HIGH FRICTION RAILROAD CAR COMPONENTS WITH FRICTION MODIFYING INSERTS.

摘要

The invention relates to a high friction railroad component for a railroad car including a body having a high friction surface with at least one friction modifying insert receiving pocket and a friction modifying insert positioned in the pocket. The friction modifying inserts which are configured to coat an engagement surface on a corresponding component on the railroad car modify or control the friction between an engagement surface of the high friction railroad car component and the engagement surface of the corresponding component.