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THE SOLUTION TO YOUR TYREAND TRACTION PROBLEMS!
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THE No. 1 WORLDWIDE FOR TYRE PROTECTION CHAINS
WHEREVER YOU ARE IN THE WORLD – WE’RE NOT FAR AWAY – TRY US OUT!
Erlau AG ● Erlau 16 ● 73431 Aalen/GermanyTelephone +49 73 61 595-3496 ● Fax +49 73 61 595-3214 ● [email protected] ●
GLOBAL SERVICE......OUR STRENGTH – YOUR ADVANTAGE!
Your RUD-ERLAU dealer
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One Company... One World... ...One Group. RUD-ERLAU!
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GermanyRUD-Kettenfabrik Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co.Friedensinsel D-73432 Aalen Tel. +49 73 61 504-0 Fax +49 73 61 504-14 50 [email protected] www.rud.com
GermanyErlau AGErlau 16 D-73431 AalenTel. +49 73 61 595-0Fax +49 73 61 595-33 [email protected]
■ RUD ERLAU Group
RomaniaRUD Florian Rieger SRLstr. Europa Unita nr. 4550052 SibiuTel. +40 26 9 2 03 600Fax +40 26 92 03 [email protected]
BrazilRUD-Correntes Industriais Ltda.Rua Andreas Florian Rieger, 381CEP 08745-260 - Mogi das Cruzes - SP - BrasilTel. +55 11 47 23-49 44Fax +55 11 47 23-49 [email protected]
AustraliaRUD Chains Pty. Ltd.8 Westlink Place Richlands Queensland 4077Tel. +61 7 3712 8000Fax +61 7 3712 [email protected]
USARUD Chain Inc.1300 Stoney Point Road S.W.P.O. Box 8145 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52408Tel. +1 31 93 90 40 40Fax +1 31 93 90 33 [email protected]
ChinaRUD Beijing OfficeUnit 0615/0618, Landmark Tower 2,8 North Dongsanhuan RoadChaoyang District100004 BeijingTel. +86 10 65 90 70 46Fax +86 10 65 90 71 [email protected]
FranceRCF sarl1145 rue de Mettanies38530 PontcharraTel. +33 47 604 14 14Fax +33 47 604 14 [email protected]
South AfricaRUD Chains (Pty.) Ltd.P.O. Box 472Hilton 3245Tel. +27 83 46 10 733Fax +27 33 34 33 [email protected]
SwitzerlandUnion GmbHQUALITÄTSKETTEN2500 Biel 8Tel. +41 32 34 127 25Fax +41 32 34 256 [email protected]
IndiaRUD India OfficeGala No. 60, Asiatic Arcade,Vartak Nagar,Thane (West) - 400 606Maharashtra, IndiaTel. +91 22 25 88 48 95Fax +91 22 25 88 29 [email protected]
FinlandERLATEK OYLukkokatu 2FIN-05840 HyvinkääTel. +35 81 94 83 045Fax +35 81 94 83 018www.erlatek.fi
GermanyHerfurth + EngelkeA Member of the RUD GroupEfeuweg 4D-38104 BraunschweigTel. +49 53 12 37 29-0Fax +49 53 12 37 [email protected]
Great BritainRUD Chains Ltd.John Wilson Business Park Units 10-14,Thanet Way, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3QTTel. +44 12 27 27 66 11Fax +44 12 27 27 65 [email protected]
■ Active worldwide, we are a dynamic and modern family enterprise. In the market segments that we cover we are striving for continuous, profitable growth and a clear leadership position with our products and services.
■ With over 130 years experience at RUD and 175 years at Erlau, by drawing on our heritage and experience in metal working, welding, heat treatment and surface technology, we are developing future-oriented solutions for the most diverse and varied areas of application.
■ We have an ongoing commitment to innovative technology, and the highest quality and safety in everything we do. This is the common responsibility of every one of us.
■ The long-term partnerships with our customers, combined with their satisfaction and confidence in us, form the focus of our activities.
■ Our actively practised, open and trusting corporate culture, combined with our ongoing training and education make our international family enterprise a motivated, energetic, flexible and competent team.
THE BASIS FOR WORLDWIDE LONG-TERM SUCCESS
YOUR ADVANTAGES WITH THE RUD-ERLAU GROUP:
■ We have the most comprehensive product range■ We have the right solution for every application■ We provide the best service worldwide■ As the inventors of TYRE PROTECTION CHAINS,
and world market leader, we have the best technical know-how and quality
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P R O B L E M S R U D - E R L A U S O L U T I O N SF I E L D S O F A P P L I C AT I O N
Worldwide fields of applications. Worldwide solutions to problems. RUD-ERLAU!R
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Working machines inareas with fire and hot slag leads to burnttyres, and can even lead to the loss of equipment and humanlife.
