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Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality - Washington Irving.
Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone. It is the season of giving, and who better to talk about giving than a charity? Our December Charity Champion is Sallyanne, who is very passionate about giving to the community through the #BeAnElf organisation.
The #RUDstory is about our employees, the charities they support each month, the values they hold dear, and their experience of teamwork, challenges and motivation at RUD.
How many years have you been involved with the Be An Elf charity?
I have been supporting the BE AN ELF charity for 6 years, and RUD Chains has been participating for the last 5 years. This is my favourite charity which I support as I love doing the shopping and giving back to the community.
What inspired you to continue advocating for this charity?
My children have been very fortunate to receive gifts on Christmas morning, and I wanted to teach my children to give back to the community. The Byrne family has been part of the BE AN ELF charity for the last six years, and we love making some local children happy on Christmas Day. This is RUD’s fifth year supporting the charity, which is exciting. One thing I love about this charity is the “Elves” deliver the gifts on Christmas Eve so the children receive their gifts on Christmas Day.
Why is this charity important to you?
I think the big smiles on the children say it all. Being given the gift ‐ granting the very longed-for item and brand from the top of their Wish Letter to Santa' is incredible. We've gone and done it ‐ granted that first wish ‐ bought a new pair of black school shoes, the next Wish Letter for a most desired Barbie, then a really longed-for 'new undies' that weren't holey and pre-worn. RUD and I want to make a difference, contribute to our local community and put smiles on children's faces.
How does the charity serve the community?
For the last 16 years in December, BE AN ELF volunteers read letters written by children to Santa and arrange gift bags for distribution. The letters are mostly written by local kids or their mums or dads asking for 'new shoes', ' bed sheets’, ‘pillow' or other necessities. The children are referred from services such as Centre Link, Social Workers, Neighbourhood Centres, Family Services and GP’s. The BE AN ELF mission is to put smiles on the faces of less fortunate local Queensland kids on Christmas Morning. When times are tough, it’s the little people who are struggling that suffer the most, and being different can be a hard lesson to learn.
How does the RUD team help with the cause?
The difference we make at RUD through the BE AN ELF is an empowering contribution to society’s vulnerable and smallest members who, most of the time, end up neglected because they do not have a voice.
Any additional comments?
I love contributing to this cause, and every year RUD contributes more wish letters which makes me so proud to work alongside such generous people. All for the same cause of making Christmas the most magical day of the year for all.
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A Tyre Protection Chain is ideal for creating a barrier between the tyres and the ground surface. TPCs provide maximum protection to sidewalls and tread areas, virtually eliminating tyre failures from rock cuts and staking. This guarantees maximum production from the loader and peace of mind with unplanned tyre maintenance expenses.
The Problem
Australian hard rock quarries have some of the most challenging environments in the world for rubber tyred machines. Boral Quarries' West Burleigh site has been providing road base and other quality aggregates into the Gold Coast and surrounding areas for many years. Maintaining uninterrupted supply is essential to the area’s economic growth and their rubber tyred CAT988G loader is a major asset in the quarrying process. Unplanned tyre failure can cause havoc to production schedules and require expensive and ‘hard to get’ replacement tyres.
The Solution
RUD Chains have been providing TPCs to West Burleigh for over a decade and have fitted a further four chains to their CAT988G wheel loader. The FELS Gigant Plus X19 close mesh ‘extra heavy duty’ Tyre Protection Chain has been proven in Australia and around the world as the best-performing chain for hard rock quarry applications.
More on the Gigant Plus X19
The Benefit
RUD’s Gigant Plus X19 provides maximum protection to sidewalls and tread areas, virtually eliminating tyre failures from rock cuts and staking. West Burleigh Quarry can now be confident that they will achieve maximum production from the loader and avoid unplanned tyre expenses.
West Burleigh quarry’s traction and fuel usage has improved, and tyre replacement has been reduced by up to 6 times.
What the customer says
“We see our long-term relationship with RUD Chains more as a partnership than supplier and customer. RUD’s product keeps our tyre costs down - a major expense for any quarry operation. With guaranteed production, our return on investment for the chains is exceptional.”
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Who is RUD?
