The modern construction landscape is dynamic and demanding, constantly pushing the boundaries of engineering projects. From towering skyscrapers to complicated infrastructure, success relies on efficient and reliable lifting solutions that can manage a wide range of challenges. This is where RUD steps in with a diverse range of innovative lifting solutions designed to tackle even the most demanding construction and infrastructure projects with precision and safety.

RUD - A Legacy of Innovation in Lifting Solutions

RUD has earned its reputation for excellence through decades of continuous innovation. Dedication to research and development has resulted in a comprehensive portfolio of lifting solutions meticulously engineered to meet the specific requirements of diverse construction projects.

Beyond the Traditional Hook

RUD's approach extends beyond the standard industry hook, offering a range of lifting devices tailored to meet the unique challenges in modern construction:

Heavy Lifting Specialists: For projects involving massive loads and demanding lifting capacities, RUD offers specialised lifting equipment like heavy-duty chain slings, shackles, eyebolts, and pre-cast lifting hoops. These components are crafted from high-strength steel, rigorously tested, and designed for maximum safety and durability under extreme conditions.

Be it our ICE Grade 120 chains, which are 30% lighter than the next nominal grade chain, or our VIP Maxi Construction Kit, which offers a WLL (Working Load Limit) of up to 126 tonnes for crane operators, choose from more than 700 tested boltable and weldable lifting points in load ranges up to 250t that meet maximum safety requirements in infrastructure projects.

Lifting/Spreader Beams: RUD offers a range of specialised products designed to handle specific challenges within the construction industry. Lifting and spreader beams are generally used where loads must be lifted and moved in a horizontal configuration and where the load is being lifted from a single lifting point. The load being lifted is spread over the length of the beam, giving an even distribution and a safer lift.

Addressing Unique Challenges in Construction Projects

RUD's diverse range of lifting solutions allows construction professionals to overcome a range of challenges faced in modern projects:

High-Rise Construction: Skyscrapers demand efficient and reliable lifting solutions. RUD's lifting solutions for construction cranes can handle the immense weight of structural elements, ensuring safe and controlled movement during the building process.

Prefabricated Construction: The increasing reliance on prefabricated components requires lifting equipment capable of handling large, pre-assembled sections with precision. RUD's spreader beams and custom lifting solutions are designed to lift and position these components, thereby streamlining the construction process.

Bridge Construction: Bridge construction involves lifting and appropriately positioning heavy structural elements. RUD offers Philipp Lifting Hoops, which are wire ropes that enclose a concrete core. Lifting hoops ensure the safe lifting and placement of bridge girders, decks, trusses, and other components.

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Wind Turbine Installation: Wind turbines' dizzying heights require sophisticated lifting equipment. RUD's specialised lifting solutions, including custom-designed lifting slings and Personal Fall Arrest products such as the PSA VRS-STARPOINT and the PSA INOX-STAR, ensure the safe and efficient installation of turbine blades, nacelles, and other key components.

Offshore Construction: Working in harsh marine environments demands robust lifting solutions. Weld-on products such as the INOX-ABA, made from duplex steel 1.4462, are corrosion resistant, provide reliable lifting capacity, and secure load handling for offshore projects.

Read how RUD Germany lifted a 25m long, 56 tonne lattice cage in Berlin here.

A Focus on Safety and Efficiency

RUD's commitment to safety is ingrained in every aspect of its operations. We adhere to the highest industry standards, ensuring all our products are rigorously tested and certified to meet strict safety regulations. We also have a full engineering team at Brisbane who are experts in lifting solutions and offer compliance certification, including the capability to test fabricated goods and lifting devices with two 200-tonne tensile and one 500-tonne compression test bed.

Beyond safety, our lifting solutions are designed to maximise efficiency in construction projects. By providing reliable and adaptable products, we empower construction companies to streamline projects, reduce downtime, and complete jobs on time and within budget.

A Partner in Construction Success

RUD's innovative lifting solutions play a critical role in shaping the modern construction landscape, allowing contractors to tackle complex projects with confidence and efficiency. We provide a comprehensive range of lifting devices and manufacture bespoke solutions at our 6000m2 facility at Larapinta. We also provide testing and compliance services, including assessment and verification of engineered products and structures, third-party review, proof and destructive testing, materials analysis, major inspections, modifications, and repairs. Thus, you can be assured of our quality and certification, which exceed industry standards.

For specified products in construction and infrastructure projects, RUD can help with STEP or CAD files that integrate our products into your designs. Visit our Technical Downloads page to search for files or technical specifications. If you want to download our brochures or catalogues, you can also head to our Download Portal.

As the construction industry continues to evolve, RUD remains committed to developing innovative solutions that drive progress, enhance safety, and contribute to the successful completion of complex construction projects worldwide.

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

It has been a big month for RUD in Oct 2024.

We participated in two major conferences in Adelaide.

🔹IQA 2024 from the Institute of Quarrying Australia.

🔹CICA 2024 from the Crane Industry Council of Australia.

IQA is Australia's premier conference for the quarrying industry. The 2024 theme of Innovate and Create was coined to drive innovation as a key strategy to create growth opportunities.

It was terrific to showcase our tyre chain solutions and connect with industry leaders.

🔹Tyre Protection & Traction Chains: Keep your operations moving safely.
🔹Lifting & Lashing: Reliable solutions for handling heavy loads.
🔹Engineered & Drive Technology: Innovative solutions for optimising your equipment.

We also participated in CICA 2024, the biggest conference for the crane industry in the southern hemisphere. The theme of Building a Sustainable Tomorrow resonated with the world-class lifting and lashing solutions we exhibited at the conference.

🔹 Lifting & Lashing Solutions: Reliable solutions for handling heavy loads.
🔹 Engineered Solutions: Innovations to optimise crane equipment.
🔹 ICE 120 Chain Range: The popular Grade 120 chain range.

At CICA, we also provided more details about our new products to be launched in 2025 - CCS-FASTLOX and PIP-RAPIDO, as well as our cool apps, Confitron and BUDDYtron.

If you want more details about our chain solutions, call us at 07 3809 1300 or email us here.

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.

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.