In underground or open pit mines, sharp-edged stones andaggressive surfaces can destroy tyres within a short period of time.
Sharp edged stones, muddy and slippery surfaces are a great hazard to tyres – even when new.Equipment downtime and loss of productivity are the result of sudden tyre failure.
Scrap metal and recycling sites place enormous demands on tyres and equipment.
Specifically developedand specially hardened forged wear links ensureoptimal tyre protection –even in use on hot andburning surfaces.
RUD-ERLAU has theworld's widest productrange and can supply theideal TYRE PROTECTIONCHAIN for all types ofmachine and applications.This shield for your tyresbrings higher efficiency in everyday use.
Many years experience indesigning and developingeffective TYRE PROTECTIONand TRACTION CHAINS coupled with ongoing innovations are a guaranteefor a more economical andreliable service life of yourtyres and chains.
RUD-ERLAU chains, withtheir varied ring and link designs, are extremelywell suited for all areas of use. A worldwide, reliable service networkensures a prompt responseand effective support.
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A M U LT I T U D E O F D I F F E R E N T L I N K D E S I G N S
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RUD-ERLAU. The world’s only manufacturerof all three chain systems!
R I N G - R I N G - S Y S T E M
L I N K- R I N G - S Y S T E M
R I N G - L O C K I N G - S Y S T E M
Perfect tyre protectiongiving higher productivity at a lowercost per tonne of material.
Tried and tested technology with a widerange of links for everytype of use. Everywhere - the rightchain.
The tyre protection, specifically designed foruse on hot slag.Simply unbeatable!
The product range that meetsevery demand.
All from one source – to youradvantage!
Competence and customer care for all 3 systems.
Optimal service and support for all 3 systems.
Technology transfer in the development and design of all 3 systems.
All in one, we offer our customersthe most comprehensive range ofTYRE PROTECTION CHAIN systemsin the world market - for everyintended use.
Three chain mesh configurations provide protection – protection+traction – traction!
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„FELS“4 links and 4 rings forming a very dense chain mesh. This configuration is specially suitable for hard, sharp-edged and aggressive surfaces.
„GARANT“6 links and 6 rings forming an hexagonal chain mesh. This is usedwhere greater traction joined withadequate tyre protection is required.
„GARANT 10“ This design provides a wider meshopening and is ideal wherever traction is a problem.
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Perfect protection for mining,quarrying, slag and recycling work.
Greater traction on gradients, wet and slippery surfaces.
Safety on slippery or slimy surfaces, and on snow and ice.
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SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZE EQUIPMENT tyre size from 7.50-16 to 26.5-25
S TA N D A R D X 8 S U P E R X 1 1 S P E Z I A L X 1 1 S U P E R P L U S X 1 1 R 6 9 S P E Z I A L
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Mesh opening 61 mm
Mesh opening 110 mm
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Mesh opening 62 mm Mesh opening 68 mm Mesh opening 48 mm
Mesh opening 62 mm Mesh opening 48 mm Mesh opening 57 mm
Mesh opening 57 mm
Mesh opening 128 mm
Mesh opening 208 mm
Link dimens. (w, h, l)7, 26, 54 mm
Link dimens. (w, h, l)20, 35, 62 mm
Link dimens. (w, h, l)15, 38, 62 mm
Link dimens. (w, h, l)34, 39, 62 mm
Wear ring dimensionsø 56mm, pitch 17,5mm
MEDIUM TO LARGE EQUIPMENT tyre size from 15.5-25 to 35/65-33
D U R O X 1 4 M E D I U M X 1 6 R O YA L X 1 6 J U M B O P L U S X 1 6
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Mesh opening 96 mm Mesh opening 84 mm Mesh opening 64 mm
Mesh opening 144 mm Mesh opening 176 mm Mesh opening 165 mm
Mesh opening 238 mm Mesh opening 283 mm Mesh opening 271 mm
Mesh opening 74 mm Mesh opening 84 mm Mesh opening 64 mm
Link dimensions (w, h, l)22, 45, 74 mm
Link dimensions (w, h, l)18, 50, 83 mm
Link dimensions (w, h, l)26, 53,5, 85 mm
Link dimensions (w, h, l)46, 56, 88 mm
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MEDIUM TO LARGE EQUIPMENT tyre size from 23.5-25 to 45/65-45
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Mesh opening 73 mm
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Mesh opening 91 mm Mesh opening 82 mm
