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Performance and safety are paramount when lifting or moving heavy products. In such conditions, the need for specialised material handling equipment is critical. RUD understands these challenges and offers a range of solutions designed specifically for steel handling.

In addition to the steel handling products, RUD Australia also offers additional solutions for lifting and lashing. From heavy coils to cumbersome beams, our robust and reliable products prioritise safety and efficiency at every stage of your business.

Pacman Coil Tilter: The Pacman Coil Tilter is a small footprint up-ender for tilting steel coils from a vertical to a horizontal bore position, enabling safe loading to an Uncoiler machine.

The Pacman Coil Tilter is driven mechanically and can be stopped with the load in the turning process. RUD offers a standard 6-tonne model with a slewing base, and we can customise it to suit your required tonnage.

Safety features include a start delay switch, audio-visual warning, a ‘deadman’ start switch and fork tyne slots. The Pacman Coil Tilter, with its space-saving design, provides reliable tilting and easy load control.

Click here for more details about the RUD Pacman Coil Tilter, or watch the video here.

Self-Levelling C-Hook: Handle coils easily and confidently thanks to the optimised design and ergonomic handle. We can provide custom options with multiple coil widths and protection pads to minimise product damage.

Click here for more details on the RUD Self-Levelling C-Hook.

Quad Hook: This is used to move large steel coils safely and efficiently. The Quad Hook eliminates the risks of conventional T-hooks and bore tongs as it minimises the likelihood of coil damage from unravelling. The Quad Hook provides peace of mind for safety with four pivoting arms that cradle the coils securely, minimising damage and operator risk.

Click here for more details on the RUD Quad Hook.

Spreader/Lifting Beams: RUD’s custom-engineered spreader and lifting beams optimise weight distribution for the safe and efficient lifting of heavy, awkward loads. We design the spreader/lifting beams in-house to minimise lead time and maximise cost-effectiveness. Our beam designs are verified with FEA software, certified by an external engineer, and then proof load tested after manufacture.

Click here for more details on the RUD Speader and Lifting Beams.

Hands-Free Feeder Unit (HFFU): A safe, reliable hands-free system to feed coil from the mandrel into the roll former. The HFFU eliminates the need to feed the coil, thereby preventing injuries manually. It will also increase productivity as the operator needs minimal interaction in the coil feeding process.

Click here for more details on the RUD Hands-Free Feeder Unit.

Coil Car: Move coils safely and simply with our compact yet powerful coil transporters. Coils can be loaded directly on the car with a C-Hook or other loading device, driven towards the uncoiler and height positioned to load over an expanding mandrel. We custom manufacture to suit your requirements.

Safety features include extended wings and safety rail locks for optimal stability.

Click here for more details on the RUD Coil Car.

All RUD products are rigorously tested and certified to meet the highest safety standards. RUD's commitment to safety, quality and sustainability is demonstrated by our accreditations, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS/NZS, ISO 3834.2, ISO/IEC 17025 and AS 45001.

Investing in RUD's steel handling solutions means:

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Contact RUD today at 07 3809 1300 or fill out an enquiry form here to discuss how our specialised equipment can optimise your steel handling requirements and elevate your safety standards.

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Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition is Australia’s premier commercial maritime and naval defence exposition which will be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney from Tue 7 - Thu 9 Nov 2023.

This year's expo is on track to be the largest iteration in 23 years, with key players from the maritime and naval defence communities.

RUD Australia is also a certified supplier to the Australian Defence Force. Some of the solutions we provide to the ADF are:

What does RUD offer?

We offer bespoke solutions for the challenging conditions in the maritime industry. Forged from Duplex Stainless Steel 1.4462, our products are suitable for corrosive applications, including the subsea ROV-Hook, which has been developed specially for rigging with underwater robots.

ROV Subsea Rigging Hook

RORO Weld-On Lashing Point

INOX-ABA Weld-On Lashing Point

INOX-STAR Bolt-On Lifting Point

TECDOS Drive Technology

TECDOS Drives can be used in linear, rotating, horizontal or vertical applications to:

Click here to visit the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition website.

Visit our booth in the Defence Jobs Qld Area from 7-9 Nov 2023 at the International Convention Centre to discuss our Maritime Lifting, Lashing and Drive Technology Solutions.

For more information on RUD Solutions for the Maritime Industry, click here to send us an enquiry.

The CICA (Crane Industry Council of Australia) Conference is one of the biggest crane industry events in the southern hemisphere. CICA 2023 is being held at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre from Thursday 26 to Saturday 28 Oct 2023. RUD will be showcasing solutions for lifting, lashing and engineering requirements of the crane industry. 