RUD is a leading German manufacturer of Tyre Protection Chains (TPCs), supplying 65% of the global market. With a strong focus on innovation, consistency, and quality, RUD sets the industry standard. Our reputation for excellence stems from our commitment to delivering top-quality TPCs designed to provide superior protection and traction in various on-site conditions.
What is a Tyre Protection Chain?
A TPC is a closed mesh of high alloy, hardened steel chains that protect the tread and sidewalls of tyres. These chains are flexible, allowing them to adjust to every deformation of the tyre. They have high levels of self-cleaning, preventing the tread mesh from becoming filled and clogged while providing the best possible protection and traction.
Why is a Tyre Protection Chain important?
All vehicle tyres in production sites face hazardous challenges such as sharp and jagged rocks, and muddy and slippery surfaces. Even if the tyres are new, such surfaces can result in punctures or blowouts which lead to equipment downtime, loss of productivity, and delays in projects. Also, specialised tyres are expensive and take time to source, which escalates replacement costs. Premature deterioration of tyres is a costly inconvenience that can be minimized using TPCs.
RUD is the major supplier of Tyre Protection Chains around the world.
RUD offers TPCs suitable for a wide range of tyre sizes, from as small as 21/7-R10 of an all-terrain Segway to the largest rubber tyre loader tyre on the market, the 70/70-R57 used for the Komatsu 2350 Loader. These chains are essential in hazardous environments such as mining, quarrying, construction, and scrap metal/recycling, preventing tyre damage, punctures, blowouts, and costly downtime. RUD provides TPCs for both open-cut and underground mining applications, as well as traction chains for slippery and boggy conditions.
With RUD’s TPCs, you can be assured of increased tyre lifespan, improved traction, reduced machine downtime, cost savings, and enhanced workforce utilisation. TPCs minimise the need for frequent tyre changes, saving time, money, and labour. With TPCs in place, scheduled work can proceed smoothly, avoiding unexpected failures and disruptions.
RUD's expertise goes beyond product supply. We provide a huge range of replacement parts and special tooling along with guidance, training, and regular service inspections to ensure optimal TPC selection, installation, and maintenance across Australia. To further enhance tyre protection and safety, additional solutions like tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), regular tyre inspections, and tyre rotation can also be employed.
Through RUD's recommendations, you can maintain tyre condition, extend their life, and minimise punctures, blowouts, and other issues. RUD's German heritage ensures a commitment to innovation, consistency, and quality, making us a trusted partner in tyre protection.
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If you want to know how the team at RUD can help you with tyre protection chains, please call 07 3809 1300 or fill out an enquiry form here.
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Harsh environment of mines can make short work of tyres because of sharp-edged rocks and abrasive surfaces.
Sharp-edged rocks and aggressive surfaces can destroy tyres within a short period. Whether it be iron ore in the Australian desert, diamonds in a freezing arctic lake, copper and gold high in the South American Andes or coal seams and complex deposits deep underground are all just a few challenges confronting mining companies in the world today.
Tyre protection chains were first used in mining and quarrying industries worldwide in the 1950s and for the last 35 years in Australia. Tyre protection chains are now used commonly on quarry and mine sites because they not only reduce unplanned downtime of front-line production machines but also help ensure operator safety.
In mining, time is directly connected to productivity, and any unscheduled downtime is an unwanted and costly inconvenience. Earthmovers constantly face damages to tyres, due to punctures and sidewall damage from rock debris and accidental impact. Hence, investment in top quality tyre protection chains is necessary and it often proves beneficial in the long run.
Read how RUD provides mining solutions in our blog article Part 1 and Part 2.
Did you know RUD supplies 65% of the world's tyre protection chain market?
RUD is the inventor and the world leader in tyre protection chains which are manufactured in a state-of-the-art factory in southern Germany. RUD tyre protection chains are a close mesh of high-alloy, hardened steel chains which protect the tread and sidewalls of the tyres. The flexible design of the chains let them adjust to every tyre contour. In addition, a high level of self-cleaning prevents the tread mesh becoming filled and clogged, which helps to achieve optimum road grip and traction.
Why do you need tyre protection chains for your mine?
