摘要 |
A device for lubricating a flange portion of a railroad wheel attachable to a composition brake shoe. The device comprises at least one lubricating member formed from a polymer based compound selected from the group consisting of phenolic resins, epoxy resins, polyamides, polytetrafluoroethenes, and various combinations thereof. The lubricating member has a substantially flat first side engageable with a longitudinal flat surface of such composition brake shoe and a radially opposed second side that has a substantially flat portion for contacting such flange portion of such railroad wheel. The device further includes a means for attaching the lubricating member or members to such composition brake shoe.
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