Rail Lubricators & Friction Management Systems

AAR M971-93 is the Association of American Railroads approval standard listed for Zircon's Dry Graphite Lubricant. This certification confirms the product meets industry requirements for railroad maintenance applications including switches, coupling components, hinges, autotrack equipment, and other metal-to-metal wear surfaces — giving railroad operators and contractors confidence in the product's suitability for professional rail use.

The dry graphite lubricant is available in aerosol format as 12 x 20 oz cans per case, as well as bulk formats including 4x1 gallon cases, 5-gallon pails, and 55-gallon drums. This range of formats is designed to suit operations of any scale, from precision spot applications to high-volume maintenance programs.

No. The formula uses a quick-dry carrier that evaporates rapidly after application, leaving behind a dry graphite film. This prevents the lubricant from running or migrating, making it particularly suitable for railroad switches, hinges, and coupling components where cleanliness and precision are critical.

The lubricant is engineered for a wide range of metal-to-metal wear surfaces including railroad switches, coupling components, autotrack equipment chains and tracks, tie-down chalks and hinges, internal combustion engine components, automotive and industrial gaskets, and thread lubrication in general industrial and commercial maintenance settings.

Yes. The product has GSA Canadian Compliant Label documentation and is approved for use by Canadian National and Canadian Pacific. Customers should confirm current labeling, SDS materials, shipping availability, and documentation requirements with Zircon Industries before ordering.

In addition to railroad and rail maintenance, Zircon's dry graphite lubricants serve mining and aggregates operations (autotrack chains, equipment hinges, and heavy wear surfaces in quarry environments), industrial manufacturing (gaskets, engine components, thread lubrication), and construction equipment maintenance (tie-downs, hinges, and heavy machinery metal surfaces).

Pricing is available on request. You can contact Zircon Industries by phone at 800-547-4328 or by email at staff@liquidheat.com for pricing, availability, packaging options, ordering guidance, product literature, labels, and SDS materials. A Zircon Industries specialist will respond with pricing, format options, and technical guidance within one business day.