Mesh opening 73 mm Mesh opening 105 mm Mesh opening 67 mm
Mesh opening 67 mm
Mesh opening 115 mmMesh opening 183 mm Mesh opening 174 mm
Mesh opening 305 mm Mesh opening 297 mm
Link dimens. (w, h, l)54, 68, 97 mm
Link dimens. (w, h, l)36, 64, 96 mm
Link dimens. (w, h, l)44, 67, 97 mm
Link dimens. (w, h, l)22, 64, 100 mm
Wear ring dimensionsø 67mm, pitch 20,3mm
EXTRA LARGE EQUIPMENT tyre size from 45/65-45 to 59/80-63 and larger
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Mesh opening 99 mm Mesh opening 115 mm Mesh opening 80 mm
Mesh opening 209 mm Mesh opening 225 mm
Mesh opening 373 mm Mesh opening 389 mm
Mesh opening 86 mm
Link dimensions (w, h, l)60, 74, 111 mm
Link dimensions (w, h, l)51, 74, 116 mm
Link dimensions (w, h, l)35, 72, 111 mm
Wear ring dimensionsø 82mm, pitch 24mm
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MINIMUM CLEARANCE FOR FITTING TYRE PROTECTION CHAINS
a (Inside sidewall) and
b (Tread)
These are the minimum
clearances required to
fit TYRE PROTECTION
CHAINS, centrifugal
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dirt build-up are taken
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For closer clearances
please contact us for
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ChainType
X8
X11
X14
X16
X18
X22
R69+R69S
R71+R71S
R75
Inside sidewall a
35 mm
50 mm
60 mm
75 mm
85 mm
100 mm
75 mm
85 mm
110 mm
Tread b
60 mm
70 mm
85 mm
100 mm
120 mm
150 mm
90 mm
100 mm
130 mm
Distance between tyresc
60 mm
85 mm
95 mm
95 mm
115 mm
115 mm
Customer questionnaire
Please complete and fax this questionnaire to us (fax +49 7361-595-3214), we will select for you
the best suitable TYRE PROTECTION CHAIN for your application.
Your company:
Contact Phone
Address Fax
Post code E-mail
City Country
Type of operation Underground mining Surface mining Cement
Slag Quarry Recycling
Other
Machine
Manufacturer Model
Operating hours per day
Load and carry Yes No
Average travelling distance/km Bucket capacity/m3
Tyres
Manufacturer Size
Type Tread L3 L4 L5
Tyre condition New Used in %
Non-standard tyres Twin tyres
Distance between tyres
Material
Quartz content in % Material hardness
Material temperatures in ° from ° up to °
Operating conditions Dry Wet
Reason for using chains Tyre protection Traction Other
Cause of premature tyre failure Wear Cuts/Punctures
Thermal stress Material fatigue
Tyre life without chain in operating hours
Tyre life with chain (if used)
Remarks
Date Thank you very much for your cooperation.
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WE OFFER LONG TERM PROTECTION......FOR YOUR TYRES AND YOUR PRODUCTIVITY!
The worldwide boom in the mining,
quarrying, cement and steel industries
is leading to further increasing demand
for high quality, and high performance
tyres.
High purchase prices and long delivery
times for earth moving tyres can
adversely affect your costs and
productivity – especially in the case of
equipment downtime due to premature
tyre failure.
Therefore plan for tomorrow –
with RUD-ERLAU TYRE PROTECTION
CHAINS !
We offer you:
■ All round tyre protection
■ Increased productivity and safety
■ Protection – Protection+Traction –
Traction
■ The widest product range on the market
■ The best worldwide service
Everything from one source –
with the advantages
that only a world market leader
can offer:
■ The inventor of worldwide
proven chain systems
■ The leader in innovation
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RUD-ERLAU PRODUCTS...www.rud.com...www.erlau.com
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A wide range of quality products
ensures greater protection and
safety in everyday use.
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WHEREVER YOU ARE IN THE WORLD – WE’RE NOT FAR AWAY – TRY US OUT!
RUD Chain Inc. ● 1300 Stoney Point Road S.W.P.O. Box 8145 Cedar Rapids ● Iowa 52408/USA ● Tel. +1 31 93 90 40 40Fax +1 31 93 90 33 42 ● [email protected] ● www.rudchain.com
GLOBAL SERVICE......OUR STRENGTH – YOUR ADVANTAGE!
Your RUD-ERLAU dealer
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WHEREVER YOU ARE IN THE WORLD – WE’RE NOT FAR AWAY – TRY US OUT!
RUD Chains Pty. Ltd. ● 8 Westlink Place ● Richlands Queensland 4077/AustraliaTel. +61 7 3712 8000 ● Fax +61 7 3712 8001 ● [email protected] ● www.rud.com.au
GLOBAL SERVICE......OUR STRENGTH – YOUR ADVANTAGE!
Your RUD-ERLAU dealer
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