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Snow Chains Catalog 2014/2015

Snow Chains Catalog 2014/2015

Product catalog summary

Overview: This document serves as a comprehensive guide to RUD snow chains, detailing various models, their specifications, fitting systems, and suitability for different vehicle types. It also highlights the company's history as an innovator in snow chain technology and includes product evaluations and recommendations.

Product Specifications: The document lists several RUD snow chain models, including CENTRAX, HYBRID, CLASSIC, STAR TRACK, and GRIP. Each model is evaluated based on ease of fitting and removal, suitability for front and rear-wheel drives, performance on snow and ice, ride comfort, and rim protection. A size table for each model indicates the range of tire sizes they accommodate.

Fitting Systems: RUD offers various fitting systems such as Comfort Matic, Intuitive, and Compact. The Comfort Matic system is noted for its ease of use, with no chain parts on the inner side of the wheel. The Intuitive fitting system combines textile and metal for quick installation, while the Compact system is practical for front-wheel drives, allowing easy connection and tensioning.

Vehicle Suitability: The document categorizes snow chains based on vehicle types, including minis, small cars, mid-range cars, top-range cars, SUVs, all-wheel drive vehicles, transporters, and camper vans. It emphasizes the importance of selecting the right chain for specific vehicle types to ensure optimal performance and safety.

Key Features and Innovations: RUD snow chains are designed with features such as body-to-tyre clearance, integrated rim protection, and high durability due to the use of chrome-manganese alloy steel. The document highlights the innovative aspects of RUD chains, such as the combination of textile and metal in the HYBRID model and the self-tensioning mechanism in the Compact model.

Testing and Reviews: The document includes test results and reviews, indicating high performance and reliability of RUD snow chains. Models like the STAR TRACK have been recognized as test winners, showcasing their superior traction and smooth ride quality.

Conclusion: RUD snow chains offer a range of options tailored to different driving needs and vehicle types. Their innovative fitting systems and robust construction make them a reliable choice for winter driving conditions.

Specifications and Features: The document describes high-traction chains designed for different vehicles and terrains, focusing on snow clearance and forestry work. It includes information on the Erlauprofi and RUDprofi chain systems, highlighting their unique features, suitability, and technical specifications.

Product Variants: Several chain models such as Erlauprofi ARKTIK, RUDprofi BISON, and RUDprofi SUPERGREIFSTEG are described, each tailored for specific conditions like extreme winter service, forestry work, and agricultural use.

Technical Specifications: Chains are available in various configurations, including single and twin chains, with mesh sizes up to 24 inches welded into the side chain. They are designed for maximum grip, wear resistance, and longevity.

Ease of Use: Emphasis is placed on the ease of fitting and removal, with some models featuring patented drive mechanisms and low maintenance requirements.

Applications: The chains are suitable for a wide range of applications, including road haulage, municipal services, fire services, and public transport. They are designed to provide traction in challenging conditions such as snow and ice.

Conclusion: The document highlights the versatility and robustness of the chain systems, making them ideal for various heavy-duty applications in challenging terrains and weather conditions.

Specifications and Features: The document describes the ROTOGrip system, which includes a single-action pneumatic cylinder with a roll membrane and chain wheels of various types for traction. It features a modular system of universal adapters and a swivel arm connected to the piston rod.

Applications and Suitability: The system is suitable for transporters, trucks, buses, snow clearance, and tractors/forestry vehicles. It emphasizes ease of fitting and removal.

Legal Requirements and Standards: In Europe, trucks and buses must carry snow chains from November 1 to April 15, except for vehicles that cannot be fitted with chains due to design or those used in scheduled bus services. Chains must comply with standards V5117 or V5119. Traffic sign 268 mandates the use of snow chains under certain road conditions, applicable to all-wheel-drive vehicles as well. Non-compliance can result in heavy fines.

RUD Chains Compliance: RUD chains meet all regulations and standards, including the Austrian V5117 or V5119 and the SAE Class "S" (USA standard). They are patented in Germany and Europe and certified under DIN EN ISO 9001.

Important Information: For trucks over 7.5 tonnes, chains are obligatory. The document provides fitting instructions, emphasizing that the driven axle must always be fitted with chains, and additional axles should be fitted when driving on hilly routes.

Catalog excerpts

RUD...die Kette! Carina Vogt Erste Skisprung- First Olympic gold

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RUD – Erfinder der modernen Schneekette RUD PKW- und LKW-Ketten. Die sichere Seite des Winters. RUD – inventor of the modern snow chain RUD Car and Truck Chains: The safe side of Winter. STAR TRACK...

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ALLIGATOR PLUS... SUPERGREIFSTEG + CARGO + AGRAR PROFILGREIF- PROFILBISON... STEG PRO... GREIFSTEG... GREIFSTEG... ALLIGATOR... ZWILLING... ZWILLING... DUO... ROTOGRIP...

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RUD Ketten für PKW, 4x4, SUV, Transporter und Wohnmobile Produktübersicht und Beurteilungskriterien Product overview and suitability criteria CENTRAX Montagesystem (siehe Seite 6) Fitting system (see page 6) STAR TRACK Montage-Demontage Ease of fitting Komfort and removal Eignung Frontantrieb Eignung Heckantrieb Suitability for rear-wheel drives Eignung Schnee Laufruhe (Fahrkomfort) Smooth running (comfortable ride) Freigängigkeit im Radhaus (innen) Body-to-tyre clearance inside the wheel housing Quantity delivered per box/pair Suitability for front-wheel drives

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RUD chains for cars, 4x4s, SUVs, 0RUD transporters and camper vans TOP® easy(|)go easytop CENTRAX V CLASSIC V GRIP V

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Alle RUD Montagesysteme auf einen Blick Comfort RUDcomfort Montage Am leichtesten und einfachsten aufzulegen: RUD CENTRAX Ketten. Alles im Blick. Keine Kettenteile auf der Radinnenseite. RUDcomfort fitting The simplest and easiest to fit: RUD CENTRAX chains. Everything at a glance. No parts of the chain on the inner side of the wheel. Intuitiv RUDintuitiv Montage Bedienungsfreundliche, innovative Schnellmontage durch die einzigartige Kombination von Textil und Metall. RUDintuitive fitting User-friendly, innovative quick fitting with the unique combination of textile and metal. Matic RUDmatic...

