Wheel flange lubricant performance: A physicochemical and tribological assessment under varying environmental conditions
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit
Published online on March 13, 2026
Abstract
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, Ahead of Print.
Flange lubrication prevents derailment, reduces wear and noise, and improves railway efficiency. Therefore, this study examines lubricant performance in Swiss metre-gauge railways under sharp curves, steep gradients, varying weather, and high axle loads. ...
Flange lubrication prevents derailment, reduces wear and noise, and improves railway efficiency. Therefore, this study examines lubricant performance in Swiss metre-gauge railways under sharp curves, steep gradients, varying weather, and high axle loads. ...