The National Bus and Coach Show 2024 will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from September 17 to 18, 2024. 

This show will bring together the latest technology in the bus and coach space, including zero-emissions, bio-fuel and autonomous vehicles.

RUD is known for Endurequip Portalift, the only Australian-made, chain-driven mobile heavy vehicle hoist manufactured in Brisbane. It symbolises quality and technology for the most arduous Australian applications. In 2024, RUD is offering a high-quality German wireless mobile heavy vehicle hoist, Finkbeiner, which is reputed around the world for quality and innovation.

Some of the solutions we provide in the heavy vehicle workshop industry are:

• Endurequip - Australian-Made Chain-Driven Mobile Heavy Vehicle Hoist

• Finkbeiner - German-Made Wireless Hoist

• Heavy Vehicle Hoist Accessories

• Lifting & Lashing Solutions

Streamline your efficiency and minimise downtime with our mobile heavy vehicle hoist range, which provides a solution for every workshop application across Australia. Whether you operate a large fleet or a specialised repair shop, our heavy vehicle hoists deliver the lifting capacity and portability so your heavy vehicle servicing can operate smoothly.

We also offer a range of premium accessories designed to seamlessly integrate with your hoists, such as vehicle stands, vehicle ramps and small wheel adaptors.

Visit our booth DB33 in Hall 3 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 17-18 Sep 2024 to discuss our automotive workshop solutions.

For more information on RUD Heavy Vehicle Hoist Solutions, click here to fill out our form or visit our contact page to send us an enquiry.

The best of the defence industry will be on show at Australia’s largest and premier land defence expo, Land Forces 2024, in Melbourne from 11-13 September.

Land Forces 2022 attracted 20,000 visitors over 3 days, with 810 exhibitors from 25 countries. 

The RUD Group is a globally certified supplier for defence systems and equipment for land, air and sea. We provide standard and customised applications for the defence force that meet and exceed the industry's exacting standards.

Some of the solutions we provide to the ADF and defence contractors are:

• Lightweight Load Securing and Lashing Systems
• Customised Engineered Lifting Designs
• General Fabrication of critical Defence components
• The world's largest range of patented Lifting and Lashing Points
• Non-skid Tyre chains for traction and safety
• Material Handling and Automation solutions for defence facilities
• The only Australian Made Heavy Vehicle Hoist
• 1000+ RUD components with NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs)

RUD is also involved in the ongoing maintenance of defence vehicle equipment. Whether it’s peacekeeping missions, field studies, tactical assessments or high-risk military projects, our defence clients can rely on our solutions to see their work through to completion.

Visit our booth E175 in the Queensland Govt Pavilion at the Melbourne Convention Centre from 11-13 Sep 2024 to discuss our Lifting, Lashing, Drive and Engineering Solutions.

For more information on RUD Solutions for the Defence Industry, click here to fill out our form or visit our contact page to send us an enquiry.

Ensuring a safe and controlled operation is critical in the challenging conditions of marine projects. Marine environments are corrosive and heavily influenced by currents and tides. Hence, it is paramount that all factors are considered before installation to ensure long-term performance.

This article discusses the reasons why the RUD TECDOS drive solution was ideal for the Brisbane River Ferry Terminals.

The Challenge: Decoupling Walkway in a Marine Environment

International Consulting Engineering company Aurecon approached RUD seeking a drive solution to decouple the Brisbane River Ferry Terminal walkways. The biggest challenge was enabling controlled release and rotation of the walkway undercurrents and tides and preventing damage caused by the ebb and recess of the water flow.

Why TECDOS? Addressing Key Requirements

RUD invited Aurecon to a site visit to the Brisbane factory to demonstrate and showcase the capabilities of the RUD TECDOS system.

RUD TECDOS possessed several benefits that aligned with the project's specific requirements:

• Corrosion Resistance: The zinc-coated RUD TECDOS chain is specially designed to withstand challenging marine environments, ensuring long-lasting performance without rusting even in a static position.
• 3D Flexibility: The inherent flexibility of the TECDOS chain allows for smooth and controlled movement of the walkway, accommodating slight misalignments while maintaining structural integrity. This is crucial for ensuring proper engagement and release during operation.
• Compact Design: Compared to conventional wire rope cables, the TECDOS system utilises compact wheels with six pocket teeth, minimising space constraints within the terminal design.
• Static Functionality: The system is designed to remain idle in a static position until decoupling is required. This ensures minimal wear and tear on the components during normal operation, extending their lifespan and reducing maintenance needs.
• Accurately Rated Load Capacity: The TECDOS system offers accurately rated load capacities, ensuring the safe and reliable handling of the walkway under various load conditions, including potential debris accumulation or high water levels.