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Die richtige RUD Kette für Ihren Fahrzeugtyp Montagesystem Fitting system The right RUD chain for your type of vehicle Modell Model Fahrzeugtyp Vehicle type Standmontage Stationary fitting Freigängigkeit im Radhaus* Clearance inside the wheel housing* STAR TRACK Mini und Kleinwagen Minis and small cars Mittelklasse PKW Mid-range cars ✔ Oberklasse PKW Top-range cars SUVs und Allradfahrzeuge SUVs and all-wheel drive vehicles Transporter und Lieferwagen Transporters and delivery vans Wohnmobile Camper vans *Freigängigkeit Kette Radhaus Innenseite *Body-to-tyre clearance inside the wheel housing

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RUDcomfort CENTRAX The automatic snow chain Comfort Montagesystem Fitting 0 mm Montage-Handgriffe von außen ● Nur Adapter vormontieren ● Montage der Kette ohne Werkzeug ● Sehr laufruhig durch umlaufenden Kettengürtel ● 3mm Vierkant Kettenglieder clearance 0 mm ● The chain is completely fitted from the outer side ● Simply mount the adapter first ● The chain can be fitted without any tools ● The continuous chain net provides a very smooth ride ● 3 mm square-section chain links Als CENTRAX V siehe Seite 16 RUDcomfort Montage Am leichtesten und einfachsten aufzulegen: RUD CENTRAX Ketten. Alles im...

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RUDmatic HYBRID The innovation Intuitiv Montage Intuitive fitting 7 mm perfekte Kombination aus Textil und Metallkette ● Einfache Intuitiv-Montage ● Platzsparend und leicht ● Hervorragender Schutz von Leichtmetallfelgen ● 3 mm Vierkant-Kettenglieder ● Neues und innovatives Einstellungssystem ● Freigängigkeit ● Die clearance 7 mm combination between textile and steel chain ● Easy straight forward fitting ● Space-saving and light ● Excellent protection for light alloy rims ● 3 mm square-section chain links ● New and innovative setup system ● Body-to-tyre ● Perfect RUDintuitiv Montage Bedienungsfreundliche,...

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RUDmatic CLASSIC Klassische Komfortbügelkette für schnelle Montage und Demontage bei engen Radkästen Classic comfort hoop chain for quick fitting and removal under low-clearance wheel housings Matic Bügelmontage Hoop fitting 14 mm geeignet für Heck- und Frontantrieb ● 4 mm runde Kettenglieder mit Keilglied ● Integrierter Felgenschutz Als CLASSIC V mit extra verstärkten Kettengliedern für härteste Beanspruchung siehe Seite 17 CLASSIC V with reinforced square-section chain links for heavy duty page 17 RUDmatic Bügelmontage Viel Komfort bei wenig Platz dank festem Federstahlbügel: Die Matic-Montage...

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RUDmatic STAR TRACK Komfortbügelkette mit extra Traktion Comfort hoop chain with additional traction Matic Bügelmontage Hoop fitting 14 mm für eine schnelle Montage und Demontage ● Feingliedrig konzipiertes Spurkreuz-Laufnetz in Steg-Ring Ausführung ● Besonders griffig sowie äußerst laufruhiges Fahrverhalten, sowie hohe Laufleistung ● Verwendung von Chrom-Mangan legiertem Edelstahl ● Freigängigkeit clearance 14 mm ● Comfort hoop chain for quick fitting and removal ● Optimal traction on ice and snow, due to the track pattern mesh with link-ring configuration ● Extremely good grip and very smooth...

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RUDcompact GRIP Practical and robust Compact Seilmontage Cable system fitting 12 mm geeignet für Frontantrieb, auch für Heckantrieb ● Spurkreuze in Schrägspurkonfiguration ● 4 mm Vierkant-Kettenglieder ● Freigängigkeit ● Hervorragend clearance 12 mm for front and rear-wheel drives ● Diagonal configuration track pattern ● 4 mm with reinforced square-section chain links for heavy duty ● Body-to-tyre Als GRIP V mit extra verstärkten Kettengliedern für härteste Beanspruchung siehe Seite 18 RUDcompact Seilmontage Praktisch bei Frontantrieb: Die Compact-Montage. Einfach zusammenhängen und spannen....

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Efficient and quiet Compact Seilmontage Cable system fitting 9 mm geeignet für Frontantrieb, auch für Heckantrieb ● Spurkreuze in Schrägspurkonfiguration ● 3 mm Vierkant-Kettenglieder RUDcompact Seilmontage Praktisch bei Frontantrieb: Die Compact-Montage. Einfach zusammenhängen und spannen. RUDcompact cable fitting Practical for front-wheel drive: Compact fitting. Just connect. Easy to tighten. Montage-Demontage Komfort Ease of fitting and removal Eignung Frontantrieb Suitability for front-wheel drive Eignung Heckantrieb Suitability for rear-wheel drive Eignung Schnee Laufruhe (Fahrkomfort) Smooth...

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Snow Chains Catalog 2014/2015

Snow Chains Catalog 2014/2015

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