Rail Lubricators & Friction Management Systems

AAR M971-93 is a certification standard established by the Association of American Railroads that validates lubricants for use in railroad maintenance applications. Products meeting this standard have been tested and approved for performance on railroad switches, coupling components, and other critical metal-to-metal wear surfaces on North American rail infrastructure.

The product is available in two formats: aerosol (20 oz cans, sold in cases of 12) for precision and smaller-scale applications, and bulk liquid (4x1 gallon cases, 5-gallon pails, or 55-gallon drums) for large-scale industrial and railroad maintenance operations. Contact Zircon Industries at 800-547-4328 for volume pricing.

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 to unintended surfaces, making it particularly suitable for railroad switches, hinges, and coupling components where cleanliness and precision are critical.

This 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 Dry Graphite Lubricant is GSA Canadian Compliant and approved by both Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railways. A French-language label is available to meet Canadian regulatory requirements. The product is distributed across both the USA and Canada, with bulk and aerosol formats available for Canadian customers.

Pricing is available on request. You can contact Zircon Industries directly by calling 800-547-4328 or by emailing sales@directchem.com. The team is available Monday through Friday, 9AM–4PM. Bulk pricing is available for high-volume orders in drum, pail, and case quantities.