Click for more details of TECDOS Pi-Gamma Drive and Omega Drive technology and why RUD is the world leader in drive technology based on the RUD round steel chain mechanism for horizontal, vertical and rotational applications.

The RUD Solution: A Controlled and Safe Decoupling Mechanism

The implemented solution leverages the TECDOS chain drive system to achieve a controlled and safe decoupling process:

• Chain Release with Damping: The mechanism utilises the TECDOS chain to control and lift the rotating gangway (walkway support structure) away from its cradle through a dampener system. This dampener ensures smooth lifting motion, preventing sudden movements and potential damage.
• Controlled Decoupling and Rotation: The control arm is integrated with the TECDOS chain to facilitate the lifting and subsequent release of the walkway. This allows the walkway to rotate controlled, aligning it with the downstream river flow to prevent damage during high tides, which increase water levels.

The Result: A Proven and Replicable Solution

The success of the RUD TECDOS implementation at the Brisbane River Ferry Terminal is evident by:

• Multiple Installations: We have installed the TECDOS drive solution in seven ferry terminals across Brisbane. Each terminal uses nine TECDOS six-tooth pocket wheels, chains, and terminations per unit. Each unit features a fixed pocket wheel connected to the dampener for controlled speed and additional wheels facilitating lifting and releasing the gangway.
• Operational Success: The fully fabricated and controlled system is operational across all seven ferry terminals, demonstrating its effectiveness in safely managing walkway decoupling during high tides and debris during flooding.

Watch the video of the engineering and design from Aurecon, which ensured an ideal option to ensure the critical ferry infrastructure is flood resilient, accessible and for travellers to enjoy and celebrate the river.

Conclusion: Addressing Marine Challenges with Innovative Solutions

The RUD TECDOS system on the Brisbane River Ferry Terminal demonstrates its versatility and effectiveness in addressing complex challenges in the marine sector. Its corrosion resistance, 3D flexibility, compact design, and precisely rated load capacity make it an ideal solution for applications requiring controlled movement and reliable operation in challenging environments.

In addition, the system's modular design and proven track record across multiple installations highlight its potential for wider implementation within the conveying and drive sectors, where accurate control, corrosion resistance, and space optimisation are critical considerations.

Article copyright to RUD Ketten and RUD Australia. This information is accurate at the time of publication, and RUD Australia takes no responsibility for any errors, inadvertent or otherwise. Some pictures are for illustration only

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:

• Lifting & Lashing Solutions
• Engineered Solutions
• Material Handling Solutions
• Heavy Vehicle Hoists

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

• Developed for subsea rigging applications for use with Remote Controlled Vehicles (ROVs)
• Eliminates the risk of snagging and accidental rigging
• Has an outer smooth profile with no protruding hook nose
• Outward opening safety latch closes automatically when the ROV releases the trigger
• The safety latch is securely locked in a closed position
• The hook safety latch opening and closing can be operated by a single ROV

RORO Weld-On Lashing Point

• MIL-STD-209K, US Dept of Defence Interface Std
• Phosphate surface
• Used specially for low temperatures -40°C
• 100% crack detected
• Lashing capacity - 10,000 daN

INOX-ABA Weld-On Lashing Point

• Forged from Duplex Steel 1.4462 (Coming soon - Galvanised ABA)
• Full WLL in any direction with 4:1 design factor
• Clear marking of the WLL
• Patented wear markings on the inside and outside
• Closed and circumferential fillet weld
• Temperature Range -40ºC to 250ºC with no reduction in WLL

INOX-STAR Bolt-On Lifting Point

• Pivots 360° for adjustment in load direction
• Clear marking of the minimum WLL
• Material: Duplex steel 1.4462
• RUD 4:1 safety factor

TECDOS Drive Technology

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

• Move cranes, align, and adjust loaders and open and close cargo space covers on ships
• Lift and lower platforms, drive ferries, and extend telescopic booms and skidding systems
• Open and shut gates and roofs 
• Drive gangways in ports

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.