Tribology Testing for Railway
Tribology testing for railway: wheel–rail contact, flange lubricants, rail lubricant sticks and axlebox greases tested for friction and wear.
Typical questions
- Wheel–rail contact: rolling with slip on twin-disc tribometers; see friction and wear testing and component testing.
- Flange lubricants and rail lubricant sticks: friction and wear performance; see lubricant testing.
- Axlebox bearings and greases: see bearing testing.
- Wear analysis of wheels, rails and samples; see surface and materials analysis.
Key test standards for railway
These are the methods most often used in this field. Where no standard fits your application, we propose a test closer to your operating conditions. Search all standards in our test standards finder.
Selected methods
| Standard | Test | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| EN 15427-2-1 | Railway flange lubricants | Properties and test methods of wheel flange lubricants |
| EN 12082-1 | Railway axleboxes, test procedures | Rig test of the axlebox: bearings, housing, seals and grease |
One contact, the whole European network
i-TRIBOMAT is the single entry point to more than 130 tribometers and more than 250 experts across Europe. You do not need to find, compare and coordinate several laboratories: we do it for you.
- One contact and one offer for the whole programme
- Independent choice of setup: we match your application to the right test, not to the equipment we happen to own
- One consistent report and, on request, your results in your own online database (see Data-Driven Services)
- Confidentiality covered by a single agreement
Frequently asked questions
Can you test wheel and rail materials?
Yes, on twin-disc tribometers that reproduce rolling with slip, dry or with lubricants.
How do I start?
Send us a short description of your component or product, the operating conditions and the question you want answered. We reply with a test proposal and an offer.
Or write to office@i-tribomat.eu. See also all industries.