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Drive and conveyor
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for maritime
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Welcome to RUD
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RUD Mission Statement
The RUD Group is a dynamic and modern
family-owned enterprise which is active
worldwide. We have occupied key positions
in the machine construction industry for
135 years, specifically in the areas of metal
working, welding, heat treatment, surface
technology, forging and machining.
This is the best possible way to prepare
the company for a future as the official
“Hidden Champion of the 21st Century”.
The RUD Think Tank
RUD Innovation Strategy
Our RUD hoist chains, mountable lifting
and RUD conveyor systems guarantee
quality, innovation and safety for lifting,
pulling and conveying applications. Our
robust RUD and Erlau anti-skid chains
are combined with innovative mounting
systems to allow for safe driving when
there is snow and ice on the road, and
even in the toughest of terrains.
RUD is setting new technological standards.
Our products combine the latest technology
with clearly defined environmental
management. This means that we are
continuously growing while consistently
conserving the resources that are required
for that growth. We always strive for
perfection and view the goals we have
reached as the basis for new visions.
RUD Erlau tyre protection chains are used
to protect the tread and sidewalls
of tyres on earth-moving vehicles.
The Erlau outdoor furniture series combines
elegant seating with attractive design.
Our Erlau Human Care products, safety rails
and grab rail systems for sanitary facilities,
offer both flexibility and individuality.
TECDOS® – Conveyor and drive technology
for the maritime environment
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TECDOS®conveyor technology
For decades, RUD has been an experienced
supplier of conveyor technology in the bulk
materials industry and in coal-fired power plants.
Our experience has enabled us to create rugged
conveyor systems that maintain a high level of
strength while withstanding constant wear.
Our conveyor systems for the maritime sector
are also focused on the key aspects of
materials handling for bulk materials and
packaged goods in extreme environmental
conditions. Our conveyor systems are ideally
suited for loading and unloading ships as well
as transporting packaged goods and bulk
materials within the port.
The TECDOS package
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SERVICE
ENGINEERING
In addition to product and system solutions for
drive and conveyor technology, we also offer
a wide range of engineering and customer
services. Upon request, our service technicians
will also provide on-site assistance.
From an individual
element to a
complete system:
„We offer you
solutions for
practically every
conveyor and
drive challenge”
TECDOS® – Reliable
complete system
solutions from
a single source
for the first time.
TECDOS®-drive technology
Designed specifically for the maritime sector,
TECDOS offers you a large number of drives and
drive solutions based on the core component of
the round steel chain:
Lifting without
load sway (singlestrand or multi-strand)
Driving
(instead of
lantern gearing)
Controlling
Pulling
Telescoping
Conveying
Adjusting
These drive systems can be
replaced by TECDOS drives:
Rack and pinion drives/
Lantern gear drives
Steel cable drives
Drives with bush conveyor chains
Roller chain
drives
Hydraulic drives
Pneumatic drives
TECDOS – conveyor technology
Transport of packaged goods and bulk materials
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Trough chain conveyors
RUD trough chain
conveyors are a
complete system for
the smooth transport
of your materials.
Equipped with round
steel chains or forked chains,
RUD trough chain conveyors provide the ideal conveyor solution
for both horizontal and inclined conveyor sections.
Drag chain conveyors
Our drag chain conveyors offer
maximum durability, thanks in particular
to our many decades of experience in
feeding and ash removal for coal-fired
power plants and biomass plants.
Their strength is displayed in particular
when they are used in adverse
conditions, such as outdoors.
Apron conveyors
RUD apron conveyors provide maximum
security of supply for your port
logistics. Their simple,
durable design allows you
to implement long
horizontal or inclined
conveyor sections.
RUD has decades of experience
as a quality supplier of conveyor
technology suitable for efficient
transfer of bulk materials.
The strengths of RUD systems are
especially apparent under adverse
and severe environmental
conditions, such as fog, salt,
dampness and wear.
Conveying in any direction:
Horizontal, inclined and vertical
Onshore and offshore
Possible conveying direction
Horizontal
Inclined
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x
Drag chain conveyors
Scraper conveyors
Apron conveyors
Screw conveyors
Bucket elevators
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x
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Vertical
x
x
Screw conveyors
RUD long-lasting, low-maintenance
screw conveyors can be
used for horizontal,
inclined or vertical conveying
as a discharge screw for loading
and unloading ships. RUD screw
conveyors are specially designed and
ideally suited for conveying viscous,
abrasive or high-temperature materials.
