanced friction modification systems in the industry to our product
Benefits.
• Reduces bridge noise and vibrations
• Reduces bridge MOW costs
• Reduces the stress state of the bridge
• Reduces lateral forces, flange friction,
top-of-rail wear and rail gauge wear
offerings. Extend the life of your rail assets,
select Loram’s Maintenance of Way Products.
For more information visit www.loram.com
or call your local Loram Regional Manager.
Specifications
BRIDGEGLIDETM
BRIDGE
BridgeGlide™ reduces lateral
forces on the rail by lubricating
both the top of rail and gauge
corner simultaneously.
Car Axle
WHEEL
Nozzles placed between two
wheel sensors spray when a
wheel trips sensor 1 or 2
(depending on direction). Track
is lubricated on one side while
the wheel flange and tread are
lubricated on the other. Car
wheels help to spread the
lubricant.
Lubricated
Surfaces
1
Wheel
Sensors
Nozzles
Jet
Sprays
BridgeGlide™ can be installed
in a few hours and uses very
small quantities of friction modifier.
Maintenance is minimal as the
system is computer-controlled
and environmentally clean.
The tank also requires filling
less often than greasers (only
once a month for sixty 100-car
trains per day)
RAIL
2
Power
BridgeGlideTM Installation
Controller with
Friction Modifier
Reservoir
BridgeGlideTM Nozzles
BridgeGlideTM Bride in St. Louis
Installing BridgeGlide™ will improve load bearing capacity on bridges, resulting in the ability to run heavier, longer, and
faster train loads.
Reduces bridge MOW costs
Reduces rail wear
Computer-controlled
Simple to install and maintain
Speed, Performance, and Reliability
Includes standard lightning suppression
Outstanding performance in all weather conditions
Cleaner, more economical alternative to greasers
Safe, effective, environmentally friendly
Revolutionizes bridge rail lubrication
Subject to change
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
3900 Arrowhead Drive
Hamel, Minnesota 55340 USA
Tel. (763) 478-6014 (800) 328-1466
Fax (763) 478-2221
www.loram.com
[email protected]
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