Tuesday, December 28, 2010
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Choosing Tire Protection Chains - The Necessary Accessory
This maxim applies as much to the rough and tough industries - minerals, aggregates, fossil fuels, demolition, recycling and forestry - as it does to the 'soft' service sector.
Where load and haul is a central component of your operation, optimizing plant availability is the key to success and this success depends on skilled staff and a rigorous maintenance schedule with particular attention to the tires.
A good plant manager will make certain that both staff and machines are well-protected. For, without a full set of sound tires, as without a skilled operator, a loader or a truck is just an expensive, idle lump of metal.
No two sites are quite the same so it is essential to invest in tires that promise optimum serviceability.
The big name manufacturers such as, Bridgestone, Goodyear, and Michelin will be able to advise you or you may prefer to consult an established independent supplier such as T&C Site Services, that has wide knowledge of many brands and which will be able to advise the most appropriate tire for your job.
The considerations that apply to automotive tires are amplified many times over when it comes to selecting earthmover tires.
Each condition or combination of conditions must be matched by the appropriate tire construction and tread.
● Is the site wet, clayey or icy?
● Is the running surface abrasive powder, shingle or flint?
● How long and steep are the haul roads?
● What weights are you shifting?
● Do you work in extreme temperatures?
Then there is tire wear and tear.
Manufacturers do their best to make their tires abrasion resistant and 'bullet-proof' but the very flexibility, that makes a tire function as it should, is precisely what make it vulnerable to sidewall piercing,
If a tire wall is damaged, quick action may save the day but, however not matter how good the repair is, the tire will have lost some of its original integrity.
While T&C Site Services prefers to sell tires, their technical guru, Derek Adams, agrees that there are instances where tire protection chains are essential.
Dealing with a blown tire or repairing a machine that has skidded off-road is no-one's idea of a happy day so it is hardly surprising that, where tires are subject to excessive abrasion, vulnerable to sudden-death piercing or, because of impaired traction, become difficult to handle, tire protection chains (TPC) are considered essential.
Nowadays, the consideration is no longer whether or not to fit tire chains, as to who's brand and which type.
There are around ten tire chain manufacturers world-wide.
In the Far East, relative newcomers with challenging names offer a limited range of cheap chains.
These can be attractive to operators who's tire specifications match what is available and who, given the unknown standards of metallurgy and welding, are ready and able to carry out their own installation, tensioning and repairs.
Following a series of acquisitions and consolidations, Europe boasts very few tire chain manufacturers - notable amongst these are Pewag and RUD-Erlau.
Of these, following the introduction of versatile, pneumatic-tired loaders in the early '50s, RUD-Erlau built on their snow chain technology to develop and evolve the earthmover TPC into the sophisticated product we see in action today
From that early innovation, in 60 years, RUD-Erlau has grown to command some 65% of the world market.
So, when it comes to selecting the appropriate chain it is useful to benchmark RUD-Erlau's range.
No matter how well made and maintained, tires can suffer from unacceptably heavy abrasion to the extent that, you can almost see the tires shrink as, day after day, the tread (and your investment) turns into dust.
Quartz, silica, dolomite, basalt, iron ore and diamondiferous deposits are just some of the causes of tire abrasion.
In these instances, a quality abrasion resistant chain, such as RUD-Erlau's RING-LINK system, is ideal for creating a barrier between your tires and the ground.
The density of the mesh required will depend on the exact nature of the work site.
In every case, the mesh should be self-cleaning and the links specially hardened to resist wear at the points where they interact with the connecting rings.
RUD-Erlau state that you should expect a well-fitted, quality abrasion-resistant chain to more than double the life of your tires and, in many case, you can save by using part worn tires.
If you are working flint, slate and shale-like rocks, loading scrap metal or demolition debris, no matter how well constructed the tires may be, sudden-death, side-wall piercing is always a risk.
One-minute your loader crowds into the rock fall, the next moment it is slumped, immobile and you are on the phone looking for a temporary fix or a replacement tire.
If yours is a small operation, this could put your entire production on costly standby
At best, repairs are a stop-gap.
Once the tire sidewall has been penetrated the steel cords may be damaged and no amount of fillers, patches or vulcanizing can restore the tire's original integrity.
In these situations, the only guarantee of long-term plant availability is to protect the tire from the outset.
In these environments, RUD-Erlau would recommend a close meshed chain that embraces the entire tire surface and deflects sharp edged rocks.
Ideal chains would be the RING RING system
At some sites, where the terrain is either slippery or at altitudes where trucks have to contend with icy haul roads, poor traction can be a major problem.
Wrestling to control a loaded truck with a mind of its own is exhausting for the operator, can reduce concentration and risk 'losing' the truck with all the collateral damage that may involve.
Where the tire treads cannot provide sufficient displacement to ensure adequate grip, often the solution lies in simple, open ring link chain such as RUD-Erlau's GARANT series.
Where additional grip is required, RUD-Erlau would probably recommend Terra-plus with studded links for extra 'bite'.
In the narrow galleries of underground mines, low profile loaders and haulers can face a combination of abrasion, sidewall damage and poor handling.
Advanced alloys and a proprietary hardening method has produced the lightweight, energy-saving X19 FELS TORO a chain that resists abrasion so effectively that RUD-Erlau confidently claim a 30% longer service life.
Steel making pushes machines to limits not experienced in most other industries.
Pot handlers carry ladles full of molten metal and wheeled loaders shift fiery slag for reprocessing.
Here, where tire protection chains have to absorb abrasive limestone ash and contend with extreme heat 24/7, unknown, unproven products are not an option.
These conditions require a robust chain such as RUD-Erlau's RING LOCKING system.
As technical advances have made them lighter, stronger and more durable, TPCs are no longer just an add-on.
When you factor in the experience, expertise and support that come with a quality TPC and, of course, the benefits of assured plant availability, the little extra you pay for a quality chain is be easily justified.