Bucket elevators
Thanks to our long-standing experience in the
construction and supply of bucket elevators under difficult
conditions, we know which services our customers value.
TECDOS offers you complete bucket elevator systems
that cover everything from the calculation phase
to long-term maintenance of components.
Whether you need a round steel chain, central
chain, or belt – we will solve your maritime
environment conveyance challenge.
Round steel chain type bucket elevators
Central chain type bucket elevators
The advantages of the round steel chain
and our durable multiple-link
attachments ensure
long, reliable
operation.
These are ideally suited for maximum
transport capacities under
high-performance conditions.
Belt type bucket
elevators
Equipped with
sturdy belts that are
reinforced with
textile or steel inlays,
belt type bucket
elevators provide for
smooth material
transport, even
at great heights.
TECDOS® – drives and drive systems
for maritime applications
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Lifting – Door/gate drives
TECDOS® offers you
a large variety of drives.
Whether you need to
lift, move, telescope,
Moving – Omega drive
or push – TECDOS
will solve every
drive challenge.
Telescopic drives
Pushing – Drives for opening /
closing
Rotating – Transmission drives
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RUD highly wear resistant round steel chains
have proven themselves to be a robust and reliable drive solution in the maritime environment
and under severe environmental conditions.
TECDOS products are typically used in confined
spaces or when high availability is required.
Examples of maritime projects
with round steel chain drives:
Opening and closing flood gates
Lifting and lowering containers
Lifting loading bulkheads
Moving and swivelling port cranes
Telescoping crane booms
Lifting platforms
Handling grippers
Opening and closing hatch covers
Adjusting anchor windlasses
Launching lifeboats
TECDOS® – drives
for moving
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Omega drive
Whether you are moving cranes on ships,
aligning ship loaders on the pier or
pushing sliding gates in cargo holds –
the durable Omega drive is the perfect
solution and comes available
with a stationary or moving chain.
Extending a telescopic jib
for ship loading
Examples of typical Omega drive applications:
Moving port cranes
Driving ferries
Aligning and
Moving freight cars
adjusting ship
for unloading
loaders / unloaders
Extending telescopic
Moving ship cranes
jibs from ship
Opening and
loaders or cranes
closing sliding gates
in cargo holds
Rotating platforms
Aligning a ship loader
on the pier
Moving
a ship crane
TECDOS® – drives
for lifting
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Lifting drive
The lifting drive displays its strengths in
particular when used in applications that
test the limits of normal hoists.
Tightly wound lifting drive
Examples of typical TECDOS applications:
Floodgates
Ammunition hoists
Dam gates
Torpedo handling
Lifting and
unloading containers
Secure lifting and
stowing of pipes on
pipe-laying vessels
Lifting loading
bulkheads / partition
walls
Lifting freight elevators
on ships
Opening and closing
floodgates
Lifting of loads weighing up to 100 tonnes
without twisting. The tightly wound
lifting drive does not swing or sway and
is the ideal solution for moving freight
elevators or lifting goods platforms at sea.
Launching lifeboats /
submarines
Lifting and lowering loads
on deck or into the water
Lifting and unloading
containers
The advantage of the
round steel chain at a glance –
for every application the optimum chain
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Features of
TECDOS heavy-duty chains:
Special surface treatment
for onshore/offshore use.
Salt spray tested for 1100 h
Galvanised and blue chromated
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Three-dimensional mobility
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Self-cleaning
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Rugged and durable
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Compact in size
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Low-maintenance
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Low-noise
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Unsusceptible to corrosion
The TECDOS advantages are
particularly apparent:
Special RUD Corrud coating
The TECDOS heavy-duty chain is available
with different surface coatings.
We arrange the optimal coating for your
specific application.
