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Main Component Definitions
Pump
Cabinet
Each trackside Cabinet contains: Reservoir, gear pump, gear pump hose, control
panel, battery charger and cabinet mounting brackets.
The grease is delivered from the reservoir via the gear pump to hose at the base of
the Cabinet. Feed hoses then transfer grease to the Blade system.
Pump
Reservoir
This reservoir holds the rail grease or friction modifier. The LubriCurve Electro 15
reservoir is capable of holding 100 Kg of grease or friction modifier.
Pump
The
pump unit consists of a single or twin chamber gear pump driven by a close-
coupled 12V DC motor. The unit fits directly to the reservoir.
Pump
Control
Triggered from the Wheel Sensor the unit allows control of the pump and recording of
key data. A number of operational settings are user adjustable to suit the site and
application.
Wheel
Sensor
The wheel sensor clamps to the running rail and provides non-contact sensing of the
passing wheels. Indicating lamps provide local indication of correct operation during
the test. The sensor is connected to the control box through armoured cable.
Solar Panel
Depending on the model of the solar panel supplied (optional). The unit fits onto the
rear of the cabinet and is required to provide power to the battery by utilising sun and
ambient light to generate electric power.
Delivery
Hose
The delivery hose transfers the grease from the pump outlet to the Blade inlet.
Lengths of hose are supplied with each lubricator, which have to be cut into suitable
lengths to fit between the trackside Cabinet and Blade assemblies.
The hose is secured using a hose clip at each end of the hose.
Blade
(Grease
Dispensing
Unit - GDU)
Blades are provided that allow the grease to be delivered to the gauge corner, gauge
face or top of the rail, for the train wheels to pick up and spread along the curve. The
quantity supplied is dependent on the application specified.
