Rocol RTD Liquid - Thames Water
Customer Overview
Thames Water Picketts Lock Site, located in Edmonton, is a critical facility supplying water to London. As with any water supply plant, maintaining high standards of equipment upkeep is essential to ensure uninterrupted operations.
The Challenge: Improving Maintenance Tools for Isolated Areas
The Maintenance Department at Thames Water Picketts Lock Site needed a tapping fluid that could deliver the following:
Extended tool life to minimise wear and tear.
Reduced heat and friction to achieve superior surface finishes.
High portability and ease of use for operations in isolated areas.
Suitability for demanding cutting applications.
The Solution: ROCOL RTD Liquid
ROCOL RTD Liquid, a high-performance metal cutting fluid, was chosen to meet their specific needs. This product provided:
Double Tool Life: Exceptional extreme pressure (EP) performance significantly extends the life of cutting tools.
Heat and Friction Reduction: Ensures a smoother cutting process and promotes excellent surface finishes.
Wear Minimisation: Directs lubrication to the cutting edge, enhancing tool efficiency.
Versatility: Suitable for severe cutting operations.
Portability: The compact and easy-to-use formulation makes it ideal for use in various locations.
The Results: Improved Efficiency and Durability
By switching to RTD Liquid, Thames Water Picketts Lock Site Maintenance Department has achieved:
Extended Tool Life: Tools last significantly longer, reducing replacement costs and downtime.
Ease of Use: The portable nature of RTD Liquid enables seamless use across the facility, including in remote or challenging areas.
Enhanced Maintenance Operations: Superior cutting performance ensures smooth and efficient maintenance work.
Customer Feedback
“The RTD Liquid has proven to be an invaluable asset to our maintenance operations. Its ease of use and ability to double tool life have made a noticeable difference, and we continue to rely on it successfully across our site.”
ROCOL RTD Liquid remains a key solution for Thames Water Picketts Lock Site, helping to maintain their equipment and operations to the highest standards.



