Part 1 of a 2 part post.
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.
What is a Lifting Point?
A lifting point is the part which connects the load with the lifting device (such as a crane) to lift, turn, rotate, and move cargo. Lifting points are attached with hooks, shackles, and other connecting elements.
Different types of lifting points
Lifting points come in boltable and weldable options and all RUD lifting points are designed for a dynamic load of 20,000 load cycles.
Boltable Lifting Points
Boltable lifting points are used generally to lift loads. Because they are bolted, they are flexible and can be used in applications which require installation and removal when required.
Examples of Boltable Lifting Points are VLBG-PLUS, ACP-TURNADO, VRS-F STARPOINT, etc.
The advantages of Boltable Lifting Points:
Boltable lifting points also come in rotating and swivel options where the lifting point swivels in the direction of the load to offer additional flexibility and safety.
Weldable Lifting Points
Weldable lifting points are used when there is a requirement for a permanent connection on the load. These are permanently welded to the load for rotating and turning.
Examples of Weldable Lifting Points are VLBS, ABA, etc.
The advantages of Weldable Lifting Points:
Weldable lifting points also come in rigid options where the direction cannot be changed and hence used in single leg lifts.
What do I need to consider when using lifting points?
Continued into Part 2 for the TOP 5 LIFTING & LASHING POINTS from RUD …
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Onsite support is excellent and always professional.
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Air & Allied Sales (Pacific) has partnered with RUD Chains for the past 25 years to deliver outstanding engineered solutions. The professional and continued relationship with Ian and his team allows us to continue to support our customers above and beyond their needs.
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Grima Recycling have been working the team at RUD in realising our plant expansion project. The modular RUD chain conveyor has proved to be reliable and effective for the transfer of our recycled products from the loader hopper and up the inclined slop as part of our new process line. The regular contact and support provided by RUD compliments the RUD system quality.
ENCO Precast have been involved with RUD for over 10 years now, predominantly for the supply of the Philipp Group Lifting Hoops for Prestressed Precast Concrete elements for bridges. The engineering support led by RUD's Engineering Manager Matt Pauli is always outstanding and has kept us loyal to RUD.
RUD’s service and product support have been excellent. We are happy to recommend RUD to anyone who has problems with their tyre life.