Studies have shown that TPCs are an investment that actually saves money.
Commercial confidentiality make it hard to get hold of reliable figures and these below are a little dated but this independent study from a European quarry should illustrate the benefits of TPCs and provide a basis for your own evaluation.
A set of TPCs will extend the life of your tires - new or part-worn - indefinitely.
And the cost advantages continue. Apart from scheduling a couple of hours, every now and then, for inspection and chain tensioning, your loaders and trucks should be fully available and delivering to order - giving you a competitive edge and satisfied customers.
Just as you need to be careful about your choice of tires and protection chain, so you should be discriminating in your choice of supplier.
Key considerations are:
● Availability: Does your supplier have the manufacturing muscle to deliver on time?
● Quality: Is the metallurgy, the welding and hardening verifiable to the highest standards?
● Range: Can the supplier supply chains to fit your tires and match your site conditions?
● Reputation: Is the manufacturer highly-regarded on the industry?
● Experience: How long has your supplier been manufacturing TPCs?
● Personnel: Do the metallurgists, designers, engineers have, long-time, hands-on in-depth experience of TPCs?
● Support: Does the supplier have a good network of offices to be there when you need them to provide you the needed after sales service and support?
● Value: Will your TPC investment pay for itself in terms of saving and productivity?
For further information and case studies you may contact:
RUD-Erlau
Contact Person: Francesco Di Giusto
Friedensinsel
73432 Aalen/Germany
Ph:+49 7361 595-3496
Fax:+49 7361 595-3214 Mobil: +49 (0)171 887 102
http://www.erlau.com/
francesco.digiusto@erlau.com T&C Site Services Ltd
Earthmover Tire Specialists
Contact Person: Derek Adams
Garner St
Stoke onTrent UK ST4 7BE
Ph:+44 (0)1 782 202 349
Fax:+44 (0)1 782 201 454
Mobil: +44 (0)7 967 653 423
http://www.erlau.com/
dadams@tcsiteservices.co.uk
RUD joins the "Energy Efficiency Table (EET) East-Württemberg"
"Bright Minds" Make Exemplary Investment in the Future:
As stated by the RUD official, Holger Menzel, these were measures that took effect in very specific areas of application over a period of three years. Compressed air, heating, lighting and water use for cooling processes stand out as examples and are the summation of more than 30 measures suggested during the initial consultation with specialists of the Hohenlohe model and the engineering firm Eproplan. From these suggestions, as mentioned above, we have already derived 20 measures that fit us perfectly and thus can be put into practice promptly and economically. For example, our electricians in particular immediately got busy implementing energy-saving processes.
The most important factor that must be considered for the prospect of success with regard to achieving any efficiency goal is employee motivation, explains Menzel. "These successes are not possible without an acute awareness for energy efficiency in all areas."
Cost-savings in cooling water consumption and compressed air generation as well as optimised compressor control are only a few examples to be mentioned – examples that "pay off", not only regarding the specific total of cost-savings, but also in an environmentally responsible energy balance. Saving several hundred-thousand kilowatt hours annually says more about this than a lot of words!
And because the family-owned RUD Group is one of just a few German companies to participate in the global "Cool Earth" initiative, environmentally responsible energy efficiency will be a hot topic not only in the German production facilities when it comes to future manufacturing development. It was not just by chance that we provided the "Expert tip" in last month's issue of REGIOBusiness!
In their summarising assessment, PRODUKTION states that "ecological awareness and environmental protection have always been an integral part of the company philosophy of the RUD Group, which is now owned by the fifth generation of the family."
And the central theme at RUD that will dominate the next few years is an active exchange of experiences, including exchange with other participants and networks in the region: This is because, according to Dr. Jörg S. Rieger, Managing Director of RUD, energy efficiency "is as much a social task as it is an economic necessity."
RUD joins the "Energy Efficiency Table (EET) East-Württemberg"
For the past three years, the topic of energy efficiency has played an ever-increasing role in the competition of "Talents and Patents in East-Württemberg".
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| Head of Environmental Protection, energy manager (IHK), waste management officer and dangerous goods safety adviser at RUD |
RUD has actively participated in this competition in conjunction with the "Hohenlohe model" [Modell Hohenlohe] and in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce (IHK). The official name of the model project is "Energy Efficiency Table (EET) East-Württemberg" [Energieeffizienz-Tisch (EET) Ostwürttemberg]. As a "trademark" of sorts, there is even a logo that we, as an active "participant at the table", are allowed to display and use. The objective is to successfully reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions.
These are objectives that the leaders of the family-owned RUD Group are particularly dedicated to achieve for all of their manufacturing sites.
What has been accomplished so far? The nationally renowned trade magazine "PRODUKTION" took a closer look and revealed excellent results in an interview with Holger Menzel, Head of Environmental Protection, energy manager (IHK), waste management officer and dangerous goods safety adviser at RUD. To begin with, the title chosen for the article by PRODUKTION makes the direction clear: "Everyone pulls together on the efficiency chain!" In collaboration with specialists of the Hohenlohe model (Pfedelbach) and the engineering firm Eproplan Stuttgart, a total of 20 measures that generate an increase in energy efficiency while taking economic efficiency into account were identified.
As stated by the RUD official, Holger Menzel, these were measures that took effect in very specific areas of application over a period of three years. Compressed air, heating, lighting and water use for cooling processes stand out as examples and are the summation of more than 30 measures suggested during the initial consultation with specialists of the Hohenlohe model and the engineering firm Eproplan. From these suggestions, as mentioned above, we have already derived 20 measures that fit us perfectly and thus can be put into practice promptly and economically. For example, our electricians in particular immediately got busy implementing energy-saving processes.
The most important factor that must be considered for the prospect of success with regard to achieving any efficiency goal is employee motivation, explains Menzel. "These successes are not possible without an acute awareness for energy efficiency in all areas."
