RAILROADS
Reliable additive injection for railroad diesel fueling systems
Additive Injection for RAILROADS
Leading railroads rely on Hammonds Additive Injection Systems to maintain clean, dependable, microbe-free diesel fuel that keeps locomotives running on schedule. Proper additive injection improves fuel stability, lubricity, and engine protection.
Hammonds systems deliver precise additive ratios directly into flowing fuel, reducing maintenance requirements and minimizing costly downtime across rail operations.
- Supports freight and passenger rail operations
- Delivers precise, on-spec additive blending
- Improves fuel lubricity and engine protection
- Reduces microbial contamination in diesel fuel
- Designed for varying flow rates and injection ratios
- Fully mechanical and highly reliable
Hammonds Additive Injection Systems are used by leading railroads to keep trains on schedule with clean, dependable, microbe-free diesel fuel. Additive Injection provides fuel lubricity for vital engine parts, reducing maintenance and downtime. Hammonds offers systems designed for varying flow rates, additive requirements and injection ratios, delivering additives on-spec directly into flowing fuel for precise blending.
Over 12,000 Systems Installed
WORLDWIDE
- Flow of fuel is the only power required
- Precise and even blend of additive and fuel
- Single or multiple additive injection units
- A system to fit at any point in the refueling process
Fuel Quality Challenges in Railroad Operations
Railroad operations depend on consistent, high-quality diesel fuel to keep locomotives running on schedule across vast geographic networks. Variations in fuel quality, contamination, or improper additive treatment can result in power loss, injector wear, filter plugging, and unexpected maintenance events.
Hammonds Additive Injection Systems support railroad fueling operations by ensuring that diesel fuel is properly treated at the point of transfer. By injecting additives directly into the flowing fuel, rail operators maintain consistent fuel quality regardless of delivery volume or fueling location.
The Role of Additive Injection in Railroad Diesel Fuel
Modern railroad diesel fuels often require additives for lubricity, corrosion protection, microbial control, and fuel stability. Without accurate injection, additives may be unevenly distributed or improperly dosed, reducing their effectiveness.
Additive injection provides precise, on-spec blending as fuel moves through the fueling system. This ensures every gallon receives the correct treatment, improving engine protection and supporting long-term reliability across locomotive fleets.
Flow-Powered Injection for High-Volume Fueling
Railroad fueling operations frequently involve high flow rates and continuous fueling cycles. Hammonds railroad injectors are flow-powered and fully mechanical, allowing them to maintain accurate additive ratios even as fuel flow rates change.
Because the systems operate without electricity or electronic controls, they reduce complexity and provide dependable performance in fueling terminals, maintenance yards, and remote rail locations.
Reducing Maintenance and Operational Downtime
Improperly treated fuel contributes to increased wear on fuel pumps, injectors, and engine components, leading to higher maintenance costs and service interruptions. Consistent additive injection improves fuel lubricity and cleanliness, helping protect critical engine systems.
By maintaining clean, stable, and properly treated diesel fuel, Hammonds Additive Injection Systems help railroads reduce downtime, extend service intervals, and keep locomotives operating efficiently.
Supporting Freight and Passenger Rail Systems
Hammonds injectors are used in both freight and passenger rail operations, supporting a wide range of locomotive types and fueling configurations. Systems can be configured to match specific flow rates, additive requirements, and operational needs.
Through precise additive blending and rugged mechanical design, Hammonds Additive Injection Systems help rail operators maintain fuel quality, protect assets, and ensure dependable rail service across their networks.