RUD is a world leader in the development of future-oriented solutions with chain systems and components based on round steel link chain. At the recent 2011 ESTA Awards, RUD was placed in the top four in the “Safety” category for their patented ICE-CURT Tensioner.
Amsterdam/Aalen. The ICE-CURT tensioner is the newest component in RUD?s ICE range of high strength chain products specially designed for optimal load security. It features a unique design using a magnetic fastening barrier coupling to more securely fasten heavy loads through shock and vehicle vibrations experienced during long transits.
The ICE-CURT Tensioner is made from Grade 12 heat treated steel components providing up to 60% higher Lashing Capacity (LC) than the traditional Grade 8 components, without an increase in size or weight. The ICE-CURT Tensioner is designed with an open form thread body that can be easily cleaned and maintained. The tempered threaded spindle is 100% magnetic crack tested and has a choice of two attachments – either a clevis connection or a chain protecting shortening latch. This easy to use shortening latch is designed with a pocket support that eliminates the breaking force reductions usually experienced with conventional shortening hooks. The ICE-CURT tensioner also allows for theft-protection, providing holes that can be used with a lock.
RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG was founded in 1875 by Carl Rieger and Friedrich Dietz in Swabian Aalen. Since Friedrich Dietz?s departure, the company has been in the sole possession of the Rieger family who have systematically developed and expanded the organization into today-s internationally successfully positioned RUD family business.
Today, the RUD Group is a global player. Its main development and production facility in Aalen, offers future-oriented solutions with chain systems and components for a wide range of applications. For hoisting, pulling, driving and conveying, our RUD hoist chains, RUD lifting means and RUD conveyor systems are a guarantee of quality, innovation and safety. RUD and Erlau non-skid chains offer innovative fitting systems to ensure safe driving on snow, icy roads and even on the toughest off-road terrain. RUD and Erlau tyre protection chains protect the tyre treads and sidewalls on earth moving machines. Our new developed Barriertech System protect humans and their belongings against natural disaster.
The Erlau range of outdoor furniture is manufactured by Erlau AG, our subsidiary company, also located in Aalen. With a selection of stylish designs the range offers a complete seating solution. Erlau also offers a range of outdoor gymnastic apparatus suitable for the elderly or infirm. Plus, the Erlau Human Care product range provide safety and grab rails for the sanitary.
Our RUD family has an annual turnover of 170 million euros, and currently has over 1,500 employees working in our production facilities, and sales offices located in over 120 countries worldwide. In “Tradition of Dynamic Innovation”, that is in the tradition of a modern and dynamically growing family organization, the RUD Group has officially been nominated as a Hidden Champion of the 21st Century because we are in our defined sectors worldwide leader in quality and technology.
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