Cost-savings in cooling water consumption and compressed air generation as well as optimised compressor control are only a few examples to be mentioned – examples that "pay off", not only regarding the specific total of cost-savings, but also in an environmentally responsible energy balance. Saving several hundred-thousand kilowatt hours annually says more about this than a lot of words!
And because the family-owned RUD Group is one of just a few German companies to participate in the global "Cool Earth" initiative, environmentally responsible energy efficiency will be a hot topic not only in the German production facilities when it comes to future manufacturing development. It was not just by chance that we provided the "Expert tip" in last month's issue of REGIOBusiness!
In their summarising assessment, PRODUKTION states that "ecological awareness and environmental protection have always been an integral part of the company philosophy of the RUD Group, which is now owned by the fifth generation of the family."
And the central theme at RUD that will dominate the next few years is an active exchange of experiences, including exchange with other participants and networks in the region: This is because, according to Dr. Jörg S. Rieger, Managing Director of RUD, energy efficiency "is as much a social task as it is an economic necessity."
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Erlau USA announces launch of new website for the U.S. market
Hiawatha, IA, November 1, 2010 – We’re delighted to announce our new website which has been many months in the planning; http://www.erlauusa.com/ will be an easier way for us to get in front of our target audience. The new website’s navigation features include an easy to use menu bar and fewer pages to click through to locate information on the site. We are excited to present the new website design to our customers in an easy-to-use, easy-to-navigate fashion.
One of the advantages of having our own website is that is allows us to modify the information for the market. The newly designed website focuses on products that are more readily available to the market and customer service, but it also incorporates a cleaner, simpler layout that allows the user to quickly locate information with fewer steps.
The new website will be user friendly and will be hyperlinked to the main website, erlau.com as necessary.
Contact Information:
Erlau (a RUD company)
840 N 20th Ave, Hiawatha, IA 52233
800-553-7993
http://www.erlauusa.com/
http://www.erlauusa.com/
Monday, October 18, 2010
Nexus™ 100 General Waste Recycling Bin
With increased awareness of the importance of "away from home" recycling, RUD in conjunction with Glasdon International has developed a suite of recycling bins to suit all applications. Cross contamination of waste streams can result in extra collection costs due to the additional work required to sort the contaminated waste steams. With color coding, shaped apertures and simple graphics, the Glasdon range of recycling bins are a proven and effective method of reducing the costs of recycling.
Nexus™ 100 General Waste Recycling Bin
NEXUS™ 100 units can be sited side-by-side or back-to-back to create a recycling centre. Color-coded apertures (Pastel Blue, Pastel Green, Red, Yellow, Orange, Dark Grey and Black) and clear graphics make NEXUS 100 easily identifiable for effective use. Standard graphic options and Recycle Now graphic options are available. Optional post-mounted or wall-mounting sign kits are also available to help promote the recycling message. Paper, Cans, Plastic Bottles and Glass Bottles can all be collected in NEXUS 100, as well as other recyclables, such as Batteries, Mobile Phones, Bottle Tops, CDs and Ink Cartridges.
NEXUS 100 has a large 100 liter capacity. An additional 8ltr side pod is available on one or both sides of the NEXUS 100. This can be either a reservoir for collecting waste liquid from cans or bottles before depositing in the unit, a waste pod for collecting non-recyclable items, or an additional recycling bin for other items. A standard range of graphics are available and the trim on the pod can be supplied in Red, Orange, Yellow and Dusty Grey.
Specifications
Height:1007mm
Depth:397mm
Width:544mm
Weight:12kg
Capacity:100ltr
Standard Graphics Colors
Recycle Now Graphics Colors
Bin Body: Dark Grey
Bin Door & Lid: Pastel Grey
Apertures & Graphics: - General Waste Bin: Black
Contact Erlau for more information: e-mail or call 800-553-7993
Nexus™ 100 Can Recycling Bin
NEXUS™ 100 units can be sited side-by-side or back-to-back to create a recycling centre. Color-coded apertures (Pastel Blue, Pastel Green, Red, Yellow, Orange, Dark Grey and Black) and clear graphics make NEXUS 100 easily identifiable for effective use. Standard graphic options and Recycle Now graphic options are available. Optional post-mounted or wall-mounting sign kits are also available to help promote the recycling message. Paper, Cans, Plastic Bottles and Glass Bottles can all be collected in NEXUS 100, as well as other recyclables, such as Batteries, Mobile Phones, Bottle Tops, CDs and Ink Cartridges.
NEXUS 100 has a large 100 liter capacity. An additional 8ltr side pod is available on one or both sides of the NEXUS 100. This can be either a reservoir for collecting waste liquid from cans or bottles before depositing in the unit, a waste pod for collecting non-recyclable items, or an additional recycling bin for other items. A standard range of graphics are available and the trim on the pod can be supplied in Red, Orange, Yellow and Dusty Grey.
Specifications
Height:1007mm
Depth:397mm
Width:544mm
Weight:12kg
Capacity:100ltr
Standard Graphics Colors
Bin Body: Dark Grey
Bin Door & Lid: Pastel Grey
Apertures & Graphics: - Cans Only: Dark Grey. 1007
Recycle Now Graphics Colors
Bin Body: Dark Grey
Bin Door & Lid: Pastel Grey
Apertures & Graphics: - Cans Only: Dark Grey.
Contact Erlau for more information: Phone: 800-553-7993 / 319-294-0001
Fax: 877-512-7209 / 319-294-0003
Email: info@rudchain.com
Nexus™ 100 General Waste Recycling Bin
NEXUS™ 100 units can be sited side-by-side or back-to-back to create a recycling centre. Color-coded apertures (Pastel Blue, Pastel Green, Red, Yellow, Orange, Dark Grey and Black) and clear graphics make NEXUS 100 easily identifiable for effective use. Standard graphic options and Recycle Now graphic options are available. Optional post-mounted or wall-mounting sign kits are also available to help promote the recycling message. Paper, Cans, Plastic Bottles and Glass Bottles can all be collected in NEXUS 100, as well as other recyclables, such as Batteries, Mobile Phones, Bottle Tops, CDs and Ink Cartridges.