RUD Australia is a certified supplier to the crane and infrastructure industry, providing solutions such as:

Check our blogs on the Lifting Kits for Cranes, Lifting & Lashing Solutions for the Wind Energy Industry and lifting the largest and heaviest lattice cage for a bridge pier in Berlin.

Read why Mark Read from SureLift Crane Hire Services based at Moranbah says RUD chains are the best chains in the industry and consistently perform on safety and durability measures. And why you need to consider RUD Chains for your next lifting purchase.

Read the original article on Cranes & Lifting October 2023 issue here.

Visit us on Stands #27 and #28 from 26-28 Oct 2023 at the Perth Convention Centre to discuss our Lifting and Lashing Solutions for the crane industry.

For more information on RUD Solutions for the Crane Industry, click here to send us an enquiry.

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Engineering innovation at its best!

RUD Chains has developed a custom vacuum lifter for a challenging application using innovative technology and engineering expertise. This new product will help the customer to safely lift and fit components in situations otherwise impossible for traditional lifting devices.

RUD’s in-house engineers provide concept-to-completion solutions to engineering problems.

RUD can help increase project productivity, efficiency and safety by designing and delivering bespoke products and solutions. We help businesses remain competitive by solving real-world industry challenges. 

Complete Engineered Solutions

Pictures from CICA 2019 and CICA 2022.

Learn more about our Engineered Solutions by downloading our Engineered Product and Services Catalogue or click here to send us an enquiry.

Continued from Part 1 on TOP 5 LIFTING & LASHING POINTS. Click here to read Part 1.

Top 5 lifting and lashing points from RUD

We have compiled a list of the top 5 lifting and lashing points below:

VLBG-PLUS

The RUD VLBG-PLUS Load Ring comes in standard and variable bolt lengths. VLBG-PLUS has a safety factor of 4:1 and comes fully tested and certified by DGUV. It is designed for use in extreme temperatures ranging from -40˚C up to 100˚C and maximum temperature of 350˚C. 

The advantages of VLBG-PLUS:

VLBS LOAD RING

The VLBS LOAD RING comes with or without an internal holding spring. It is ideal for multi-directional loading with a safety factor of 4:1 and comes fully tested and approved by DGUV.

The advantages of VLBS LOAD RING:

VRS-F STARPOINT

The VRS-F STARPOINT rotates in the direction of the load. Available in several bolt lengths with corresponding washers and crack detected lock nuts in different threads.

The advantages of VRS-F STARPOINT:

ABA WELD-ON LUG

The ABA comes in both LIFTING POINT and LASHING POINT options which are ideal for construction projects that have constant rotary motion, strong vibrations and shocks. ABA has a safety factor of 4:1 and comes fully tested and approved by DGUV.

The advantages of ABA WELD-ON LUG:

ACP-TURNADO

The RUD ACP-TURNADO with a unique spring mechanism ensures higher safety by automatically rotating in the direction of force transmission. This eliminates the risk of a sudden release of the ring from this position in the direction of force and the resulting jerky dropping of the load - which endangers the load, load handling equipment and lifting system.

The advantages of ACP-TURNADO:

RUD has a long pedigree of manufacturing chains for over 140 years including 40 years in lifting technology and load securing. When it comes to lifting, securing, or lashing, the world looks to RUD which offers over 700 different lifting and lashing points for all requirements across mining, quarries, transport, and infrastructure.

All RUD lifting and load securing products are made in Germany. Many of the standards used in the lifting and load securing industry originated from RUD, such as the inspection stamp H1 for high strength chains in 1953, approval for Grade 8 (H1-8) in 1972 and approval for Grade 12 (D1-12) for round steel chains in 2007.

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If you want to know how the team at RUD can help you, please call 07 3809 1300 or fill out a form here.

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Continued from Part 1 on Tyre Protection Chains. Click here to read Part 1.

Lightweight Grade 120 Lifting Solutions

In mining, the size and weight of your equipment has a direct impact on yield and productivity. Our lifting and lashing solutions can increase efficiency and boost productivity.

RUD’s ICE Grade 120 chains are 30% lighter with 60% higher breaking force than Grade 80 chains. They are extremely robust, tough, resilient to sharp and rough edges and ideal for the harsh mining environment. The reduction in weight of more than 30% is a major safety advantage.

ICE Chains are assembled, and proof load tested in Brisbane. All RUD ICE sling assemblies are proof loaded at our 6000m2 facility in Brisbane - meaning you have peace of mind knowing that the sling is safe and able to perform the job it’s designed for - lifting safely.

