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Friction Management Products

With the largest portfolio of both trackside and on-board equipment and consumables, L.B. Foster has a FM solution to meet every customer’s needs.

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Gauge Face and Wheel Flange Lubrication

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Trackside Gauge Face Lubrication

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Wheel Flange Lubrication

Top of Rail and Wheel Tread Friction Management

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KELTRACK® On-Board

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Wheel Tread Friction Management

Rail Friction Management

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L.B. Foster & FUCHS

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Railroad Track Mats

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Remote Performance Monitoring

Complete Rail Friction Management Solutions

L.B. Foster offers the rail industry's most comprehensive range of friction management products, engineered to optimize wheel-rail interaction and reduce operational costs. Our portfolio encompasses advanced rail friction modifier and lubrication equipment, consumable products, and remote management systems proven in heavy haul, passenger, and mixed traffic operations worldwide.

Equipment and Systems

Our rail friction management and lubrication systems include both trackside and onboard solutions, from hydraulic rail lubricators to sophisticated electric installations with remote monitoring and control. The trackside friction control system features robust construction and precise application control, while onboard options offer flexible deployment across locomotive fleets. Each system integrates seamlessly with our consumable products for optimal performance.

Consumables Portfolio

Our friction management products include an extensive range of rail friction modifiers, rail lubricants, and rail greases, formulated specifically for rail applications. From traditional lubrication products to advanced friction modifiers, these consumables are developed through rigorous testing to perform reliably across all weather conditions and operational demands.

Industry-Leading Performance

Our friction management products include the globally recognized KELTRACK brand, backed by comprehensive technical support. Whether you operate freight, passenger, or mixed services, our range provides proven solutions for reducing wear, lowering maintenance costs, and enhancing operational efficiency across your network.

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Featured Rail Products

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Total Friction Management

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Rockfall Monitoring

Featured Rail News

The official source for news, thoughts, and announcements from L.B. Foster.

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Interface Journal Features a Presentation by Marco Santoro, Manager of Global FM Applications

Interface Journal recently published an article titled, “On-Board Top of Rail Friction Modifier Application: A More Efficient Approach?”...
Anthony Thomson stands proudly among the ERCI Innovation Awards winners, joined by Toufic Machnouk, Managing Director of GBRX, celebrating excellence in rail innovation.

L.B. Foster Honoured as ERCI Innovation Awards Finalist at Rail Forum Annual Conference 2025

L.B. Foster named a finalist at the prestigious European Rail Cluster Initiative (ERCI) Innovation Awards 2025, held on 30th September at...
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Marco Santoro, Manager of Global Friction Management Applications, Was Featured in Interface Journal

Interface Journal recently published an article titled, “Total Friction Management on CPKC's Thompson Subdivision and Beyond,” that...