NEXUS 100 has a large 100 liter capacity. An additional 8ltr side pod is available on one or both sides of the NEXUS 100. This can be either a reservoir for collecting waste liquid from cans or bottles before depositing in the unit, a waste pod for collecting non-recyclable items, or an additional recycling bin for other items. A standard range of graphics are available and the trim on the pod can be supplied in Red, Orange, Yellow and Dusty Grey.
Specifications
Height:1007mm
Depth:397mm
Width:544mm
Weight:12kg
Capacity:100ltr
Standard Graphics Colors
Bin Body: Dark Grey
Bin Door & Lid: Pastel Grey
Apertures & Graphics: - General Waste Bin: Dark Grey.Recycle Now Graphics Colors
Bin Body: Dark Grey
Bin Door & Lid: Pastel Grey
Apertures & Graphics: - General Waste Bin: Black
Contact Erlau for more information: e-mail or call 800-553-7993
Nexus™ 100 Can Recycling Bin
NEXUS™ 100 units can be sited side-by-side or back-to-back to create a recycling centre. Color-coded apertures (Pastel Blue, Pastel Green, Red, Yellow, Orange, Dark Grey and Black) and clear graphics make NEXUS 100 easily identifiable for effective use. Standard graphic options and Recycle Now graphic options are available. Optional post-mounted or wall-mounting sign kits are also available to help promote the recycling message. Paper, Cans, Plastic Bottles and Glass Bottles can all be collected in NEXUS 100, as well as other recyclables, such as Batteries, Mobile Phones, Bottle Tops, CDs and Ink Cartridges.
NEXUS 100 has a large 100 liter capacity. An additional 8ltr side pod is available on one or both sides of the NEXUS 100. This can be either a reservoir for collecting waste liquid from cans or bottles before depositing in the unit, a waste pod for collecting non-recyclable items, or an additional recycling bin for other items. A standard range of graphics are available and the trim on the pod can be supplied in Red, Orange, Yellow and Dusty Grey.
Specifications
Height:1007mm
Depth:397mm
Width:544mm
Weight:12kg
Capacity:100ltr
Standard Graphics Colors
Bin Body: Dark Grey
Bin Door & Lid: Pastel Grey
Apertures & Graphics: - Cans Only: Dark Grey. 1007
Recycle Now Graphics Colors
Bin Body: Dark Grey
Bin Door & Lid: Pastel Grey
Apertures & Graphics: - Cans Only: Dark Grey.
Contact Erlau for more information: Phone: 800-553-7993 / 319-294-0001
Fax: 877-512-7209 / 319-294-0003
Email: info@rudchain.com
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Walk safely this winter with RUD Shoe Chains!
Walk and Work with Confidence & Safety
Working in the winter presents unique challenges for contractors, utility workers, delivery personnel and places where staff work outdoors during the winter months with slippery ice, deep snow and freezing temperatures. Weather-related slips and falls become a serious
Working in the winter presents unique challenges for contractors, utility workers, delivery personnel and places where staff work outdoors during the winter months with slippery ice, deep snow and freezing temperatures. Weather-related slips and falls become a serious
hazard as winter conditions often make for wet or icy surfaces outdoors. Falls caused by slipping on ice or snow can cause broken bones and internal injuries, costing companies time and money. More and more companies are taking proactive measure to prevent their employees from being injured; some companies are now providing shoe chains to their employees keeping them safe from slipping and falling in the winter.
A safety product designed for fall prevention on snow and ice is RUD Bergsteiger original shoe chains. Designed to fit comfortably on your footwear and not roll off as you walk on snow and ice. These shoe and boot chains provide excellent traction on snow and ice and are the professional choice for utility workers, delivery personnel, maintenance workers, winter sportspersons and hikers – ideal for mountain trekking in summer and winter. Slick surfaces, snow, ice, oil, mud, slippery rocks, and wet grass - cause accidents that can be prevented by the use of wearing RUD Shoe Chains, which provides the user with traction and help prevent falls.
Getting to work -- and getting home – can be tricky during the winter season. Much of the U.S. was hit hard with winter storms last year; during one of the worst winter storms on the east coast last year many employees who were stranded at home while others like emergency workers and the utility companies had to work to keep things running; many of these professionals who must work during these winter storms will often wear boot chains to prevent slipping and falling on the slick roads and pathways. In fact, a hospital in Pennsylvania gave their employees and visiting employees "boot chains" to put on their shoes to give them extra traction as they travel to and from work.
BERGSTEIGER (Burg sti gur) - Means "man who lives in the mountain" in German, the perfect name for the RUD shoe chains. Made from case-hardened, high-grade cadmium-plated steel chain links for exceptional grip and designed for secure grip on slippery ground such as ice and snow, the Bergsteiger is a wise investment for anyone that must be out in winter condition. The shoe chains are made up of individually welded chain links to provide extra grip for better traction and vulcanized rubber, which allows for years of reliable use and quick and easy installation. The Bergsteiger is available in four sizes and can be easily slipped on to the footwear as needed. The compact carry-bag easily attaches to the user’s belt, although the user should allow the chains to dry before returning them to their carry bag.
RUD shoe chains are sold through an appointed RUD distributor or retail store.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
ERLAU at the 2010 ASLA Expo
With over 6,000 landscape architecture professionals from across the U.S. and around the world will gathered in Washington, D.C. on September 10–13, 2010. This was the fourth ASLA Expo that we have attended, and it was our best show to date! This year our new National Sales Manager, Neil Elenzweig attended the show. Neil's knowledge and expertise make him a great asset to the Erlau Site Furnishings Team. He knows many people in the Landscape Architect community, and he will be a valuable asset to the Erlau Site Furnishings team.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Manufacturer-Special Prize of the Sponsorship Award 2010 “Work - Safety - Health“ goes to RUD!
