Project Background
Rembco operates in demanding foundation and soil stabilization environments where consistency, precision, and speed are essential. On a Knoxville project, the crew dealt with major issues using a competitor’s underreaming system. The tool could not maintain proper torque or rotation, and ultimately brought progress to a near halt.
To prevent future setbacks, Rembco purchased a Center Rock ROTO LOC® system ahead of time so it would be available for the next challenging project. That decision proved valuable almost immediately.
Identifying the Right Solution
The very next project, also in Tennessee, presented the same failure with the competitor’s system. At that point, Rembco contacted Center Rock for assistance.
Center Rock responded quickly. Instead of only providing a tool, they focused on giving Rembco a complete and supported setup to ensure the equipment would perform correctly from day one.
Onsite Support and Startup Success
Center Rock has drilling specialists available to assist with onsite startup. We work side by side with drilling crews and provide support including:
- Reviewing ROTO LOC® fundamentals
- Confirming correct tool setup
- Helping with operating procedures
- Troubleshooting early challenges
- Ensuring the team was confident before he left the site
The Rembco crew of drilling experts did not require a Center Rock start-up specialist and were immediately satisfied with the system’s performance and enjoyed very favorable results.
The ROTO LOC® System in Action
Rembco used the ROTO LOC® system for 5 1⁄2 inch and 7 inch micropile casing sizes. The performance improvement was immediate and dramatic.
Bill King explained that they went from “drilling backwards” with their previous tooling to achieving more than 200 feet of production per day once ROTO LOC® was put into service. The system operated flawlessly right out of the box. Drillers were able to use it effectively without complications or a long learning curve.
Results and Impact
Center Rock’s ROTO LOC® system delivered measurable improvements in Rembco’s field performance, including:
- Full diameter holes in challenging ground
- More than 200 feet of drilling per day
- Reduced downtime and fewer tool failures
- Greater confidence for estimators during the bidding process
- Simple operation with no steep learning curve
The dependable engineering designed into the Roto Loc system allowed Rembco to regain production efficiency, maintain tighter timelines, and plan future projects with more certainty.
Hear directly from Bill King as he explains how Center Rock’s ROTO LOC® system improved drilling production and operational reliability for the Rembco team.
Client Testimonial Video
Hear directly from Bill King as he explains how Center Rock’s ROTO LOC® system improved drilling production and operational reliability for the Rembco team.
Strengthen Your Drilling Capabilities with Center Rock
Center Rock delivers complete drilling solutions including ROTO LOC®, LP DRILL®, DTH hammers, bits, and custom fabrication. If your next project requires reliable performance and expert support, our team is ready to help.