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Moore & Steele Lubrication Line

Portec-M&S 361 SmartlubeTM Hi-Rail Lubricator

The M&S 361 SmartLubeTM Hi-Rail Lubricator, installed on a track inspection or other hi-rail vehicle is capable of applying a precision bead of grease on each rail. Grease output is automatically regulated in pounds per foot, at operating speeds that can vary from 5 to 35 MPH. The freedom to vary the vehicle speed provides for more miles of precision lubrication per day. But, that's just the beginning of the advanced operation of the M&S 361. It can also:

  • Automatically apply the grease in increments of a mile for: 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% or 100% coverage.
  • Automatically apply a preset amount of grease to each rail in curves or tangent, adjusting the output to the speed of the vehicle.
  • Automatically adjust the output by varying the pump motor power to match the consistency of the grease over the full range of ambient temperatures at which grease will flow.
  • Automatically monitor and display the temperature of the grease in the tank and the control/pump compartment of the lubricator in cold weather.
  • Automatically shut down the grease pumps if the vehicle drops below minimum speed or stops.
  • Automatically provides the status of every operating function on a liquid crystal display module in the cab of the vehicle.
  • Powerful, variable speed, 12VDC motors drive the M&S metering type gear pumps...one completely independent system for each rail. No clog and failure prone valves, as are used with piston pumps, are needed in the 361.
  • In the truck cab, the compact control module can be mounted in a convenient spot for a clear view by the operator. The large display shows the status of each phase of operation on each rail in a series of display screens.

Portec-M&S 761 Hydraulube® Hydraulic Wayside Lubricator

  • Closed -Loop Hydraulic Drive System for High Grease Output and Low Hydraulic Drive Pressures
  • In-Loop, Reservoir Fed Hydraulics for Locating the Grease Tank Above, Below or at Rail Level
  • Integrated Rotary Hydraulic MotorPumpTM for a "Valveless" Grease Delivery System
  • Powerblock® Energy Converter for Constant Hydraulic Drive Pressure at Any Train Speed
  • Positive, Incremental Plunger Height Adjustment for Head Wear Compensation and Location on Other Rail Sections
  • Precision By-Pass Grease Output Regulation for Unrestricted Flow of Grease to the Rail
  • Fast, Simple Hydraulic and Grease Priming Systems
  • Grease Intake Screen Removable Without Touching Grease
  • By-Pass Grease Regulation -Precision control of output minimizes grease on the track; eliminates valve breakdowns and plugging
  • Large Hydraulic Reservoir -True closed-loop design feeds the system from an "in-the-loop" reservoir, making the 761 truely "self bleeding." There is no need to place the tank below the rail, as with systems more succeptable to air blockage.
  • M&S MotorPump -A true, rotary hydraulic motor, like every major piece of hydraulic equipment, drives the integrated gear type grease pump. No valves, no high pressure stresses and, no special skill or tools needed to field replace any part (a very rare occurence). The system pumps so much grease that the major portion is normally diverted back to the tank by the output, by-pass control.
  • The Patented M&S Powerblock® -Every power stroke delivers a unidirectional flow of fluid at the same relatively low system pressure. (app. 600 psi compared to peaks of several thousand psi in reciprocating designs.)

Please Note!

The information on this page is offered only as background material. Portec recently aquired the Moore & Steele Lubrication Product Line
and the preceding products are being integrated with Portec's. For more details contact Portec via telephone or e-mail: Portec RMP@worldnet.att.net



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