Below are 3 reasons why you should place your trust in a set of high-quality tyre protection chains from RUD:
1. Help to Maximise Safety
In wet and slippery environments, especially in mines, operating heavy vehicles can be very dangerous. Creating a safe work environment is a legal requirement and critical to your long-term success. At the end of the day, your team is your most valuable asset and safety should be at the forefront of everyone’s minds when conducting business.
RUD tyre protection chains are high quality, with case hardened alloy chains linked in patented designs to provide high level traction and ensure safe operation.
2. Help to reduce Operating Costs
Tyre protection chains protect tyre treads and sidewalls on wheeled machinery from damage and sudden-death failure. In both open and underground mines, the probability of the tyres hitting rock walls is high and as such, tyre protection chains can protect the tread and sidewall against cuts, punctures, and excessively high wear rates. This greatly reduces operating costs, which can be diverted into other areas of the business to improve operations.
RUD’s tyre protection chains:
3. Help to increase Flexibility and Overall Productivity
With fewer repairs comes less downtime, therefore boosting productivity and helping to increase efficiency for the mine. RUD tyre protection chains guarantee machine availability, increased efficiency, and overall productivity.
RUD tyre protection chains offer:
RUD has been manufacturing chains for tyres for over 70 years, working alongside many reputed mining companies. Today, RUD Tyre Protection and Traction Chains can be found in hundreds of mine sites across Australia.
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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 an enquiry 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:
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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Macmahon, Australia's leading contractor supplying services in surface and underground mining, civil construction and resources engineering teamed up with RUD Chains, BKT Tires and TradeFaire International to collaborate on the world’s first custom loader tyre.
Mining sites require tyre protection chains on loaders to last longer and reduce downtime. However, the process of ordering tyres, getting them ready for protection chains and then installing the chains is a long process, which according to Macmahon involves:
According to Macmahon on the Custom Loader Tyre, this process is not only time-consuming but expensive. In addition, it is not environment friendly because the rubber shaved off from the tyres end up in landfills, contributing to waste. Macmahon found a way to improve sustainability practices by manufacturing custom tyres by teaming up with BKT Tires and TradeFaire International and RUD Chains to create the world’s first custom loader tyre.
The rolling circumference of the new tyre was ideal to fit RUD tyre protection chains, reducing the time used to shave the tyres and downtime.
In the picture is the Macmahon loader tyre in front of RUD Chains Perth office. For more information on RUD Tyre Protection Chains, check our website page or click here to send us an enquiry.
Article copyright to Macmahon, read the full article on the Macmahon website here.
Earthmovers working in harsh conditions in mines, quarries and other heavy industries constantly face damages to tyres, due to punctures and sidewall damage from haul road rock debris and accidental impact. Investing in top quality Tyre Protection Chains can preserve and maintain your valuable assets playing a key role in driving the success of your business.
Here are 3 reasons why you should place your trust in a set of high-quality tyre protection chains:
In wet and slippery environments, operating heavy vehicles can be dangerous. Creating a safe work environment is a legal requirement and critical to your long-term success. At the end of the day, your team is your most valuable asset and safety should be at the forefront of everyone’s minds when conducting business.
Protecting your team members is the highest on RUD’s list of priorities. That’s why our Tyre Protection Chains are designed to a high quality, with case hardened alloy chains linked in patented designs to provide high level traction qualities to ensure safe operations.
Tyre Protection Chains protect the tyre treads and sidewalls on wheeled machinery from damage and sudden-death failure. As they protect the tread and sidewall against cuts, punctures and excessively high wear rates, all of which can be extremely expensive, this greatly reduces operating costs, which can be injected into other areas of the business to improve operations.
RUD’s tyre protection chains:
With fewer repairs comes less down time, therefore boosting productivity and helping to increase success for the business.High quality tyre chains allow machinery to be used on a variety of terrains productively.
Working with RUD guarantees machine availability, increased efficiency and productivity together.
RUD traction chains offer:
RUD have been producing and protecting tyres with their innovative Tyre Protection Chains for over 70 years, working alongside many heavy operators across industries such as quarrying, mining and recycling. Today, RUD Tyre Protection and Traction Chains can be found in hundreds of sites across Australia.
To find out more about our quality tyre protection chains and how we can help make your worksite safer and more efficient, contact a RUD TPC specialist today.
