Texaco Molytex RL Grease

Molytex RL are lithium soap greases fortified with a specifically formulated additive package for use as track rail lubricants.

Product Application

The frictional forces developed by steel train wheels rolling on the rail combined with the steering forces exerted by the rail rubbing against the wheel increases energy consumption and accelerates the wear of both wheel (tread and flange) and rail.  This can be a serious problem, particularly for systems operating heavily loaded unit trains or those having numerous curves.  Proper lubrication of the rail at critical locations can significantly lower maintenance costs and increase fuel efficiency.

Molytex RL greases are specially formulated to meet the pumpability, adhesion and load carrying requirements of a track lubricant.  Extensive service testing has demonstrated their ability to reduce fuel consumption and improve wheel and track life.

Product Description and Features

The Molytex RL series are lithium soap greases made with solvent refined base oils. Molytex RL contains a low viscosity base oil for good pumpability at temperatures below -30'F Molytex RL-HR contains base oils with exceptionally low temperature properties for use in high rail applications.  Molytex RL greases contain molybdenum disulfide for enhanced anti-wear and load carrying properties.  A highly shear stable tackifier improves grease adhesion to track surfaces and helps prevent oil bleeding.  These greases offer good resistance to the mechanical shear associated with lubricator operation.

Benefits

In service the Molytex RL series provide:

• Enhanced wear protection of wheels and track
• Good lubricity for improved fuel economy
• Excellent adherence to track even under adverse weather conditions
• Suitability for a wide variety of track and wheel lubricator systems