ROCOL FOODLUBE: Trusted lubricating performance for bakery manufacturing

PFAS have gained significant global attention as their potential long-term effects come to light. Regulatory bodies are diligently crafting legislation to address these concerns, and ROCOL stands committed to remaining at the forefront of this crucial topic.

We are proactively assessing and adapting our product portfolio to align with the latest scientific understanding and stay ahead of potential regulatory changes, upholding our unwavering commitment to responsible manufacturing. Read more about PFAS substances and the proposal to restrict their use in the EU, here.

For that reason, we have updated our FOODLUBE product range to have PFAS free formulations.

Food safety and compliance

Built for audit-ready food-safe lubrication

FOODLUBE helps support HACCP, BRCGS and GMP plans with independently recognised certifications and food-safe formulation standards.

Why this matters

We are one of the few lubricant companies in the world to have achieved ISO 21469 certification: This is the highest accolade that a food grade lubricant manufacturer can achieve. It proves that a lubricant is manufactured in a hygienic environment, using both best practices and the safest ingredients.

Compliance confidence

Confidence for every food-safe requirement

FOODLUBE is built to help food manufacturers work with greater confidence across audit preparation, hygiene standards and day-to-day compliance requirements.

NSF 537 PFAS Free certified

NSF H1 incidental food contact approved

ISO 21469 certified manufacturing

Free from MOSH and MOAH content

Registered by the Vegan Society

DETEX protection

Reduce plastic contamination risks with DETEX®

Our patented DETEX® plastic metal-detectable components for aerosols and cartridges are designed to help food processing plants support strict HACCP requirements.

All blue removable plastic components are metal-detectable

All blue removable plastic components are GRAS listed

Meets FDA requirements for use in food processing plants

Read the DETEX case study

Technical support service

Expert technical support through ROCOLCARE®

ROCOLCARE® is a premium service package for the food, clean and associated industries, annually audited by the NSF to help maintain the highest standards of hygiene and quality.

Built to support your standards

ROCOLCARE® helps ensure lubrication best practice is documented, supported and aligned with the hygiene, safety and audit expectations of your operation.

Why choose ROCOLCARE®

Practical support for compliance, training and lubrication best practice

ROCOLCARE® helps food manufacturers strengthen lubrication control, improve audit readiness and access expert support across day-to-day operations.

Audit-ready compliance folder providing a single point of evidence for your ROCOL lubricants

Training delivered online and on site by chemists and professional lubrication engineers

Detailed bakery surveys to match each application to the correct lubricant

Lubricant rationalisation support across one site or multiple manufacturing locations

Specialist lubricant storage options tailored to your operational needs

Ongoing technical support to answer specific lubrication questions when needed

FOODLUBE for

CONTINUOUS BAKERY OVEN CHAINS

The oven is the heart of the bakery and high temperatures can challenge some lubricants, causing chain climb, screeching, residue build up and eventual chain failure.

For OVENS

FOODLUBE XT Chain Fluid

For Ovens

Why choose FOODLUBE XT Chain Fluid

FOODLUBE XT Chain Fluid is the ultimate chain lubricant for bakery ovens with outstanding performance at temperatures up to 280°C. Its tenacious adhesion ensures the lubricant remains in place, preventing contamination caused by dripping or fling-off during operation.

Low evaporation loss: 1% evaporation loss at 200°C after 6 hours, helping reduce overall oil consumption

The low evaporation rate helps improve efficiency and reduce maintenance requirements

Strong anti-wear protection: proven by a 4-Ball wear scar of 0.412 mm via ASTM D4172

Anti-wear performance helps prevent chain elongation and premature failure

Compatible with automatic lubrication systems: suitable for use with automatic lubrication systems, including electrostatic applicators

Built for cleaner, more reliable oven chain lubrication

FOODLUBE XT Chain Fluid is designed to stay in place at elevated temperatures, helping reduce lubricant loss, maintain consistent chain coverage and support cleaner oven operation. In practice, that means lower oil consumption, reduced wear-related disruption and more reliable lubrication in demanding bakery environments.

FOODLUBE for

MIXERS and KNEADERS

Dough mixers exert heavy loads and shock on bearings and gears. Lubricants must protect components from wear under high loads and long duty-cycles.

