Rocol Lubricant + Compound Range — Quick Reference (UK-Made Specialist)
Rocol is the UK specialist manufacturer of industrial lubricants, cutting compounds, thread sealants + maintenance products. Premium brand position with proven AU industrial presence. Strong reputation in food-safe + metalcutting + specialty lubrication.
| Rocol Product | Best For | Notable Spec |
|---|---|---|
| RTD Compound (Paste) | Reaming + Tapping + Drilling — applied direct to tool | Industry benchmark for metalcutting lubrication |
| RTD Liquid (Cutting Oil) | Production machining — coolant-style cutting fluid | Drip-feed or flood application |
| Foodlube Range (NSF H1) | Food + bev processing — incidental food contact | NSF H1 certified — sprays, greases, oils |
| Copper Anti-Seize Compound | High-temp threaded assemblies — exhaust + flanges | -30°C to 1,100°C operating range |
| Wire Rope + Chain Spray | Open chain + wire rope drives | Penetrates strands + film-builds |
| Easyline Floor Marking Paint | Warehouse + traffic + safety zone marking | Durable line-marking — applicator system available |
| Specialist Greases (EP + Moly + Synthetic) | Heavy-load + high-temp + extreme service | Specialty AU + UK industrial applications |
| Anti-Slip Floor Treatments | Floor safety — anti-slip coatings | WHS compliance + slip-resistance |
RTD differentiator: Rocol RTD is paste-based — applied direct to drill/tap/reamer before cutting (no flood coolant required). Particularly effective on stainless + work-hardening alloys where heat + galling are issues. Foodlube range is the AU food-grade lubricant standard alongside CRC Food Grade. Brand: Rocol. Companion: lubrication, greases, cutting lubricants, anti-seize compounds.
Rocol Lubricants & Compounds
Rocol is a UK-based specialist manufacturer of industrial lubricants, cutting compounds, thread sealants and maintenance products. AIMS Industrial stocks the Rocol range including the RTD metalcutting system, Foodlube food-safe lubricants, copper anti-seize compound, wire rope and chain sprays, and Easyline floor marking paint.
RTD Cutting Compounds
Rocol RTD (Reaming, Tapping, Drilling) products are the industry benchmark for metalcutting lubrication. RTD Compound (paste) is applied directly to taps, dies, drills and reamers to improve surface finish, reduce tool wear and prevent galling — particularly effective on stainless steel and aluminium. RTD Metalcutting Liquid is the pourable version for machine applications, while RTD Cleancut (350g) is formulated for stainless steel and non-ferrous cutting operations.
Foodlube — Food-Safe Lubrication
Rocol Foodlube products are NSF H1 registered for incidental food contact, making them essential in food processing, pharmaceutical and beverage manufacturing environments. The range includes Foodlube Grease #2 (400g) for bearings and sliding surfaces, Foodlube Multi Paste (500g) for anti-seize and assembly applications, and Foodlube Water Displacing Spray (300g) for corrosion protection in food-zone equipment.
Specialty Maintenance Products
Rocol Sapphire Silicone Grease (MX22) provides excellent water resistance and temperature performance for seals and O-rings. Copper Anti-Seize Compound (J166) prevents galling and seizing of fasteners exposed to heat and corrosion. Wire Rope Spray, Chain & Drive Spray and Open Gear Spray are each formulated for their specific lubrication requirements.
Easyline Floor Marking Paint
Rocol Easyline Ultimate is a fast-drying, solvent-based floor marking paint used with Easyline applicator equipment to create clean, durable aisle and safety markings in warehouses and production facilities.
For help selecting the right Rocol product for your application, contact our team. AIMS Industrial has been supporting Australian industry since 1988.
People Also Ask — ROCOL Specialty Lubricants
Q: What is ROCOL?
ROCOL is a British manufacturer of specialty industrial lubricants (since 1878) — cutting fluids (RTD Compound, Ultracut), high-temperature greases (Sapphire), assembly compounds (J166 chain spray), food-grade lubricants (Foodlube), and rail lubricants. ROCOL is positioned at the premium technical-specification end — chosen where lubricant performance characteristics (temperature range, NSF food rating, specific application) justify the premium cost. AIMS stocks selected ROCOL products for specialty applications.
Q: What's ROCOL RTD Compound used for?
ROCOL RTD Compound is a manual-tapping and threading lubricant — paste/gel consistency that adheres to taps and dies, gives clean thread cutting in tough materials. The workshop standard for manual thread-cutting in tough alloys (stainless, hardened steels, exotic alloys) where standard cutting fluid washes off. Applied direct to the tap or die before cutting. Also available as a spray (RTD Spray) for machine tapping and easier coverage.
Q: ROCOL Sapphire grease — when do I use it?
ROCOL Sapphire is a high-temperature, high-load synthetic grease — operating temperature range -40°C to +160°C continuous, peak 200°C. Used in electric motor bearings, conveyor bearings, food-industry equipment (Sapphire Hi-Pressure NSF H1 food-grade variant), and any high-temp or food-contact lubrication. More expensive than standard lithium grease but justified where temperature or food-contact certification is required.
Q: What ROCOL is food-grade?
ROCOL Foodlube range carries NSF H1 (incidental food contact) certification — Foodlube Hi-Temp, Foodlube Universal, Foodlube Multi-Paste. Used in food-processing equipment, breweries, dairy plants, and bakeries where lubricant may contact food. Don't substitute standard industrial grease for food-contact applications — NSF H1 certification is mandatory for compliance. ROCOL's Foodlube range is widely used in Australian food-processing facilities.
Q: ROCOL chain spray — which one?
ROCOL Chain Lube (J166 series and similar): aerosol chain lubricant for industrial conveyor chains, motorcycle chains, and bicycle chains. The aerosol delivery penetrates between chain pins and rollers; thick film stays in place under load. Apply to a clean chain (degrease first if needed), allow to penetrate, wipe excess. For continuous high-speed chain applications (industrial conveyor), automatic chain oilers with appropriate oil are more effective than spray-on lubricants.