Material Handling Solutions

RUD designs and produces conveyor systems for use in horizontal, vertical, and inclined applications. Our conveyor and drive systems are highly regarded for their high-performance & low-maintenance needs. RUD conveyor and drive systems offer numerous systems solutions for many applications whether it is for conveying, driving, or lifting. All conveyor and drive systems use round steel chains, forked link chains, screw drives or belts as traction mechanisms.

Our system range includes:

Engineered Solutions

RUD’s in-house engineers provide concept-to-completion solutions. Our accredited engineers help increase project productivity, efficiency, and safety by designing and delivering bespoke products and solutions. Our engineering team works with our manufacturing team in our 6000m2 Brisbane facility, designing and manufacturing customised engineering solutions for a range of industries.

All our products and solutions are rigorously tested to ensure they meet the high standards. Our quality control systems include compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and AS 45001.

Some of our testimonials:

“We see our long-term relationship with RUD more as a partnership than supplier and customer. RUD’s service and product support are excellent, and their team of industry specialists is always on hand to answer any of our questions” - Paul Denison, Bullivants Townsville.

“The team at Jilalan appreciate the quality service RUD provided in the design, fabrication, and commissioning of our platforms for our Wagon remediation project. RUD’s attention to detail and great communications skills ensured that our project was completed to the highest standard and exceeded our expectations. From the start of the procurement process, RUD committed to ensuring time frames could be met and delivered quality products as per agreement. We are grateful for this as no other company we contacted could make these commitments” - Gavin Witton Project Leader, CQCN North Wagon Operations, Aurizon.

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Australia is known worldwide as a mining country. Mining has been prevalent with the early settlers who heralded the gold rush in 1850 and were instrumental in bringing development during the early years. Mining is a major contributor to Australian economy, accounting for around 14.6% of the total Australian economy in 2021. For a complete snapshot of the Australian economy, download the Economy Composition Snapshot Chart.

There are over 350 operating mine sites across the country, one third of which are in WA and the balance two third are spread over Queensland and NSW. In Australia, WA accounts for 97% of iron ore while the east coast is majority coal production. Majority of coal mines are open cut with 1 in every 3 mines being underground.

RUD Group - Mining Solutions

For over 140 years, the RUD Group has been developing innovative chain systems and components for a wide range of applications in the mining sector around the world. In Australia, RUD offers a range of lifting and lashing points, VIP sling chain systems and tyre protection/traction chains for the mining industry.

RUD also offers a range of mining chains and connectors for use in armoured chain conveyors and beam stage loaders, covering all standard sizes, from 14x50mm through to 48x152mm. All sizes can be supplied in round steel link configuration while the flat link style is available only in the 38mm to 48mm size.

Tyre Protection Chains

The world reputed RUD tyre protection chains are a sought-after quality product for mining and quarrying trucks.

Tyre Protection Chains are required for 3 broad reasons:

  1. To Maximise Safety in wet and slippery environments
  2. To Reduce Operating Costs by cutting down on expensive repairs and avoiding downtime
  3. To Increase Flexibility and Overall Productivity by using high quality chains across different terrains

 

RUD’s tyre protection chains:

At the Jundee Nickel Mine, extreme tyre wear and premature tyre failure had become an ongoing problem. Tyre issues were frequent but unpredictable. Replacement tyres were often difficult to source, leaving trucks and machinery out of service for long periods of time. RUD offered a solution, read the full case study of the Jundee Nickel Mine.

Continued into Part 2 to discuss lifting, material handling and engineered solutions...

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The CICA (Crane Industry Council of Australia) Conference is one of the biggest crane industry events in the southern hemisphere. CICA 2022 is being held at Adelaide Convention Centre on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 November. RUD will be showcasing solutions for lifting, lashing and engineering requirements of the crane industry. 

RUD Australia is a certified supplier to the crane and infrastructure industry, providing solutions such as:

Some of the recent lifting solutions we have provided for infrastructure projects are the Exit 41 Pacific M1 Upgrade by Universal Cranes and lifting the largest and heaviest lattice cage for a bridge pier in Berlin.

Pictures from CICA 2019 and CICA 2022.

Visit RUD Australia on Stand 6.

For more information on RUD Solutions for the Crane Industry, click here to send us an enquiry.

Coinciding with LAND FORCES International Land Defence Exposition RUD was excited to work with DMTC Ltd to showcase our manufacturing and technology capabilities as part of DMTC's  Industry Capability Development (ICD) Program.

DMTC works collaboratively with many innovative Australian industry, research and government partners. Their core focus is on delivering enhanced defence and national security capabilities and strengthening Australian industrial capacity.

