L.B. Foster Company

09/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/05/2024 02:24

Train Talks @ 12: Introduction to Friction Management

Train Talks @ 12: Introduction to Friction Management

Jackie Butterfield, Lead Applications Engineer, hosted the first webinar session in our new series titled, "Train Talks @ 12," on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

During this session titled, "Introduction to Friction Management," Jackie introduced some of the issues commonly faced in the wheel / rail interface and how L.B. Foster's Friction Management solutions can help to mitigate these issues.

As the global leader in railroad Friction Management, L.B. Foster is the trusted expert in implementing, assessing, and optimizing a FM program.

Mark your calendar for future Train Talks @ 12 sessions:

  • Wednesday, October 2nd: Wear and Rolling Contact Fatigue

  • Wednesday, November 6th: Noise Mitigation

  • Wednesday, December 11th: Corrugation

  • Wednesday, January 12th: Low Adhesion

  • Wednesday, February 5th: Energy Consumption

  • Wednesday, March 5th: Derailment Risk

  • Wednesday, April 9th: Validation and Trials Best Practice