Manufacturer-Special Prize of the Sponsorship Award 2010
Manufacturer-Special Prize of the Sponsorship Award 2010 “Work - Safety - Health“ goes to RUD!
The stars of the Swabian family-run business RUD, and its world class product, the “ICE Grade 120 Mecano Program”, are on top again: On 26th March RUD was awarded with a Special Award in the category “Manufacturer Prize” of the Sponsorship Award 2010 of the professional association of raw materials and chemical industry (BG RCI), sector of mining - one of the most coveted Prize Awards of its kind. Consequently, the company has received its fifth Award in series for its revolutionary development the “ICE Chain System”.
On the 26th March 2010 the Sponsorship Award “Work - Safety - Health” was announced by the professional association of raw materials and chemical industry (BG RCI), sector of mining, for the 8th time in the categories Safety Engineering, Health Protection, Organization/Motivation, Manufacturer and Special Activities for apprentices. Here innovative, safety solutions were awarded, which offer an essential contribution to the case of work and health protection. The prize has a far reaching magnetic effect throughout the mining and quarrying industry focused on surface and underground mining, and it is considered as one of the most coveted awards.
The “ICE Grade 120 Mecano System” is a revolutionary chain system of slings for safe lifting and moving of heavy loads. With its so-called “Sceletto-technology” and a novel, patented steel, the system is more robust, cost efficient and ergonomic than its predecessors. The RUD Group is the first chain manufacturer in the world, which has received the approval stamp “D” for Grade 120 by the competent professional association “Metall Nord Süd“.
The innovative “ICE Chain System” from RUD, offers usually heavy equipment in a lightweight construction. The net weight of the “ICE Grade 120 Mecano System” can be reduced as much as 30 percent compared to the comparable solution in the market (Grade 80). This reduction in weight greatly benefits the users who have the need to handle the equipment every day by reducing the amount of hand and back strain - an area often neglected but of enormous importance. In summary, this sustainable development also offers a reduction in raw materials and resource consumption, with a simultaneous improvement in quality and performance, teamed with the outcomes of an occupational safety guarantee. This year's jury, consisting of represen-tatives of the BG RCI, the industry trade union Mining, Chemical and Energy Association (IG BCE) and the industry trade association Mining e.V., were extremely happy to award, the Manu-facturer-Special Prize of the Sponsorship Award 2010 "Work - Safety - Health" to the traditional company RUD. This high award, in addition to four other awards for the “ICE Chain System” only emphasizes once again, that the RUD Group has excelled in its innovativeness and per-formance power.
The “ICE Chain System” boast a specially developed ICE pink powder coating, which shows the effects of temperature in which the chain can be safely used. It is prohibited to use the ICE pink chain in temperatures of more than 300° C. This is clearly displayed by the ICE pink color turning brown-black. The “ICE Chains” must then be taken out of service or sent back to the manu-facturer for maintenance.
The Swabian chain manufacturer RUD has succeeded with its “Chain-Evolution ICE” to develop a high innovative, safety and problem-solving oriented product, which has achieved the re-quirements of the occupational safety and health. With numerous patents and awards (among others Steel Innovation Award 2009, International Design Award 2008 of the state of Baden-Württemberg, finalist at the Innovation Award of German Economy 2009, Innovation Award 2009 of the district of Göttingen) RUD is considered with its revolutionary “ICE Grade 120 Me-cano System” in the sector of modern sling and lashing, lifting, hoist and conveyor technology as a market-leader and the official “top innovator” in its industry.
Manufacturer-Special Prize of the Sponsorship Award 2010 “Work - Safety - Health“ goes to RUD!
The stars of the Swabian family-run business RUD, and its world class product, the “ICE Grade 120 Mecano Program”, are on top again: On 26th March RUD was awarded with a Special Award in the category “Manufacturer Prize” of the Sponsorship Award 2010 of the professional association of raw materials and chemical industry (BG RCI), sector of mining - one of the most coveted Prize Awards of its kind. Consequently, the company has received its fifth Award in series for its revolutionary development the “ICE Chain System”.
On the 26th March 2010 the Sponsorship Award “Work - Safety - Health” was announced by the professional association of raw materials and chemical industry (BG RCI), sector of mining, for the 8th time in the categories Safety Engineering, Health Protection, Organization/Motivation, Manufacturer and Special Activities for apprentices. Here innovative, safety solutions were awarded, which offer an essential contribution to the case of work and health protection. The prize has a far reaching magnetic effect throughout the mining and quarrying industry focused on surface and underground mining, and it is considered as one of the most coveted awards.
The “ICE Grade 120 Mecano System” is a revolutionary chain system of slings for safe lifting and moving of heavy loads. With its so-called “Sceletto-technology” and a novel, patented steel, the system is more robust, cost efficient and ergonomic than its predecessors. The RUD Group is the first chain manufacturer in the world, which has received the approval stamp “D” for Grade 120 by the competent professional association “Metall Nord Süd“.
The innovative “ICE Chain System” from RUD, offers usually heavy equipment in a lightweight construction. The net weight of the “ICE Grade 120 Mecano System” can be reduced as much as 30 percent compared to the comparable solution in the market (Grade 80). This reduction in weight greatly benefits the users who have the need to handle the equipment every day by reducing the amount of hand and back strain - an area often neglected but of enormous importance. In summary, this sustainable development also offers a reduction in raw materials and resource consumption, with a simultaneous improvement in quality and performance, teamed with the outcomes of an occupational safety guarantee. This year's jury, consisting of represen-tatives of the BG RCI, the industry trade union Mining, Chemical and Energy Association (IG BCE) and the industry trade association Mining e.V., were extremely happy to award, the Manu-facturer-Special Prize of the Sponsorship Award 2010 "Work - Safety - Health" to the traditional company RUD. This high award, in addition to four other awards for the “ICE Chain System” only emphasizes once again, that the RUD Group has excelled in its innovativeness and per-formance power.
