German heavy transport firm Alborn partnered with RUD for their new 400+ tonne Scheuerle trailer, selecting ACP-TURNADO lashing points. Using the ACP-TURNADO is a testimony to the exceptional load securing and safety of RUD lashing points, which exceed industry standards. Read the article below, which includes the testing process that confirms the capability of RUD lashing points to transport oversized cargo, securely and efficiently.

Most transport companies do not include/specify individual lashing points when they source their trailers or transport modules. However, August Alborn GmbH & Co. KG, a reputed transport company headquartered in Dortmund, Germany, is different. For decades, their Managing Director, Helmut Alborn, has trusted in the quality and reliability of RUD lifting and lashing products. This partnership was further solidified when Alborn had to source a new Scheuerle platform trailer which was designed to accommodate substantial loads exceeding 400 tonnes. For this acquisition, Mr Alborn specifically authorised the inclusion of RUD lashing points and lashing systems, in particular the ACP-TURNADO.

The core business of August Alborn GmbH & Co. KG is the secure delivery of specialised freight, including rail vehicles, large transformers, and intricate system components. To enhance their capabilities, August Alborn invested in a Scheuerle K25 L platform trailer. This low-bed heavy-duty module has an impressive payload capacity and can handle weights exceeding 400 tonnes. Its engineered design includes a significant track width, providing approximately 10 percent greater stability and safety margins when compared to comparable standard models. 

Alborn's commitment to safety extended beyond the selection of high-performance transport vehicles. The Dortmund-based company maintains a stringent policy of lashing equipment for load securing. Managing Director Helmut Alborn's decades-long reliance on RUD is a testament to this unwavering dedication. "High-quality load securing equipment is not an optional extra; it is a fundamental standard within our operations," affirms the entrepreneur, who is the fourth generation in the family business. "As a valued and long-standing partner, RUD possesses an intrinsic understanding of our unique operational demands and consistently provides tailored solutions where the lashing chains and corresponding lashing points are seamlessly and optimally matched for maximum efficacy and safety."

ACP-TURNADO - The Definitive Lashing Point Solution

When specifying the components for the Scheuerle K25 L heavy-duty module, Helmut Alborn insisted that RUD lashing points meet their stringent requirements. After careful evaluation, the ACP-TURNADO model in the M36 nominal size emerged as the preferred choice. Mr Alborn was particularly impressed by the exceptional lashing capacity offered by the ACP-TURNADO. "Within the M36 nominal size category, there is simply no other lashing point currently available on the market that possesses the capability to effectively transfer a lashing capacity of 25,000 daN," Mr. Alborn states. "With the integration of this advanced lashing point in conjunction with the high-performance heavy-duty module from TII Scheuerle, we have effectively attained what we consider to be the pinnacle of load securing technology – ‘load securing 4.0’."

Unrivalled Lashing Capacity for Enhanced Transport Safety

The technical specifications of the ACP-TURNADO underscore its exceptional performance characteristics. The certified lashing capacity of the ACP-TURNADO exceeds that of comparable-sized lashing points by approximately 30 percent. Manufactured from high-strength steel and originally engineered as a robust lifting point for handling substantial loads, its strength and design make it ideally suited for the critical task of securing heavy loads during transport. A key technical innovation of the ACP-TURNADO is the integrated spring mechanism, which ensures that the lifting point lift always aligns itself with the direction of the applied pull during lifting operations. This self-aligning feature also provides a significant advantage when lashing transport loads, a key benefit acknowledged by Mr. Alborn: "The inherent self-alignment of the ACP-TURNADO is a feature we greatly value and readily incorporate into our load securing protocols." These advanced lashing points are seamlessly integrated with RUD ICE grade 12 lashing chains, which themselves boast a substantial lashing capacity of 25,000 daN, creating a comprehensive and highly effective load-securing system.

Optimised Frame Design for Seamless Lashing Point Integration

In addition to its impressive lashing capacity, another compelling benefit of the ACP-TURNADO was its exceptional flexibility. As a boltable lashing point, its positioning can be readily adjusted and relocated as operational requirements dictate. However, to fully capitalise on this inherent advantage, the structural design of the heavy-duty module's frame must not only incorporate a sufficient quantity of strategically placed through-holes but also possess the requisite structural integrity to withstand the applied forces. Recognising this critical interplay, TII Scheuerle collaborated closely with RUD to adapt the frame design of the Scheuerle K25 L. This collaborative engineering effort ensured that all the stringent requirements for the highly stable and secure attachment of the ACP-TURNADO lashing points were comprehensively met.

Successful Real-World Validation of Lashing Solution Performance

The practical effectiveness of this meticulously engineered lashing solution was demonstrated during a comprehensive test run conducted on 12 February 2025. During this critical evaluation, the Scheuerle K25 L platform trailer, operated by Alborn, flawlessly and without any operational interruptions, transported a substantial 215-tonne test load. This load was securely restrained by utilising the ACP-TURNADO lashing points in conjunction with the high-performance ICE 120 lashing chains supplied by RUD. The successful execution of this demanding test validated the solution's suitability and reliability for everyday operational use in the demanding field of heavy transport.

Helmut Alborn's concluding assessment reflects his complete satisfaction with the outcome: "Knowing that this carefully selected combination of heavy-duty module and advanced lashing equipment comprehensively meets all our stringent requirements provides me with complete peace of mind. I am confident in the knowledge that we have achieved the highest possible levels of safety for both our employees and our customers. This commitment to safety is paramount to our operational ethos, and we remain steadfast in our willingness to invest in the highest quality technology available to achieve and maintain these critical safety standards."

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