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In severe environmental conditions
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When infrequent or
frequent use is required
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When exposed to the weather
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When used offshore or in a port
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When three-dimensional mobility
is needed
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When high forces have to be transmitted
under very cramped conditions
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The traction mechanism has to have
optimal storage capacity
For conveying driving
and lifting
always the
optimum
chain
selection
Rust and
acid
resistant
chains
Through
hardened
chains
Case
hardened
chains
High-tech product: Round steel chain
The advantages in comparison
to other systems
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RUD
Roller
round
chain
steel chain
Robustness
Round steel chain – very good
Roller chain – poor
Steel cable – satisfactory
Rack and pinion – good
Three-dimensional mobility
Round steel chain – very good
Roller chain – poor
Steel cable – satisfactory
Rack and pinion – poor
Size
Round steel chain – small turning radius
Roller chain – small turning radius
Steel cable – large turning radius
Rack and pinion – large turning radius
Storage capability
Round steel chain – good
Roller chain – poor
Steel cable – satisfactory
Rack and pinion – satisfactory
Maintenance
Round steel chain – very infrequent
Roller chain – continual
Steel cable – infrequent
Rack and pinion – infrequent
End attachment
Round steel chain – very good
Roller chain – good
Steel cable – satisfactory
Rack and pinion – very good
Infrequent use
Round steel chain – very good
Roller chain – poor
Steel cable – satisfactory
Rack and pinion – good
Reaction to corrosion
Round steel chain – very good
Roller chain – poor
Steel cable – poor
Rack and pinion – good
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TECDOS services
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Conveyor systems
and drive systems:
Service:
On-site service
Chain drives
Measuring and testing the system
Complete drive systems
Assessment of wear and tear
Complete conveyor systems,
such as bucket elevators or
trough chain conveyors
Provision of experienced
supervisors
Special solutions for lifting,
moving, conveying, adjusting
and pushing
Maintenance and repair
of conveyor systems
On-site installation
Spare parts quotations
Dimensioning and design
of chain drives and
conveyor systems
SERVICE
Engineering:
ENGINEERING
Robust components with
special surface coating
Technical advice and
problem solving
Research and development
Joint project planning
Individual solutions:
We will develop the
ideal solution for your
individual requirements
Solutions for practically
any conveying and
drive challenge
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www.rud-tecdos.com
Global presence - TECDOS® Sales
GERMANY
RUD Braunschweig
Herfurth & Engelke Förderanlagen GmbH
Efeuweg 4
38104 Braunschweig
Tel. +49 531 23729-14
Fax +49 531 23729-10
vertrieb@herfurth-engelke.de
www.rud.com
GREAT BRITAIN
RUD Chains Ltd.
John Wilson Business Park
Units 10-14, Thanet Way
Whitstable, Kent. CT5 3QT
Tel. +44 1227 276 611
Fax +44 1227 276 586
sales@rud.co.uk
www.rud.co.uk
POLAND
RUD systemy przenoszenia
POLSKA sp. z o.o.
ul. Cieszynska 434 lokal 2,
43-382 Bielsko-Biała
Tel. +48 33 822 60 33
Fax +48 33 822 60 34
info@rudpolska.pl
www.rudpolska.pl
USA
RUD Chain Inc.
840 N. 20th Avenue
PO Box 367
Hiawatha, IA 52233
Tel. +1 319 294 0001
Fax +1 319 294 0003
sales@rudchain.com
www.rudchain.com
AUSTRALIA
RUD Chains Pty. Ltd.
8 West Link Place
4077 Richlands Queensland
Tel. +61 7 3712 8000
Fax +61 7 3712 8001
info@rud.com.au
www.rud.com.au
BENELUX
Louis Reyners BV
Postbus 2118
1500 GC Zaandam
Symon Spiersweg 13 A
1506 RZ Zaandam
Nederland
Tel. +31 75 650 47 50
Fax +31 75 650 47 60
tecdos@lr.nl
www.tecdos.nl · www.lr.nl
BRAZIL
RUD Correntes Industriais
Ltda.
Rua Andreas Florian Rieger
381
CEP 08745-260 Mogi das Cruzes SP
Tel. + 55 11 4723-4944
Fax + 55 11 4723-4949
rud@rud.com.br
www.rud.com.br
SWEDEN
INTERLIFT AB & SVEALYFT AB
träffar du på
Underhållsmässan i Göteborg
13-16 mars
monter C02:29
Tel 0416 – 174 00
Fax 0416 – 176 50
Mob 070 – 511 76 50
Mail per-åke.nilsson@interlift.se
www.underhall.se
SPAIN
Incomimex S.L.
Poligono Industrial Gatika
Parcela 3 - Pabellón 1
48110 Gatika (Vizcaya)
Tel.: +34 94 674-8232
Fax: +34 94 615-6078
incomimex@incomimex.com
www.incomimex.com
For information about
other RUD products, i.e.:
Lifting accessories and
securing equipment
Military technology
Hoist chains
Drive technology
Tyre protection chains
Snow chains
visit www.rud.com
or phone: +49 7361 504-0
H/8503645/05.12/D/Wa Subject to technical modifications.
GERMANY
RUD Ketten
Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
Friedensinsel
73432 Aalen/Germany
Tel. +49 7361 504-1369
Fax +49 7361 504-1523
tecdos@rud.com
www.rud-tecdos.com