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RUD Lifting Means System

RUD Lifting Means System
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RUD Lifting Means System

Product catalog summary
Product Features:
The catalogue explains symbols used in RUD products, such as safety factors, electromagnetic crack testing, operating temperature ranges, and certifications like DGUV and DNVGL. The RUD BLUE-ID system with RFID chips aids in testing and documentation.
Introduction to RUD:
RUD is a global leader in chain systems, offering high-quality, ergonomic, and safe products. With 145 years of experience, RUD provides tailored solutions and consultancy services.
Content Overview:
The catalogue covers RUD's claims, efficiency, safety, milestones, chain suspension configurations, and product listings for ICE and VIP construction kits.
RUD's Commitment to Quality:
RUD emphasizes innovation, customer orientation, and quality, with products developed in Germany. Their global presence ensures availability of solutions worldwide.
Milestones:
RUD has pioneered developments in lifting technologies, including high-strength chains and RFID transponders for test management.
Chain Suspension Configuration:
Chain suspensions connect the sling and load, offering flexibility and safety. Compliance with standards like DIN EN 818 ensures quality.
Requirements for Chain Suspensions:
Chain suspensions must meet specific requirements, including using lifting chains and having identification tags.
Conclusion:
RUD provides comprehensive solutions for lifting and moving loads, focusing on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Specifications and Procedures:
The document outlines the importance of the angle of inclination for suspensions and the impact of the center of gravity on suspension type. Endless chains reduce the working load limit by 20%.
Mistakes and Prohibitions:
Common mistakes include using unapproved chains, combining different thicknesses, and not protecting chains from sharp edges.
Selection Criteria for Suspension Components:
Consider the type of shortening element, handling options, and compatibility of components when selecting suspension components.
Grades and Quality Stamps:
The document explains the importance of grades and quality stamps, with RUD ICE and VIP chains offering higher breaking strength.
Technological Advantages of ICE and VIP Chains:
ICE and VIP chains provide higher WLL, improved toughness, and longer service life due to special hardening.
Introduction:
The document details RUD's ICE and VIP chain systems, emphasizing non-mix-up assembly and identification through color coding.
Specifications and Features:
VIP and ICE components are identifiable by pink powder coating. The ICE construction kit offers high strength and durability.
VIP Quality Lifting Means:
VIP chains provide higher WLL and enhanced toughness.
RUD Blue-ID System:
The system includes RFID transponders for easy product identification and management of test data.
Load and Temperature Specifications:
Detailed tables provide load factors and temperature ranges for different grades.
Conclusion:
The document emphasizes using original RUD components for optimal performance and safety.
Clevis Connection and Container Hooks:
Specifications for container hooks and clevis connections are provided, ensuring safety with features like safety locks.
Product Specifications:
Details on various hooks and connectors, including their weight limits and angles of application.
VIP-Plug-in Connectors:
Used for tool transport and lifting methods with drilled holes.
VIP-MAXI and MINI Construction Kits:
These kits offer flexibility for heavy and small loads, respectively, with various lifting configurations.
Spare Parts and Safety Elements:
Lists spare parts for VIP components and identification tags for chain inspection.
Overview:
Guidelines on safe planning of lifting points and configuration of lashing chains, including inspection procedures.
Inspection of Lifting Means:
Regular inspections are crucial, with chains requiring special crack tests every three years.
Use of Lifting Chains:
RUD components are designed for high dynamic loads, with recommendations for reducing load-bearing stress.
Inspection of Components:
Critical inspection is required for heavily loaded components.
Documentation:
Maintaining a chains file is essential for documenting compliance with safety regulations.
RUD Products:
RUD offers a range of products designed for safety and efficiency.
Additional Resources:
RUD provides seminars and expert dialogue for ongoing education and support.
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RUD Lifting Means System-1

THE LIFTING MEANS SYSTEM. Main catalogue version 2  |  Englis

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RUD Lifting Means System-2

PRODUCT FEATURES: EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS. This overview is for the sole purpose of explaining the symbols used in the catalogue. The actual values or features (here replaced by “X”) can be found on the respective product pages. Safety factor (e. g . 4:1) for lifting means (safety against breakage). All load-bearing elements are 100 % electromagnetically crack-tested. Operating temperature range of the lifting means without permanent reduction of load capacity. Maximum operating temperature of the lifting means with percentage, product-dependent load capacity reduction. Easy testing and documentation....

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RUD Lifting Means System-3

From mould making and automotive industry to the offshore sector: RUD products stand for innovation, quality, ergonomics and safety. As a dynamic, globally active company, we develop chain systems and components for a variety of applications. And all this for 145 years. Furthermore, we have 40 years of experience in lifting technology and load securing - with 700 different attachment point variants meeting the highest requirements. At RUD, however, you get much more than just products. Our aim is to always offer you the perfect solution to meet your specific requirements. We also support you...

