wheel flange lubrication system
About AW Solutions
At AW Solutions, we specialize in helping train operators solve wheel flange wear problems. Our company is based in the heart of Poland, and we have introduced a new dry, bio-based wheel flange lubrication system to the market.
Our NSP-WFL solid sticks are primarily made from renewable resources such as soy and corn. Our team has worked closely with American scientists to develop a lubrication system that is not only effective, but also environmentally friendly and biodegradable, making it an ideal solution for the railway industry.
By using our solid lubricants, train operators can significantly reduce flange wear and extend the life of their wheel sets. At AW Solutions, we are committed to providing innovative and sustainable solutions that benefit our clients and the environment.
NSP-WFL bio-based wheel flange lubrication system.
Our NSP-WFL bio-based wheel flange lubrication system is designed to improve the efficiency and sustainability of railway operations. By reducing the coefficient of friction between the wheel flange and the rail, NSP-WFL minimizes wear and tear on these components, while also reducing fuel consumption and limiting noise pollution.
Our system works by lubricating the most vulnerable areas of wear, ensuring a smoother wheel-rail cooperation. Solid sticks are pressed against the wheel flange using a spring mechanism, and the thin coating is passively transferred through the rail to subsequent wheels.
Using our NSP-WFL lubrication system can provide significant benefits for railway operators, including reduced maintenance costs, improved fuel efficiency, and a more sustainable operation overall. At AW Solutions, we are committed to providing innovative and effective solutions that improve the performance and environmental impact of railway operations.
Our NSP-WFL solid lubricants are made primarily from soy and corn, two renewable resources that make them both effective and sustainable. By using our bio-based lubricants, railway operators can minimize their environmental impact while also reducing maintenance costs and improving efficiency.
In addition to being sustainable, our NSP-WFL solid lubricants also offer exceptional durability. They can last thousands of miles longer than competitive solid sticks, making them a reliable and cost-effective choice for railway operators seeking to optimize their maintenance schedules and reduce downtime.
At AW Solutions, we take pride in the quality of our NSP-WFL solid lubricants. Our products are manufactured with the highest diligence in the USA, which has a rich history and expertise in producing solid sticks. By combining this tradition with modern manufacturing processes and the latest scientific research, we are able to produce lubricants that offer superior performance, sustainability, and value.
Direction: Savings
When it comes to saving money and maximizing efficiency, there is no better choice than our NSP-WFL wheel flange lubrication system. Unlike on-board spray or trackside systems, our cleaner and simpler solution minimizes the risk of issues and reduces maintenance costs.
Moreover, our bio-based sticks offer exceptional durability and last thousands of miles longer than competitive lubricants. By choosing NSP-WFL, railway operators can achieve significant savings and a more sustainable operation overall.
Testimonials
SIEMENS Mobility Sp. z o.o.
“At the moment, the fleet of Siemens INSPIRO vehicles that is operating on the Warsaw Metro lines is equipped with NSP-WFL solid stick wheel flange lubrication system offered by AW Solutions.”
SIEMENS Mobility Sp. z o.o.
Rail Polska Sp. z o.o.
“After a two-year period of use, we observed a considerable (about 40%-50%) decrease in the pace of the wear of wheel flanges compared to locomotives not equipped with the lubrication system.”
Rail Polska Sp. z o.o.
WISKOL Sp. z o.o.
“We declare that, using solid stick wheel flange lubrication system [NSP-WFL] extended the longevity of wheel sets by nearly 50%.”
WISKOL Sp. z o.o.
Freightliner PL Spółka z o.o.
“We declare that [NSP-WFL] solid sticks can be successfully used for wheel flange lubrication in locomotives’ wheelsets, diminishing thereby their wear.”
Freightliner PL Spółka z o.o.
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
“We have been using […] 300mm long applicators with interlocking soy sticks […] for over a year and we have been very pleased with the results with a marked reduction in wheel flange wear where the applicators have been fitted. We will be extending their use over the next few years.”
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
DB Cargo Polska S.A.
“Performed observations revealed much lower consumption of the [NSP-WFL] sticks for lubricating the wheel flange as against to currently used. ”
DB Cargo Polska S.A.
DCT Gdańsk SA
“The applied layer of lubricant stays resistant to weather conditions and it is not removed from the metal surfaces after precipitations. The soybean oil-based sticks characterize themselves with lower wearing at steel wheels surfaces than the graphite sticks.“
DCT Gdańsk SA
Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd
“The consumption of [NSP-WFL] solid lubricants is 46.2 % lower compared to currently used”
Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd
JSC „Lietuvos geležinkeliai“
“Conclusions: the consumption of [competitive] solid lubricants is 2.6 times greater than [NSP-WFL].”
JSC „Lietuvos geležinkeliai“
PKP CARGO S.A.
“From above, it emerges that on locomotives subjected to observation, the wear of […] soy sticks was about 50% lower than of the competing provider.”
PKP CARGO S.A.
„PKP Intercity” Spółka Akcyjna
“In the following weeks, wear of the [NSP-WFL] sticks were already two times lower and amounted to approx. 15-20mm per week (10mm / 4300km).”
„PKP Intercity” Spółka Akcyjna
“Przewozy Regionalne” sp. z o.o.
“Performed operations have shown a few times lower consumption of the lubricant for wheel
flanges (about 20mm/10 000km) compared to the previously used.”
"Przewozy Regionalne" sp. z o.o.
News
InnoTrans 2024 Berlin
We are exhibiting at Innotrans 2024 event in September! Visit us in Hall 21a, Booth 660.
InnoTrans 2022 Berlin
We are exhibiting at InnoTrans 2022 this month! Our booth is in Hall 21 | Stand 600. https://plus.innotrans.de/company/AW-SOLUTIONS–31304400 It will be our pleasure to have you with us.
Railway Interchange 2019, Minneapolis, USA
AW SOLUTIONS takes immense pleasure in inviting you and your company to visit us at Railway Interchange this year. We will be presenting bio-based, wheel flange lubrication. Hall D, booth 3407 (Minneapolis, USA)
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