PECM Issue 14 2015 | Page 15

Editors Choice RUD Chains Ltd Offshore Lifting Capabilities up to 200 tonne RUD Chains Ltd, part of the RUD Group, is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of round steel chains, producing top quality chain components and systems for over 140 years. RUD manufactures a range of lifting and lashing applications that guarantee ultimate safety when lifting and moving heavy loads. Offering over 500 different tested and certified lifting/lashing points for bolting and welding. Their products have been increasing popular across the offshore industry, due to their heavy lift capabilities of up to 200 tonne, and their robust resistance to corrosion. The WBPG 85-200 tonne hoist ring, is one of RUD’s most popular offshore products at the moment, perfect for many heavy engineering, construction and offshore projects. RUD are known in the industry as a worldwide manufacturer and supplier for a range of hoist chains used across the offshore industry. RUD hoist chain can be supplied to suit a variety of project sizes from 3 x 9 mm up to 32 x 90 mm. TECDOS, RUD’s conveyor and drive systems, have been setting high standards across the offshore industry due to their distinctive product features. RUD’s highly wear resistant round steel chains that are used in the applications are extremely robust, offers three-dimensional mobility and has an exceptionally high resistance to corrosion due to the vigorous surface coating that is applied to the chain. The TECDOS application can be used across a wide range of maritime projects which involve the use of round steel chain drives. So far TECDOS has been used to assist opening and closing of flood gates, lifting and lowering containers, moving and swivelling port cranes, launching lifeboats to telescoping crane booms to name a few. RUD Chains offer a wide selection of applications to the offshore sector, providing lifting capabilities from 50 – 200 tonnes, operational to temperatures as low as -45 degrees and much more. RUD Chains Ltd: for all your offshore lifting needs. For more information call 01227 276 611, Email: [email protected] or visit us at www.rud.co.uk Issue 14 PECM 15