RUD was involved with DMTC by gaining exposure to DMTC's innovative technologies, best practice techniques and processes and insights into quality, safety and certification standards- as expected by Defence.

Involvement in these industry programs is vital to help open doors & opportunities in the Defence sector and gaining valuable feedback on what SMEs like RUD need to do to improve and showcase skills and experience and local capability.

Involved in the program were Courtney Nuttall, RUD's Continuous Improvement Manager and Sanjaya Piyasena, RUD's Welding Engineer.

 

RUD Chains has successfully achieved AS/NZS ISO 3834 Part 2 certification.  ISO 3834 (Quality Requirements for Fusion Welding of Metallic Materials) specifies the quality assurance principles expected specifically for welded products globally. It is an internationally recognised quality standard for welding metallic materials by fabricators, manufacturers, constructors and maintainers. RUD Chains has achieved the highest level, Part 2 (Comprehensive).

Prime contractors involved in Australian defence shipbuilding and land systems projects are increasingly requesting ISO 3834 certification as a minimum for companies wishing to work within their global supply chain. Additionally, this qualification will become the benchmark certification for many future large-scale Australian infrastructure and rail projects.

RUD has seen extensive demand for its in-house engineering and fabrication expertise in the leadup to gaining certification. This has resulted in significant investments in industry leading welding equipment, automated robotic welding and up to 500-tonne load testing capabilities. Additionally, RUD staff have obtained International Welding Engineer and International Welding Inspector qualifications to further develop internal proficiency and maximise value offered to its customers .

A Commitment to Quality Assurance

ISO3834 Quality Requirements for Fusion Welding of Metallic Materials continues RUD’s record of industry excellence, reflected in more than 500 international patents and a rigorous internal testing system that ensures we meet – and exceed – the Defence industry’s stringent standards.

These standards and international quality systems include:

RUD’s Engineering Manager Matt Pauli commented, "Achieving ISO 3834 Certification demonstrates how seriously RUD takes safety and quality across all of our fabricated projects.  This certification assures weld quality to mitigate client risk and increase business productivity."

RUD Australia is delighted to announce that it has acquired Eastall Engineering’s products, design and manufacturing arm. A local QLD company, Eastall is a company recognised for its high-quality fabrication and general engineering and RUD looks forward to providing the same levels of service and support.

This acquisition will help to supplement our own innovative range of engineered lifting, rotating, and materials handling solutions.

Continuity of Service

RUD is happy to supply the engineering products perfected by Eastall over the years including:

Pacman Coil Tilter

A small footprint upender for tilting coils of steel from a vertical to a horizontal bore position enabling safe loading to an Uncoiler machine.

Hydraulic Coil Tilter

The hydraulic oil tilt will help customers separate steel collars from a transport pallet in any high-risk area.

Quad Hook

The quad hook provides increased efficiency and safety when lifting vertical bore steel coils with a crane. It eliminates the dangers otherwise associated with the traditional approach.

Spreader and Lifting Beams

These beams can be used wherever loads have to be lifted and moved in a horizontal fashion. The load will be spread over the length of the beam, giving a more even distribution and ensuring a safe approach.

Self Levelling C-hook

A materials handling lifting attachment designed for easy and safe handling of steel coils,

Additional Information

If you have any questions about availability or a specific materials handling challenge, get in touch with RUD's Engineering Manager, Matt Pauli, on 07 3809 1300 or email

-As featured in Cranes and Lifting Magazine, January 2020

A new lifting innovation designed for the Metro Tunnel Project and jointly developed by John Holland, Edwards Heavy Lift and RUD won the 2019 CICA Innovations Award.

John Holland, as a member of CYP Design & Construction Joint Venture (CYP D&C), is delivering the Tunnels and Stations works package of this landmark project, which includes new twin 9km rail tunnels and five new underground stations. The CYP D&C lifting device innovation was initially developed for works at the new North Melbourne Station site.

The innovative solution was developed to meet CYP D&C construction requirements at the site to safely and efficiently install propping steel, or struts, inside the station box.

Although designed for works at the station, the application of the innovation has expanded to other sites and uses.

There were a number of challenges. At the site of the new North Melbourne Station, ground improvements were required to support the use of crawler cranes required at the base of the station box to position struts into place lowered by surface-based cranes.

John Holland’s inhouse Lift & Shift team, part of the Technology Engineering & Knowledge (TEK) group, developed Australian-first tailored installation innovations by working closely with Edwards Heavy Lift and RUD as industry partners, and project teams.