The “ICE Chain System” boast a specially developed ICE pink powder coating, which shows the effects of temperature in which the chain can be safely used. It is prohibited to use the ICE pink chain in temperatures of more than 300° C. This is clearly displayed by the ICE pink color turning brown-black. The “ICE Chains” must then be taken out of service or sent back to the manu-facturer for maintenance.
The Swabian chain manufacturer RUD has succeeded with its “Chain-Evolution ICE” to develop a high innovative, safety and problem-solving oriented product, which has achieved the re-quirements of the occupational safety and health. With numerous patents and awards (among others Steel Innovation Award 2009, International Design Award 2008 of the state of Baden-Württemberg, finalist at the Innovation Award of German Economy 2009, Innovation Award 2009 of the district of Göttingen) RUD is considered with its revolutionary “ICE Grade 120 Me-cano System” in the sector of modern sling and lashing, lifting, hoist and conveyor technology as a market-leader and the official “top innovator” in its industry.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
RUD Now Offers Four New Sizes of StarPoints®
RUD-Chain, Inc. has developed four new sizes of its popular swivel eyebolt, the StarPoint: VRS-M22; VRS-1/4” 20 UNC; VRS-5/16”-18UNC; VRS-7/16” -14UNC. The smaller UNC sizes were developed to meet the needs of the end-users. The new smaller sizes allow more versatility for lifting smaller loads.
The smaller sizes were developed because OEMs are using these sizes in their manufacturing facilities. For example, the new ¼” size was developed because the OEM was using two - ¼” eyebolts to lift a gear and rotating it 90°. Because any non-vertical lift on an eyebolt seriously diminishes the working load limit the OEM sought out a solution. The solution to this problem is the use of a proper lifting point, such as the RUD StarPoint swivel eyebolt. Prior to using the RUD StarPoint, the OEM was using a substantial amount of standard eyebolts because the eyebolts were being bent and damaged do to misuse. They also discovered that because of broken, busted or misused eyebolts they were breaking or harming the products and/or the machinery; many manufacturing organizations are unaware that the incorrect applications of eyebolts significantly increases the probability of failures no matter how large or small the load. It just made sense for RUD to offer a new size that would help the OEM correct this common problem.
The StarPoint adjusts to the direction of the pull which allows full engagement of the bolt and insures a safe lift. The StarPoint, like all of RUD’s products are forged from high-tensile steel and 100% electromagnetically crack tested. With a smaller thread size than the standard DIN 580 eyebolts and without the need for any additional lifting means, these modern lifting points pay for themselves quickly. The modern design prevents the lifting points and valuable loads from being damaged.
Offering these new sizes is an example of how RUD-Chain, Inc. continually meets the needs of its customers. RUD seeks to build longstanding partnerships with its customers and is committed to customer oriented technical innovations and solutions.
Friday, March 26, 2010
“The Modern Lifting Point”
Using inappropriate lifting points or incorrectly using a lifting point could ultimately lead to a potentially catastrophic injury and/or a considerable loss of time in production! Many manufacturing organizations are unaware that the use of inappropriate lifting points and incorrect applications of eyebolts significantly increases the probability of failures. The solution to this problem is the use of proper lifting points that adjust to the direction of the pull which allows full engagement of the bolt, insuring a safe lift. Up to now, the design of lifting points has not seriously considered the extent to which loads have to be turned and twisted during the handling process. With these turning movements, the loads can be damaged and/or the lifting system can be considerably overloaded. Properly torqued safety hoist rings are ideal for the needs of mold and die manufacturers. When a mold or die must be flipped, the lifting points need to swivel and pivot at the same time; any binding of the lifting points could be disastrous. The typical hoist ring uses a body, bushing and graphite-based lubricant to allow it to swivel, and an integrated oval or round eye to allow for pivoting. Another lifting point design uses ball bearings in the body to allow for swiveling and an integrated eye to allow for pivoting. The smoothness of the ball bearings makes this product perfect for this application. Due to the ball bearing design, the bolt is not required to be torqued to a specified value as long as the lifting point is flush to the surface of the tool being lifted. When a mold or die must be flipped, the center pull swiveling hoist ring and related lifting points are the appropriate tools. When a heavy tool is flipped, two lifting points are used on one side of the tool. As the load reaches its balance point and starts to fall onto its side, the lifting points need to both swivel and pivot at the same time, and the entire rigging unit (chains, wire rope, nylon sling, hooks and related hardware) must be properly designed and applied by the crane operator. Any binding of the lifting point could be catastrophic at this moment. The side pull style hoist ring also is well suited to 90-degree lifts and for the flipping of molds and dies (due to its swiveling and pivoting capabilities). This design offsets the mounting bolt 90 degrees from the lifting eye making for convenient side mounting to the tool.
Modern Eyebolts While not as prevalent as in the past, forged eyebolt use is still a common and potentially dangerous practice if not performed correctly. Any non-vertical torqued lift on an eyebolt seriously diminishes the working load limit. For example, an eyebolt rated for 2,000 pounds in a vertical plane only has a rating of 400 pounds (20 percent) at a 45-degree angle and only 300 pounds (15 percent) at a 90-degree angle. This also assumes the eye of the bolt remains fixed and shouldered to the load, which often is not the case because the common DIN-580 eyebolt is only to be lifted in the screwing direction or with a maximum inclination angle of 45°. A more recent style of lifting point is the true swiveling eyebolt, which allows the bolt to be threaded into the tool while independently allowing its eye to swivel a full 360°, giving the eyebolt the ability to adjust to the direction of the pull and allows full-engagement of the bolt insures a safe lift and prevents damage to valuable loads. This type of lifting point is available in a variety of sizes and is economically priced between a forged eyebolt and a swiveling hoist ring. A swivel eyebolt does not pivot, but for many applications this is not an issue. The hexagonal socket of the VRS StarPoint can be tightened by hand or a standard socket wrench. The eyebolt then is free to swivel 360° and can be used at any angle up to 90°. The hexagonal shape of the eye differentiates the StarPoint from an ordinary eyebolt. The StarPoint is forged from high-tensile steel. It is 100% electromagnetically crack tested, and has its rated load forged into the body for easy visibility.