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RUD Lifting Means System-4

OPTIMAL CONFIGURATION OF CHAIN SUSPENSIONS 12-17 GRADES 18-19 RUD LIFTING MEANS IN VIP-QUALITY 26-27 RFID: RUD BLUE-ID SYSTEM 28-29 IMVK ICE-MULTI-SHORTENING CLAW 49 ICE-CURT-K ICE-BAR SPINDLE TENSIONER WITH LOCKING HANDLE FOR LIFTING 52 IMEG ICE-DUMPER TRUCK SUSPENSION-RING 55 IAGH ICE-CLEVIS SELF LOCKING HOOK 56 IMAGH ICE-CLEVIS SELF LOCKING HOOK FOR DUMPER TRUCKS 57

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RUD Lifting Means System-5

THE RUD VIP-CONSTRUCTION KIT VIP-COMBINATION OPTIONS VIP-LIFTING MEANS VIP-KZA VIP-IDENTIFICATION TAG VBK-1 / -2 VIP-MASTER LINK FOR SMALLER LOAD HOOK VAK-1 / -2 / -4 VIP-STANDARD MASTER LINK VSAK-1 / -2 / -4 VIP-SPECIAL MASTER LINK UW-PP + VWA UNIVERSAL SWIVEL POWERPOINT + VIP-SWIVEL CONNECTOR PP-X-B VIP-SPECIAL MASTER LINK -LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION VVH VIP-SHORTENING HOOK VMVK VIP-MULTI-SHORTENING CLAW VV VIP-SHORTENING CLAW VGIL VIP-ISOLATING LATCH VV-SCH / VC-SCH VIP-FOOL-PROOF SHACKLE / VIP-SHACKLE HIGH-TENSILE VV-GSCH / OCTOPUS VIP-FOOL-PROOF SHACKLE / VIP-BALANCING ASSEMBLY VVS VIP-CONNECTING...

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OUR CLAIM: MAXIMUM QUALITY, BEST CUSTOMER ORIENTATION. Innovation, perfection and the motivation to achieve added value for our customers: That is RUD’s passion. Being a technological think tank, we repeatedly set standards for load securing and lifting technologies with our lifting and lashing equipment. Our chain production facilities are among the most modern of their kind. Highly qualified specialists work here, who are never satisfied with the status quo. Because our thinking is focused on meeting customer needs and maximum benefit for the user. The long-term partnership with our customers,...

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AT HOME INTERNATIONALLY. Not only our products, but also RUD’s solution and consulting expertise are available to you all over the world. This is ensured by a large number of subsidiaries, associated companies and specialist RUD trade partners. Satisfied users of RUD lifting and lashing solutions can also be found in almost all industrial sectors. TRADITION MEETS FUTURE. Time and again, RUD is at the forefront of important developments. Many things considered standard today for lifting and lashing originated from RUD’s think tank. In 1953, RUD was the first chain manufacturer to receive the inspection...

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RUD Lifting Means System-8

EFFICIENCY IN LIFTING AND MOVING? LET’S TALK ABOUT IT. Production management, mechanical engineering: “MOVING LOADS MUST NOT ONLY BE SAFE, BUT COST-EFFICIENT TOO.” “When you move heavy and valuable loads every day, cost efficiency is just as important as safety. That’s why we need products that are beyond all doubt in terms of quality and that perfectly meet our high requirements. A long service life through the use of modern materials and high-quality workmanship is a very important efficiency criterion, but user friendliness is also very important to us. At the same time, we need a partner...

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RUD Lifting Means System-9

□ RUD FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PRODUCT SOLUTIONS AT RUD.

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1953 RUD is the first chain manufacturer with test stamp H1 for high-strength quality chains. 1981 Development of the first lifting points RBG (load ring for bolting) and RBS (load ring for welding). 1994 First chain manufacturer with approval for the VIP-Special grade 8S (H1-8S) with up to 30 % higher WLL than grade 8. 1875 Establishment of the “Rieger&Dietz Kettenfabrik” by Carl Rieger and Friedrich Dietz in Aalen-Unterkochen. 1967 First chain manufacturer with approval for grade 5 (H1—5). 1985 Expansion of the lifting point program to include the LBS (load ring for welding) and LBG (load ring...

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RUD Lifting Means System-11

2010 W-ABA - first rigid lifting point that can be loaded on all sides. 2016 VLBG-PLUS - with 0 45% higher WLL. OPTILASH-CLICK -the click-in lashing point by RUD. Fixed variant: OPTILASH-FIX. 2007 DNVGL approval as manufacturer of round steel link chains and accessories for lifting, lashing and towing according to GL regulations for metallic materials (Certificate WZ 1218 HH 3). First chain manufacturer with approval for grade 12 (ICE) (D1-12). RUD<T*jSysteni 2014 RUD is the first lashing and lifting means manufacturer to equip many products with RFID transponders. Presentation of the ICE-BOLT®...

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FROM THE MASTER LINK TO THE FINAL COMPONENT: WHAT YOU SHOULD CONSIDER. From the master link to the final component: Configuring chain suspensions is full of challenges. Safety and efficiency are the top priorities for us. As a globally recognised specialist in the field of lifting and moving loads, we support you in your daily lifting tasks. With our ICE- and VIP-Construction kits, for example, we have created the basis for ensuring that RUD components with different WLL cannot be accidentally combined. On these pages, you will learn how to configure your individual suspension optimally for your...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.