C-hook background

John Holland Lift & Shift team member Duke Barac was asked by the North Melbourne Station project team to consider installation options for 5000 tonnes of propping steel, or struts, including a variety of length, the presence of Coode Island Silt in the station box and the need to install the struts at different angles.

Duke Barac considered the conditions and requirement to devise a solution to “flip” an over-sized spreader bar into a vertical configuration, which could both lower and place the struts into position by only using a surface-based crane. While the c-shape is used for smaller, specialised applications (e.g. forklift use), the nine-metre length of the C-hook and its vertical use is unique in Australia.

Two C-hook options were developed for the project’s consideration and these included a rigid C-hook – although cheaper to manufacture, its use would be restricted to only when a C-hook was required. The second design incorporated existing spreader bar and lifting beams components, which could be separated when the C-hook was not in use.

Edwards Heavy Lift was engaged to develop the detailed design and fabrication drawings for the C-hook using the concept design developed by Barac. RUD provided third-party design verification and manufactured the two C-hooks procured for the CYP D&C project.

C-hook features

Option two was selected due to the design’s interoperability features, which enables the dual-purpose hardware components to make-up conventional spreader bars and lifting beams when the C-hook is not required. Although using thicker wall sections, the spreader bar components were modular with existing spreaders and could be added to John Holland’s rigging inventory to optimise the additional investment.

C-hook benefits

Negating the need for crawler cranes and crews to work from the station box floor provided significant benefits including program time saving by avoiding the need for ground improvement works to support the crawler cranes as well as significant cost benefits.

The C-hook has successfully installed 4000 tonnes (of a total of 5000 tonnes) propping steel at the site of the new North Melbourne Station and has since been configured for use in other lifting work at the site, e.g. to manoeuvre lifts in areas of tight angles and restricted access.

C-hook planning & control measures

The C-hook was conceived early after understanding the requirements. 3D CAD models were developed, which were tested with project personnel as part of ongoing engagement in the development of the final solution

Desktop checks were undertaken, and the model was shared with the project’s Temporary Works team to assess for clashes.

Following these steps, Edwards Heavy Lift developed the detail design, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) modelling and fabrication drawings. RUD provided third-party design verification, including FEA.

The design used existing, proven components and as a new solution for installing struts, John Holland developed a training program.

The benefits of the innovation include safe and injury-free use of the C-hook.

Program efficiency was increased by eliminating the need for ground improvement works.

Major cost savings were realised. Use of the C-hook avoided the need for crawler cranes and work crews to install propping and avoiding the use of crawler cranes negated the need for ground improvements in the station box to provide weight-bearing conditions.

John Holland has enhanced the capability of its own people and subcontractors in using the new solutions, which they can take to other worksites and projects. The design of the C-hook incorporates dual-purpose components, so that when a C-hook is not required, its parts can be used in conventional rigging.

The design also uses existing hardware, e.g. the pins are from the same shackles used in spreader bars.

With the strong pipeline of future rail tunnels, John Holland – and the wider industry –has expanded options to draw on to deliver this work.

The innovation reflects John Holland’s values of Caring, Empowerment, Future-Focused and Imaginative, and will be used in an internal campaign to demonstrate the power of individuals to effect change.

THE C-hook was an untested, new solution unknown to John Holland’s own people and subcontractors, yet it has been embraced and its use expanded to new sites and applications.

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AT RUD, we understand that productivity, safety and reliability is what creates sustainable value.

With a reputation that is built on quality, professionalism and unrivaled customer service, our team of CPEng/RPEQ engineers and experienced tradespeople can manage, in-house every aspect of your engineered product or service requirements, to ensure you receive only the highest quality RUD solutions in a timely manner.

Our 6000m² Head Office, administration, warehouse and manufacturing facility located in Brisbane has a dedicated manufacturing team to offer complete solutions including:

Our new catalogue talks more about this and also highlights:

  1. Our range of concept to completion products and systems, all designed, manufactured and certified at our 6000m2 Head Office in Brisbane.
    From product certification to Lifting system design and testing RUD delivers cost effective solutions to materials handling problems across a wide range of applications and industries. Take a look

  2. A pictorial gallery of our range of bespoke lifting, rotating and traversing systems designed to suit specific transportation and lifting applications.
    Explore our bespoke solutions developed to safely transport, lift and rotate goods, design in a accordance with Australian Standards. Take a look

  3. Why RUD was awarded CICA 2017 Lift of the Year Solution for the Wheatstone Lifting Beam Project.
    Working collaboratively with the client and other key supply chain partners, RUD delivered a high quality solution that allowed a safe method of lifting. Take a look
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