The New Generation Because of the increasing demands for the safety and function of modern lifting points, RUD has developed the PowerPoint®-Generation; The PowerPoint-Star fulfills the demand for universal connection. The robust pink hook has the ability to pivot in any direction, allowing all common sling types to be quickly and safely attached without using additional hardware (e.g. shackles). The optimized design allows for jerk-free turning and prevents the lifting points, as well as the load from being damaged. The double ball-bearing guarantees that even under a full load, the PowerPoint® can be turned in a 90° position from the bolt center line. All of the PowerPoint mounting bases, together with associated hook and ring combinations, have Working Load Limit (WLL) ratings equivalent to the market leading RUD VIP sling chain system - therefore offering a 25% increase in the load ratings applicable to equivalently sized Grade 80 chain and components.
Requirements of modern lifting points:
□ Design factor of 4 :1 in any direction □ No unintentional hooking out of the lifting means
□ Clear indication of working load limit in metric tons and lbs. for side loading applications
□ Highly-visible color
□ A universal connector for different lifting means (for example hooks, eyes, round slings, etc. – without any additional tools, like shackles).
□ Ability to turn without jerking under full load.
□ Must not damage machine or the lifting mean during turning or moving.
□ Smallest thread for bolt-on applications. Lifting points for welding: can be welded on the smallest place without pre-treatment.
□ Offers the designer great flexibility
With modern lifting points – save costs! With a smaller thread size than the standard DIN 580 eyebolts and without the need for any additional lifting means, these modern lifting points pay for themselves quickly. The modern design prevents the lifting points and valuable loads from being damaged. Modern lifting points also save valuable production time because there is no need for additional equipment and no wasted time changing lifting devices. Currently, the demands are fulfilled by only one lifting point series. For 25 years, the company RUD Chain, Inc. has continued to strive to develop a safer means of lifting. All RUD lifting points are tested to ensure quality and safety.
Why are RUD Lifting Points “Pink”? Distinct Florescent pink powder coating in not only highly visible, it is a heat indicator. The special fluorescent pink powder coating permanently changes color at increased temperatures. If chain reaches temperatures above 400°C, the color changes to a deep black with small bubbles, indicating that the chain has been over-heated; the VIP component should not be used at this high temperature. The special fluorescent pink powder coating permanently highlights the maximum temperature at which the VIP chain has been used.
The Power of “Pink” The pink lifting points also give you 25% more WLL than the highest existing quality Grade T, 8 or 80. RUD products are made from CrNiMo-special steel, which is quenched and tempered to produce unique characteristics of high toughness and minimum ultimate elongation for natural black >25%, surface treated >20%. VIP is less sensitive to notching and hydrogen embrittlement than quality Grade T, 8 or 80. The bending test, according to DIN or EN standards is far exceeded by VIP. The high quality VIP chains and components have a duplex surface protection. Due to the two stages, i.e. pretreatment and pink powder coating, a considerably better surface protection is obtained compared to normal zinc plating.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Congrats to the Erlau TPC Team!
The phones have been going crazy the past week with “Slag” orders in the Tire Protection Chain (TPC) department. Since last Wednesday, the TPC service team (Brian, Josh, Chris and Jason) have built 12 chains from scratch. The TPC team has recently started another order consisting of 6 chains that require the same process of cutting down larger chains, assembling and welding.Next week we will receive 6 Guard chains from Erlau and have an additional customer orders for another 22pcs. With the recent Customer commitments we continue to grow our market share. We could not be more proud of the extra effort of the TPC team for putting in the extra time and effort to keep Erlau number 1 in the Tire Protection Chain Industry!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Introduction
RUD – a strong brand over many years
Since 1980, the RUD Company, a subsidiary of RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG, has been established in the United States. The RUD Company was founded in 1875 and for more than 130 years has been manufacturing high-quality chains and chain products in its factory located in Aalen-Unterkochen, Germany. The RUD factory is regarded as one of the most modern chain producing factories in the world. The RUD group supplies comprehensive pioneering solutions involving chain systems and components for many different areas of applications.
RUD has well earned its global reputation as a leading manufacturer of high quality round steel link chains and associated components. RUD is ISO9001 certified and is renowned for its expertise in heat treatment methods - delivering high performance chain products to suit the most demanding industrial and military applications.
RUD specializes in providing highly-engineered solutions for standard and special applications for all load securing systems, lifting equipment, non-skid chains and technical and logistics support by land, air and sea. RUD products are used in a number of military applications world-wide, which include: site furnishings, snow chains, shoe chains, traction chains, automatic tire chain systems, tire protection chains, mining connectors, flight bars, sprocket and pocket wheels, spreader bars, lifting & lashing points, VIP and grade 100 sling chain systems and new grade 120 ICE sling chain.
RUD products include:
Lashing and Lifting System:
To maximize safety without compromising strength, RUD lashing, lifting, and tie down chain systems deliver 260 different types of tested lifting points; 200 are for bolting and 60 for welding. RUD is the world leader swivel load ring technology.RUD Chain, Inc. was the first chain manufacturer to achieve certification “H1” for our grade 80 products and reach ISO 9001 approval. RUD currently sells these products as components to lifting devices and lashing systems in various industrial and military applications around the world.
Hoist Chain:
Precision made round steel link chains for manual and electric hoisting applications
Conveyor and Mining Components:
RUD Offers high-quality conveyor chains for cargo and bulk material in the form of round steel link chains, central chains and components, and modular system attachments. The RUD system is carefully designed for the most effective combination of chains, drive wheels, flight bars and connectors to achieve maximum service life.
