NAT-R3001 Rail Curve Grease
High-performance biodegradable rail curve grease with calcium sulfonate complex thickener. Provides superior carry-down, gauge face coating, and wear protection at temperatures exceeding 80°C. Noise-reducing, adhesive, and cohesive — ideal for ecologically sensitive areas.
Product Overview
NAT-R3001 is a high-performance rail curve grease with a biodegradable base oil. In wayside systems, it forms a vertical bead that is easily picked up, carries through multiple curves, and forms a clearly visible coating on the gauge face for ease of inspection.
NAT-R3001 empties evenly from the holding tank without slumping to form a “V,” minimizing pump cavitation. Unlike some vegetable-based products, it will not gel over time — it remains pumpable and does not plug ports.
Field experience shows that carry-down, rail coating, and wear protection are superior to other thickener-based rail curve greases — especially on rails under direct sunshine where gauge face temperatures can exceed 80°C.
Key Benefits
- Biodegradable Base Oil — Environmentally friendly formulation.
- No Hazardous Components — Non-oil components are partially biodegradable and non-hazardous.
- Noise Reduction — Especially valuable in urban areas.
- Adhesive & Cohesive — Excellent track carry-down, reducing the number of wayside lubricators needed.
- Wide Temperature Range — Eliminates the need for seasonal product grade changes.
Applications
Suitable for lubrication of rail curves (gauge face and wheel flanges), bearings, and wire ropes — particularly in ecologically sensitive areas.
Clean the lubricating surface before use. Do not mix with other grease.
Technical Specifications
| ASTM # | Property | NLGI 1 | NLGI 1.5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-217 | Penetration | 314 | 302 |
| D-2265 | Dropping Point, °F (°C) | 581 (305) | 581 (305) |
| D-455 | Kinematic Viscosity (Base Oil) cSt @ 40°C | 320 | 320 |
| D-2596 | Four Ball EP Weld Point, kg | >500 | >500 |
| D-2266 | Four Ball Wear, Scar Diameter, mm | 0.46 | 0.46 |
| D-1264 | Water Washout, % Loss | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| D-4048 | Copper Strip Corrosion | 1B | 1B |
| — | Evaporation Test, 99°C @ 22 Hours % Loss | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| — | Thickener Type | Calcium Sulfonate Complex | |