For gearboxes

FOODLUBE Hi-Torque

For gearboxes

Why choose FOODLUBE Hi-Torque

FOODLUBE Hi-Torque is a fully synthetic gear oil range designed to protect gearboxes operating under heavy loads while helping extend service life and oil change intervals.

Minimises wear: less than 30mg of wear on a rolling element in the FE8 rolling bearing test

Reduces breakdown risk - passes FZG load stage 12

Significantly extends gearbox life in demanding operating conditions

Can extend oil change intervals for up to 4 years

Incorporates ROCOL's Start Up Protection System (SUPS) for maximum lubrication and protection

Built for longer gearbox life

FOODLUBE Hi-Torque is engineered for applications where wear control, service life and reliability matter most. It helps food manufacturers protect heavily loaded gearboxes, reduce maintenance disruption and maintain performance over longer operating intervals.

FOODLUBE for

SPIRAL CHILLERS

Chiller drivetrains are susceptible to chatter and shudder, causing drag and increased power consumption. Lubricants must perform reliably at low temperatures without thickening, while resisting constant moisture, washdown and corrosion caused by condensation.

For chains

FOODLUBE® Overhead Chain Fluid

A non-toxic, water-resistant chain lubricant designed for the effective lubrication of chains and conveyors operating above the food line, where dripping is not acceptable.

Designed for chains and conveyors operating above the food line

Contains highly adhesive lubricant additives to improve adhesion and in-service retention

Proven load carrying capability, a 4-Ball weld load of 180 kg by test method ASTM D2596

Offers excellent water wash-off resistance

Helps support corrosion protection in wet operating conditions

For bearings

FOODLUBE Premier 1

A soft, white lubricant for the effective lubrication and protection of ball, roller and plain bearings, slides and bushes in bakery environments.

Performs down to -30°C

Delivers high load carrying capability

Excellent load carrying capability, a 4-Ball weld load of 315kg by test method ASTM D2596

Shows low wear properties with 1390 hours on the SKF ROF test

Provides excellent water wash-off resistance with less than 2% loss by ASTM D1264

The globally recognised ISO 21469:2006 certification ticks an important box for auditors as it provides credible, independent assurance that all ROCOL products are formulated, manufactured and supplied hygienically and safely.

For any food and drink manufacturer using FOODLUBE lubricants, especially those reliant on leading retailers through long-term contracts, this provides a vital first step towards conforming with major supermarkets, European Food Safety Inspection Service and British Retail Consortium audit requirements.

Products in the FOODLUBE range are already NSF-H1 registered, which specifies the hygiene requirements for the formulation, use and handling of lubricants that may incidentally come into contact with products during manufacture.

FOODLUBE for

DOUGH HANDLING, DIVIDERS, MOULDERS & SLICER MECHANISMS

Dough handling equipment faces challenges from sticky, flour-laden dough, and frequent washdowns. These conditions can lead to wear and lubrication loss while airborne flour adds abrasive effects. Lubrication must provide load protection while resisting water and debris without promoting residue accumulation.

For bearings

FOODLUBE Extreme

An adhesive, non-melting grease developed for bearings, slides and bushes operating in wet bakery environments with frequent washdowns.

Adhesive, non-melting formulation suited to wet conditions and frequent washdowns

Provides extreme corrosion protection - 0:0 in the EMCOR corrosion test

Delivers less than 2% water washout in the ASTM D1264 test

Ideal for ball, roller and plain bearings, as well as slides and bushes where there is metal-to-metal contact

Contains an anti-microbial compound to extend grease life, reduce re-lubrication frequency and lower total cost of ownership

For open gears

FOODLUBE Spray Grease

A food grade, extreme pressure grease in a convenient aerosol format for open gears and areas exposed to wet, washdown-prone bakery conditions.

Food grade, extreme pressure grease in a convenient aerosol format

Wide operating temperature range of -50°C to +160°C

Highly resistant to water wash-off with less than 2% in the ASTM D1264 test

Offers excellent corrosion protection for frequent washdown areas, with 0:0 in the EMCOR corrosion test

Delivers outstanding oxidation stability with an oxidation onset of 230°C, helping extend re-lubrication intervals and reduce lubricant usage

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From April 2024,

all ROCOL FOODLUBE products

will have PFAS free

formulations.

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Food grade audit compliant

Food grade audit compliant

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