Tire Protection Chains:
As the world leader in tire protection chains, RUD-Erlau offers a comprehensive range of chain designs and tailors them to provide the best protection for each specific application in the slag industry, quarries, mining, or any situation where tough (hot) conditions or jagged rock can damage tires.
Many of the designs in common use today were first developed and patented by the RUD-Erlau company. Today RUD-Erlau has over 500 patents globally, documenting RUD's leadership in the industry and innovative approach.
Traction and Snow Chains:
RUD manufactures a variety of snow/ice and traction chains. RUD's top-of-the-range conventional snow chains meet the highest demands for traction. Made of high-quality alloy steel, RUD tire chains are easy to mount. RUD tire chains have a chain mesh design for maximum traction, smooth running performance and tire protection.
Rotogrip Automatic Snow Chains:
RUD manufactures high-quality traction chains with highly innovative fitting systems for safe driving on snow and icy roads. The ROTOGRIP®, RUD’s Automatic Snow Chain System features the proven universal mounting system; the patented design of the chain wheels allows for the installation either side in your choice of 6, 8, 10 or 18 strand wheels. Designed for a wide range of vehicles and suspensions the ROTOGRIP® system is easy to install and is designed to work in forward and reverse, providing excellent traction at low speeds.
Bergsteiger Boot Chains:
Walk safely with RUD shoe chains made from high-grade steel with profiled chain links for exceptional grip. No more slipping and falling on snow and ice. 100% welded for extra grip and longer life.
Outdoor and Site Furnishings:
Erlau outdoor furnishings are environmentally friendly, long-lasting and maintenance-free. All components meet high standards of quality (ISO 9001 certified) in terms of raw materials, construction, and manufacturing. The key themes behind Erlau outdoor furniture is functionality, versatility and durability, which is the reason that Erlau's high-quality furniture stands up to even the harshest conditions. Erlau outdoor furniture comes with a 10 year rust protection guarantee and optional anti-graffiti coating. Erlau® furniture fits perfectly with every open-air challenge.
Since 1980, the RUD Company, a subsidiary of RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG, has been established in the United States. The RUD Company was founded in 1875 and for more than 130 years has been manufacturing high-quality chains and chain products in its factory located in Aalen-Unterkochen, Germany. The RUD factory is regarded as one of the most modern chain producing factories in the world. The RUD group supplies comprehensive pioneering solutions involving chain systems and components for many different areas of applications.
RUD has well earned its global reputation as a leading manufacturer of high quality round steel link chains and associated components. RUD is ISO9001 certified and is renowned for its expertise in heat treatment methods - delivering high performance chain products to suit the most demanding industrial and military applications.
RUD specializes in providing highly-engineered solutions for standard and special applications for all load securing systems, lifting equipment, non-skid chains and technical and logistics support by land, air and sea. RUD products are used in a number of military applications world-wide, which include: site furnishings, snow chains, shoe chains, traction chains, automatic tire chain systems, tire protection chains, mining connectors, flight bars, sprocket and pocket wheels, spreader bars, lifting & lashing points, VIP and grade 100 sling chain systems and new grade 120 ICE sling chain.
RUD products include:
Lashing and Lifting System:
To maximize safety without compromising strength, RUD lashing, lifting, and tie down chain systems deliver 260 different types of tested lifting points; 200 are for bolting and 60 for welding. RUD is the world leader swivel load ring technology.RUD Chain, Inc. was the first chain manufacturer to achieve certification “H1” for our grade 80 products and reach ISO 9001 approval. RUD currently sells these products as components to lifting devices and lashing systems in various industrial and military applications around the world.
Hoist Chain:
Precision made round steel link chains for manual and electric hoisting applications
Conveyor and Mining Components:
RUD Offers high-quality conveyor chains for cargo and bulk material in the form of round steel link chains, central chains and components, and modular system attachments. The RUD system is carefully designed for the most effective combination of chains, drive wheels, flight bars and connectors to achieve maximum service life.
Tire Protection Chains:
As the world leader in tire protection chains, RUD-Erlau offers a comprehensive range of chain designs and tailors them to provide the best protection for each specific application in the slag industry, quarries, mining, or any situation where tough (hot) conditions or jagged rock can damage tires.
Many of the designs in common use today were first developed and patented by the RUD-Erlau company. Today RUD-Erlau has over 500 patents globally, documenting RUD's leadership in the industry and innovative approach.
Traction and Snow Chains:
RUD manufactures a variety of snow/ice and traction chains. RUD's top-of-the-range conventional snow chains meet the highest demands for traction. Made of high-quality alloy steel, RUD tire chains are easy to mount. RUD tire chains have a chain mesh design for maximum traction, smooth running performance and tire protection.
Rotogrip Automatic Snow Chains:
RUD manufactures high-quality traction chains with highly innovative fitting systems for safe driving on snow and icy roads. The ROTOGRIP®, RUD’s Automatic Snow Chain System features the proven universal mounting system; the patented design of the chain wheels allows for the installation either side in your choice of 6, 8, 10 or 18 strand wheels. Designed for a wide range of vehicles and suspensions the ROTOGRIP® system is easy to install and is designed to work in forward and reverse, providing excellent traction at low speeds.
Bergsteiger Boot Chains:
Walk safely with RUD shoe chains made from high-grade steel with profiled chain links for exceptional grip. No more slipping and falling on snow and ice. 100% welded for extra grip and longer life.
Outdoor and Site Furnishings:
Erlau outdoor furnishings are environmentally friendly, long-lasting and maintenance-free. All components meet high standards of quality (ISO 9001 certified) in terms of raw materials, construction, and manufacturing. The key themes behind Erlau outdoor furniture is functionality, versatility and durability, which is the reason that Erlau's high-quality furniture stands up to even the harshest conditions. Erlau outdoor furniture comes with a 10 year rust protection guarantee and optional anti-graffiti coating. Erlau® furniture fits perfectly with every open-air challenge.
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