Shell Gadus (TOR Armor)

Biodegradable Top of Rail Friction Modifier

Shell Gadus (TOR Armor) is a superior top of rail friction modifier specifically designed to provide optimum friction at the wheel-rail interface, substantially reducing noise, wear and lateral forces. High lateral forces lead to loosened tie plates and fasteners and can result in low rail rollover; Shell Gadus (TOR Armor) greatly reduces lateral creep. When wheel creep occurs, it immediately increases positive friction, reducing the creep condition and returning the wheels to a healthy rolling motion. The result is a substantial reduction in vibrations, corrugations and high-frequency squealing. When wheel creep is not occurring, the coefficient of friction is lowered during normal rolling. Shell Gadus (TOR Armor) is engineered for use on heavy haul freight, intermodal, and transit rail applications. Shell Gadus (TOR Armor) offers a year-round solution by using regular Shell Gadus (TOR Armor) in hot to moderate climates and adding Shell Gadus (TOR Armor Arctic) in areas where temperatures dip below 10°F (-12°C) for extended periods of time.

Both grades are fully compatible and can be mixed in trackside applicators without changes to the performance characteristics other than the low temperature usage.

Benefits

• WEAR - Reduces or eliminates creep, hunting (also known as yaw), and corrugations.
• NOISE - Stops or substantially reduces high-pitched squeal.
• LATERAL FORCES - Greatly reduces rail damage by reducing lateral forces and angle of attack.
• QUIET - Smoother, quieter ride for transit customers.
• LONG CARRY DOWN – Will carry 3-5 miles (5-8 km).
• ALL SEASON - A single grade can be used from 10°F (-12°C) up to the hottest summer conditions.
• ADHESION - Improves adhesion on stretches of track that are prone to low friction. This can result in allowing more cars to be added.
• LOW CONSUMPTION – 300 ml (1.25 cups) per 1000 axles for freight, 175 ml (0.75 cup) per 1000 axles for transit rail.
• SAFE - contains no heavy metals, petroleum solvent or hazardous ingredients. Easily passes the OECD 301B test for “Ready Biodegradability”.

Grades: TOR Armor, TOR Armor Arctic

Datasheets

• Technical Data Sheet (PDF)
• Technical Data Sheet (CA French) (PDF)
• Technical Data Sheet (Spanish) (PDF)
• Technical Data Sheet Arctic (PDF)
• Safety Data Sheet (PDF)
• Safety Data Sheet Arctic (PDF)
• Safety Data Sheet Arctic (CA_En) (PDF)
• Safety Data Sheet (CA_En) (PDF)
• Safety Data Sheet Arctic (CA_Fr) (PDF)
• Safety Data Sheet (CA_Fr) (PDF)
• Safety Data Sheet Arctic (MX_En) (PDF)
• Safety Data Sheet (MX_En) (PDF)
• Safety Data Sheet Arctic (MX_Sp) (PDF)
• Safety Data Sheet (MX_Sp) (PDF)